HB 140 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to individuals who are deaf-blind.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 147 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 166 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain public school students with disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | INFORMED CONSENT
HB 195 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to provisions and plans by public schools to ensure the safety of individuals with disabilities or impairments during a mandatory school drill or a disaster or emergency situation.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 211 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes, including the provision of services to children with disabilities or special needs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 245 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to community attendants under the community attendant services program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Wages
HB 264 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the physical presence of a borrower for signing certain documents related to a home equity loan.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Military & Veterans | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 272 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, JulieSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the terminology used to refer to certain disabilities and to an individualized education team for purposes of determining a student's eligibility for special education services and providing those services in public schools.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature
HB 279 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 296 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PARKING | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 300 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain family care items.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Co-sponsor authorized
| DIAPERS | Disabilities, Persons with | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Taxation--Sales | Women
HB 349 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Aging | City Government--Utilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 381 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 402 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 446 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Statutory Revision
HB 481 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 530 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 543 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 579 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment or exemption from assessment of certain public school students who receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students who receive special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 581 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 582 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 653 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to guardianships of the person of wards with profound intellectual disabilities who are minors or were minors when their guardianship proceedings commenced.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CALEB'S LAW | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 707 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 720 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
HB 721 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 729 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COORDINATING COUNCIL | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 741 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization and used to provide child-care services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | TASK FORCE TO STUDY ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
HB 802 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 949 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 950 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BECKLEY WILSON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1004 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
HB 1007 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to prohibiting weapons in certain facilities or residences providing services to individuals with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | JOSHUA'S ACT | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
HB 1008 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to suspending the employment of certain persons who provide care to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and who are alleged to have engaged in reportable conduct; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1009 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, ChrisSponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to imposing requirements on the employment of or contracts for certain individuals providing services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, including requiring certain facilities and Medicaid providers to conduct criminal history record information and employee misconduct registry reviews and to suspend the employment or contracts of individuals who engage in reportable conduct; providing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1010 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the insurable interest of certain persons providing care to individuals with disabilities in the life of those individuals.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1037 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Taxation--Sales
HB 1063 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the content of certain biennial legislative reports on immunizations issued by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1083 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1113 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | LOANS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1288 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Child Services | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1314 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the establishment by toll project entities of a discount program for electronic toll collection customers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to certain proceedings in juvenile court for children with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1369 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 1401 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who may lack the capacity to understand or participate in criminal proceedings or who have participated in certain competency restoration programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 1421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1493 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to accommodations for the assessment of certain public school students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1596 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1604 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding enrollment and success in higher education for students with disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
HB 1613 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | STATE ECONOMIC REIMBURSEMENT FOR VETERANS EXEMPTION (SERVE) ACT | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 1633 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to certain offenses regarding parking privileges of veterans with disabilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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 1717 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1773 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a state employment preference for certain individuals who reside with veterans with a disability.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 2037 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to certain proceedings in juvenile court for children with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the establishment of an empowerment scholarship account program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2182 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2187 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection
HB 2212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the punishment for certain conduct constituting the offense of murder and providing for the prosecution of that conduct as capital murder; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 2283 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that the vehicle owner may be transporting a person with a disability.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2303 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 2379 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the ability of voters with certain disabilities to cast a secret ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2503 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for veterans with disabilities and recipients of the Texas Humanitarian Service Medal and federal Humanitarian Service Medal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2548 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to designating December 8 as Special Hearts Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Arts & Humanities | Disabilities, Persons with | Holidays | SPECIAL HEARTS DAY
HB 2618 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the noncommercial taking of shrimp using mechanical means by a person with a disability.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing
HB 2656 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2776 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to early voting by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2780 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to establishing a program allowing certain students who are educationally disadvantaged, have a disability, or failed certain assessment instruments to use state money or money the state receives for the purpose from gifts and non-federal grants to pursue certain educational alternatives to public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to state and local government disaster preparedness.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELESS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2943 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to designating October 17 as Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| BLAKE PYRON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES DAY | Holidays
HB 3132 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to an optional designation on a driver's license or personal identification certificate indicating that a person is deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEARING DISORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3159 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to advance directives, do-not-resuscitate orders, and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of certain patients, including a review of directives and decisions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Ethics | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3205 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 3215 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for veterans with disabilities that include the emblem from Tomb Guard specialty license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3233 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to additional requirements for individualized education programs developed for children with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3238 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a family service plan.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3329 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the investigation or determination of abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or person with a disability and the provision of certain services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 3330 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of a task force on the statewide alert systems for abducted children and missing persons with intellectual disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3381 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offense of misrepresenting medical history to obtain unnecessary medical treatment for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | ALYSSA'S LAW | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | MEDICAL RECORDS | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3446 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
HB 3451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the consolidation of ombudsman programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN | MANAGED CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | OMBUDSMAN FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS TO CARE | OMBUDSMAN FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE | OMBUDSMAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY | OMBUDSMAN FOR MANAGED CARE ASSISTANCE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
HB 3532 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to notification requirements for law enforcement agencies regarding a missing child with an intellectual disability or mental illness.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN
HB 3544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to payment of certain court costs associated with interpreters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Courts--Personnel | Disabilities, Persons with | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 3640 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of a property other than a residence homestead that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who must be related to the owner or trustee of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3691 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Nursing Homes | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3748 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to ensuring access to the right to vote by all eligible voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Holidays | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION | INTERNET | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Redistricting | SECRETARY OF STATE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3757 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses and to the information required to be included in a tax bill.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3760 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the discipline of students enrolled in certain grade levels or receiving special education services in a public school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts
HB 3762 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing a nutritional support grant program for certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3781 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach special education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Financial--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Management & Control | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 3830 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to a school district's duty to notify certain parents or guardians of a program providing students with reading disabilities the ability to borrow audiobooks free of charge.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 4029 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 4158 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, MikeSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
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 4245 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school social studies curricula to include instruction relating to the history of persons with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 4261 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of the residence homesteads of military veterans, individuals who are disabled or 65 years of age or older, and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4339 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 4340 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain children to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 4351 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the training program required for certain employees of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4449 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study disciplinary practices and policies in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TASK FORCE TO STUDY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
HB 4478 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to educational benefits for eligible persons attending a comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 4505 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4506 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 4513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the authority of an individual, before purchasing real property to be used as the individual's residence homestead, to request from the chief appraiser of the applicable appraisal district a preliminary determination of whether the property would qualify for a disabled veteran exemption if purchased by the individual and used for that purpose.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4568 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to establishing a base wage for personal attendants under the community living assistance and support services (CLASS) waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEDICAID | Salaries & Expenses
HB 4655 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to the establishment of the vulnerable adult protection task force.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VULNERABLE ADULT PROTECTION TASK FORCE
HB 4686 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to penalty and interest incurred on a delinquent ad valorem tax imposed on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4696 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the reporting and investigation of certain allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, the making and investigation of complaints alleging violations of certain health facility licensing requirements, and the content of the employee misconduct registry.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Consumer Protection | Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 4702 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to peer support specialists for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and peer services for those individuals under Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4726 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to prohibiting weapons in certain facilities providing services to individuals with mental illness or an intellectual disability and community centers providing community-based mental health or intellectual disability services.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| COMMUNITY CENTERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Weapons
HB 4771 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to the creation of tenant legal services offices by local governments to assist low-income residential tenants in eviction cases and in cases involving discrimination based on the tenants' disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Lawyers | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 4884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to prohibited discrimination by health care providers based on an individual's age, race, disability, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 4951 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the Medicare Primacy Coordination Audit and Assistance Program to assist eligible individuals in obtaining certain Medicare benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE
HB 5042 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect the most recent increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 5046 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 5088 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 5146 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c with no recommendation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 5148 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Reported from s/c with no recommendation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5157 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 5198 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 5293 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 16 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | MEDICAID | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 21 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 42 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 43 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 44 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the general revenue fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 49 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 68 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 122 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 150 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who must be related to the owner or trustee of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 153 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 171 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect the most recent increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 199 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 206 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 26 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to local mental health authority and local behavioral health authority audits and mental and behavioral health reporting, services, and programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE CENTERS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 55 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies
SB 139 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
SB 332 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability and certain references to abolished health and human services agencies.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Statutory Revision
SB 362 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the terminology used in statute to refer to intellectual disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 380 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to payment of certain court costs associated with interpreters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Courts--Personnel | Disabilities, Persons with | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
SB 445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide additional resources for public school students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 464 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Lopez, Janie
Relating to designating October 17 as Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/23
| BLAKE PYRON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES DAY | Holidays
SB 466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 477 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 524 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disability coordinating council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect a delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 576 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the reporting, investigation, and prosecution of the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | LOANS
SB 653 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to certain offenses regarding parking privileges of veterans with disabilities.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 656 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to an optional health condition or disability designation on a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 661 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that the vehicle owner may be transporting a person with a disability.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 670 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school social studies curricula to include instruction relating to the history of persons with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
SB 719 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
| ADOPTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 722 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
SB 728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 748 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments to offset the cost of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
SB 774 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the provision of services by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to offenders with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 830 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 852 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the content of certain biennial legislative reports on immunizations issued by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 877 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 904 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the offense of the unauthorized use of parking designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 944 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the commitment order for individuals with intellectual disabilities who are committed to state supported living centers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | CIVIL COMMITMENT | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1184 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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 1225 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain public school students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Nursing Homes | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1264 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the issuance of disabled parking placards to certain day activity and health services facilities that transport persons with a disability.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Nursing Homes | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1279 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1317 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to individuals who are deaf-blind.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1338 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to vote early by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General
SB 1353 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with
SB 1376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to an employment preference for members of the military and their spouses for positions at state agencies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1389 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to authorizing adoption assistance agreements for certain children after a final adoption order is rendered.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| ADOPTION | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1474 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to special education in public schools, including the special education allotment under the Foundation School Program, an education savings account program for certain children with disabilities, and a grant program to reimburse public schools for the cost of certain employer contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas employed to teach or provide services related to special education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature
SB 1585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to certain proceedings in juvenile court for children with mental illness and intellectual disabilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1606 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to evidence and orders regarding intellectual disability or mental condition in certain guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1696 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the provision of certain attendant care services under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Labor--Wages
SB 1724 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to advance directives and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients, including a review of those directives and decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Ethics | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1727 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT | Juvenile Boards & Officers | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | JUVENILE SERVICES, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT -- TJJD | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Employees | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 1795 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to additional requirements for individualized education programs developed for children with autism or other pervasive developmental disorders.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1827 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to translation of a student's individualized education program into Spanish or another language other than English.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child
SB 1832 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to individuals who may provide services as personal attendants under Medicaid and other public benefits programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Wages | MEDICAID
SB 1952 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to advance directives and health care treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients, including a review of those directives and decisions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2077 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2079 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to peace officer reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability to the adult protective services division of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2103 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to transferring certain investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Consumer Protection | Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2163 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and is related to the owner of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2176 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for treatment of autism.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 2191 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to peer support specialists for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and peer services for those individuals under Medicaid living outside of state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2225 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2254 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a report regarding certain residential and nonresidential services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 2304 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, MorganSponsor: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of driver education courses and driving safety courses and the provision of information regarding the Texas Driving with Disability Program to certain public school students.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 2352 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides a meeting place and support services for organizations that provide assistance to persons with substance use disorders and their families.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2354 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--General | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
SB 2359 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of the intellectual disabilities and complex medical needs community support pilot program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
SB 2395 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study disciplinary practices and policies in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 2398 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2479 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| BECKLEY WILSON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the referral of certain students receiving special education services to a local intellectual and developmental disability authority for services or public benefits.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2549 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to guardianships of the person of wards with profound intellectual disabilities who are minors or were minors when their guardianship proceedings commenced.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CALEB'S LAW | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SJR 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes, to increase the amount of an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 42 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 83 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and is related to the owner of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 26 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | PROPERTY TAX & FRANCHISE TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 1 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 37 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
Filed
| Aging | City Government--Utilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 55 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 57 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 58 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 69 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts and of the number of residence homesteads of certain property owners for which the owner deferred collection of a tax, abated a suit to collect a delinquent tax, or abated a sale to foreclose a tax lien.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HJR 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the governing body of certain appraisal entities.
House: Ways & Means
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 13 88-2 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 14 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, to establish the property tax relief to rental households fund and authorize the legislature to provide payments to rental households from that fund based on a proportion of rent paid, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief and property tax relief payments to rental households from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--School District
SB 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | PROPERTY TAX & FRANCHISE TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, to provide supplemental payments to full-time classroom teachers in school districts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 56 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the discipline of students enrolled in certain grade levels or receiving special education services in a public school.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline
HB 156 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts, or who utilize the property tax deferral program in section 33.06, Tax Code.
Filed
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 24 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | PLAYGROUNDS & PLAYGROUND SAFETY
HB 32 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to voting outside a polling place.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
HB 119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 159 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 168 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities or special needs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | PUBLIC NOTICE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 322 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| DIAPERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Sales
HB 375 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of young child or disabled individual; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 381 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 387 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| DIAPERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Sales
HB 409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to waivers for entrance fees to state parks and certain hunting and fishing license fees for resident first responders.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
HB 412 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offenses of trafficking of persons and compelling prostitution and to certain consequences of compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 473 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled or a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | MAGISTRATES | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 703 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students that receive special education services.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 801 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a certification program for assistance animals; authorizing fees; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 828 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to requiring disability studies as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 855 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a joint study and report by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding the transition of public school students with disabilities to higher education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 869 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 877 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the appointment of an educational representative for certain students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | INFORMED CONSENT
HB 908 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 951 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1095 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 1134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 1208 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a state employment preference for certain individuals who reside with veterans with a disability.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 1254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Courts--Judges | Disabilities, Persons with | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection
HB 1592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct and are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1602 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to information regarding career and employment skills development required to be included with a written statement of an individualized education program developed for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Labor--General
HB 1636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
HB 1675 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to guardianships of the person of wards with profound intellectual disabilities who are minors or were minors when their guardianship proceedings commenced.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 1705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to assisting inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in obtaining federal veterans disability benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans
HB 1773 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining unneeded 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 | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1824 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the continuity of services received by individuals receiving services at state hospitals and state supported living centers, the establishment of a pilot program to provide behavioral health or psychiatric services to certain residential care facility residents, and court orders for psychoactive medication for certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1828 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1999 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a specialty mental health court program for juveniles.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Withdrawn from schedule
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the redesignation and authority of the Harris County Board of Protective Services for Children and Adults.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HARRIS COUNTY
HB 2107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to services for children who are unfit or lack responsibility to proceed in juvenile court proceedings as a result of intellectual disabilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an inclusive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities access to team sports.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 2284 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the physical presence of a borrower at the closing of a home equity loan.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2291 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to eligibility requirements for public office and to the form of an application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FELON CANDIDACY DISAMBIGUATION ACT
HB 2294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Political Subdivisions | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2443 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities confined in county jail.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2444 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee regarding the confinement in county jail of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 2475 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to county jailer training regarding interacting with a person with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 2514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 2632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HOMELESS | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the development of a plan for the provision of food and water in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | Housing--General
HB 2831 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the confinement in county jail of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2832 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2992 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the contents of an application to vote a late ballot by mail for certain sick or disabled voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General
HB 3063 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the duties of a private professional guardian regarding critical care and end-of-life decisions concerning a ward.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INFORMED CONSENT | MICHAEL HICKSON ACT | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3070 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing the system benefit account and programs for providing assistance to certain low-income, ill, and disabled electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to election practices and procedures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3195 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Sales
HB 3240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the composition of the Long-Term Care Facilities Council and rules related to and the imposition of administrative penalties against certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LONG-TERM CARE | LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES COUNCIL | Nursing Homes
HB 3252 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to designating October 17 as Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Day.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BLAKE PYRON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | Holidays
HB 3437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the establishment by toll project entities of a discount program for electronic toll collection customers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 3495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the establishment by toll project entities of a discount program for electronic toll collection customers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 3612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to voting outside of the polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
HB 3629 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the date a deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person or disabled veteran expires.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to vehicle modification services provided under the vocational rehabilitation program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3657 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to measures designed to encourage and enable certain persons with disabilities and their families to maintain employment in this state.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--General
HB 3705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3720 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to long-term care facilities for and Medicaid waiver programs available to certain individuals, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3761 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3873 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3874 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the transmission of balloting materials to certain disabled voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
| BECKLEY WILSON ACT | Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Interim Studies
HB 3919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the eligibility to vote an early voting ballot by mail on the ground of disability.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting
HB 4019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to late applications for exemptions from ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the actions required to be taken by tax officials before taking action to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | PSYCHOLOGISTS
HB 4311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing an assistance program to provide certain health care services to certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 4339 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to prohibiting discriminatory abortions; authorizing disciplinary action; providing a civil remedy; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 4537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4571 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CENTER ON DISABILITY & DEVELOPMENT | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CENTER FOR DISABILITY STUDIES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 14 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Junior College Districts | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 62 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for exceptions to the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 49 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICAL RECORDS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | SHERIFFS
SB 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Workforce Development | MEDICAID | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 80 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Sales | Women
SB 180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide additional resources for public school students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
SB 465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for certain disabled veterans.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 492 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | CHILD WITNESSES | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | WITNESSES
SB 520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | PLAYGROUNDS & PLAYGROUND SAFETY
SB 524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 589 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct and are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 611 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and to late applications for exemptions from such taxation for disabled members.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 613 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 661 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the establishment of the Building Better Futures Program to support educational and occupational skills training opportunities and support services for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public and private institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
SB 734 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: White, James
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADOPTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 776 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an inclusive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with intellectual disabilities access to team sports.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 792 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to specialty license plates and parking placards for vehicles of certain disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 794 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 1/1/22
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 824 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of supported decision-making agreements by persons during court proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with | OATHS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibiting organ transplant recipient discrimination on the basis of certain disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
SB 1084 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HOMELESS | Housing--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
SB 1129 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to guardianships, alternatives to guardianship, and supports and services for incapacitated persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities, behavioral issues, or special needs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to certain adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a task force on ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON ENSURING APPROPRIATE CARE SETTINGS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SB 1243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in program for children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1354 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1457 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to peer specialists for and the provision of peer services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, including the provision of those services under Medicaid.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to proof of identification presented by a voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NATIVE AMERICANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1694 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to procedures regarding defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
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 1808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the regulation of providers of certain Medicaid services to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disabilities, Persons with | HOME HEALTH CARE | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit.
Senate: Local Government
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | INTERNET | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the definition of exploitation for purposes of investigating reports of exploitation against certain elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Human Services--General | LOANS
SB 2074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Mental Illness and Intellectual or Developmental Disability Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Governor | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL ILLNESS & INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
SB 2105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appointment of an educational representative for certain students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | INFORMED CONSENT
SB 2138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to parking fees charged by public institutions of higher education to persons with disabilities.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Student Fees | PARKING
HB 23 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
Filed
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 70 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 72 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 75 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
Filed
| Aging | City Government--Utilities | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans
HB 78 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 97 87-1 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of certain co-navigation services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 126 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 148 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 158 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 188 87-1 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | PARKING
HB 215 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts
HB 223 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 229 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | PARKING | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 291 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 12 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 21 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 25 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 12 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 20 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Reported engrossed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 93 87-2 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to voting outside of the polling place.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
HB 123 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 126 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 130 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 145 87-2 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | PARKING
HB 150 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 155 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 179 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to funding for school districts to provide inclusive and accessible playgrounds.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | PLAYGROUNDS & PLAYGROUND SAFETY
HB 189 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts
HB 198 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; increasing criminal fines; authorizing a fee.
Filed
| Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 221 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HJR 7 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HJR 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 14 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 19 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 26 87-2 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 32 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Co-author authorized
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 80 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Parent & Child | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 115 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 143 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 144 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 152 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 24 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SJR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE
HB 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mail theft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 116 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 160 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a minor who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 165 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, DiegoSponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State
HB 232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Disabilities, Persons with | PERMITS | Political Subdivisions
HB 313 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| DIAPERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Sales
HB 322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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 558 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered support for a child with a disability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Support
HB 588 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain language regarding a person who is deaf or hard of hearing in statutes or resolutions.
House: House Administration
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Statutory Revision
HB 600 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures and reporting requirements regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 634 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the location at which an application for a disabled parking placard may be made.
House: County Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 716 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a severely disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a severely disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 766 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 905 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 965 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HARRIS COUNTY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1062 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
HB 1295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | TELEMEDICINE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to repealing the authority for the payment of a subminimum wage to certain persons with disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE
HB 1413 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to special education-related requirements, including the provision of certain services, the composition of the State Board for Educator Certification, and certain educator requirements.
House: Public Education
Recommitted to committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1460 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to an election officer providing and receiving an application for annual mail ballots at a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1564 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1565 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State
HB 1585 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a study on interest or other waiting lists maintained for certain Medicaid programs providing services to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1647 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the development of a dental services benefit under Medicaid for adult recipients with disabilities and a pilot program to provide those services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1701 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a written assessment regarding a defendant suspected of having a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1709 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to including the qualifications for voting early by mail on the ground of disability on certain early voting by mail materials.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting
HB 1844 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing certain optional designations on a person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Weapons
HB 1845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration or a driver's license that a person has a health condition that may impede communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to procedures for the alternative assessment of certain public school students that receive special education services and alternative accountability plans for certain campuses serving students that receive special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a low-interest loan program for entrepreneurs with physical or mental disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | LOANS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 2008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2039 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to Master Army Aviators.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information following a screening.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to judicial compensation and assignment, the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two, and the compensation and retirement benefits of certain prosecutors and other members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Disabilities, Persons with | Retirement Systems--Judicial | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2436 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the release on personal bond of certain defendants with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of a person who is disabled and elderly to receive a disabled residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from one taxing unit and an elderly exemption from another taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2443 86-0 (2019)
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 | Disabilities, Persons with | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the limitation of certain special district tax on the homesteads of the disabled and elderly.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2474 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 2539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to improving the provision of Medicaid benefits to certain children, including children receiving benefits under the STAR Kids managed care program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2644 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition that may impede communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2821 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to credit in, benefits from, and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Protection of Personal Information | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 2874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 2890 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
HB 2897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's developmentally disabled offender program.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2898 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to voting outside of the polling place.
House: Elections
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to voter registration.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2946 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to repealing the authority for the payment of a subminimum wage to certain persons with disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Wages
HB 2947 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Financial--General | GUARDIANS & WARDS
HB 2951 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements in the prosecution of certain sexual or assaultive offenses committed against a child or person with a disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Disabilities, Persons with | EVIDENCE | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2966 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to facilities and services for the care of the elderly or persons with disabilities in certain municipal hospital authorities, hospital districts, or other authorities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3025 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to certain procedures regarding a dispute relating to special education services provided by a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
HB 3037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the segregation of public school students with disabilities from other public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3068 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the use of certain license plates on classic motor vehicles and travel trailers, custom vehicles, street rods, and certain exhibition vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a closure plan for the Austin State Supported Living Center.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3116 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on best practice standards for the detention of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | INTERNET | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, MattSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to developing the proposed plan on long-term care for persons with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LONG-TERM CARE
HB 3163 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to parking for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Management Relations | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3177 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of continuous sexual abuse of a child or disabled individual; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 3208 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 3236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the establishment of the home-delivered meal pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Food Programs
HB 3310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to assisting inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in obtaining federal veterans disability benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans
HB 3351 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accepting voters with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Election Officers
HB 3352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | PARKING
HB 3354 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the use of an accessible absentee mail system by certain voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Military & Veterans
HB 3362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3491 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Sales
HB 3540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to release in lieu of arrest certain persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to guardianships, management trusts, and certain other procedures and proceedings for persons who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--County & Statutory | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the special education allotment and the creation of a supported education allotment under the Foundation School Program and to instructional arrangements for students with disabilities enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the number of persons authorized to reside in certain homes and facilities for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Disabled Persons
HB 3612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a study and report by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regarding best practices for assisting students with autism spectrum disorder.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 3676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3769 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of the coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General
HB 3774 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to investigations of abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--General
HB 3829 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3840 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of individuals or business entities that provide or train assistance animals for veterans; providing a civil penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans
HB 3860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a child's eligibility for the Medicaid buy-in for children program or the medically dependent children (MDCP) waiver program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3916 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | MEDICAID
HB 3924 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to specialized license plates and parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 3932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3956 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the testimony of a person with a disability in certain criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 3959 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 3991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3993 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the designation of van-only parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain health facilities for persons with a disability; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PARKING
HB 4005 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to certification by a physical therapist of a person's eligibility for license plates or parking placards issued to persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | LICENSE PLATES | PARKING | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4051 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 4125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of tenant legal services offices by local governments to assist low-income residential tenants in eviction cases and in cases involving discrimination based on the tenants' disabilities.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 4184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to default under a deed of trust or contract lien on certain residential property for the delinquent payment of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4313 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an adaptive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities access to team sports.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 4367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--General | MEDICAID
HB 4450 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities or special needs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | PUBLIC NOTICE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Lawyers
HB 4469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Human Services--General
HB 4479 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 4483 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to peace officer education and training on individuals with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disabilities, Persons with | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FORENSIC TESTING | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care and the delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports to certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to implementation of the system redesign for the delivery of Medicaid benefits to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4561 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the system redesign for delivery of Medicaid acute care services and long term services and supports to persons with an intellectual or developmental disability and a pilot for certain populations with similar functional needs receiving services in managed care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 4562 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to parental administrations for certain incapacitated adults; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| County Government--General | Courts--Administration | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 4598 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to reestablishing the in-home and family support program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HOME HEALTH CARE | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 4610 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the emergency detention of certain persons with a mental illness or cognitive disability.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HJR 19 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a minor who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 44 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provision of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 48 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | LONG-TERM CARE | MEDICAID | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 77 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WORK GROUP | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Environment--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
SB 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force on ensuring an appropriate care setting for a person with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON ENSURING APPROPRIATE CARE SETTINGS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
SB 100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services
SB 109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
SB 196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 221 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 262 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to court-ordered support for a child with a disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Support
SB 281 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to the use of certain language regarding a person who is deaf or hard of hearing in statutes or resolutions.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Statutory Revision
SB 283 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 293 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to judicial compensation and the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two; making conforming changes.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Disabilities, Persons with | Retirement Systems--Judicial | Salaries & Expenses
SB 418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to procedures for identifying or releasing on personal bond criminal defendants suspected of having a mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, TEXAS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 522 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a public school student with a visual impairment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 556 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to Medicaid reimbursement for dental services provided to adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| DENTAL SERVICES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and certain procedures for persons who are incapacitated or have a mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 753 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | MINIMUM WAGE | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to a written assessment regarding a defendant suspected of having a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 842 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
SB 896 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to updating references to certain former health services state agencies and certain terms used to describe persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the Education Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1017 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EYECARE & VISION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
SB 1118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to programs operated by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to increase access to safe and affordable housing in this state.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Housing--Rural
SB 1184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to eligible participants in the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | GUARDIANS & WARDS
SB 1337 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to credit in, benefits from, and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/20
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Protection of Personal Information | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 1391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 1408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman for state supported living centers to oversee community-based services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN FOR STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTERS & COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 1560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1607 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a study on issues regarding service animals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Military & Veterans
SB 1668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1677 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of an interim registry for certain persons who have been accused of employee misconduct who are employed by a facility that provides care to individuals with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Management Relations | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1687 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS, TEXAS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an education and training program on interacting with and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for certain public transportation vehicle operators.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an individualized education program and transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1790 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to peer specialists and the provision of peer services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1814 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to providing temporary support services for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1817 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities or special needs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a competitive and integrated employment initiative for certain Medicaid recipients.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | MEDICAID
SB 1869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that employ persons with disabilities.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the sharing of newborn and infant hearing screening results and the provision of information to parents following a screening.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1954 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of an adaptive sports program by the University Interscholastic League to provide students with disabilities access to team sports.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 1955 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program to identify and refer eligible children to early childhood intervention services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | INTERNET | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1956 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1973 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to developing the proposed plan on long-term care for persons with an intellectual disability participating in the home and community-based waiver program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | LONG-TERM CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2038 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Fierro, Art
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding occupational skills training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a health care facility's policies regarding advance directives or health care or treatment decisions made by or on behalf of patients.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | RESPECTING TEXAS PATIENTS' RIGHT TO LIFE ACT OF 2019
SB 2101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 2139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the deaf-blind with multiple disabilities waiver program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 2167 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to implementation of the system redesign for the delivery of Medicaid benefits to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 2181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an injured employee for lifetime income benefits under the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 2217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Students with Disabilities Scholarship Program for certain students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to early childhood intervention and rehabilitative and habilitative services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | TELEMEDICINE
SB 2237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to elderly persons and persons with a disability who are survivors of sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FORENSIC TESTING | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 2251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to create additional housing for certain individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability through a Medicaid waiver program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--General | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2399 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of a surrogate parent for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SJR 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wray, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 70 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for conducting a program to create additional housing for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BONDS | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--General | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 12 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to individuals who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and who are or have been involved with the court system.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | PSYCHOLOGISTS | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 68 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
HB 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools report certain information regarding children with disabilities who reside in residential facilities.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 92 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of, and the deferral or abatement of ad valorem taxes on, certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 194 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 315 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts
HB 343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales
HB 364 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 377 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates, specially marked driver's licenses, and specially marked personal identification certificates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 468 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to a restriction on certain accommodations in accessible hotel and motel guest rooms; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HOTELS & MOTELS | Safety
HB 518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Taxation--Sales
HB 626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to late applications for certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to voting by voters with certain disabilities or voters who reside at a residential care facility.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the determination of intellectual disability for children in foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE
HB 837 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with an intellectual disability or related conditions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 996 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of business entities that provide assistance animals; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 1033 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1101 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person to file a new application to confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a 100 percent disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue a building construction permit or final certificate of occupancy for a building or facility required to meet certain accessibility standards; requiring a related study.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Political Subdivisions
HB 1121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to instruction in accessible design in the curriculum for an architecture degree program offered by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to continuing education requirements for architects regarding compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1281 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1309 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to eligibility for and benefits associated with license plates for certain veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1463 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to procedures for actions alleging failure to comply with certain standards to accommodate persons with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 1527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1556 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 1564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the authority of an elderly or disabled person to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the homestead is subject to a mortgage.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1590 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel dependents.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans
HB 1591 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1641 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1679 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1696 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1782 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1790 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to revoked disabled parking placards.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Highways | Military & Veterans | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 2081 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2209 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2259 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for veterans with disabilities that include the emblem from military academy license plates.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | Housing--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2409 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Wages | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2415 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to standards for mental health services provided to certain individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2590 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administrative penalty, amelioration, and informal dispute resolution processes for providers participating in certain Medicaid waiver programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | MEDICAID
HB 2635 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of a property owner to pay certain deferred ad valorem taxes and interest in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2636 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to court-ordered financial support by parents of an adult with a medically determinable disability.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child
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 2701 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2732 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2815 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2877 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2978 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration or a driver's license that a person has a health condition that may impede communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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 3001 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 3002 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3019 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Driver Education & Training | HEARING DISORDERS | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 3148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3229 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the use of an assistance animal that provides assistance to a person with a disability; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
HB 3253 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEARING DISORDERS | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 3264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to ad valorem tax benefits for certain current and former first responders and their families.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3279 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to eligibility requirements for the specialized telecommunications assistance program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEARING DISORDERS | Human Services--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3295 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the delivery of certain Medicaid services to certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3301 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3337 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to teach a driver education course.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Driver Education & Training | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3341 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Workforce Development | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3353 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3409 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services and resources to certain individuals by a state supported living center and to the creation of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3498 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3524 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the prioritization of public transportation funding for areas disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3583 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to operators of motor vehicles who use temporary disabled parking placards.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3599 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategies used with public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 3638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3715 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to statewide alerts for missing adults.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | ALERT SYSTEM | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3847 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3888 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of a restrictive covenant on property used as an assisted living facility.
House: Business & Industry
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 3901 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to parental administrations for certain adults with intellectual disabilities and the prosecution of a related criminal offense.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 3929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3930 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for early childhood intervention services.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3962 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to provide certain therapy services under the Medicaid program to children with disabilities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 4096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to improving the care of, and increasing opportunities for, children and adolescents with physical and developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the availability of parking spaces at certain facilities for persons with a disability.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PARKING
HB 4142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain requirements of counties and other governmental entities regarding behavioral health.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Disabilities, Persons with | DRUG COURTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SHERIFFS
HB 4184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to investigating an allegation of exploitation involving an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Financial--General | Human Services--General
HB 4193 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the establishment of a credit account program for students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Financial--General
HJR 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain individuals with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 70 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 76 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 92 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 97 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 102 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide ad valorem tax benefits to certain current and former first responders and their families.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 105 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to estates and to guardianships, substitutes for guardianships, and durable powers of attorney for persons with disabilities or who are incapacitated.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Lawyers | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 97 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 275 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Taxation--Sales
SB 296 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with
SB 354 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to language acquisition for children less than eight years of age who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEARING DISORDERS | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
SB 377 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Financial--General | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 402 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 428 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Arts & Humanities | Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 455 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the operations of the Employment-First Task Force.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 529 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: González, Mary
Relating to improving training and staff development for primary and secondary educators to enable them to more effectively serve all students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 545 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to information regarding autism spectrum disorders.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 546 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the quality of water provided by public drinking water supply systems to state supported living centers.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 547 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services and resources to certain individuals by a state supported living center and to the creation of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect, study, and report certain data regarding workforce education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 748 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to procedures for asserting claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with
SB 998 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1047 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1051 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Driver Education & Training | HEARING DISORDERS | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
SB 1111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study regarding the costs of educating students with disabilities in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
SB 1132 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the temporary continuation of medical assistance for certain individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 1153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to parental rights and information regarding certain intervention strategies used with public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 1250 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | EVIDENCE | Family--Family Violence | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the identification and assessment of defendants suspected of having mental illness or intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to certain duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MAGISTRATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
SB 1369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aging | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1425 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation of business entities that provide assistance animals; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Animals | Business & Commerce--General | Disabilities, Persons with
SB 1436 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
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, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aging | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1540 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the certification, training, and supervision of certified family partners and the provision of peer support services by certified family partners to the family or primary caregiver of certain children with serious emotional disturbance, including the provision of those services under the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1685 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to specialty license plates or stickers for motor vehicles of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSE PLATES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1740 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to transferring the Office for the Prevention of Developmental Disabilities to The University of Texas at Austin and renaming the office the Office for Healthy Children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Human Services--General | OFFICE FOR HEALTHY CHILDREN | OFFICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
SB 1764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the investment of funds in, and operation of guardianships of the estate in relation to, accounts established under the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1881 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of foster parents and other qualified persons to serve as educational decision-makers for certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
SB 1936 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2016 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to parental administrations for certain adults with intellectual disabilities and the prosecution of a related criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 2021 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Wages | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2022 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2023 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the implementation of the community living options information process for residents of certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | Housing--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2025 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a peer support program for residents of state supported living centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT--HHSC
SB 2027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a study to evaluate by region training and employment opportunities in this state for individuals with an intellectual disability.
House: Human Services Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Labor--Workforce Development | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of protective services and the conduct of certain investigations through the adult protective services program of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2080 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools report certain information regarding children with disabilities who reside in residential facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
SB 2125 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the period for which a defendant with an intellectual disability who is found incompetent to stand trial may be civilly committed before the court holds a hearing to determine whether the defendant's release is appropriate.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Disabilities, Persons with | MENTAL INCOMPETENCY | RIO GRANDE STATE CENTER
SB 2149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to day habilitation services for individuals with an intellectual disability; imposing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAID
SB 2177 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to transition planning for a public school student enrolled in a special education program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2221 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain sexual offenses committed against a child with a disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
SJR 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 52 85-1 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an individualized education plan account program for certain children with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers
HB 55 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead and a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 72 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 74 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 89 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 108 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 116 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 129 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a study of property tax exemptions and other property tax benefits for certain veterans and military service members and their families.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 134 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 159 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 167 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 179 85-1 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 182 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 190 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 345 85-1 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the creation of a commission to study intellectual and developmental disability determinations in capital cases in which the state seeks the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS IN DEATH PENALTY CASES, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Legislature
HB 360 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 368 85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the date on which changes to voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility take effect.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Nursing Homes
HJR 17 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 20 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 27 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 30 85-1 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 51 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the establishment of an education enhancement program for students with certain disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--General
SB 63 85-1 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Filed
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 113 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to early voting by certain persons who are caretakers of persons with certain disabilities.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 39 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to guardianships for incapacitated persons and to substitutes for guardianships for certain adults with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT ACT
HB 43 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate state assessment instruments administered to public school students with significant cognitive disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 52 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 73 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to academic assessment of public school students with significant disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 126 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to parking placards for vehicles of persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 279 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a public education grant of certain students receiving special education services.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers | Education--School Districts
HB 286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 350 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 356 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a federal waiver to exempt public school students with significant cognitive disabilities from annual assessment requirements imposed by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS
HB 432 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 440 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to adapting the public school physical education curriculum to accommodate the needs of students with mental disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 607 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION
HB 612 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to license plates issued to female veterans with disabilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | Women
HB 659 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of state park, museum, and other state-operated facility entrance fees for persons with certain disabilities.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Arts & Humanities | Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 660 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 683 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 721 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 725 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of waiver of jurisdiction and transfer to criminal court in juvenile cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | SUPREME COURT
HB 754 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 842 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to review of public school instructional materials for compliance with accessibility standards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Electronic Information Systems
HB 866 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the exemption from jury service of a person who is the primary caretaker of another person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Courts--Juries | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 873 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the publication of certain information regarding the vocational rehabilitation program on the Internet.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | INTERNET | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 992 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1069 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to services for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and certification requirements for interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a fee and changing the rate of a fee; requiring an occupational certification.
House: Human Services
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEARING DISORDERS | Human Services--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of the Transportation Safety and Access Advisory Committee.
House: Transportation
Postponed
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Interim Studies | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1260 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Relating to creation by rule of the Department of Aging and Disability Services of a schedule of support services a state supported living center may provide and procedures for establishing applicable fees for those services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1317 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to a report on laws, standards, and policies regarding parking for persons with disabilities to be prepared by the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disabilities, Persons with | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Disabled Persons | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1337 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring institutions and assisted living facilities to maintain guardianship orders of residents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Nursing Homes
HB 1377 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to a restriction on certain accommodations in accessible hotel guest rooms; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HOTELS & MOTELS | Safety
HB 1438 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to probate matters, including guardianships and other matters related to incapacitated persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disabilities, Persons with | GUARDIANS & WARDS | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 1519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1678 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disabilities, Persons with | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1705 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1721 84-0 (2015)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the criminal and civil prosecution of certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 1809 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1811 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a study of the participation of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in public higher education.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1985 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by motor vehicles displaying license plates issued to veterans with disabilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | HOV & EXCLUSIVE LANES | LICENSE PLATES | Military & Veterans | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1989 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS | Disabilities, Persons with | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2075 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2146 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2178 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISTANCE EDUCATION | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Safety
HB 2189 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a developmentally disabled offender program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | RADFORD CROCKER MEMORIAL ACT
HB 2341 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Co-sponsor authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Sales
HB 2367 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2386 84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to eligibility for early voting by mail.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the effect on certain interest and penalties of the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Manufactured Housing | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2431 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2449 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to a grant available to school districts to provide services to students residing in care and treatment facilities and residential placement facilities.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2463 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services and certain other functions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Human Services--General | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2542 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the establishment and administration of the qualified ABLE program; granting authority to impose a fee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
HB 2584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 2589 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for assaulting a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2656 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
HB 2677 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to training for employees of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools on the prevention of sexual abuse and other maltreatment of certain children.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ABUSE
HB 2789 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to trauma-informed care training for certain employees of state supported living centers and intermediate care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2857 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2860 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2951 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION
HB 2996 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3010 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3017 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3092 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 3124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the use of voting stations accessible to persons with disabilities in certain elections.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Congress | Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
HB 3145 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the computation of dropout rates of a school district and the calculation of average daily attendance for funding purposes with respect to certain students 18 years of age or older receiving special education services from the district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3147 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to transition services for public school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3192 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3202 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the right of a disabled veteran to obtain a certificate from the chief appraiser of an appraisal district stating whether the veteran would be entitled to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property if the veteran were to acquire the property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3280 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of donation to a partially disabled veteran for use as the veteran's residence homestead and for property donated to such a veteran by, or purchased by such a veteran with a donation from, such an organization for that purpose.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3294 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | VENDING MACHINES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3295 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3374 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to information regarding Down syndrome.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health Care Providers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to providing for endorsements for public high school students enrolled in special education programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3462 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DISTRICTS ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3486 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to ad valorem and certain state taxes; decreasing certain state tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Sales
HB 3524 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT ACT
HB 3685 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3703 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3755 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to administration of medication to residents of certain assisted living and boarding home facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Nursing Homes
HB 3766 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Consumer Protection | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3794 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the availability of information regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3796 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to notice provided to persons with disabilities regarding the eligibility of persons with disabilities to use certain public transportation services.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3968 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 3969 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain individuals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Minors--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 3971 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Relating to the development of neighborhood and community engagement plans for residents of certain group homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 3975 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the timeline for a parent to request a special education impartial due process hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 3991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of an individualized education program for a child in public school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 4004 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to certain holders of independent mobility vehicle dealer's licenses.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 51 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 66 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 67 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 72 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 74 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 75 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 87 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Disabled Persons | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 127 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the partially disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead or if the charitable organization donated all or part of the purchase price of the residence homestead to the partially disabled veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions all or part of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 36 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 37 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to collect and study data on the participation of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Human Services Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 38 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creation of an employment-first task force advisory committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, TEXAS COUNCIL FOR | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 41 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 205 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Human Services--General | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 208 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | VENDING MACHINES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 211 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 212 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS | Disabilities, Persons with | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH COORDINATION & CONSUMER SERVICES, OFFICE OF | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MEDICAID | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 226 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the death penalty to a capital offense committed by a person with an intellectual disability.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 278 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 515 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 553 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and certain long-term care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
SB 688 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 805 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | MILITARY VETERANS' FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 836 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to management services for the physical facilities of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 840 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to certain trailer registration fees for veterans with disabilities.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 910 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1023 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the designation of van-only parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities; creating an offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disabilities, Persons with | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1052 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1068 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER REALIGNMENT COMMISSION
SB 1108 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | REGIONAL EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DISTRICTS ACT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1141 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment and administration of the qualified ABLE program; granting authority to impose a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General
SB 1154 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1225 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Sales
SB 1275 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to make certain home improvements for certain disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Disabled Persons | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Sales
SB 1292 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to parking privileges for people with disabilities; authorizing a fee; amending dismissal procedures for a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disabilities, Persons with | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 1368 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1385 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the authorization of the imposition of administrative penalties on providers participating in certain Medicaid waiver programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1559 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an interagency plan to promote competitive and integrated employment for persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNCIL ON PURCHASING FROM PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, TEXAS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1641 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1664 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Consumer Protection | Disabilities, Persons with | Financial--General | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 1671 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the employment status of certain individuals engaged in rehabilitative work-training programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 1745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with
SB 1880 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Nursing Homes
SB 1881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT ACT
SB 1912 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | SUPPORTED DECISION-MAKING AGREEMENT ACT
