HB 71 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program for the issuance of digital identification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 223 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
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 365 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 834 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a pilot program to solicit donations made by text message for the benefit of local programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--Homeless Persons|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 896 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to prohibiting use of social media platforms by children.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Consumer Protection|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|INTERNET
HB 1262 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the provision of written notice to vacate real property by electronic means.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1317 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications required or permitted under the Property Tax Code.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Property Interests--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1407 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to clarifying that a statutory county court judge is authorized to issue a search warrant for access to a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--County & Statutory|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1427 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
Crimes--Miscellaneous|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HARASSMENT|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications required or permitted under the Property Tax Code.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1676 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the sale of consumer geotracking data by telephone companies.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1710 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1783 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the establishment of a program for the issuance of digital identification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1923 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to videoconferencing with a child by the child's possessory conservator.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1936 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Crimes Against|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2009 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to measures for school safety in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|ALERT SYSTEM|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|Safety
HB 2246 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the payment and enforcement of support ordered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Child Support|Family--Parent & Child
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 2457 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2494 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to information security officers and network threat detection and response for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2531 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to notice required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the confidentiality of working papers and electronic communications of administrative law judges and appeals judges under the workers' compensation system.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Courts--Judges|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Insurance--General|Labor--Workers' Compensation|Open Records
HB 2569 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to notice of planned and unplanned service interruptions provided to ERCOT by certain electric generation service providers.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General
HB 2642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Women
HB 2643 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the disclosure of certain medical information by electronic means.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|PHYSICIANS
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 2778 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2802 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the Medicaid application form and communication with Medicaid recipients.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID
HB 2893 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for transferring certain cases and proceedings between courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Juries|Courts--Personnel|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 2981 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide certain notices relating to the revocation or suspension of a permit or license or the forfeiture of corporate privileges in this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3109 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to provision of notice by a vehicle storage facility through a Texas Department of Motor Vehicles electronic system; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Withdrawn from schedule
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
ALLIE'S WAY|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3195 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to conduct of insurers providing preferred provider benefit plans with respect to physician and health care provider contracts and claims.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
AUDITS & AUDITORS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health Care Providers|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES|PHYSICIANS
HB 3403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al.
Relating to court administration and costs; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Personnel|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 3423 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Business & Commerce--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3689 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Women
HB 3730 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the directory of users of the centralized telephone service for entities in the capitol complex.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Utilities--Telecommunications
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 4023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to security procedures for digital applications that pose a network security risk to state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4216 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to certain notifications related to the rights of crime victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Courts--Judges|CRIME VICTIMS|Crime Victims Compensation|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement
HB 4373 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the procedure by which a regional water planning group is required to make the regional water plan prepared by the group available for public inspection.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Environment--Water|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 4644 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, KrondaSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ALERT SYSTEM|ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS|Animals|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 4674 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications, summoning, and reimbursement of jurors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Courts--Juries|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 4681 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the requirement that a public employer give notice to employees of the right to join certain labor organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|LABOR UNIONS|Labor--Management Relations|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 4895 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Utilities--Telecommunications|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4917 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the regulation of third-party data collection entities; providing a civil penalty and authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Protection of Personal Information|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 5011 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code, including amendments concerning certain intangible assets and the perfection of security interests in those assets.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
ASSETS|Business & Commerce--General|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AMENDMENTS (2022)
HB 5300 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to requiring operators of smart devices to provide information to users about the collection of personal data.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES|INTERNET|Protection of Personal Information
SB 41 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
ALLIE'S WAY|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 61 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide certain notices relating to the revocation or suspension of a permit or license or the forfeiture of corporate privileges in this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Franchise
SB 417 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; providing a civil penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Crimes Against|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 744 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to clarifying that a statutory county court judge is authorized to issue a search warrant for access to a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Courts--County & Statutory|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Postponed
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 869 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship, including the payment and enforcement of support ordered in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
DIGITAL SIGNATURES|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Child Support|Family--Parent & Child
SB 1117 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to entities that provide video services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the Medicaid application form and communication with Medicaid recipients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID
SB 1432 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications required or permitted under the Property Tax Code.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Business & Commerce--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1778 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the process for initiating, transferring, or terminating water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1820 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the prohibited play and facilitation of play of a lottery game by telephone or through the Internet.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Amusements, Games, Sports|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|LOTTERIES|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2075 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code, including amendments concerning certain intangible assets and the perfection of security interests in those assets.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
ASSETS|Business & Commerce--General|CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Financial--Banks|Financial--General|TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AMENDMENTS (2022)
SB 2101 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to certain notifications related to the rights of crime victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
Courts--Judges|CRIME VICTIMS|Crime Victims Compensation|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement
SB 2105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the registration of and certain other requirements relating to data brokers; providing a civil penalty and authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS|Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Protection of Personal Information|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2108 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the procedure by which a regional water planning group is required to provide notice of certain public meetings or hearings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC NOTICE|Water--Development|Water--General
SB 2358 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to security procedures for digital applications that pose a network security risk to state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 46 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the opportunity to correct a vote by mail application.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 86 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the preemption and prosecution of certain offenses involving the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., CarlSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a county to require electronic bids or proposals for competitive bidding.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET
HB 483 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 696 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to voter registration applications.
House: Elections
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 845 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a community supervision case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HABEAS CORPUS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1226 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a pilot program to solicit donations made by text message for the benefit of local programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
City Government--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|GIFTS & DONATIONS|HOMELESS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--Homeless Persons|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the use of certain technologies to supervise a defendant placed on community supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide notice of a deficiency determination or jeopardy determination.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--State
HB 1807 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the use of an applicant's e-mail address on a vote by mail application.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3111 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the criminal offense of online solicitation relating to a minor; creating a criminal offense; changing eligibility for community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, SherylSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide notice of a hearing on the revocation or suspension, or of the revocation or suspension, of a permit or license.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3366 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the electronic transmission of certain communications related to the prevention of communicable diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the verification of an application or ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Elections--Voting Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3566 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Political Parties|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3639 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to notice to a customer or tenant required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|PUBLIC NOTICE|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited use or dissemination of certain private or false information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Property|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information
HB 3786 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to send, or to require the submission to the comptroller of, certain ad valorem tax-related items electronically.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Property-State Administration
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 4210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of entities regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance to conduct business electronically.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 4293 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a court reminder program for criminal defendants.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
City Government--General|County Government--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 4343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID
HB 4432 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the sale of consumer geotracking data by telephone companies.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 326 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to require electronic bids or proposals for competitive bidding.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET
SB 332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a community supervision case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HABEAS CORPUS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 378 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1413 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications and payments required or permitted under the Property Tax Code; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain suits involving elections and the confidentiality of certain communications with voting systems vendors.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Elections--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|SUPREME COURT
SB 1691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Protection of Personal Information
SB 1717 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|SUBPOENAS|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1911 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID
SB 2099 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared
Relating to methods by which a claimant may check the status of a claim for unemployment compensation benefits filed with the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Labor--Unemployment|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 124 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
Filed
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones|Business & Commerce--General|Courts--Civil Procedure|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records
HB 235 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence.
Filed
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 244 87-1 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the opportunity to correct a vote by mail application.
Filed
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 20 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET
HB 91 87-2 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the opportunity to correct a vote by mail application.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 220 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 83 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain interference with electronic mail messages.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Business & Commerce--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 90 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET
HB 60 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Women
HB 155 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to law enforcement access to cell site information stored by certain entities providing wireless service to a wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
City Government--Roads|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Highways|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of a property owner to request that notice of a protest hearing before the appraisal review board be delivered by certified mail or electronic mail.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the preemption and prosecution of certain offenses involving the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1333 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BAILIFFS|BELL COUNTY|BOSQUE COUNTY|BRAZORIA COUNTY|BURLESON COUNTY|CHAMBERS COUNTY|COLLIN COUNTY|COMAL COUNTY|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COOKE COUNTY|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Judges|Courts--Juries|Courts--Municipal|Courts--Personnel|Courts--Reporters|DENTON COUNTY|ELLIS COUNTY|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child|GILLESPIE COUNTY|GOLIAD COUNTY|GUADALUPE COUNTY|INTERNET|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|Juvenile Boards & Officers|KAUFMAN COUNTY|KERR COUNTY|LIBERTY COUNTY|LUBBOCK, CITY OF|MAGISTRATES|MEDINA COUNTY|MONTGOMERY COUNTY|POTTER COUNTY|PUBLIC NOTICE|ROCKWALL COUNTY|RUSK COUNTY|SUPREME COURT|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|State Employees|State Officers
HB 2344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to evidence sufficient for the issuance of a stalking protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|STALKING
HB 2364 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of certain services through statewide technology centers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Science & Technology|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that state agency employees complete cybersecurity awareness training.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees
HB 2421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the issuance of certain warrants and orders for searches performed on wireless communications devices and for the installation and use of certain tracking equipment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Medical Assistance|INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES|INTERNET|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID|MEDICAL RECORDS|Purchasing--State
HB 2476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2767 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the delivery of a recorded marriage license by e-mail.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
County Government--Employees/Officers|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Marriage Relationship|MARRIAGE LICENSES
HB 2782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to decedents' estates, transfer on death deeds, and matters involving probate courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
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 2902 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the use of e-mail on a vote by mail application.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2903 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to voter registration applications.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2909 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to election practices and procedures; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3200 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to the submission by telephonic facsimile machine or electronic transmission of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION
HB 3379 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
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
Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|HOMELESS|MEDICAID|Minors--Health & Safety|VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 3453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|SUBPOENAS
HB 3490 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, SherylSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HARASSMENT
HB 3608 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to business entities.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
Business & Commerce--General|Corporations & Associations|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 3631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of the e-mail address of an applicant for or holder of a license issued by certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information
HB 3914 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to warrants and orders issued for the use of tracking equipment and access to electronic communications to further a criminal investigation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 4046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to providing information and communication regarding and during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE|TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 4398 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the electronic transmission of an invoice or notice of toll nonpayment by a toll project entity.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Highways|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 43 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a request for 9-1-1 service by text message and the provision of available contact information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Women
SB 278 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibiting making, or encouraging or inducing another to make, silent or abusive calls to a 9-1-1 service or public safety answering point; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 445 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 480 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
Education--Higher--Student Fees|Education--Higher--Tuition|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE|HOMELESS|MEDICAID|Minors--Health & Safety|VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
SB 639 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the operation and management of certain condominium unit owners' associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Open Meetings|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|PUBLIC NOTICE|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 849 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 904 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of governmental communications systems to distribute political advertising; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
ADVERTISING|Elections--Campaign Financing|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Political Subdivisions
SB 944 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Open Records|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|State Employees|State Officers
SB 1139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Medical Assistance|INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES|INTERNET|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID|MEDICAL RECORDS|Purchasing--State
SB 1208 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to decedents' estates, transfer on death deeds, and matters involving probate courts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 1311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the electronic transmission of an invoice or notice of toll nonpayment by a toll project entity.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Highways|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
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 1421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to methods of notice from certain health benefit plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Health & Accident|INTERNET
SB 1644 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the unlawful interception, use, or disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Miscellaneous|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 1727 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to improving communication with and service delivery by state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1779 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to security for state agency information and information technologies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
City Government--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|County Government--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1859 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to business entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
Business & Commerce--General|Corporations & Associations|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 2093 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|SUBPOENAS
HB 62 85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to improper relationships between educators and students; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense.
House: Public Education
Left pending in subcommittee
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for bullying of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
BULLYING|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 305 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to student harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
BULLYING|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child|HARASSMENT
HB 306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
BULLYING|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTINUING EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--School Districts|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child|HARASSMENT|INTERNET|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|SUPREME COURT|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 450 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 512 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
City Government--Roads|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 520 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 809 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to prohibiting the use of an electronic device to film or photograph a traffic accident; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 952 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the use of e-mail on a vote by mail application.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 953 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to voter registration applications.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to appointment of and performance of notarial acts by an online notary public and online acknowledgment and proof of written instruments; authorizing a fee and creating a criminal offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Notaries|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1748 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the use of a portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2450 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2923 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to prohibiting the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail messages to certain persons.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2930 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; modifying criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Common Carriers|Crimes--Miscellaneous|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Highways
HB 2931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|GANGS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Statutory Revision|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|WIRETAPPING
HB 3376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to forms of notice that may be provided by the Department of Public Safety during certain enforcement proceedings and actions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Insurance--General|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to sending notice of proposed contracts for highway projects by e-mail.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Highways|Purchasing--State|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3580 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device by a student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3600 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the option of providing an e-mail address on a voter registration application and certificate.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3769 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting of educator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
CONTINUING EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 4181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary AnnSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the electronic transmission of certain notice required for air quality permits.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PERMITS
HB 4215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to distracted driving collisions; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
ACCIDENTS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 7 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting of educator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
CONTINUING EDUCATION|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
SB 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 57 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|State Employees|State Officers|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 79 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Open Meetings|Open Records|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Utilities--General
SB 144 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BULLYING|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|DAVID'S LAW|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HARASSMENT|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Health & Safety|SUPREME COURT
SB 180 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to student harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
BULLYING|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child|HARASSMENT
SB 181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for bullying of a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
BULLYING|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 660 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of certain mobile devices at a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to distracted driving collisions; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
City Government--General|County Government--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1823 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Koop, Linda
Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|GANGS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Statutory Revision|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|WIRETAPPING
SB 1877 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to sending notice of proposed contracts for highway projects by e-mail.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Highways|Purchasing--State|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2037 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a request for 9-1-1 services by text message.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 87 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the authority of a property owner to request that notice of a protest hearing before the appraisal review board be delivered by certified mail or electronic mail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 117 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 171 85-1 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to prosecution of certain offenses involving and preemption of local regulation of the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 269 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 327 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
City Government--Roads|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 15 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to prosecution of certain offenses involving and preemption of local regulation of the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Received from the Senate
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 25 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to distracted driving; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 39 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 92 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to distracted driving; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Filed
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 64 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 80 84-0 (2015)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 141 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 214 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 241 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media presence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|PROCESS SERVERS|SUPREME COURT
HB 326 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to information provided by electronic means in support of the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
Criminal Procedure--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|MAGISTRATES|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 675 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 815 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 861 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 985 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to mental health screening for public school students who may be a danger to self or others and to suspension or educational placement of those students; creating an offense.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Crime Prevention|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--School Districts|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PHYSICIANS
HB 1246 84-0 (2015)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the methods of delivery for required financial statement forms sent to certain municipal officeholders and candidates for municipal office.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Candidates|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Ethics
HB 1352 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1396 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures; the construction of certain statutes and rules that create or define criminal offenses and penalties; a review of certain penal laws of this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1495 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to authorizing the electronic transmission of certain communications related to the prevention of communicable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 1646 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1777 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to prohibiting an employer from accessing the personal online accounts of employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Financial--General|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations
HB 1913 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to public meetings of joint airport boards.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
AIRPORTS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Meetings
HB 1916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Junior College Districts|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PEACE OFFICERS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1927 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for applying for a ballot to be voted by mail; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2106 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device to send a text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, CindySponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to allowing a governmental body to request clarification of a request for public information by electronic mail.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records
HB 2183 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
ASSETS|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Protection of Personal Information|UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT
HB 2226 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the use of e-mail on a vote by mail application.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2227 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to voter registration applications.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2234 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
County Government--General|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2263 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 2300 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to eliminating telegraph transmission as a method to communicate certain information in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
ARREST WARRANTS|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2310 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to electronic requests made to certain local governments for information under or regarding the open records law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Open Records|Political Subdivisions
HB 2437 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the amount of emergency service fees for certain telecommunications providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2650 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to regulate any entity that holds itself out as a telephone service provider.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2682 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to certain features required for electronic documents recorded with a county clerk in certain counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
County Government--Employees/Officers|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2724 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the method for submitting an application for voting by mail to the early voting clerk.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2778 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the elections for which federal postcard applicant voters may be sent ballots by e-mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2822 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to a notice or document sent by mail or electronic mail by a court, justice, judge, magistrate, or clerk of a judicial court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Courts--Personnel|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2901 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the filing of a complaint with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2980 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the method for submitting an application for voting by mail to the early voting clerk.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--General|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3165 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to warrants issued to obtain cell site information through the use of a cell site simulator device; public access to certain information relating to investigatory equipment; creating criminal offenses.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS|Criminal Procedure--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3196 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 3627 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a requirement that certain persons convicted of the offense of using a wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped be allowed to perform community service.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
COMMUNITY SERVICE|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|MOTORCYCLES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3790 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the electronic customer data that certain peace officers may obtain by warrant, order, or other legal process from a provider of a wire or electronic communications service or remote computing service or from a communication common carrier.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
Communications & Press|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 25 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 238 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|State Officers|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 254 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the use of brokerage statements to meet certain requirements for reports of political contributions and expenditures.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--Campaign Financing|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
SB 344 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 679 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to public meetings of joint airport boards.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
AIRPORTS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Meetings
SB 716 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the methods of delivery for required financial statement forms sent to certain municipal officeholders and candidates for municipal office.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
City Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Employees/Officers|Elections--Candidates|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Ethics
SB 737 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain protective orders and magistrate's orders for emergency protection.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Law Enforcement|MAGISTRATES|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 800 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
County Government--General|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 942 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain certain information through installation or use of global positioning system wireless device trackers, international mobile subscriber identity locators, or other devices or equipment, and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--District|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 1115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: White, James
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1116 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a notice or document sent by mail or electronic mail by a court, justice, judge, magistrate, or clerk of a judicial court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
Courts--Personnel|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 1446 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 1491 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--General|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1525 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the use of communication devices at a voting station.
Filed
Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 1864 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1865 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the filing of a complaint with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Oil & Gas|RAILROAD COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 27 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 41 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 63 83-0 (2013)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Co-sponsor authorized
ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 69 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 108 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 239 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to verification of motor vehicle financial responsibility information.
House: Technology
Laid on the table subject to call
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the notice provided by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district of the availability of agreement forms authorizing certain electronic communications.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC NOTICE|REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 293 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the release and use of certain information maintained by the State Bar of Texas on request of certain continuing legal education sponsors regarding attorneys.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
CONTINUING EDUCATION|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 318 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to employer access to the personal accounts of certain employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations
HB 336 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.
House: Technology
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 347 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Health & Safety|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 451 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to restrictions on access to certain personal online accounts through electronic communication devices by employers or public or private institutions of higher education; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations
HB 530 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|WIRETAPPING
HB 570 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, RobertoSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to issuance of a magistrate's order for emergency protection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Family Violence|MAGISTRATES|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 678 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.
House: Technology
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 844 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
CONSERVATORSHIP|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child
HB 845 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to possession of or access to a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
CONSERVATORSHIP|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child
HB 996 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to permitting electronic delivery of certain documents in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1332 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|TELECONFERENCING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|VIDEOCONFERENCING|Water--Rights
HB 1488 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to notice of utility rate increases.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Utilities--General
HB 1608 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1972 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of 9-1-1 services; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 1989 83-0 (2013)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media website.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|SUPREME COURT
HB 2022 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the electronic mail address of a prospective juror.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Courts--Juries|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2037 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to electronic transmission of documentation involved in certain insurance transactions.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Insurance--General|INTERNET
HB 2227 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to sworn affidavits provided to support the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
Criminal Procedure--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2263 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requesting a replacement voter registration certificate by telephone or electronically.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
Elections--Registration & Suffrage|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2268 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other related information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Business & Commerce--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 2270 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for certain portable electronic devices.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Insurance--General|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2569 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the methods by which a registrar must provide notice to an applicant of a rejected application for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Election Officers|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2841 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|WIRETAPPING
HB 2934 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to electronic communications during a public meeting and the definitions of public information and official business under the public information law; creating an offense.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Meetings
HB 3014 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device by a student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3164 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to requiring a search warrant for government access to stored communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 3241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the civil prosecution of racketeering related to trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--District|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Against Morals|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Property|Crimes--Miscellaneous|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|POSTAL SERVICE|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3406 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to creating an offense for persons imprisoned or confined in correctional facilities to threaten to harm certain other persons by certain means of communication.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Crimes--Against Persons--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Legislature|State Officers
HB 3493 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes.
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
Crime Prevention|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|WIRETAPPING
HB 3500 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the electronic transmission of balloting materials for an election to certain voters located outside this state.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3630 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|Open Records|PEACE OFFICERS|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Open Meetings|Open Records|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 28 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 105 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device or other portable electronic device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 118 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to prohibiting an employer from requiring or requesting access to the personal accounts of employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations
SB 181 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to verification of motor vehicle financial responsibility information.
House: Technology Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 188 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|WIRETAPPING
SB 250 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the requirements of using certain technology to conduct certain mental health hearings or proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Lawyers|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 281 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|TELECONFERENCING|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|VIDEOCONFERENCING|Water--Rights
SB 354 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to permitting electronic delivery of certain documents in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 416 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to restrictions on access to certain personal online accounts through electronic communication devices by employers or public or private institutions of higher education; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Labor--General|Labor--Management Relations
SB 692 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the filing by electronic mail of financial disclosures by certain county officers, county employees, or candidates for county office.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Elections--Candidates|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Ethics
SB 786 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 839 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for certain portable electronic devices.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Insurance--General|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 845 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the use of e-mail and website technology by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Technology Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 885 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to notice of utility rate increases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Utilities--General
SB 988 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law.
Senate: Open Government
Referred to Open Government
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|Open Records|PEACE OFFICERS|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1021 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to access to certain stored communications of a provider of an electronic communications service or remote computing service in this state pursuant to a warrant issued in another state.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SEARCH WARRANTS|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1052 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
House passage as amended reported
Business & Commerce--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PEACE OFFICERS|SEARCH WARRANTS
SB 1074 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to electronic transmission of documentation involved in certain insurance transactions.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Insurance--General|INTERNET
SB 1088 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Courts--District|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SEARCH WARRANTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1246 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to possession of or access to a child.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
CONSERVATORSHIP|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child
SB 1264 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of 9-1-1 services; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 1297 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Open Meetings|Open Records|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1330 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services and to the exclusion of that property in certain economic development agreements.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Sales|TELEVISION|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1563 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the definition of and access to public information.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1796 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the release and use of certain information maintained by the State Bar of Texas on request of certain continuing legal education sponsors regarding attorneys.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
CONTINUING EDUCATION|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 24 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to placement of a student in a disciplinary alternative education program for bullying or cyber-bullying.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|BULLYING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HARASSMENT
HB 37 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 93 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing penalties.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 101 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 103 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 105 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 111 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans
HB 200 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the notification of the release of certain inmates given to certain courts, law enforcement agencies, and the United States Social Security Administration.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 242 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the enforcement of public safety, including the privileges and duties of certain types of law enforcement officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Weapons
HB 243 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Co-sponsor authorized
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 287 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while using certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 610 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Legislature|Open Records|PERMITS|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 627 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a fee collected by a district clerk for certain certified copies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 676 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 995 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to provision by the secretary of state of notice to a candidate of the form of the candidate's name that will appear on the general election ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--Administration|Elections--Candidates|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1309 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
BULLYING|Crime Prevention|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|PORNOGRAPHY
HB 1446 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the regulation of certain commercial mobile service contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Business & Commerce--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1457 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|WIRETAPPING
HB 1467 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to bullying and cyberbullying in public schools; providing penalties.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
BULLYING|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--School Districts|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1573 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures and testing in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|DNA|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FORENSIC TESTING|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1593 82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the inclusion of a candidate's e-mail address on an official application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
Elections--Candidates|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1605 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of telemonitoring in the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|TELEMEDICINE
HB 1666 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online impersonation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HARASSMENT|INTERNET
HB 1801 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to notice of utility rate increases.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Utilities--General
HB 1829 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an application for emergency detention and to the transfer to a mental hospital of a person admitted for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Hospitals|MAGISTRATES|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1830 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by statutory probate court associate judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
Courts--Administration|Courts--Judges|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1899 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
City Government--Roads|County Government--Roads|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1942 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to bullying in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
BULLYING|EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--School Districts|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 2050 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the use of recording devices and mobile telephones by poll watchers.
House: Elections
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
Elections--Administration|Elections--Election Officers|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2069 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90-day supply of dangerous drugs and accelerate refills.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
Crimes--Drugs|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2157 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2466 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the licensing and operation of motor vehicles by minors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--General|MOTORCYCLES|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2524 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin
Relating to the criminal offenses for which and the circumstances under which certain communication devices may be detected and communications may be intercepted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Crimes--Miscellaneous|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Weapons|WIRETAPPING
HB 2689 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|POSTAL SERVICE
HB 2821 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to posting notice of real property sale by electronic display.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2977 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to electronic communications during a public meeting; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Meetings
HB 3018 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession or use of a telecommunications device by a student.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Education--School Districts|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3216 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to electronic communication between property owners and chief appraisers, appraisal districts, appraisal review boards, or any combination of those persons.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE|REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3585 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the adoption of voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans
HB 3746 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Health & Safety|PORNOGRAPHY
HB 3759 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to the criminal offenses for which and the circumstances under which certain communication devices may be detected and communications may be intercepted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Crimes--Miscellaneous|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Weapons|WIRETAPPING
HR 2684 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100.
Reported enrolled
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 42 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to bullying through electronic means in public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
BULLYING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 46 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 100 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and to certain elections, including procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, deadlines for declaration of candidacy and dates for certain elections, and to terms of certain elected officials.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 119 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 138 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 407 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of electronic transmission of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BULLYING|Crime Prevention|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Education--School Districts|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Minors--Juvenile Justice|PORNOGRAPHY|SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 594 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of prescriptions for controlled substances, including certain procedures applicable to electronic prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--General|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF|PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS|PHYSICIANS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 669 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to requests to inspect or be provided with copies of information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records
SB 680 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to a fee collected by a district clerk for certain certified copies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
Courts--District|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 687 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|WIRETAPPING
SB 791 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to electronic notification of certain state officials and agencies of certain rules and rulemaking filings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|SECRETARY OF STATE|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure|SUPREME COURT
SB 935 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Open Government, Select
Not again placed on intent calendar
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Legislature|Open Records
SB 967 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of telemonitoring in the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|TELEMEDICINE
SB 1095 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
City Government--Roads|County Government--Roads|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|SIGNS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1151 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to notice of utility rate increases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Utilities--General
SB 1329 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online harassment.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HARASSMENT|INTERNET
SB 1358 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to electronically transmitting a warrant for emergency detention.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Public Health
Courts--Judges|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|MAGISTRATES|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 1443 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the mailing of notices, decisions, and reports by the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|POSTAL SERVICE
SB 1472 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the coordinated dissemination of online information regarding the operation and performance of certain for-profit educational entities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
Education--Higher--State Coordination|Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Labor--Workforce Development|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1615 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the offense of electronic transmission of certain visual material depicting a minor.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1826 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the definition in the open meetings law of the term "deliberation."
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Referred to State Affairs
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Meetings|Open Records
SB 1843 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
ALICIA'S LAW|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Health & Safety|PORNOGRAPHY
SR 1249 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100.
Reported enrolled
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 27 82-1 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the definition in the open meetings law of the term "deliberation."
Filed
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Meetings|Open Records
HB 71 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of a program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas and their spouses and dependents residing overseas.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
Elections--Early Voting|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans
HB 219 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 251 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the use of public resources to make communications that contain political advertising; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
Elections--Campaign Financing|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Employees|State Officers
HB 356 81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the penalty for certain traffic offenses committed while using a wireless communication device.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 551 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the electronic transmission of a federal postcard application used for voting.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 758 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Safety|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 759 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1728 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communications records.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE|SUBPOENAS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1889 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the electronic transmission of certain information by and to health benefit plan issuers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2996 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to voting outside the county of residence.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3068 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the manner in which certain state officials request and receive notice of the residence of certain sex offenders.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Legislature|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 3216 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to telephone or electronic mail notification to a respondent of a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 3270 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the electronic transmission and certification of prescriptions under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|PRESCRIPTIONS
HB 3485 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain county, municipal, district, and other governmental functions, procedures, powers, duties, and services, including certain criminal procedures.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
ARREST WARRANTS|AUTOPSIES|COMPETITIVE BIDDING|COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS|County Government--General|Courts--Juries|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3562 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the minimum electronic mail retention period required by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
City Government--General|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3602 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a county clerk to electronically send certain financial statement forms.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3736 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prohibition on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3922 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notification sent by the Texas Ethics Commission to certain persons regarding deadlines to file reports.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
Elections--Campaign Financing|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3925 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the monitoring of certain high-risk sex offenders and to information concerning certain sex offenders.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Legislature|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 4252 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--Civil Procedure|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 4314 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the electronic filing of documents for capital cases in the court of criminal appeals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
Courts--Appellate|Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 4604 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crime Prevention|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|WIRETAPPING
HB 4644 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to communications with utility customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC NOTICE|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 29 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to bullying through electronic means in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
BULLYING|Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Crimes Against
SB 51 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 92 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas and their spouses and dependents residing overseas.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 258 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that certain appraisal districts provide for electronic filing of and electronic communications regarding a protest of appraised value by the owner of a residence homestead.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 385 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
Crime Prevention|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Law Enforcement|SEARCH WARRANTS|WIRETAPPING
SB 426 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the electronic filing of documents for capital cases in the court of criminal appeals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
Courts--Appellate|Crimes--Capital Punishment|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 962 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a business's electronic transmission of the sensitive personal information of its customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Protection of Personal Information
SB 1079 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain records and other information in a criminal investigation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 1280 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the establishment of a program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--Administration|Elections--Early Voting|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans
SB 1808 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to notification sent by the Texas Ethics Commission to certain persons regarding deadlines to file reports.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
Elections--Campaign Financing|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1950 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to disclosures on certain electronic communications that support or oppose a candidate, public officer, or measure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--Candidates|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Ethics|INTERNET
SB 2123 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of certain county services and duties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
ARREST WARRANTS|COMPETITIVE BIDDING|COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS|County Government--General|Courts--Juries|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2140 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to requests to inspect or be provided with copies of information under the public information law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records
HB 17 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 200 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 201 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 397 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 401 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of text messages and other electronic media to commit certain sexual offenses against minors or certain students.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Minors--Crimes Against|SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 428 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communication records.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE|SUBPOENAS
HB 920 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the placement by public schools of students who are registered sex offenders and the notification requirements concerning certain offenses committed by students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1077 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Courts--Judges|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records
HB 1227 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the regulation of health benefit plan issuers and dissemination of information to patients, physicians, and other providers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|PHYSICIANS
HB 1254 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to environmental permitting fees and electronic reporting.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 1303 80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain requirements applicable to orders of expunction or nondisclosure of criminal history records and to the protection of information that is the subject of one of those orders; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 1453 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the manner in which certain state officials request and receive notice of the residence of certain sex offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Legislature|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1739 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to electronic submission of certain information on a death certificate.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health--General
HB 1804 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 1921 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the use of certain devices in a polling place.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
Elections--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SECRETARY OF STATE|SIGNS
HB 2390 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the electronic transmission of a federal postcard application to vote by certain military personnel.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
Elections--Early Voting|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans
HB 2508 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the use of public resources to make communications that contain political messages; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
ELECTIONEERING|Elections--Campaign Financing|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2610 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to electronic communications with respect to the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health Care Providers|Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3173 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the transmission of an unsolicited commercial electronic mail message.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3589 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of electronic communication by a conservator of a child to facilitate communication with the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child
HB 3789 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the manner in which notice of certain events concerning the low income housing tax credit program is given.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Housing--Finance|Housing--General
SB 9 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure or dissemination of criminal history record information, child abuse investigation reports, and school district audit working papers for certain purposes, including the certification and employment of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 90 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
Elections--Early Voting|Elections--Voting Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 178 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Courts--Judges|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records
SB 220 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of electronic communication by a conservator of a child to facilitate communication with the child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Parent & Child
SB 237 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the supreme court's adoption of rules on the electronic filing of documents in civil cases in justice of the peace courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--Justice|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE|SUPREME COURT
SB 334 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of health benefit plan issuers and dissemination of information to patients, physicians, and other providers.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Health Care Providers|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|PHYSICIANS
SB 1009 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the use of a computer for an unauthorized purpose.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
Business & Commerce--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 1294 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
SB 1422 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the manner in which notice of the residence of certain sex offenders is requested and sent.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1544 80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the transmission of an unsolicited commercial electronic mail message.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 413 79-0 (2005)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
Courts--County & Statutory|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 484 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the filing of electric logs with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Oil & Gas|Open Records|RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 1098 79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to using the Internet to obtain identifying information of another person for a fraudulent purpose; providing a penalty.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
ANTI-PHISHING ACT|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Crime Prevention|Crimes--Against Persons--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|IDENTITY THEFT|INTERNET
HB 1365 79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the provision of security and communication technology service to inmates and defendants confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Withdrawn from schedule
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Purchasing--State
HB 1607 79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to a request for public information that is sent to a governmental body by electronic mail.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1778 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the electronic creation, transmission, and use of certain documents related to the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1782 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communication records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SUBPOENAS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2228 79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the offense of online sexual solicitation of a minor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2408 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to delivery to an employer of an order or writ for the withholding of child support from an employee's earnings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
Courts--Personnel|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION|Family--Child Support|GARNISHMENT OF WAGES
SB 326 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to using the Internet to obtain identifying information of another person for a fraudulent purpose; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FRAUD|INTERNET
SB 611 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the electronic creation, transmission, and use of certain documents related to the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 916 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Courts--County & Statutory|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 34 79-3 (2006)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Elections--Early Voting|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Military & Veterans|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 175 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting the unsolicited transmission of depictions of sexual conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
Crimes--Against Morals|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION|POSTAL SERVICE|SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 519 78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to unsolicited commercial electronic mail; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 853 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George | et. al.
Relating to establishing a no offensive e-mail list; providing a penalty.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 854 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
Education--Primary & Secondary--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|Libraries & Librarians|Minors--Health & Safety|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1176 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the regulation of unsolicited commercial electronic mail; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development
Withdrawn from schedule
Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1282 78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to commercial electronic mail; providing penalties.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SPAMMING
HB 2032 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of e-mail addresses under the public information law and legislative use of certain confidential information; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records
HB 2188 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
Courts--Juries|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2474 78-0 (2003)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to electronic surveillance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS|Criminal Procedure--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 2578 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the use of an electronic transmission by a corporation for purposes of giving notice, voting, or participating in a meeting.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
Business & Commerce--General|Corporations & Associations|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION
HB 2942 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the use of electronic means for certain interactions between taxpayers and appraisal districts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Elections--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HCR 13 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Urging congress to enact the Protect Children From E-Mail Smut Act of 2001.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
Communications & Press|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--General|PROTECT CHILDREN FROM E-MAIL SMUT ACT OF 2001|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 472 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the legislature to meet by electronic means in a period of emergency.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Legislature|TELECONFERENCING
SB 698 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to commercial electronic mail; providing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SPAMMING
SB 1033 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to unsolicited commercial electronic mail.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Business & Commerce--General|COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 1355 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the Department of Information Resources' management of information technology at state agencies.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1411 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to electronic surveillance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS|Criminal Procedure--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 1535 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of e-mail addresses under the public information law.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records
SB 1661 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to communications between board members, advisory committee members, and applicants for affordable housing funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Housing--Finance|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1709 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Courts--Juries|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1833 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the use of electronic means for certain interactions between taxpayers and appraisal districts, taxing units, or other tax officials.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 132 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HARASSMENT
HB 151 77-0 (2001)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HARASSMENT
HB 2589 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the required posting of information on a state agency's Internet site and to the security, confidentiality, and management of certain information.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|Open Records|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STRATEGIC PLANS
SB 139 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offenses of harassment and stalking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|HARASSMENT|STALKING
SB 694 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the confidentiality of credit card, debit card, charge card, and access device numbers that are collected, assembled, or maintained by a governmental body and of certain e-mail addresses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
CREDIT CARDS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|RIGHT OF PRIVACY
SB 1217 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to unsolicited commercial electronic mail.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Business & Commerce--General|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
SB 1218 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to liability for prohibited initiation or delivery of unsolicited electronic mail advertisements.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
ADVERTISING|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 23 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to liability for certain prohibited telephone communications.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|TELEMARKETING|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1312 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the delivery of protective orders to certain affected persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1578 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to access to a public employee's electronic mail address under the open records law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|State Employees
HB 1773 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to unsolicited electronic mail; providing civil penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
ADVERTISING|Business & Commerce--General|Communications & Press|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|SPAMMING|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2283 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the establishment of a common information center for state government through which public inquiries can be transferred to the appropriate state governmental entity and frequently requested information can be forwarded.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
ACCESS TEXAS INFORMATION CENTER|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2420 76-0 (1999)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.
Relating to an advertisement sent to a facsimile machine.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c by chair
ADVERTISING|Business & Commerce--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|SPAMMING|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2511 76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the reporting and transmission of certain information in connection with workers' compensation coverage.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 106 76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to a telecommunication for the delivery of an advertisement; providing penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in subcommittee
ADVERTISING|AUTOMATIC DIAL ANNOUNCING DEVICE|Business & Commerce--General|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|INTERNET|SPAMMING|TELEMARKETING|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 685 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the delivery of protective orders to certain affected persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 962 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of harassment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on the table subject to call
Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|STALKING|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1209 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Williams, Thomas
Relating to communication in an electronic format between a property owner and a chief appraiser of an appraisal district for the purpose of ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1712 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of a common information center for state government through which public inquiries can be transferred to the appropriate state governmental entity and frequently requested information can be forwarded.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
ACCESS TEXAS INFORMATION CENTER|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Open Records|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 176 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Directing the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence to study the use of electronic devices to intercept wire and oral communication as a crime-fighting tool.
Reported enrolled
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Interim Studies|Resolutions--Administration
