HB 2
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 22
86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 104
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HB 151
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the assistance of voters; increasing a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 154
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the recording of certain personal information of voters by election officials.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 305
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions with authority to impose a tax post certain information on an Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 312
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HB 358
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 365
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 375
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 430
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 431
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
House: Elections
Point of order sustained
HB 438
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the use of a mechanical or electronic device by a person occupying a voting station.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 440
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 477
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 483
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 505
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
House: Transportation
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 512
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 529
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to renewal of an appointment as a volunteer deputy registrar.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 530
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 611
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the acceptance of certain voters at a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 705
86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for maintenance and operations property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 725
86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the date of the primary election and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 740
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 933
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to posting of election information on the secretary of state's and each county's Internet website.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 935
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1038
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a petition by residents of certain counties for an election regarding voter approval of municipal annexation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1058
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the election of members of the boards of directors of certain tax increment reinvestment zones.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1132
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1163
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to regulate locations at which a license holder may openly carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1204
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to nonpartisan primary elections; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1220
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the use of paper ballots in countywide polling places.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1221
86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1241
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the content of a polling place location notice.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1269
86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the prohibition of student instruction while a school campus is a polling place.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 1281
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the composition of the congressional districts for the State of Texas.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1282
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1366
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1421
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to cybersecurity of voter registration lists and other election-related documents, systems, and technology.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1447
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to election information provided to voters through a mobile application for wireless communication devices.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1459
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the appointment of early voting boards, including the signature verification committee.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1461
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to days and hours for voting during the early voting period.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1462
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1484
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1485
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1486
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1534
86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1551
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1639
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election and terms for officers.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1762
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the facilitation of voting by persons confined in certain jails.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1799
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1817
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to assistance provided to a person applying for an early voting ballot or voting an early voting ballot by mail; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1852
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the election of certain unopposed candidates.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
HB 1888
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to temporary branch polling place hours of operation.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1950
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2021
86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to approval by voters prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by river authorities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2075
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the form of a candidate's name on a ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2106
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to certain activities near a polling place; changing the elements of certain criminal offenses.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2201
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the date for the confirmation election for the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2411
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2429
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the Texas Voting Rights Act.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2445
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the addition of territory to a crime control and prevention district.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2450
86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions hold elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2479
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to certain procedures associated with voter approval of municipal annexation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
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
HB 2552
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website a database of certain election information collected from authorities responsible for giving notice of an election.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2554
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to regulation of the display of signs containing political advertising.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2561
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of a fixed rail transit system by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2562
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to procedures relating to the acceptance or rejection of a ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2599
86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the manner of reporting and maintaining certain information relating to election returns.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2640
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to political parties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2662
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to voter approval of the issuance of certain obligations by municipalities to pay their unfunded liabilities to a public pension fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2719
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the election of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2750
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2840
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the right of a member of the public to address the governing body of a political subdivision at an open meeting of the body.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2898
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to voting outside of the polling place.
House: Elections
Received from the House
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
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
HB 2910
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of certain persons obtained for the purposes of voting.
House: Elections Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2982
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to public inspection of certain early voting information; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3043
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the operation of 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3160
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3199
86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to the cancellation of a ballot to be voted early by mail by voting by personal appearance at a polling place that uses an electronic signature roster.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3258
86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to an authorization to increase the sales and use tax collected in an advanced transportation district of a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HB 3330
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the participation of certain large counties in the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3346
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the classification of certain voter information as public information for a provisional or rejected vote by mail ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3350
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the reporting of voting history.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3352
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating a voter unable to enter a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3376
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the review of ballot proposition language for certain political subdivision elections.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3406
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to communications regarding the adoption of certain taxation rates.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3432
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a requirement that candidates for municipal elective office declare a party affiliation.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3447
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3514
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the use of preferential voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3610
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to local control of the employment matters of officers of the sheriff's department in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3634
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to establish election precincts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3660
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the arrangement of party columns on the ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3667
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3682
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to election fraud; increasing a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3722
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3723
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3909
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3964
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the location of countywide polling places within a county.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3965
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3986
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4048
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the eligibility of populous counties to participate in the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 4082
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the applicability of certain state law to electoral affairs governed by political party rules.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 4130
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to use of an electronic device for accepting voters; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4160
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4245
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to the percentage of voters needed to sign a petition requesting a local option election to prohibit or authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4273
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the supervision and administration of municipal management districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4403
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to election integrity.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4406
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4408
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue public securities for certain purposes.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4416
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the qualifications necessary for a political party to have the names of its nominees placed on the ballot.
House: Elections
Postponed
HB 4421
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to political advertising.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4430
86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to electronic correction of voter registration information by a person on the suspense list.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4521
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the filing fee for certain candidates.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4539
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4545
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a county, city, or independent school district posting election results on an Internet website.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 4748
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Near Northside Management District to impose a sales and use tax and finance a project or service.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate passage as amended reported
HB 4752
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the territory of the Barrett Management District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HJR 25
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HJR 59
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HJR 67
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of five casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain municipalities that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for public education and public community colleges; providing for the requirement of occupational licenses, the authorization of fees, the imposition of a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 78
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the operation of six casinos in this state by licensed persons in certain counties that have approved casino gaming to provide funding for certain higher education, public education, mental health, and public safety initiatives; authorizing the licensing of persons engaged in casino gaming occupations, the imposition of fees and a tax, and the provision of criminal penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HJR 91
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring elections on proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution to be held in November of even-numbered years.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 2184
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
SB 2
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
SB 9
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to election integrity; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; creating civil penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 30
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 55
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 74
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voting and election procedures; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 231
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 323
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the review of ballot proposition language for certain political subdivision elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 359
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to straight-party voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 366
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 404
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to a petition by residents of certain counties for an election regarding voter approval of municipal annexation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
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
SB 452
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 462
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 464
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to requirements for a ballot proposition for a proposed municipal charter amendment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 513
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 600
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate, including the date for holding the election to approve the tax rate; making conforming changes.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
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
SB 669
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the date for the confirmation election for the Southwestern Travis County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 746
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to certain procedures associated with voter approval of municipal annexation.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 751
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for fabricating a deceptive video with intent to influence the outcome of an election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 841
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 901
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to election integrity; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
SB 902
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to public availability of election records; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
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
SB 905
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of certain persons obtained for the purposes of voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 915
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to ballot language requirements for a proposition seeking voter approval for the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 954
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to jointly holding elections on uniform election dates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 957
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to voter approval of the issuance of certain obligations by municipalities to pay their unfunded liabilities to a public pension fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1026
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1048
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to an independent school district holding elections on the November uniform election date and to the ballot for certain independent school district elections.
House: Elections Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1090
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the vote required to authorize the issuance of certain bonds.
Senate: Property Tax
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1108
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the dissolution of certain general law districts.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1136
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the expansion of a fixed rail transit system by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1195
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the designation of polling place locations on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1202
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to voting while confined in jail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1224
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1227
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district; making conforming changes.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1229
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a county, city, or independent school district posting certain election information on an Internet website.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1255
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the location of countywide polling places within a county.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1298
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the acceptance of certain voters at a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1300
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to clarifying the law regarding municipal voting rights and eligibility for municipal office of residents in areas subject to limited-purpose annexation under strategic partnership agreements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1319
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain taxes and to an annual report submitted to the comptroller concerning those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1395
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1410
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty; imposing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1475
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an authorization to increase the sales and use tax collected in an advanced transportation district of a metropolitan rapid transit authority.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1566
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the elections for which countywide polling places may be used.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1568
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to organized election fraud activity; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1601
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to ensuring election integrity, including through periodic voter registration; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1602
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1604
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity, including periodic voter registration; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1605
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1609
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the precedence of election contests in district and appellate courts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1613
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to turnout requirements for certain elections authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
Senate: Property Tax
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1798
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1890
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to authorizing certain projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1913
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain cities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
SB 1986
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1987
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board in certain counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 2017
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the countywide polling place program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2193
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to polling place locations under the countywide polling place program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2219
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2368
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to election practices and procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 3
86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Wray, John
Providing for a joint session to canvass the votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and for a joint session for the inaugural ceremony.
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 52
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SR 841
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2.
Reported enrolled
HB 25
85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 85
85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 137
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to filling certain vacancies in nomination by special primary election.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 151
85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 204
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to placing the name of a deceased or ineligible candidate for public office on the ballot.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 212
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to elections for the authorization of certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 266
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a voter education program for high school seniors.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 270
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the placement on a ballot of a proposition to amend the state constitution.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 273
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the content of local and state propositions on the ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 361
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to erecting signs for a public election on certain rights-of-way.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 365
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a study of the uniform election date.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 368
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 369
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 433
85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
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
HB 495
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 502
85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 531
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 533
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the date of the primary election runoff.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 534
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the assistance of a voter; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 543
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 566
85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 658
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to voting by voters with certain disabilities or voters who reside at a residential care facility.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 738
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 771
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to requiring a presidential elector to vote for the candidates for president and vice president who won the popular vote in this state for those offices.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 907
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the content and process for certain petitions.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 949
85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to voting system equipment used by counties participating in the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 961
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, JustinSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the election of junior college district trustees.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 985
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 999
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the election of directors of certain districts to be held on a uniform election date.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1001
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to recording of minutes for a local canvassing authority.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1019
85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to residency requirements for voting in certain municipal utility district elections.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
HB 1054
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the offense of retaliation against a presidential elector.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1086
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to increasing the penalty for unlawful participation in a primary election or convention.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1144
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1146
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1147
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1149
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to giving notice of certain information about certain elections electronically.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1185
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1215
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1262
85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the use of a school as a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1271
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1272
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the posting of election notices on bills or invoices sent to residents by municipal utility districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
HB 1360
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the use of a mechanical or electronic device by a person occupying a voting station.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1452
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding cyber attacks on election infrastructure.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
HB 1462
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to temporary branch polling place hours of operation.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1496
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 1509
85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the election of board members of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1511
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to providing certain election information on the highway changeable message sign system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1594
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the territory that may be included in a single county election precinct.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1607
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the posting of notices of elections and candidate filing procedures on bills or invoices sent to residents by municipal utility districts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1631
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an election of the board of directors of the Ochiltree County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1636
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1658
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to required disclosures in ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1707
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to political party signs for a primary election.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1711
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1773
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1797
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the offense of unacknowledged assistance to a voter in completing an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1825
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of early voting by personal appearance.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1933
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the uniform election dates for certain political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1952
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the procedures for municipal annexation by certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1996
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to nonpartisan primary elections; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2015
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the disclosure of certain registration information by the voter registrar.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2110
85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to procedures for incorporation or establishment of another form of local government for certain areas subject to a regional participation agreement.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2138
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2139
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the creation of the offense of engaging in organized election fraud activity.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2157
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the requirements for a candidate's application or petition for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2194
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the board of trustees of the Weatherford Junior College District.
House: Higher Education Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2265
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2270
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the requirements of service and duties of certain election officers.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2272
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the procedures for municipal annexation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2293
85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to indicating ethnicity on the form for a voter registration application.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Meeting cancelled
HB 2309
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the authority of a county to use county revenue or incur county debt for certain public works projects.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2358
85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to eligible voters in a confirmation election for a conservation and reclamation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 1/1/18
HB 2436
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the protection of the rights of Texas voters without regard to race, color, ethnicity, or membership in a language minority group.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2559
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to public inspection of mail ballot applications.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2595
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to renewal of an appointment as a volunteer deputy registrar.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2627
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the withdrawal of a unit of election from certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2685
85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to conditions of employment for fire protection personnel of emergency service districts; creating criminal offenses.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2691
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 2699
85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the form of a candidate's name on a ballot.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2720
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the location of a polling place.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2734
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
House: Elections
No action taken in committee
HB 2797
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the authority of a county to use county revenue or incur county debt for certain public works projects.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2811
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the form of ballot propositions in an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2834
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to posting the location of a polling place used in an election on the secretary of state's website.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2835
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to days and hours for voting during the early voting period.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2837
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to removal of deceased voters from voter rolls.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2889
85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to costs of an election contest regarding a ballot measure.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2919
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a requirement that candidates for municipal elective office declare a party affiliation.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2981
85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the time for holding certain runoff elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3045
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an election to reduce or increase the sales and use tax rate imposed by a municipality for the benefit of a Type B development corporation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3068
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the qualification of certain candidates for placement on the ballot.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3072
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a petition filed in connection with an application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3180
85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the date of the primary election and related procedures.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3221
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to a student's eligibility to enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3225
85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to elections held by the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3285
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to expenditures by the secretary of state on general election voter education programs.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3328
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the disclosure of public information relating to expenditures for voter identification education.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3335
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3336
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3339
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to removal of political advertising signs placed in a municipality; creating a criminal offense.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3386
85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to consistency in election practices and procedures; increasing the penalty for unlawful participation in a political party's proceedings.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3415
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3425
85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to aid provided to certain voters; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3545
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to holding elections on uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3624
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the approval of certain municipal ordinances affecting private property rights at an election.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3643
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the assistance of voters; increasing a penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3666
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the recording of certain personal information of voters by election officials.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3674
85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the certification of unopposed candidates for the board of directors of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 3686
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the acceptance of a voter at a polling place; creating an offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3688
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the use of certain public buildings as polling place locations.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3751
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the conduct of certain bond elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3822
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to voting rights and eligibility for office of residents of certain districts subject to a strategic partnership agreement.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3840
85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of primary elections; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3912
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to automatic recounts of certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3981
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to information provided by a voter to an election officer.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3994
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to jointly held elections for political subdivisions.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4131
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to assisting voters and other voting processes and procedures; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4133
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to investigation and prosecution of certain election offenses; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4134
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of engaging in organized election fraud activity.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4136
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the operation of casino games at 12 casinos in this state by licensed persons in counties that have approved casino gaming; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4180
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation, operations, functions, and regulatory authority of certain governmental entities and officials; changes in certain judicial procedures; imposing civil penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 4205
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to election information provided by a member of the board of trustees or an employee of an independent school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 32
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HJR 74
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HJR 112
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain persons or groups to report certain contributions and political expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 64
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to recording of minutes for a local canvassing authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 110
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to term limits for elected officers of political subdivisions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 145
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to a voter education program for high school seniors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 151
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to voter approval of obligations for certain municipal liabilities to a public pension fund.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 173
85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the uniform election date.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 201
85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 245
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 362
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 363
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the uniform election dates for certain political subdivisions.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 385
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to voter approval of local acceptance and use of federal funds for commuter rail projects.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 387
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use of certain unspent bond proceeds and voter approval of certain political subdivision actions, including the issuance of certain bonds and the use of certain unspent bond proceeds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 394
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the required vote by a presidential elector; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 405
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voting and election procedures; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 412
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to requiring a presidential elector to vote for the candidates for president and vice president who won the popular vote in this state for those offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 447
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the selection of certain appraisal district officials.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 460
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 461
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 465
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to voting rights in the areas that are included in a municipality's annexation plan.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
SB 502
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists and to monetary limits on expenditures by lobbyists.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 506
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to certain voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 620
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a student's eligibility to enroll in courses provided through the state virtual school network.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 642
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 643
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 690
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of a mechanical or electronic device by a person occupying a voting station.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 701
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 702
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to a minimum voter turnout requirement for an election authorizing the issuance of bonds issued by a political subdivision.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 726
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to elections held by the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 829
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 871
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to municipal voting rights and eligibility for municipal office of residents in areas subject to limited-purpose annexation under strategic partnership agreements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 897
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an election of the board of directors of the Ochiltree County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1015
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Keough, Mark
Relating to procedures for incorporation or establishment of another form of local government for certain areas subject to a regional participation agreement.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1085
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Roberts, Kevin
Relating to the certification of unopposed candidates for the board of directors of the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1109
85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of the general election for officers.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1125
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the early voting period.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1142
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to providing for an automatic vote recount in the case of certain election discrepancies; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1149
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the placement on a ballot of a proposition to amend the state constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1150
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the content of local and state propositions on the ballot.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1164
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to adopt fees that generate substantial revenue.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1175
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the dissolution of water districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1296
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the review of ballot proposition language for certain political subdivision elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
SB 1469
85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to an election for the removal of a director serving on the board of directors of certain water districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 1611
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to requiring an election for the issuance of certain certificates of obligation by a municipality or county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1637
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to requiring a canvassing authority to explain a discrepancy between the number of voters accepted and the ballots cast in an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1648
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the public availability of certain information related to criminal conduct in connection with an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1661
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to voting rights and eligibility for office of residents of certain districts subject to a strategic partnership agreement.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1662
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to limited-purpose annexation under strategic partnership agreements for certain districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1666
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of primary elections and certain other election practices; increasing a criminal penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
House passage as amended reported
SB 1727
85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the procedure for an election to adopt a sales and use tax or to change the tax rate in an emergency services district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1766
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the content and placement of certain ballot propositions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1772
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to vote; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1989
85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting for judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 2010
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to procedures for the determination of the validity of certain petitions filed in connection with an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2090
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to procedures for uniform procedures for conducting an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2091
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an election authorizing the issuance of bonds or an increase in taxes by a political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2147
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the offense of engaging in organized election fraud activity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2175
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2197
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to documentation of proof of identification for voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2246
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the board of trustees of the Weatherford Junior College District.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SJR 13
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a political subdivision of this state to limit the number of terms for which a person may be elected to hold an office of the political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 54
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a municipal charter amendment election to be held on certain election dates.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 42
85-1 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 45
85-1 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 48
85-1 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 81
85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the number of registered voters of a taxing unit other than a school district who are required to sign a petition for an election to determine whether to reduce the ad valorem tax rate adopted by the unit to the rollback tax rate in order for the petition to be valid.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 110
85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 111
85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 124
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 154
85-1 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 160
85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 169
85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to assisting voters and other voting processes and procedures; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 174
85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 220
85-1 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 237
85-1 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 245
85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 266
85-1 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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
HB 299
85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 341
85-1 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to voting by mail and assistance provided to a voter.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 348
85-1 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the administration of appraisal districts; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 366
85-1 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 368
85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the date on which changes to voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility take effect.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 377
85-1 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the release of certain voter registration information.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HCR 25
85-1 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Urging the United States Congress to bar investments in Russia until investigations into Russian interference with U.S. elections have been completed.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HJR 37
85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a political subdivision of this state to limit the number of terms for which a person may be elected to hold an office of the political subdivision.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Government Reform, Select
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 52
85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to a supermajority requirement for an election authorizing the issuance of bonds issued by a political subdivision.
Filed
SB 88
85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the punishment for certain voting-related offenses committed or attempted by persons who are not citizens of the United States.
Filed
SB 96
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
SB 101
85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the release of certain voter registration information.
Filed
HB 157
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the rates of sales and use taxes imposed by municipalities; authorizing an increase or decrease in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 169
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to requiring that members of the governing board of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities be elected.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 292
84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to authorizing development corporations to finance projects to support primary job training facilities and programs at certain educational institutions.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 361
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the uniform election date.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 420
84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the availability of information from the federal Election Assistance Commission on the secretary of state's Internet website.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 427
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 428
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 484
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of certain public elective offices.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 540
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the submission to the attorney general of a measure proposing the enactment or repeal of a municipal ordinance.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 587
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a voter education program for high school seniors.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
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
HB 724
84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to operation of public schools on certain election days.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 732
84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the requirements for an official carrier envelope for a ballot to be voted by mail and materials accompanying the official carrier envelope.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 733
84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 783
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to allowing a person who will be 18 years of age on the date of the general election for state and county officers to vote in the preceding primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 913
84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the requirements pertaining to a ballot to be voted by mail and materials accompanying the official carrier envelope.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 947
84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1026
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to eligibility for appointment as a tabulation supervisor in an election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1207
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the election dates for directors of the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 1266
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding state election inspectors.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1283
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1288
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1327
84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the recall of members of school district boards of trustees.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1380
84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to ballot language for certain propositions to approve actions by a county, city, school district, or other special district.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1407
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the comparison of any list of the legal status of certain persons who are not citizens to the list of registered voters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1462
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses relating to an application for a ballot to be voted by mail; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1499
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to giving notice of certain information about an election electronically.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1555
84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1647
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1819
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the date for the election of directors of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1831
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate election-related offenses.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1978
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the requirements for a candidate's application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1986
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the manner of state financing of primary elections.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1996
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to holding a primary election for a political party in a county without party leadership.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2028
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of canceling an application for a ballot to be voted by mail to subsequent elections.
House: Elections
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2050
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to voter information provided by a voter registrar to the secretary of state.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2098
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the requirements for an application to vote an early voting ballot by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2124
84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to use of an electronic device for accepting voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2125
84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to multiple methods of voting at the same polling place.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2160
84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the release of election judges' and clerks' contact information.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
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
HB 2354
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to changing the date of the May uniform election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2356
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the territory that may be included in a single county election precinct.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2382
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to in-person delivery of an application to vote an early voting ballot by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2383
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a permanent request for an early voting ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2595
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the use of municipal initiative and referendum to restrict property rights.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2644
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to notice given of election precinct boundary changes.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2721
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to public notice of the time for voting during an early voting period.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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
HB 2725
84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the operation of a movable temporary branch polling place during early voting.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2775
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a petition filed in connection with an application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2856
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2862
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the participation in the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2883
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the addition of territory to a crime control and prevention district and to a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2900
84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to compliance with federal voting system standards.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2916
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to voter registration offenses; increasing criminal penalties; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2944
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2953
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the service of a poll watcher in an election.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2961
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a city.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2962
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a county.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2963
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a school district.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
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
HB 2982
84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to renewal of an appointment as a voluntary deputy registrar.
House: Elections
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2985
84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to requiring the election of directors of certain districts to be held on a uniform election date.
House: Natural Resources Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2986
84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to recording of minutes for a local canvassing authority.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3005
84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the deadlines for certain processes and procedures involving an election.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3056
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for applying for a ballot to be voted by mail; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3059
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3080
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to nonpartisan primary elections; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3083
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to posting the location of a polling place used in an election on the secretary of state's website.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3107
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to statements made by an election officer in a joint primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3117
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the removal of a precinct or county chair for abandonment of office.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3124
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the use of voting stations accessible to persons with disabilities in certain elections.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3157
84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, WayneSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to notice of cancellation of elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3159
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a contract with a county for election services.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3178
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the assistance of a voter; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3180
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3188
84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the canvassing of primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3269
84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the participation in the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3441
84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the date of the election for trustees of an independent school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3516
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to reimbursement of county expenses for special legislative elections.
House: Elections
No action taken in committee
HB 3586
84-0 (2015)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the deadline for returning a ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3604
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to certain filing fees for candidates in a primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3691
84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the use of paper ballots in countywide polling places.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3770
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses of electioneering near a polling place.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3779
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to providing certain persons with resources for notifying the voter registrar of a death and related procedures.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3961
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the suspension of an election judge or clerk.
House: Elections
No action taken in committee
HB 3962
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the time of delivery to the early voting ballot board for ballots voted by mail in certain counties.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 4060
84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the awarding of attorney's fees in election contest lawsuits.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 4072
84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an election contest.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 4130
84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, LarrySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the qualifications and method of electing directors of the Jonah Water Special Utility District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 4177
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the election date of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HJR 44
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that proposed constitutional amendments be approved by a majority of the voters in at least half of the counties of this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 49
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HJR 122
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HJR 146
84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Applying to Congress to call a convention, to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution urging the restoration of free and fair elections.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Left pending in committee
SB 51
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners and the imposition of a fee on eight-liner owners; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 83
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 119
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to requiring that members of the governing board of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities be elected.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 141
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to a voter educator program for high school seniors.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 170
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 328
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the numbering of local and state propositions on the ballot.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 348
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 349
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the secretary of state to enforce election laws.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 383
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the time of delivery to the early voting ballot board for ballots voted by mail in certain counties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 384
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the electronic submission of an application to vote by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 399
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 405
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to voter registration at the polling place during early voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 406
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to reforming the electoral process; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 407
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the acceptance of a voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 535
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of certain mobile devices at a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 733
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 975
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the uniform election date.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 990
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the protection of voting rights in the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1034
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to voting by mail, including the cancellation of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1050
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the suspension of an election judge or clerk.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1072
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the removal of a precinct or county chair for abandonment of office.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1074
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to statements made by an election officer in a joint primary election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1336
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the powers and duties, the construction of laws, and the election dates of certain groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1448
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to holding a primary election for a political party in a county without party leadership.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
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
SB 1508
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to reimbursement of county expenses for certain special elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1525
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the use of communication devices at a voting station.
Filed
SB 1551
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for appointment as a tabulation supervisor in an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1633
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to criminal conduct in connection with an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1703
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the deadlines for certain processes and procedures involving an election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1728
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the days and hours that early voting is conducted by personal appearance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1779
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the order of candidate names on a runoff expedited election ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1807
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2030
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the election date of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SCR 3
84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Kuempel, John
Providing for procedures for the canvass of votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and the inauguration of the governor and lieutenant governor, and inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on January 15, 2015.
Signed by the Governor
HB 121
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to requiring that members of the governing board of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities be elected.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 127
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to electioneering on the premises of certain privately owned polling places.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 145
83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 151
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the adoption of a county charter by Bexar County.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 168
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts; providing clarification of existing authority with regard to the imposition or use of certain assessments, fees, or taxes; providing authority to change a fee or repeal a tax.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 259
83-0 (2013)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to electioneering conducted near a polling place.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 289
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate election-related offenses.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 329
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 331
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to registration powers of volunteer deputy registrars.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 463
83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 465
83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 491
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 630
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the filling of vacancies on a political party's county executive committee and the conduct of certain primary elections in the absence of a county executive committee.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 650
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of presidential and vice-presidential candidates to be placed on the ballot.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 682
83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the election and qualifications of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 683
83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the election of the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 684
83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 816
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to giving notice of certain information about an election electronically.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 927
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to voter registration; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 960
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a county.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 962
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a school district.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 986
83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the language in which a ballot to be voted by mail is printed.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
HB 1099
83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the filing deadline for candidates for nomination by a political party.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1181
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the preparation of certain election forms.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1197
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to electioneering on the premises of certain privately owned polling places; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1243
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1252
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the administration of elections; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1253
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to voter registration; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1303
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to identification for poll watchers.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1330
83-0 (2013)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Benbrook Water Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1350
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the use of appropriated money for certain advertisements, notices, or announcements featuring an elected state officer near an election.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1372
83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to filling certain vacancies on the governing body of certain home-rule municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
HB 1398
83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the definition of and required disclosures on political advertising.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1518
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to use of countywide polling places for certain elections.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1635
83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to certain high school students serving as early voting clerks in an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1794
83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2003
83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the requirements for the incorporation of certain census-designated places as municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2006
83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to eligibility for appointment as a central counting station manager.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2007
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the selection of electors to vote for president and vice-president based on the proportion of voters voting for each presidential candidate.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2093
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the early voting period for the general primary and general elections for state and county officers.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2106
83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the early voting period for the general primary and general elections for state and county officers.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2223
83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the availability of information from the federal Election Assistance Commission on the secretary of state's Internet website.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2233
83-0 (2013)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to signature verification on an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2503
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the territory that may be included in a single county election precinct.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2505
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to political contribution limits in connection with certain offices of state government.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2506
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to nonpartisan primary elections; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2512
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the disclosure of certain information to the secretary of state for use in voter registration or the administration of elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2538
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the duty of a county elections administrator to enter into a contract to furnish election services.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2601
83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to voting a limited ballot on election day following the change of the county of residence by a voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2670
83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the participation of certain large counties in the countywide polling place program.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2682
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to restrictions on activities a poll watcher may perform while on duty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2762
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2818
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, RalphSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain local option elections and the permits and licenses that can be issued in areas that approved the sale of certain alcoholic beverages in a local option election.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2848
83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to video monitoring of an early voting polling place.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2936
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the number of poll watchers who may be appointed and who may serve at a particular location during an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2959
83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the removal of electronic voting system equipment from the polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3049
83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the uniform election date.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3053
83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the date of an election for members of the governing body of a hospital district.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3065
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the payment of state funds by the secretary of state directly to an entity conducting a primary election under contract.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3081
83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the requirements for a person who has recently moved to vote in the precinct of the person's former or current residence.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3100
83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the service of central vote counting station officials under an election services contract or in a joint election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3101
83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to filing deadlines to become a write-in candidate in elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3102
83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to political parties' governance and conventions.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3103
83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the administration of primary elections, the nomination of candidates by convention, and voting by certain military and overseas voters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3104
83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3274
83-0 (2013)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the selection of election judges for countywide polling places.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3342
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the designation of super voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3840
83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Legislature and the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 3915
83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the Calhoun County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a voter-approved tax or fee.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HCR 117
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Expressing support for the Voting Rights Act and urging the United States Congress to protect every citizen's right to participate in the political process by making permanent the provisions of Section 5 of that legislation.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HJR 38
83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HJR 46
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the election and staggering of terms of county commissioners following a change in boundaries of a commissioners precinct.
House: Elections
Withdrawn from schedule
HJR 67
83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 87
83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a home-rule municipality to provide in its charter the procedure to fill a vacancy on its governing body for which the unexpired term is 12 months or less.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 116
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HJR 145
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the election of all county commissioners if the boundaries of commissioners precincts change following a federal decennial census.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
SB 80
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 82
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 95
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 102
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district and to voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 168
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 553
83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Eric
Relating to certain high school students serving as early voting clerks in an election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 637
83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to notice and election order requirements for bond approval elections held by political subdivisions.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 683
83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the election of members of the board of directors of the Benbrook Water Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 902
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
SB 910
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 928
83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the regulation of electioneering at a polling location.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1524
83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the Texas Legislature and the United States House of Representatives from Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1651
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1722
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to reforming the electoral process; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1856
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the election of board members for emergency services districts in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
HB 46
83-1 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.
Filed
HB 16
82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 107
82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain home-rule municipalities to obtain annexation approval from voters in the area to be annexed.
House: Land & Resource Management
Considered in Calendars
HB 112
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 150
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the Texas House of Representatives.
House: Redistricting Senate: Redistricting, Select
Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11
HB 153
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to electioneering near certain privately owned polling places.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 184
82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, EricSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the cancellation of a special election to fill a vacancy in the legislature.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 186
82-0 (2011)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; creating a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 250
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 295
82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to certification for placement on the ballot of candidates for president or vice-president of the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 310
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to election procedures and qualifications of members of boards of directors for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 317
82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land use after a local option election.
Filed
HB 339
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 363
82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to urban renewal authority of municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 401
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 416
82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to providing for voter registration at a polling place during early voting by personal appearance and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 431
82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the adoption of a county charter by Bexar County.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 529
82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to certification for placement on the ballot of candidates for president or vice-president of the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 539
82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 589
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of a county elections administrator to engage in certain political activity.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 600
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting Senate: Redistricting, Select
Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11
HB 624
82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 648
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a conservator for and authorizing the dissolution of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 717
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 725
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 804
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the offense of illegal voting by a person who is not a United States citizen.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 813
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 900
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the composition of the congressional districts for the State of Texas.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1005
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the procedures for registering to vote and accepting a voter at a polling place; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1038
82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1074
82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1136
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aycock, JimmieSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to requiring an election authority to provide notice to certain county chairs regarding certain election activities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1175
82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the election of the governing body of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1282
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1306
82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Relating to a person's eligibility for appointment as a volunteer deputy voter registrar.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1351
82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to Voter Education Week.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1401
82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, JodieSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to who may participate in certain local option elections to prohibit or authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1419
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1430
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1458
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1464
82-0 (2011)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to voter eligibility and registration in El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1503
82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the qualifications to serve as a special peace officer at a polling place.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1533
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1545
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1561
82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to the authority of a municipality to implement a photographic traffic signal enforcement system and impose civil penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1563
82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the period of time between certain local option elections to legalize or prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1627
82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the eligibility requirements of election judges.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1678
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the employment of an elections administrator.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1696
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to investigate election-related offenses.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1713
82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to payment of expenses for certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1717
82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1745
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1789
82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the payment of state funds directly to an entity that conducts a primary election under contract in certain counties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1881
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to elections to confirm the creation of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1904
82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the deadlines for write-in candidates for the office of county or precinct chair of a political party.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1925
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to voter registration; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1926
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the administration of elections; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1975
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the submission of certain election changes under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1976
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to voting in the precinct of former residence.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2051
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the oath taken by a person who assists a voter.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2053
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to ineligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
HB 2056
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to notification regarding certain changes to early voting polling locations.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2057
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal conspiracy to interfere with an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2058
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the offense of unacknowledged assistance to a voter in completing an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
HB 2060
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding state election inspectors.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2070
82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to polling places for runoff elections in certain small counties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2181
82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the deadlines for write-in candidates for the office of county or precinct chair of a political party.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2191
82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the language in which a ballot to be voted by mail is printed.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2194
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing a penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 2231
82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the election of emergency services district boards in certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2298
82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2316
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to county powers, duties, and services, including the powers and duties of certain districts, and the authorization of certain health care programs and studies.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2317
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to granting Hill Country counties regulatory authority and the authority to impose development fees for roadway infrastructure; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2391
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to training for volunteer deputy voter registrars.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2456
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2458
82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to filling certain vacancies on the governing body of certain home-rule municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2501
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to voting in property owners' association elections.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2588
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to observation of voter assistance by a poll watcher.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2589
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the distribution and delivery of voter registration applications by volunteer deputy registrars; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2595
82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the electronic submission and recording of documents associated with voting by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2601
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nash, Barbara
Relating to the removal of political signs from private property; providing a penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2612
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Relating to notification to the attorney general regarding allegations of criminal conduct in connection with an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2752
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the removal of a political party's county chair.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2753
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to eligibility for certain political party offices.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2761
82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to meetings, elections, and records of certain property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/12
HB 2817
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2891
82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the provision of a voter's fingerprints with a mailed ballot.
House: Elections
No action taken in committee
HB 2920
82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a governing body of a Type C general law city to adopt an ordinance to determine the manner of when commissioners run for elected office.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2972
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3019
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the option to vote a paper ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3036
82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3055
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for providing false information on an application for a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Postponed
HB 3056
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the forfeiture of contraband used in the commission of certain offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3057
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the distribution of voter registration applications by volunteer deputy registrars; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3072
82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to a requirement for photo identification for poll watchers.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3092
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to local options regarding transportation and mobility improvement projects in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3103
82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the penalty for fraudulent or deceptive voting practices; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3113
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the offense for purportedly acting as a volunteer deputy registrar.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3158
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to verification of precinct and ballot styles during the public testing of direct recording electronic voting machine systems.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3214
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Relating to providing notice to certain state agencies of a criminal investigation relating to an election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3222
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3223
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to voting after polls close.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3271
82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the removal of electronic voting system equipment from the polling place.
House: Elections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3276
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the right of sheriff's departments in certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3301
82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to additional partial counts of electronic voting system ballots.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3332
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the hours of service of a poll watcher at a precinct polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3438
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to an election to authorize a sales and use tax adopted by certain municipalities to finance sports and community venues to be used for economic development purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
HB 3448
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Relating to requirements for the application form for an early voting mail ballot.
House: Elections
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3498
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for illegal voting.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3518
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to local funding for mobility improvement and transportation projects; providing authority to impose a tax, issue bonds, and impose penalties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3540
82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the administration of appraisal districts and the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3594
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Relating to the termination of a volunteer deputy registrar for the submission of late or incomplete applications for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3627
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, Jose
Relating to the use of audio and visual recording devices in a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3751
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the presiding officers of the early voting ballot board and a recount committee used in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3805
82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to director elections and powers of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3865
82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 3866
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the date for the election of directors of the Hill Country Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HJR 94
82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to elections for directors in certain groundwater conservation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HJR 95
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HJR 120
82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a home-rule municipality to provide in its charter the procedure to fill a vacancy on its governing body for which the unexpired term is 24 months or less.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HR 2020
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 14.
Reported enrolled
SB 14
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to requirements to vote, including presenting proof of identification; providing criminal penalties.
House: Voter Identification & Voter Fraud, Select Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
See remarks for effective date
SB 137
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate land development after a local option election.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 210
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 212
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 213
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 215
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the date on which certain voters may be removed from a county's voter registration list and related requirements.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 216
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to procedures related to the placement of a voter on the suspense list.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 307
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
Senate: Redistricting, Select
Referred to Redistricting, Select
SB 333
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to election procedures and qualifications of members of boards of directors for water supply or sewer service corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 341
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the dissolution of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District; providing a penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
SB 380
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the election of the governing body of certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 437
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to residency requirements for voting in certain municipal utility district elections.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 722
82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 849
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain election practices and procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 865
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the payment of state funds directly to an entity that conducts a primary election under contract in certain counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1033
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1128
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the conduct and administration of elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1180
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to hotel occupancy taxes and livestock facility use taxes for certain venue projects.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1199
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a ballot by mail single language requirement.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1268
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of sheriff's departments in certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 1283
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the penalty for fraudulent or deceptive voting practices; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1375
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to who may participate in certain local option elections to prohibit or authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1398
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to verification of precinct and ballot styles during the public testing of direct recording electronic voting machine systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1418
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to filling certain vacancies on the governing body of certain home-rule municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1815
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to electioneering on the premises of certain privately owned polling places.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1895
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to director elections and powers of the Texana Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1919
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the election from single-member districts of the governing body of certain populous municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 3
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Providing for procedures for the canvass of votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and the inauguration of the governor and lieutenant governor.
Signed by the Governor
SJR 41
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a home-rule municipality to provide in its charter the procedure to fill a vacancy on its governing body for which the unexpired term is 24 months or less.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SR 935
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 14.
Reported enrolled
HB 42
82-1 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the operation, powers, and duties of certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 43
82-1 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HJR 13
82-1 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the election and staggering of terms of county commissioners following a change in boundaries of a commissioners precinct.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 9
81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to transportation funding in this state.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 104
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HB 125
81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 129
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 157
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 173
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 245
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 248
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the protection of the rights of Texas voters without regard to race, color, ethnicity, or membership in a language minority group.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 282
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 283
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to prohibited deceptive election practices; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 312
81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to electioneering near certain privately owned polling places.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 328
81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, JoeSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to abolishing the office of inspector of hides and animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 334
81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to requiring an election authority to provide notice to certain county chairs regarding certain election activities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 355
81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain voting equipment in an election that does not involve a federal office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 371
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to dissolution of certain property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
HB 373
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 386
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 452
81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 496
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the procedure for holding a special election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 512
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to the hours during which the polls are open for early voting by personal appearance.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 592
81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the election, and validation of acts, of members of the board of directors of Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 677
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to violations of laws administered and enforced by the Texas Ethics Commission and to sworn complaints alleging such violations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 688
81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the election of certain members of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 694
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to Gonzales Healthcare Systems.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 753
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, YvonneSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the date for electing directors of the Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 817
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shelton, Mark
Relating to the time for dissolution of crime control prevention districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 820
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to certain ballot access requirements.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 957
81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the eligibility of certain public officers to the legislature and prohibiting legislators from other public employment.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
HB 984
81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the election and qualifications of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1103
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study regarding uniform election dates.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1144
81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to eligibility to serve as a poll watcher.
House: Elections
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1173
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1175
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain municipalities to order a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1256
81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring the posting of notice of voter complaint information at a polling place.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1366
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to ballot language in an election authorizing the issuance of bonds for hospital district system improvements.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1397
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to venue projects in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1414
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1448
81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the requirements for voter registration.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1475
81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the election of directors of the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 1493
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of certain devices in a polling place.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1546
81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authorization for a local option election in Montgomery County to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead to 103 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year for purposes of ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision all of the territory of which is located in the county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1660
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1683
81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the election, and validation of acts, of members of the board of directors of Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1719
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thibaut, Kristi
Relating to the date on which certain voters may be removed from a county's voter registration list and related requirements.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1927
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to Voter Education Week.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1941
81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance and qualifications of the commissioner and certain employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; providing civil penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1947
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the election and terms of office of directors of the Guadalupe County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2101
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, PaulaSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the place for the convening of a county convention.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2209
81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a voter educator program for high school seniors.
House: Elections Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
HB 2301
81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a county ethics commission in certain counties; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2419
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain municipalities to order a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2468
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to public access to the examination and approval of voting systems used in an election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2513
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the procedures for registering to vote and accepting a voter at a polling place; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2524
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2529
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the terms of office of commissioners of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
HB 2561
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2656
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2691
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to elections affecting the boundaries of a public junior college district.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2801
81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the use of emergency paper ballots.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2847
81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to using county election precincts for any election held on the November uniform election date.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2997
81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the requirements for accepting a provisional ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3008
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs
Posting rule suspended
HB 3011
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3062
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the notice of an election provided to a voter registrar.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3290
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the acceptance of a voter for voting.
House: Elections
No action taken in committee
HB 3331
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula | et. al.
Relating to local option alcoholic beverage elections to change the status of an existing voting unit.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3335
81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the creation and powers of certain groundwater and surface water districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 3341
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a transportation development corporation in certain municipalities; authorizing local option elections for funding mass transit projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3448
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to local options regarding transportation and mobility improvement projects in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3458
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the requirements for a petition proposing an amendment to the charter of a home-rule municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3491
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of a county assistance district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3521
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the Fox Crossing Water District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3606
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3626
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the North Wheeler County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3636
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting machines.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3651
81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the ineligibility of a railroad commissioner to become a candidate for another public office.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3830
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing penalties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3902
81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the requirements for accepting a special provisional ballot.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3972
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the election of certain members of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3997
81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to an election requirement for imposing new taxes and fees and increasing existing taxes and fees by local governments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4019
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the Gainesville Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4193
81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a joint election for trustees of an independent school board.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4210
81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the election of directors of the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4223
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the composition of certain state representative districts.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 4295
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 4298
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the right of certain hospital districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4436
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the period during which a judicial candidate or officeholder may accept political contributions.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4498
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4653
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to certain election practices and procedures relating to the conduct of elections; providing penalties.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 4658
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to regulation of property and casualty insurance rates, required use by insurers of certain standard insurance policy forms for residential property insurance, and the election of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4690
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the eligibility of a voter to vote in the general election for state and county officers, including an election held in conjunction with that election, if the voter's residence has changed.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 4715
81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the terms of temporary directors and to deadlines for elections to confirm the creation of East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 100 and 101, and Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 4729
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to changes in the territory, board of directors, and water use fees of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4730
81-0 (2009)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Martin County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 4743
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the creation of the Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4748
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the authority of the Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 21 to extend the time limit for holding a confirmation and initial directors' election and to divide into two districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 4812
81-0 (2009)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the date of an election to confirm the creation of the Lavaca County Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HJR 19
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HJR 39
81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the denial or abridgment of the right to vote for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 67
81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a local option election in Montgomery County to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead to 103 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year for purposes of ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision all of the territory of which is located in the county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 99
81-0 (2009)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize and regulate the conduct of gaming in this state in counties that by local option election approve the conduct of that gaming.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HJR 115
81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that a railroad commissioner is ineligible to become a candidate for another public office during the term for which the railroad commissioner is elected or appointed.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HJR 118
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a member of the legislature or other person who holds elective office, other than a municipal office with a term of two years or less, automatically vacates the office held on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office when the unexpired portion of the person's term of office exceeds one year and providing that a person who holds another office is not eligible to serve in the legislature during the term of the office held unless the person resigned that office on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 119
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a member of the legislature automatically vacates the office held on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office in a general or primary election when the unexpired portion of the member's term of office exceeds one year and providing that a person who holds another office is not eligible to serve in the legislature during the term of the office held unless, on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for the legislature in a general or primary election, the person resigned that office.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 120
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a person who holds elective office, other than a municipal office with a term of two years or less, automatically vacates the office held on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office when the unexpired portion of the person's term of office exceeds one year.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 137
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 138
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 139
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 140
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the registration of voters at a polling place and related procedures.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 218
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 245
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the use of direct recording electronic voting systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 362
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 363
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the procedures for registering to vote and accepting a voter at a polling place.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 399
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to abolishing the office of inspector of hides and animals.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 438
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the date on which certain voters may be removed from a county's voter registration list and related requirements.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 575
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Shelton, Mark
Relating to the time for dissolution of crime control and prevention districts and to certain taxes imposed by such districts or by fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
SB 606
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to Gonzales Healthcare Systems; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 690
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the requirements for a petition proposing an amendment to the charter of a home-rule municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 764
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 834
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the date for electing directors of the Goliad County Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 848
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the election, and validation of acts, of members of the board of directors of Anderson County Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 855
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a county motor fuels tax in certain counties for mobility improvement projects; providing authority to impose the tax, issue bonds, and impose penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 927
81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to tampering with a direct recording electronic voting machine.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1025
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the votes required for a candidate to be elected to office.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1034
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: King, Susan
Relating to allowing the governing bodies of certain municipalities to order a local option election relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1242
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the area near a polling place within which electioneering and loitering are prohibited.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1310
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1368
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the creation of a county ethics commission in certain counties; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1430
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1450
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1534
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to county assistance districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1618
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the election of the governing body of certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1637
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the election and terms of office of directors of the Guadalupe County Groundwater Conservation District.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1680
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to voter approval for certain contracts between political subdivisions and private entities relating to correctional facilities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1687
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1755
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the election of directors of the Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1867
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to procedures related to the placement of a voter on the suspense list.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1970
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to certain election practices and procedures; providing penalties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1986
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Gainesville Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 2066
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the place for the convening of a county convention.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2085
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the offense of unlawful use of public funds for political advertising by a political subdivision.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2093
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the North Wheeler County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 2101
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of fireworks by counties; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2132
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the election and qualifications of the commissioner of insurance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2137
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to filing with the Texas Ethics Commission disclosure reports relating to local governmental entities and local government officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2429
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2440
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the Bexar Metropolitan Water District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
SB 2456
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Relating to the creation of the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 2461
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to deadlines for elections to confirm the creation of East Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, Montgomery County Municipal Utility Districts Nos. 100 and 101, and Liberty County Municipal Utility District No. 5.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 2474
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to changes in the territory, board of directors, and water use fees of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2490
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the right of certain counties to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 2499
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Martin County Hospital District.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SJR 27
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the denial or abridgment of the right to vote for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 29
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a candidate for public office to win by a margin of one percent of the votes cast at the election before the candidate is elected to that office.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SJR 47
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to regulate land development if approved by a majority vote in a countywide election.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 112
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the reapportionment of state legislative, congressional, and judicial districts and the creation, function, and duties of the Texas Redistricting Commission.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HB 218
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 244
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the protection of the rights of Texas voters without regard to race, color, ethnicity, or membership in a language minority group.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 266
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 515
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the applicability of the Texas no-call list to campaign-related calls made using an automated telephone dialing system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 556
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the requirements for accessibility to voting equipment by persons with disabilities in certain elections and reimbursement from state funds for costs associated with a special election held statewide.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 597
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 605
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a library district.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 626
80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the procedures for registering to vote.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 629
80-0 (2007)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the date for a consolidation election of two or more municipalities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 736
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the Texas no-call list to campaign-related calls made using an automated telephone dialing system.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 951
80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 979
80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1364
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1463
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to increasing the penalties for certain criminal offenses involving an election.
House: Elections
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1524
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to sports and community venue projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1631
80-0 (2007)
Author: Heflin, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to abolishing the office of inspector of hides and animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1642
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to the days on which early voting by personal appearance may begin.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1813
80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to requiring that members of the governing board of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities be elected officials.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
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
HB 1987
80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, LeoSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the offense of possessing another person's official ballot or official carrier envelope.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2035
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchia, Rafael
Relating to prohibited deceptive or disenfranchising practices regarding an election; providing criminal penalties.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2087
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the holding by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a petition-initiated election on whether to establish a limitation on increases in the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by the county, municipality, or junior college district on residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2209
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the use of alternate forms of voting in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2227
80-0 (2007)
Author: Heflin, Joe | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the secretary of state to distribute state funds made available to reimburse political subdivisions for costs associated with a special constitutional amendment election.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2280
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to eligibility of voters to sign ballot access petitions.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2589
80-0 (2007)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the imposition of a civil penalty in connection with a self-corrected statement, registration, or report filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2711
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to multi-jurisdictional library districts.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 2824
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the eligibility of a voter to vote in a joint election if the voter's residence has changed.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2840
80-0 (2007)
Author: King, SusanSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the requirements for a petition seeking an election to abolish a municipality's corporate existence.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2912
80-0 (2007)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to requiring an election authority to provide notice to certain county chairs regarding certain election activities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2926
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to using county election precincts in every county for any election held on the November uniform election date.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2956
80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the effect of a charter provision relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption on a subsequent local option election for the sale of alcoholic beverages in certain home-rule municipalities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2996
80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 3084
80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the municipal street maintenance sales tax.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3105
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchia, RafaelSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3143
80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to electioneering near a polling place.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3176
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to petition requirements for ordering a local option election to legalize or prohibit the sale of certain alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3268
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the authority of voters of certain municipalities to extend or change the purposes of a sales and use tax for certain economic development corporations.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3323
80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the election of the commissioner of insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3343
80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to publicizing a list of voters' rights.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3582
80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the method of calling a local option election to legalize or prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in certain municipalities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3662
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the election of the governor.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3723
80-0 (2007)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the voting rights of residents in an area annexed for limited purposes under a strategic partnership agreement.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3725
80-0 (2007)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the governance of certain municipal school districts.
House: Elections Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 4076
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to voting station requirements for elections held by the Lipan-Kickapoo Water Conservation District.
House: Elections
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 4129
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HJR 4
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing general law to provide for the vote required to be elected governor.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HJR 22
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to establish legislative and congressional districts and revising constitutional redistricting procedures.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HJR 39
80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Post-ratifying Amendment XXIV to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the denial or abridgment of the right to vote for failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
SB 241
80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation of a library district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 269
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a program allowing for countywide voting locations in certain elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 540
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the accuracy, security, and reliability of certain electronic voting systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 575
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 599
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of telephone calls made by certain persons for political advertising purposes; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 695
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the designation of certain election days as state holidays.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs