HB 39
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 148
87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the limitations period for certain criminal offenses based on assaultive conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 164
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 210
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 235
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 314
87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the provision of access to a dwelling by a landlord to a cotenant or occupant who commits certain offenses.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 395
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 404
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 421
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the notice provided by peace officers to adult victims of family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 453
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 674
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 866
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1012
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve certain personal property.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1094
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1141
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1253
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the creation of county task forces for the disposition of a firearm a person is prohibited from possessing under certain court orders related to family violence.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1372
87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing a petitioner for a protective order to separate the petitioner's wireless telephone number from the respondent's wireless telephone service account.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1645
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses and to certain family violence protective orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1906
87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2301
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a change of name for participants in the address confidentiality program administered by the office of the attorney general.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2454
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to mandatory family violence training for attorneys ad litem and guardians ad litem appointed in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2495
87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2772
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to the definitions of family violence and household member for purposes of crime victims' compensation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2895
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2910
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3316
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3466
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3493
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prevention and early intervention services by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3671
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3913
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4134
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4175
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of strangulation, rehabilitation of offenders and services for victims of strangulation, and procedures for law enforcement responding to a call alleging strangulation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HCR 59
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the House of Representatives to provide for a joint interim study regarding domestic violence.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
SB 47
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 84
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 283
87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 343
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond imposed in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
SB 351
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to changing the eligibility for release on parole of certain inmates serving sentences for certain offenses involving family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 545
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to authorizing certain persons to carry a handgun without a license.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 798
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the issuance of a birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to victims and the children of victims of family or dating violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 819
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are separated from employment due to family violence or stalking.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 910
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to a study of options for implementing family preservation services, the provision of certain other health and human services by certain state agency contractors, and the repeal of a prior pilot program for family-based safety services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1109
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1287
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1458
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to standardized forms and materials for the issuance of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1483
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1848
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to law enforcement policies for peace officer response to certain family violence offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1967
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force relating to reducing family violence by providing for the transfer of firearms.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 308
87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses.
Filed
SB 9
87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 72
87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported engrossed
SB 9
87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to public school instruction and materials regarding the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking and the adoption of public school policies to prevent dating violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 24
86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to increasing criminal penalties for certain family violence offenses committed when a child is or may be present during the commission of the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 332
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the eligibility of a retired or former judge for assignment in certain proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 467
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 556
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of a protective order by default.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 557
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 560
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 652
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 822
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 842
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 919
86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
HB 1049
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on an individual's status as a survivor of family violence or sexual assault.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 1208
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1209
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Postponed
HB 1528
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain procedures applicable to certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1629
86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1661
86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of continuous violence against the family.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1662
86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1663
86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1713
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a felony or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1895
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters.
House: Urban Affairs
Postponed
HB 1912
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 2344
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to evidence sufficient for the issuance of a stalking protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2516
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of cruelty to nonlivestock animals and to the inclusion of related conduct in the definition of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2896
86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the entry of a plea by defendants charged with certain misdemeanors involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2937
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the offense of aggravated assault using a deadly weapon.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2949
86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in committee
HB 3021
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to informing the public about the availability of provisions in protective orders, including provisions regarding pets and other companion animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3030
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the reporting of certain information for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 3078
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3091
86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of and prohibiting disclosure of the location or physical layout of a family violence shelter center or victims of trafficking shelter center; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3121
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to an interim study of suits affecting the parent-child relationship in cases involving abuse and other harmful conduct engaged in by a party.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3138
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to reporting of incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on state property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3139
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to service of a notice of a temporary ex parte protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3191
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order or arrested for or charged with an offense involving family violence to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3410
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3529
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a family violence pretrial diversion pilot program in Bexar County.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3567
86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3570
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to continuing judicial training regarding family violence victims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3801
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to authorizing a petitioner for a protective order to separate the petitioner's wireless telephone number from the respondent's wireless telephone service account.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3812
86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3824
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence entered in the trial of certain offenses and to service of a notice of a temporary ex parte family violence protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4098
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4118
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to peace officer duties in investigating or responding to certain family violence incidents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4183
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4237
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the criminal offense of stalking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4751
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond imposed in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HCR 92
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Urging the Texas Judicial Council to require all court professionals to be trauma-informed and trained in recognizing, evaluating, and understanding the evidence and impacts of domestic violence and child abuse.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 212
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 234
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 260
86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property by persons who are parties to certain suits and decrees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 263
86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 264
86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the issuance of a protective order by default.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 415
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the entry of a plea by defendants charged with certain misdemeanors involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 586
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the training of peace officers for family violence and sexual assault assignments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 666
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 693
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the reporting of certain information involving family violence offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 801
86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 840
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of continuous violence against the family.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 993
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to increasing criminal penalties for certain family violence offenses committed in the presence of a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1018
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1165
86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to an inquiry by a peace officer as to the nationality or immigration status of a person presumed to be a family violence victim or witness.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1353
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to addressing adverse childhood experiences and developing a strategic plan to address those experiences.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1382
86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1766
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1804
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to public health and safety; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1896
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to alternate health benefit plan contact information for victims of family violence.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1946
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a standardized form and materials necessary for protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2023
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to service of a notice of an application for a protective order.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2133
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the implementation of a statewide case management system for judicial case information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2136
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the admissibility of evidence in the prosecution of an offense against a family member or certain other individuals or involving exploitation of certain vulnerable individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2148
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the review of clemency applications from certain persons who were victims of human trafficking or family violence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 6
85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the administration of services provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including foster care, child protective services, and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services
Postponed
HB 16
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking at public and private postsecondary educational institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 289
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for certain children who are victims of abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 461
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to service of a temporary ex parte order issued in response to an application for a protective order in circumstances involving family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 524
85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving family violence; changing the eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision for those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 525
85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to databases that contain information regarding certain violent offenses or filed protective orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1096
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to establish a policy and prevention and outreach program on campus sexual assault, family violence, and stalking.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1104
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness continuing education for cosmetology license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1357
85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1655
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the reporting of certain offenses committed by members of the Texas military forces.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2021
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the duration of certain protective orders against family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2222
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2229
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public and private institutions of higher education to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2232
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2243
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2244
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2316
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to increasing the penalty for assault of certain pregnant women.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2404
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2609
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2727
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property, including access based on danger of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2929
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3562
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to authorizing the foster parent of a foster child to take certain actions to protect the child from violence and kidnapping.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3649
85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to confidential communications of victims of certain family violence offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3655
85-0 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4093
85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4135
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 256
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain victims of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 454
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain protective orders in a suit for dissolution of marriage or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship, including a proceeding to adjudicate parentage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 539
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 576
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 712
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the duration of certain protective orders against family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 762
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the prosecution of offenses involving cruelty to animals; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 900
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to penalties for certain family violence offenses and for assultive offenses against certain persons; imposing court costs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 918
85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to sexual assault and domestic violence awareness training and reporting by cosmetology license holders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 920
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve personal property, including access based on danger of family violence.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 968
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to a sexual assault policy at certain public and private institutions of higher education and to requiring those institutions to provide students and employees an option to electronically report certain offenses to the institution.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1063
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the investigation of an anonymous report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1208
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the licensing of certain facilities, homes, and agencies that provide child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1241
85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to law enforcement's duty to report to the National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime Information Center certain information concerning a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1242
85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1250
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1534
85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the entry of a plea by defendants charged with certain misdemeanors involving family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1700
85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to uniform reporting of information concerning protective orders, concerning magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and concerning conditions of bond imposed on a person awaiting trial in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1706
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to forcing or coercing a child to enter into a marriage.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1757
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to confidential communications of victims of certain family violence offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 148
85-1 (2017)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 371
85-1 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 29
85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking at certain public and private institutions of higher education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
HB 77
84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a study of the Dallas Men Against Abuse program and other activities in the Dallas community addressing family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 222
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the offense of continuous violence against the family.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 368
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the duties of a peace officer investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence and the admissibility of certain evidence obtained during that investigation or response.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 388
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the duration of protective orders issued in cases of family violence against persons who are subsequently confined or imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 498
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 808
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a statewide task force to address sexual assault occurring on the campuses of public and private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1104
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to exempting the procurement of services for victims of family violence from competitive bidding requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1142
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1453
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a dismissal or nonsuit of an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1460
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a temporary restraining order for preservation of property and protection of the parties in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1470
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement that a parent appointed as a conservator of a child disclose certain information regarding family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1480
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the definitions of dating violence and family violence for purposes of the issuance of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1525
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the collection and reporting of information relating to certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1699
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the commission of family violence as grounds for an annulment of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1767
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1782
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against certain persons who are convicted of or placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for an offense involving family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1812
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1827
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of digitized signatures in certain family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1897
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving family violence; changing the eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision for those offenses.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2159
84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requiring the payment of restitution as a condition of community supervision for offenses involving family violence committed in the presence of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2409
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the storage of firearms surrendered by a person subject to a magistrate's order for emergency protection or protective order as a result of family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2411
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2455
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2596
84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the date by which certain protective order information must be entered by a local law enforcement agency into the statewide law enforcement information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2645
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence and to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, or stalking case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2777
84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain assaultive offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3128
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to service of a temporary ex parte order issued in response to an application for a protective order in circumstances involving family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3327
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund domestic violence high risk teams.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3757
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3841
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
SB 59
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption from competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 147
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 352
84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the violation of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 747
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a study of the Dallas Men Against Abuse program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 812
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the appointment of an associate judge in a family law proceeding involving a name change.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 813
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of digitized signatures in certain family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 815
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a temporary restraining order for preservation of property and protection of the parties in a suit for the dissolution of marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 816
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to a dismissal or nonsuit of an application for a protective order.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 817
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of a protective order and the appointment of a managing conservator in certain family law proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 818
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the requirement that a parent appointed as a conservator of a child disclose certain information regarding family violence; creating a criminal offense.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 944
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 988
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1014
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the possession of and access to a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which there is evidence of family violence, child abuse or neglect, or the sexual assault of one parent by the other parent.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1247
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to examine the implementation of dating violence awareness and education programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1273
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the rights of an employee who is a victim of domestic violence.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1706
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to fund domestic violence high risk teams.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 21
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 26
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims or whose immediate family members are victims of sexual assault.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 460
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct a marriage ceremony and collect a related fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 570
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, RobertoSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to issuance of a magistrate's order for emergency protection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 733
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain personal information included in a decree of dissolution of a marriage, a qualified domestic relations order, an order or writ of withholding, or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1152
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of child abuse or neglect, including the placement of children removed from their homes as a result of an investigation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1365
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the time in which to request a de novo hearing following a ruling by an associate judge in certain family or juvenile law cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1366
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to certain procedures in family or juvenile law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1436
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a mandatory term of confinement for certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1451
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to a program encouraging credit unions to make microloans to victims of domestic violence.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 1462
83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to violation of certain protective orders or conditions of bond; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1469
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1848
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, and collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2172
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the penalties prescribed for repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2396
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for certain family violence committed in the presence of or in proximity to a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2413
83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the protection of persons from family violence and other violence in guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2508
83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the protection of persons from family violence and other violence in guardianship proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2541
83-0 (2013)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the penalty for certain family violence offenses and to the eligibility of inmates convicted of certain family violence offenses for release on parole or mandatory supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2620
83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a task force on domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3060
83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness and the evidence that may be offered to show that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3133
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the penalties prescribed for a single violation or repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3247
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3333
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the appointment of a parent as a child's managing conservator.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3490
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the liability of a spouse in certain divorce suits for costs, attorney's fees, and expenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3786
83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the liability of a spouse in certain divorce suits for costs, attorney's fees, and expenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 66
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to studying the causes of and making recommendations for reducing child fatalities, including fatalities from the abuse and neglect of children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 129
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to proper venue for filing an application for a protective order against family violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 130
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to representation by prosecuting attorneys in proceedings for protective orders against family violence and in certain other actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 555
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to provisions in protective orders regarding pets and other companion animals; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 743
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the penalties prescribed for repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 893
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to certain conditions of, penalties for violating, and collection of information about protective orders issued in certain family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1174
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the creation of a task force on domestic violence.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1360
83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness and the evidence that may be offered to show that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 100
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 119
82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 223
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 323
82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 482
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to agreed orders in family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 487
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to testimony by certain children at a hearing on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 515
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the determination that certain criminal offenses involve family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 549
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disposition of a decedent's remains.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 794
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of child abuse or neglect, including the placement of children removed from their homes as a result of an investigation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 825
82-0 (2011)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for stalking victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 905
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 907
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duration of a protective order against family violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 944
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to membership and duties of local school health advisory councils.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1219
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 1260
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1313
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1721
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protective orders for certain victims of stalking or sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1723
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the penalties prescribed for a single violation or repeated violations of certain court orders or conditions of bond in a family violence case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1817
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to protective orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2496
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to creating a teen dating violence court program and the deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain dating violence cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2526
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the use of force or deadly force against another in defense of a third person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2624
82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, RalphSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to procedures applicable in circumstances involving family violence or other criminal conduct and military personnel.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2755
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to unemployment compensation eligibility and chargebacks regarding certain persons who are victims or whose immediate family members are victims of sexual assault or family violence.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2828
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3172
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to protective orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3707
82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the waiting period for certain spouses filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 116
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 279
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 434
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the establishment of a task force to address the relationship between domestic violence and child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 736
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to membership of local school health advisory councils.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 787
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 789
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duration of a protective order against family violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 819
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1183
82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1713
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for forensic medical examinations performed with respect to victims of family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 72
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 188
81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the rights of children and the education of parents regarding their duties as parents.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 853
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 923
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibiting the disposition of a decedent's remains by a person charged with certain criminal conduct against the decedent.
House: Public Health Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 934
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to agreed orders in family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 941
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the determination that certain criminal offenses involve family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 948
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 973
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to testimony by certain children at a hearing on an application for a protective order.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 974
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the court to confer with a child before a protective order hearing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1226
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of certain criminal offenses or family violence.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1506
81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the imposition of conditions on certain defendants charged with an offense involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1644
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to admonishments given to a person charged with a misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1873
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the creation of three additional county courts at law in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1986
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2066
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to enhancing penalties for assaulting a family member by strangulation or suffocation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2202
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against family violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2236
81-0 (2009)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right of certain crime victims to be considered with respect to a defendant's motion for continuance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2240
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to creating the offense of continuous violence against the family.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2577
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a right to vacate and avoid residential lease liability following the occurrence of certain sex offenses or domestic violence; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2754
81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2797
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3153
81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
HB 3723
81-0 (2009)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a judicial district in Harris County as the district court for domestic violence cases in that county.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 4108
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family violence against a child.
House: Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4569
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4664
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol
Relating to assault against certain family members.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4741
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of three additional county courts at law in Bexar County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4822
81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the jurisdiction and preference of certain county criminal courts in Dallas County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HR 2951
81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1506.
Reported enrolled
SB 24
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 82
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a fee imposed as a condition of community supervision for an offense involving family violence and to certain nonsubstantive revisions involving court fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 491
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to consideration of family violence in the risk assessment for international parental abduction of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 786
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 788
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reporting child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 843
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Relating to protective orders against dating violence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1129
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to membership on and reporting requirements of the child fatality review team committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1236
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to admonishments given to a person charged with a misdemeanor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1324
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to enhancing penalties for assaulting a family member by strangulation or suffocation.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1435
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to family violence and protective orders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1569
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to unemployment compensation modernization.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
SB 1840
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1902
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the imposition of conditions on certain defendants charged with an offense involving family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2138
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to civil liability for domestic violence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2217
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a judicial district in Harris County as the district court for domestic violence cases in that county.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 172
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of a family violence victim's identifying information; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 197
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 550
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for unemployment compensation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 569
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 662
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the coordination, improvement, and funding of certain programs and services for the prevention of and early intervention in child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 808
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the determination that certain criminal offenses involve family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1547
80-0 (2007)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of pets and other companion animals in protective orders; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2059
80-0 (2007)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work if the employee or the employee's child is a victim of family violence or a violent felony offense.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2210
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, ValindaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to law enforcement reports concerning the commission of certain offenses and the provision of certain information in those reports to victims of those offenses.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2520
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a domestic violence education pilot project in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2670
80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to providing notice to the Department of Family and Protective Services of investigations of family violence at certain foster homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3021
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the notice given to certain offenders of prohibitions under federal and state law.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3046
80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3455
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3505
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to requirements for judicial training on issues regarding family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3593
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, RichardSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the time by which certain persons found to have engaged in family violence must complete court-ordered counseling.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3632
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3692
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, JoeSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the denial or revocation of bail for a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of bond related to victim or community safety and to the performance of community service by certain persons charged with certain alcohol-related offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 3958
80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a central database containing information about certain offenders who have committed offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 6
80-0 (2007)
Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to a person who violates certain court orders or conditions of release in a felony or family violence case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 44
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 74
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking, including the creation of an address confidentiality program; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 142
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to unemployment benefits for certain victims of family violence.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 641
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to employee leave from work to address family violence situations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 784
80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the notice provided to certain crime victims before the release of certain defendants.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 956
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to consideration of family violence in the risk assessment for international parental abduction of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1470
80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to certain notifications required for persons convicted of a misdemeanor involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1558
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the punishment of certain persons who commit the offense of assault or aggravated assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1783
80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the waiting period for issuing a decree in certain suits for divorce.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to committee
SB 1941
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the regulation of foster care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 78
79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for the commission of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 94
79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the punishment imposed on certain defendants charged with the offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 211
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the effect that certain orders relating to family violence and certain decisions regarding military service have on residential leases.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 226
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duties of an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in certain proceedings regarding the abuse or neglect of the child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 227
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the completion of continuing legal education by an attorney ad litem appointed for a child in certain proceedings regarding the abuse or neglect of the child.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 494
79-0 (2005)
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: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 657
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to terminating the parent-child relationship of a parent convicted of certain crimes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 985
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of family violence for unemployment compensation.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1052
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for family violence committed in the presence of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1059
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the enforcement of certain protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1110
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1388
79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of the offense of assault committed by a person against the person's family or household members.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1685
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of an interagency coordinating council for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2359
79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the time in which certain persons found to have engaged in family violence must complete court-ordered counseling.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2711
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2911
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the issuance of certain court orders to protect victims of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3159
79-0 (2005)
Author: Noriega, Melissa
Relating to the effect that certain orders relating to family violence and certain decisions regarding military service have on residential leases and lease agreements.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
SB 55
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to protective orders when family violence occurs between minors.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 90
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for the commission of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 91
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the arrest and punishment of persons for certain violent offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 160
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence in maintaining confidential addresses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 216
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the authority of a local child fatality review team to obtain relevant records at no cost to the team.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 309
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence, sexual assault, or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1186
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the effect that certain orders relating to family violence and certain decisions regarding military service have on residential leases; providing civil penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
See remarks for effective date
SB 1275
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the issuance of certain court orders to protect victims of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 90
78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the release on bail of a person arrested for an intoxication or alcoholic beverage offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 105
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of family violence for unemployment compensation.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 177
78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of certain international matchmaking organizations; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: International Relations and Trade
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 297
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the duration and effect of a magistrate's order for emergency protection.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 512
78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of terroristic threat.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 772
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of family violence for unemployment compensation.
House: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 778
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 780
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of violation of a protective order or magistrate's order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 813
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the collection and use of certain filing fees to fund nonprofit organizations that provide shelter or services to victims of family violence.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1051
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the compensation provided to a family violence or sexual assault victim for relocation and housing rental expenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1290
78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 1502
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a residential tenant's right to summon police or emergency assistance; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1976
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2099
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the determination of the conservatorship of, and the right of possession of or access to, a child by a person who has a history of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2236
78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to costs paid by defendants convicted of an offense involving family violence in municipal court where the municipality has a victim advocacy program.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2270
78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to requiring parties in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship to disclose to the court knowledge of certain registered sex offenders; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2712
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the provision of intervention or counseling services to certain persons who have committed family violence and to a process for accrediting those services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2819
78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information held by a tax appraisal district.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3062
78-0 (2003)
Author: Mabry, John | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of information associated with family violence centers.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 82
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the priority given to the hearing by trial courts of certain ad valorem tax matters.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 92
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a residential tenant's right to summon police or emergency assistance; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 93
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the modification of an order for emergency protection.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 118
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishing child fatality review teams.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 176
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the offense of interference with an emergency telephone call.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 317
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of violation of a protective order or magistrate's order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 408
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to the punishment for the offense of terroristic threat.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 685
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make a warrantless arrest for the commission of family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 686
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the punishment imposed on certain defendants charged with the offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 851
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to collecting and reporting information concerning certain Class C misdemeanors involving family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1050
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Mabry, John
Relating to the confidentiality of information associated with family violence centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1524
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a hearsay statement made by a victim of family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 137
77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to excepting certain information relating to family violence shelter centers and sexual assault programs from disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 401
77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the punishment of certain individuals convicted of offenses involving domestic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 519
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the compensation to victims of family violence or sexual assault for relocation and housing rental expenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 593
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to information required in certain pleadings in the Family Code.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 596
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the modification of an order rendered in a suit; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 600
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to creating an offense for the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person subject to an active protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 730
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to collection and use of certain filing fees to assist persons providing shelter or services to victims of family violence.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 919
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the uniform enforcement of protective orders from other states.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 960
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a person who has a history of abuse or neglect as a sole managing conservator.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 961
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the entry of protective order information in the statewide law enforcement information system.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 1007
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to residential and nonresidential services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1174
77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to residential and nonresidential services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1175
77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to minimum training regarding family violence for certain state employees and other persons administering the financial assistance program and to identification of and services for certain victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1267
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the investigation by a local law enforcement agency of certain reports alleging child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1360
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to the possession of ammunition or a firearm by certain peace officers.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1554
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of the offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1741
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to an appeal from the issuance of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1875
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of an individual who commits family violence within the view of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2675
77-0 (2001)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the establishment of an adult fatality review team and to the reporting and investigation of certain adult deaths; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2676
77-0 (2001)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the establishment of a domestic violence fatality review team in certain counties; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3210
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation of a state self-sufficiency program for certain immigrants who are victims of battery or extreme cruelty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3267
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to establishing at Prairie View A&M University a center for relationship violence prevention and intervention.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3381
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the abolition of the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3491
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the training of law enforcement officers and recruits on dual arrests and the determination of predominant aggressors in family violence situations.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 15
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to excepting certain information maintained by family violence shelter centers and sexual assault programs from disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 27
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 46
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to minimum training regarding family violence for certain state employees and other persons administering the financial assistance program and to identification of and services for certain victims of family violence.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 47
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to residential and nonresidential services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 52
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that child-care facilities post certain signs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 68
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to protective orders with regard to dating violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 140
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a determination of conservatorship of, or rights to possession of or access to, a child by a person who has a history of abuse or neglect.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 199
77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to prohibiting the possession of firearms by certain individuals convicted of or otherwise found to have committed family violence; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 340
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haywood, TomSponsor: Cook, Robert
Relating to the penalty for threats of violence against certain persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 479
77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the entry of protective order information in the statewide law enforcement information system.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 515
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the establishment of an adult fatality review team and to the reporting and investigation of certain adult deaths; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 653
77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to certain counseling and treatment that may be required under a protective order of a person found to have committed family violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 904
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, DavidSponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of criminal offenses relating to making certain false statements or reports.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 959
77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to confidentiality of information regarding a victim of sexual assault or family violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1349
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of criminal offenses relating to making certain false statements or reports.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1429
77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to establishing at Prairie View A&M University a center for relationship violence prevention and intervention.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1475
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the abolition of the Children's Trust Fund of Texas Council and to the transfer of its powers and duties to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 43
76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the placement of a child taken into custody by a governmental entity.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 155
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the punishment for certain assaultive offenses involving domestic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 228
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George
Relating to an abused child's removal from and return to certain households; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 414
76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to limiting possession of and access to a child by certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 462
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to reporting child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 463
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to civil and criminal liability for failure to report child abuse.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 464
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the definition of abuse of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 568
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to limiting possession of and access to a child by certain parents.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 577
76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the period for which a person arrested or held without a warrant in the prevention of family violence may be held after bond is posted.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 654
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to collection and use of the fee for a marriage license or a declaration of informal marriage.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 663
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the murder of an individual who is protected by a court order by a person to whom the order is directed as a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 684
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the murder of an individual who is protected by a court order by a person to whom the order is directed as a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 819
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to an objection to the mediation of certain proceedings on the basis of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 821
76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued to a person who commits family violence.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 865
76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the change of a driver's license or personal identification certificate number of a victim of domestic violence.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 894
76-0 (1999)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a payment to a family violence shelter center by a defendant made as a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 912
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a domestic relations office for a social study or a commissioners court for a county child welfare board member.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1077
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the issuance of an order for emergency protection after a defendant's appearance before a magistrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1235
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duration of certain emergency protection orders issued by magistrates.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1263
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the issuance and duration of a protective order against family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1312
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the delivery of protective orders to certain affected persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 1337
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to evidence of domestic violence in the appointment of a managing conservator for a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1352
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of offenses against children or family members.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1411
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the conservatorship of and access to certain children by parents having a history of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1412
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the application for, issuance of, and contents of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1462
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the notification of certain persons of the marriage of the person's former spouse; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1557
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of terroristic threat.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1580
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cook, Robert
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain assaultive offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1763
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, DomingoSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain domestic violence offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 1885
76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain assaultive offenses involving domestic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2074
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the investigation of child abuse or neglect by law enforcement agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2124
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to protective orders and the protection of victims of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2170
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to investigations and protective services for elderly and disabled persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2187
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to required counseling for a person placed on community supervision following conviction of an offense involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2242
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the conservatorship of and access to certain children by parents having a history of family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2786
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to an appeal from the issuance of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3065
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of victim-offender alternative dispute resolution procedures in family violence cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3141
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to maintenance awarded to a spouse in a suit for dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3255
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to compensation to certain victims of domestic violence from the compensation to victims of crime fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3631
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to financial assistance and related services for TANF clients who are victims of family violence.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3633
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to confidentiality of information regarding a victim of sexual assault or family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Scheduled for formal meeting on . . . .
SB 23
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the duration of certain emergency protection orders issued by magistrates.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 24
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain domestic violence offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 50
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the application for, issuance of, and contents of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 145
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the examination and treatment of certain children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 207
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to protecting against family violence in family law cases and in certain other cases involving alternative dispute resolution procedures.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 208
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to protecting against family violence in family law cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 325
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to extending the requirement for judicial instruction related to family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse to certain judges and judicial personnel.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 461
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Charlie
Relating to a payment to a family violence shelter center by a defendant made as a condition of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 482
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the period for which a person arrested or held without a warrant in the prevention of family violence may be held after bond is posted.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 499
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of family violence or stalking for unemployment compensation.
Senate: Human Services
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 588
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the suspension of a license to carry a concealed handgun issued to a person who commits family violence.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 685
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the delivery of protective orders to certain affected persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 750
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to prohibiting discrimination by insurers in issuing property or casualty insurance policies to certain persons who are victims of family violence.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 804
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to developing a standard format for protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 994
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to administration and funding of children's advocacy centers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1124
76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of mediation or other dispute resolution procedures in family violence cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1329
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the issuance of a protective order for stalking victims.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1357
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to confidentiality of information regarding a victim of sexual assault or family violence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
SB 1605
76-0 (1999)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a domestic relations office.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1711
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a suit for modification of an order that designates a sole or joint managing conservator of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
SB 1830
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain domestic violence offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
SCR 76
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Requesting the postmaster general and the members of the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to issue a commemorative U.S. postage stamp honoring the work against child abuse.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Administration
Referred to State, Fed. & International Rel.
HB 13
75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authorization of certain courts to issue a protective order against family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 308
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority to issue protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 456
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for the acquisition of a handgun by a person while under an active protective order, certain information included on or attached to a protective order, and a certain warning included on the protective order.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 651
75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship based on certain criminal conduct by a parent.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 752
75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the creation of the offense of domestic assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 839
75-0 (1997)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to prohibiting discrimination by insurers in issuing health or life insurance policies to certain persons who are victims of family violence.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 955
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to alternative dispute resolution in certain family-related suits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 1189
75-0 (1997)
Author: Serna, Gilbert
Relating to a violence prevention program for public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1192
75-0 (1997)
Author: Rhodes, AlecSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the duties of law enforcement agencies to enforce protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1336
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the emergency protection of children and to the issuance of a legislative continuance in an action for a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1441
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the recodification of statutes relating to protective orders and family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1566
75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to participation in a family violence treatment or education program as a condition of personal bond for certain defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
HB 1675
75-0 (1997)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to discrimination against certain victims of family violence by health benefit plan providers.
House: Insurance
Subcommittee members named
HB 1713
75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, Diana
Relating to discrimination against victims of family violence in the issuance of insurance.
House: Insurance
Subcommittee members named
HB 1826
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, the protection of children from abuse and neglect, and the conservatorship of children.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1949
75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the venue for certain offenses committed against children.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1951
75-0 (1997)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to reports and investigations of the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2248
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a limitation on interviewing or examining a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2672
75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2811
75-0 (1997)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to an appeal from the entry of a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3010
75-0 (1997)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the reporting of protective orders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 3345
75-0 (1997)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect during the pendency of a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3379
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the preference for hearing juvenile and family law cases in the 206th Judicial District Court of Hidalgo County.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3428
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to financial assistance and related services for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 3429
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to protective orders for family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3507
75-0 (1997)
Author: Merritt, TommySponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to granting the Gregg County Court at Law jurisdiction in family law matters.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 170
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the rights of a victim of a delinquent child.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 242
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation of an offense for the acquisition of a handgun by a person while under an active protective order or a magistrate's order.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 299
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Ramsay, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the date for a hearing on an application for a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 390
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
SB 550
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to emergency protective orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 743
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the preference for hearing juvenile and family law matters in the 197th and 206th district courts.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Point of order sustained
SB 797
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the recodification of statutes relating to protective orders and family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 798
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to alternative dispute resolution in certain family-related suits.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1148
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance for victims of domestic violence.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1253
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for family violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1726
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to full faith and credit for valid foreign protective orders; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Point of order sustained
SB 1846
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, the protection of children from abuse and neglect, and the conservatorship of children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 77
74-0 (1995)
Author: Munoz, Sergio
Relating to possession and delivery of a child in the company of a person arrested for certain offenses relating to child custody.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 126
74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of the requirement of a polygraph examination of a complainant as a condition of charging a defendant accused of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 368
74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to creating the offense of transferring a handgun to a person who is the subject of a protective order and including in records maintained by the Department of Public Safety information relating to protective orders.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 418
74-0 (1995)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to protective orders for family violence; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 511
74-0 (1995)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to offenses involving threats, retaliation, and destruction of community property in which the victim is a member of the actor's family.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 515
74-0 (1995)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to offenses committed by an actor against a member of the actor's family or household or involving community property or property held pursuant to orders issued in a family law proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 591
74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to training for certain law enforcement professionals.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 816
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to certain acts of family violence for which a protective order may be issued.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1053
74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding for victims of family violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1210
74-0 (1995)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the Child Abuse Program Evaluation Committee.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1551
74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, SherriSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to judicial training in family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse issues.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1630
74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of protective order information in the computerized criminal history record system maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Coauthor Authorized
HB 1632
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for family violence; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1941
74-0 (1995)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the offense of violating a protective order against family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2059
74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of family violence batterers treatment as a condition of personal bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Coauthor Authorized
HB 2159
74-0 (1995)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the enforcement of a protective order by a constable.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2567
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the investigation of certain allegations of child abuse; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2569
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, KevinSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the investigation of child abuse and the protection of the interests of a child who is the subject of a child abuse investigation or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship or who is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services; providing penalties.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 2570
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the arbitration of certain disputes involving the custody or welfare of a child.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2571
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to children's advocacy centers.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2572
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the foster care and placement of certain children.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2822
74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to a civil order to prevent violence and the offense of a violation of the order.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 2823
74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to stalking and a magistrate's protective order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3057
74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the home health visitor program and to the establishment and operation of a healthy start/healthy families program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3123
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the confidentiality of records which pertain to victims of family violence and sexual assault.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HCR 27
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Requesting the Texas Center for the Judiciary, Inc., to include in its judicial education curriculum training in issues relating to domestic violence.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
SB 7
74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to the parent-child relationship, suits affecting the parent-child relationship, and the protection of children.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 81
74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Brady, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to children's advocacy, including children's advocacy centers and child fatality review and investigation procedures.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 127
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the temporary detention of certain persons charged with offenses involving family violence or the offense of stalking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 129
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to magistrate's orders for emergency protection for victims of family violence or the offense of stalking and to the offense of violation of a protective order or magistrate's order for emergency protection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 130
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to creating the offense of transferring a handgun to a person who is the subject of a protective order and including in the law enforcement information system maintained by the Department of Public Safety information relating to protective orders.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 131
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the duties of the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services regarding domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 134
74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain assaults committed by one member of a family against another family member.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 135
74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of violation of a protective order by a habitual offender under that statute.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 144
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses committed in the presence of a child.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 152
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the inclusion of protective order information in the law enforcement information system maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 175
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to persons considered to be a spouse for purposes of the prosecution of sexual assaults.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 222
74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of the requirement of a polygraph examination of a complainant as a condition of charging a defendant accused of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 223
74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to providing notice to victims of domestic violence before releasing the offender.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 224
74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to reports of domestic violence.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 225
74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to requiring law enforcement officers to receive training in documentation techniques for certain cases.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 262
74-0 (1995)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Driver, Joe
Relating to the investigation of child abuse and the protection of abused children.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 283
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the authority of certain prosecuting attorneys to apply for a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 284
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Moffat, Nancy
Relating to the liability of a peace officer who provides standby assistance to a victim of family violence.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 285
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to the temporary detention of certain persons charged with offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 286
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Place, Allen
Relating to persons considered to be a spouse for purposes of the prosecution of sexual assaults.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1051
74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the enforcement of a protective order by a constable.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 1343
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of a healthy start/healthy families program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1572
74-0 (1995)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to encouraging the use of alternative dispute resolution in certain proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SCR 2
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Petitioning the Congress of the United States to award to the Texas Council on Family Violence the National Domestic Violence Hotline Grant to set up a national hotline for victims of domestic violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SCR 3
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Encouraging the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Council on Family Violence to issue a directive that local community supervision and correctional departments work with battering intervention and prevention programs .
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Corrections
SCR 5
74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Denny, Mary
Requesting and encouraging local counseling services to develop battering intervention and protection programs in response to the studies documenting the success of such programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
SCR 15
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Petitioning the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award to the Texas Council on Family Violence the National Domestic Violence Hotline Grant to set up a national hotline for victims of domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 38
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to amend the food stamp program by adding a special provision to allow food stamp workers to reissue food stamp benefits to family members fleeing from domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 119
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to counseling as a condition of probation for a person who commits family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 238
73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, SherriSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to judicial training related to the problems of family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 441
73-0 (1993)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to offenses committed by an actor against the actor's spouse or a member of the actor's family or household, and to the definition of "owner" in the Penal Code.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 542
73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to the emergency removal of an adult who endangers the well-being of a child from the adult's residence.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 545
73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to enforcement of orders in child abuse cases.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 546
73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, SueSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an emergency order to protect a child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 548
73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of a managing conservator's or possessory conservator's possession of and access to a child on a conviction for child abuse; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 701
73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Relating to an affirmative finding of family violence in the trial of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 854
73-0 (1993)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to reports of, and suits for the protection of, abused children; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1553
73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the issuance of a protective order for a party to a suit for the dissolution of a marriage.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1650
73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to protective orders for family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1871
73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to emergency jurisdiction for and issuance of protective orders against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 1964
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the detention and release of a person charged with family violence, the imposition of conditions on that release, and penalties for failure to comply with conditions of release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2175
73-0 (1993)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the reporting of a family violence offense by a peace officer and the seizure of weapons from a residence in which family violence occurs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2207
73-0 (1993)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the testimony of a child in a child abuse case.
House: Judicial Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2358
73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to videotaping of family law cases and proceedings by a county.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2395
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to counseling for divorcing parents in circumstances in which child abuse or neglect is alleged.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 473
73-0 (1993)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to training for persons licensed by the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 478
73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the testimony of a child in a child abuse case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1033
73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to reports of, and suits for the protection of, abused children; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1054
73-0 (1993)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the service of summons and waiver of service.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1265
73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the offenses of interference with possession of or access to a child and aggravated interference with possession of or access to a child; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1444
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to protective orders for family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 275
72-0 (1991)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the admissibility of evidence regarding family violence and prior acts of violence committed by the victim against the defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 391
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the punishment for certain family violence offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 620
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to counseling as a condition of probation for a person who commits family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 629
72-0 (1991)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to certain transcripts of juvenile proceedings on appeal.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 740
72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to submission by local law enforcement agencies of family violence reports to the Department of Public Safety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 770
72-0 (1991)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to offenses committed by an actor against the actor's spouse or a member of the actor's family or household, and to the definition of "owner" in the Penal Code.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 897
72-0 (1991)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to evaluation of certain programs for the prevention or treatment of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1563
72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to protective orders against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1854
72-0 (1991)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to admissibility of statements made by a child in an administrative hearing and in the judicial review of the administrative hearing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 1909
72-0 (1991)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to fees relating to an application for a protective order against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HB 2045
72-0 (1991)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the issuance and enforcement of a protective order against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 2059
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brady, KevinSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to restraining a parent from absconding with a child who is alleged to have been abused.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
HB 2060
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to the appointment of the managing conservator of a child after the termination of the parental rights of an abusive parent.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2193
72-0 (1991)
Author: Schechter, Sue | et. al.
Relating to the offense of aggravated assault; mandatory counseling as a condition of parole or probation for certain offenses involving family violence; and training in family violence recognition involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 2252
72-0 (1991)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the development of standards for interviewers and investigators in child abuse investigations.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 2591
72-0 (1991)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to judicial instruction relating to family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
HCR 15
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Directing the Board of Pardons and Paroles to investigate the cases of all persons convicted of murder or first degree felonies when directly related to victimization by domestic violence.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 275
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the admissibility of evidence regarding family violence and prior acts of violence committed by the victim against the defendant in certain criminal prosecutions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 306
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to submission by local law enforcement agencies of family violence reports to the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 364
72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, EddieSponsor: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to a frivolous lawsuit brought against a person who has reported child abuse or participated in a judicial proceeding resulting from a report of child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 409
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to further detention of certain persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 462
72-0 (1991)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the availability of defenses and to the admissibility of certain evidence in prosecution of certain assaultive offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 701
72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to protective orders against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 723
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving family violence and the enforcement of protective orders against family violence.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 960
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the requirement of a mandatory hearing in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in which child abuse is alleged.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health Services
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 1149
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to fees relating to an application for a protective order against family violence.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1415
72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to admissibility of statements made by a child in an administrative hearing and in the judicial review of the administrative hearing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1437
72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to authorizing emergency shelters for victims of domestic violence organizations to file a late application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
SCR 26
72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Directing the Board of Pardons and Paroles to investigate the cases of all persons convicted of murder or first-degree felonies when directly related to victimization by domestic violence.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Signed by the Governor
HB 498
71-0 (1989)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the removal or exclusion of a child from the child's home and to findings by a court in making certain emergency orders with respect to a child.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 522
71-0 (1989)
Author: Eckels, Robert | et. al.
Relating to orders for the protection of the family and to the offense of a violation of an order for the protection of the family.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 581
71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 582
71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to certain mental health records by the Texas Department of Human Services and certain other agencies.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 736
71-0 (1989)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal trespass committed in a shelter center.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1091
71-0 (1989)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to an emergency order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship brought by a governmental entity.
House: Judicial Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 1124
71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in certain civil proceedings.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1174
71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to continuing legal education and instruction for judges.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1230
71-0 (1989)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to orders for the protection of the family and to the punishment for the offense of an assault of a family member and a violation of an order for the protection of the family.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1231
71-0 (1989)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make an arrest without a warrant for the criminal offense of violation of a court order and for the criminal offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1473
71-0 (1989)
Author: Watkins, Gary
Relating to the dismissal of certain misdemeanor charges on completion of a teen court program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1495
71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, OrlandoSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the training of certain peace officers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1612
71-0 (1989)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to offenses involving threats, retaliation, and destruction of community property, in regard to which a family member of the actor is a victim of the offense.
House: Judicial Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2094
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the information kept by the Texas Department of Public Safety regarding offenses involving family violence.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 2118
71-0 (1989)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services to runaways, truants, juveniles at risk of suffering abuse or neglect, and to abused children and the children's families.
House: Human Services
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2154
71-0 (1989)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the detention and release of a person charged with family violence, the imposition of conditions on that release, and penalties for failure to comply with conditions of release.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
HB 2280
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Uribe, Hector | et. al.
Relating to the admissibility of evidence regarding family violence and prior acts of violence committed by the victim against the defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2287
71-0 (1989)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to family violence shelters.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2540
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to requiring a clergyman to report child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 2707
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the availability of deferred adjudication for a defendant adjudged guilty of offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HCR 119
71-0 (1989)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Parmer, Hugh | et. al.
Requesting the governor to direct the Board of Pardons and Paroles to investigate certain cases involving victimization by domestic violence.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HCR 196
71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Requesting Congress to increase funding and authority of Legal Services Corporation regarding services to victims of domestic violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 81
71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the removal or exclusion of a child from the child's home and to findings by a court in making certain emergency orders with respect to a child.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 171
71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to orders for the protection of the family and to the definition of and punishment for the offense of a violation of an order for the protection of the family; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 547
71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in certain civil proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Pending in committee
SB 571
71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the punishment for the offense of criminal trespass committed in a shelter center.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 676
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the punishment for assault of a family member and for the violation of a protective order.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 736
71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the training of certain peace officers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1058
71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to termination of the parent-child relationship and emergency removal for certain children.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1285
71-0 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Hudson, David
Relating to the availability of a deferred adjudication for a defendant adjudged guilty of offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1323
71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to confidentiality of certain reports, records, and papers used or developed in certain investigations under the Family Code.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1504
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to family violence shelters.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1584
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to make an arrest without a warrant for the criminal offense of violation of a court order and for the criminal offense of assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1633
71-0 (1989)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to offenses committed by an actor against the actor's spouse or a member of the actor's family or household, and to the definition of "owner" in the Penal Code.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1698
71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the provision of services to runaways, truants, and other children at risk of suffering abuse or neglect, and to abused children and the children's families.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1833
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the establishment by the Texas Adult Probation Commission of the Battering Intervention and Prevention Project.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SR 176
71-1 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Directing the Health and Human Services Committee to establish an interim study committee to examine the availability of and establishment of services to families of child abuse victims.
Read & adopted
HB 110
70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to protective orders in cases of family violence.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 116
70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the offense of violation of a court order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 161
70-0 (1987)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 383
70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, DanSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the penalties for certain offenses involving indecency with or injury to a child committed by a person having supervision, care, custody, or control of the child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 968
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to fees and costs that may be charged in a proceeding for a protective order and service of the protective order.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1413
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the enforcement of certain orders, including an order for child support and for possession of and access to a child, and to the offense of criminal nonsupport.
House: Judiciary
Pending in committee
HB 1569
70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to temporary court orders relating to residence of a spouse, to the duration of protective orders, and to attorneys' fees in family violence cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1570
70-0 (1987)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to protective orders and the elements of an offense of a violation of a protective order.
House: Judiciary
Rules suspended
HB 2020
70-0 (1987)
Author: Roberts, Ted
Relating to an exemption from licensure for certain child-care institutions for incorrigible children and to certain requirements applicable to those institutions.
House: Public Health
Record vote
SB 390
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Earley, Robert
Relating to child abuse reports.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 886
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to temporary court orders relating to residence of a spouse, to the duration of protective orders, and to attorney's fees in family violence cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 887
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to protective orders and the elements of an offense of a violation of a protective order.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1093
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to the filing, prosecution, and testimony in enforcement of protective orders.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1110
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to protective orders in cases of family violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1111
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the offense of violation of a court order.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1112
70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the admissibility of a hearsay statement by an abused child in civil cases and administrative proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 1342
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the confidentiality of statements made to a rape crisis counselor or family violence counselor; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 1348
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to fees and costs that may be charged in a proceeding for a protective order; providing a penalty.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
HB 174
69-0 (1985)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in certain family violence cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 229
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hightower, Allen
Relating to the testimony in certain cases of a child who is the alleged victim of an offense.
House: Judiciary
Coauthor authorized
HB 278
69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to the grounds for termination of the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 281
69-0 (1985)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the eligibility of certain victims of domestic violence to receive benefits under the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
House: Law Enforcement
Coauthor authorized
HB 723
69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 768
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of the family violence shelter fund, financed by an increase in the fees for marriage licenses and marriage declarations, and to appropriations from that fund to the Texas Department of Human Resources.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 985
69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to judicial training concerning abuse or neglect of children.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1014
69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the confidentiality of child abuse reports made by school district employees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1015
69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain cases and regulatory hearings.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1185
69-0 (1985)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to funding for child abuse and neglect prevention programs and to the establishment of the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1423
69-0 (1985)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to reporting of child abuse and to the offense of failure to report child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Testimony received in committee
HB 1625
69-0 (1985)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to temporary court orders relating to residence of a spouse, to the duration of protective orders, and to attorney's fees in family violence cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1626
69-0 (1985)
Author: Morales, Dan
Relating to the prevention of family violence and the duties of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and courts in family violence cases; providing criminal penalties for the violation of certain court orders.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1722
69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to child abuse and neglect reports and the definitions of child abuse and neglect.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2072
69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to the juvenile offenses of unexcused absences from school and nonconsensual absences from home.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2160
69-0 (1985)
Author: Patronella, DavidSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information in family violence protective orders.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2423
69-0 (1985)
Author: Blackwood, BillSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to the reporting of child abuse and taking possession without a court order of a child suspected to be a child abuse victim.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2424
69-0 (1985)
Author: Blackwood, BillSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to civil and criminal liability for false reporting of child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 266
69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 371
69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to funding for child abuse and neglect prevention programs, to certain fees, and to the establishment of the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 386
69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Bush, Bob
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and expenses in certain family violence cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 660
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to a statement of testimony of a child in certain proceedings under Title 3, Family Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 869
69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Morales, Dan
Relating to the prevention of family violence and the duties and authority of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and courts in family violence cases; defining "family"; providing criminal penalties for the violation of certain court orders.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 870
69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to temporary court orders relating to residence of a spouse, to the duration of protective orders, and to attorney's fees in family violence cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Testimony received in committee
SB 1176
69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to reporting of child abuse and to the offense of failure to report child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary
SB 1177
69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to child abuse and neglect reports and the definitions of child abuse and neglect.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1178
69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the testimony of a child in certain cases and regulatory hearings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1179
69-0 (1985)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the juvenile offenses of unexcused absences from school and nonconsensual absences from home.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 28
68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to emergency child custody procedures involving a child who is the victim of sexual abuse.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 173
68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the penalty for the offense of failure to report the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 228
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the establishment of shelters for abused wives and their children in certain cities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Committee on Human Services
HB 234
68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the release of information concerning a person's treatment for a sexually transmissible disease in a child abuse case.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Health
HB 358
68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, DoyleSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to child abuse investigations.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 407
68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to physical examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 1728
68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to protective orders against family violence.
House: Judiciary
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2149
68-0 (1983)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the offense of aggravated assault by a person against the person's spouse or another member of the person's family or household.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 458
68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Willis, Doyle
Relating to physical examinations of children in cases of reported child abuse.
House: Judiciary Senate: Health & Human Resources
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 878
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to protective orders and to court costs and assessments under Title 4, Family Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 997
68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain protective orders issued to deter family violence and to criminal penalties for the violation of those orders.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 82
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hall, Tip
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to establish a family violence advisory group to assist the staff and the department in its decision-making and planning efforts regarding the Family Violence Program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 83
68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to conduct demonstration projects to assist family violence centers in expanding services responsive to the developmental and psychosocial needs of the children residing in shelters.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 84
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Hall, Tip
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to implement program models, designed to improve the delivery of services to victims of family violence in geographically isolated and underserved areas of the state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 85
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Hall, Tip
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to pursue activities designed to heighten public awareness of the magnitude and dynamics of spouse abuse and abuse of the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 86
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Hall, Tip
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to study the feasibility of establishing a statewide, toll-free information, referral, and reporting system to provide assistance to persons involved in spouse or elder abuse.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 87
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Hall, Tip
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to examine existing programs for batterers, to analyze the effectiveness of such programs, and to pilot such models, as resources allow, on a demonstration basis.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 88
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Granoff, Al
Directing the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education to organize a subject area on family violence in its mandatory basic law enforcement training for all peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 89
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Granoff, Al
Directing the Governor's Criminal Justice Division to initiate continuing education programs on family violence for criminal justice professionals; and that the division prepare and submit a written report of its activities and findings to the Legislature on or before January 1, 1985.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HB 229
67-0 (1981)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to emergency child custody suits involving a child who is the victim of incest or sexual abuse.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 231
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the establishment of shelters for abused wives and their children in certain cities.
House: Human Services
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 379
67-0 (1981)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting and investigation of child abuse.
House: Judiciary
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 491
67-0 (1981)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to court orders concerning the possession of a child alleged to be in danger.
House: Judiciary
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 781
67-0 (1981)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to establishing offenses of domestic violence and aggravated domestic violence for assaults against a spouse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1334
67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, MarySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to shelter and services for victims of family violence and funding for these programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1470
67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the funding of services and shelter centers for victims of family violence and to the funding, establishment and operation of multipurpose service centers for displaced homemakers.
House: Human Services
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 2077
67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to warrantless arrests in family disputes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 69
67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to protective orders under Title 4, Family Code.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 220
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the funding of services and shelter centers for victim of family violence and to the funding, establishment and operation of multipurpose service centers for displaced homemakers.
Senate: Human Resources
Postponed
SB 242
67-0 (1981)
Author: Kothmann, GlennSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting and investigation of child abuse and to the issuance of certain search warrants.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1117
67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to warrantless arrests in family disputes.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
SB 1173
67-0 (1981)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to shelter and services for victims of family violence and funding for these programs.
Senate: Human Resources
Coauthor authorized
SCR 102
67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Polk, Mary
Commending the work of the program for victims of domestice violence and the efforts of the Texas Council on Family Violence.
House: Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 296
66-0 (1979)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a pilot program to deal with problems associated with family violence.
House: Human Services
Referred to Committee on Human Services
HB 673
66-0 (1979)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the promulgation, distribution, and completion of child abuse report forms.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 810
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to shelters for abused wives in certain cities.
House: Human Services
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1075
66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, LanceSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to shelter and services for victims of family violence and court orders for the protection of members of a family or a household.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1076
66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
Relating to court orders for the protection of members of a family or a household.
House: Judicial Affairs
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1312
66-0 (1979)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to establishing offenses of domestic violence and aggravated domestic violence for assaults against a spouse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1398
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to procedures for obtaining a psychological or psychiatric examination of an abused child.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
HB 1757
66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the penalty for the failure to report child abuse.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 1761
66-0 (1979)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the taking possession of a child for the child's protection.
House: Judicial Affairs
Coauthor authorized
SB 182
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: McBee, Susan Gurley
Relating to the funding of battered spouse centers and to the funding, establishment and operation of multipurpose service centers for displaced homemakers.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Comm. report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 594
66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to shelter and services for victims of family violence and court orders for the protection of members of a family or a household.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 595
66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to court orders for the protection of members of a family or a household.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
SB 733
66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Ezzell, Michael H.
Relating to procedures for obtaining a psychological or psychiatric examination of an abused child.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1117
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to immunity from liability for physicians and peace officers in certain instances.
Senate: Human Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HB 952
65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to court ordered psychological examinations and treatment of parents or other persons who have or may have abused or neglected a child.
House: Judiciary
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 2204
65-0 (1977)
Author: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to the establishment and funding of marital violence pilot centers.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 37
64-0 (1975)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to the examination of children believed to be adversely affected by abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 39
64-0 (1975)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to reports of investigations of child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 597
64-0 (1975)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the offense of failing to report child abuse or neglect.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 713
63-0 (1973)
Author: Vecchio, James S.
Relating to the penalty for certain failures to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Resources
Subcommittee hearing date
HB 1414
63-0 (1973)
Author: Semos, Chris V.Sponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the penalty for failure to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Resources Senate: Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 149
62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Cates, Phil
Relating to the protection of children from abuse and neglect.
HB 926
61-0 (1969)
Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to reporting by certain individuals of physical abuse of children; providing for the duties of county attorneys regarding such reports.
HB 364
59-0 (1965)
Author: Miller, Wallace H. | et. al.
Relating to physicians' reports of certain injuries involving children.
SB 225
59-0 (1965)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to physicians' reports of certain injuries involving children.
SB 138
57-0 (1961)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to making it a separate felony for a parent to commit an assault and battery on his minor child resulting in the death of said child; providing for punishment.