HB 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 5 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to agreements authorizing a limitation on taxable value of certain property to provide for the creation of jobs and the generation of state and local tax revenue; authorizing fees; authorizing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REINVESTMENT ZONES | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District | TEXAS JOBS, ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, & INNOVATION ACT
HB 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 8 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Purchasing--State | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 15 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MENTAL HEALTH & BRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 19 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Governor | SUPREME COURT
HB 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 37 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 62 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing an Office of Early Childhood to coordinate, consolidate and integrate early childhood programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EARLY CHILDHOOD, OFFICE OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 82 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact for border security, including building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and resources.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MEXICO
HB 154 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to governmental authority to require a person to wear a face mask or covering or other personal protective equipment during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 184 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to certain requirements for activation of the Texas National Guard into active combat duty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Congress | Governor | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS
HB 200 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the reestablishment of the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS COORDINATING COUNCIL | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
HB 209 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects, the creation of a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Crimes--Drugs | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Governor | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS | SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
HB 243 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the historically underutilized business task force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Governor | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS TASK FORCE | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 384 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT
HB 409 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, NicoleSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and to certain disclosures made in relation to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Governor | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 428 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Governor | HOMOSEXUALITY | Housing--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Nursing Homes | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 489 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions and lobbyist compensation by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Governor | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 558 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 700 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS
HB 728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 803 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the establishment of a work group to conduct a study on the feasibility of implementing an acute psychiatric bed registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 851 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSGENDER EQUALITY TASK FORCE
HB 911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the authority of the legislature, courts, the governor, and other state and local officials regarding declared states of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 927 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| COMM. STUDY CERTAIN LAWS THAT RESTRICT RIGHTS OR ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONY OFFENSES | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
HB 931 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 940 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PRIVATE CHILD CARE TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 977 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1047 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the submission of certain reports to the legislature by the governor regarding a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature
HB 1446 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to procedures governing declared disasters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a rural county law enforcement grant program.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | RURAL | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1515 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation and functions of and certain programs subject to rules adopted by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | Tourism
HB 1525 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Governor | LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1540 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the San Jacinto River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Governor | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1555 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Governor | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 1569 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee and a grant program for the professional development and training of computer science classroom teachers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1588 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment; authorizing a surcharge.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1732 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the reestablishment of the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS COORDINATING COUNCIL | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
HB 1755 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1809 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the commercial oyster mariculture advisory board.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| COMMERCIAL OYSTER MARICULTURE ADVISORY BOARD | Governor | MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1827 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the time for ordering a special election to fill a vacancy in the state legislature or in congress.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Congress | Elections--General | Governor | Legislature
HB 1838 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Task Force on Gun Violence.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS TASK FORCE ON GUN VIOLENCE | Weapons
HB 1840 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to establishing a panel to study the regulation of law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1948 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that certain rules proposed by state agencies in the executive branch of state government be approved by certain elected state officials.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to maternal mortality and morbidity in this state and Medicaid eligibility of and coverage for certain services provided to pregnant women.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 1991 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2060 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the artificial intelligence advisory council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADVISORY COUNCIL | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2111 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain federal law enforcement agents as school district security personnel and the authority of the chief of school safety and security for the Texas Education Agency to carry a weapon on public school grounds.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Weapons
HB 2207 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup account, the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, the property tax relief fund, and the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2362 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of the governor and the legislature with respect to certain declared states of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature
HB 2396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MEXICO
HB 2554 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS
HB 2610 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and trauma-informed care training for certain department employees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2654 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2665 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to an interim study of the municipal regulation of short-term rental properties and residential amenity rental properties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Received from the House
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2703 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study on alternatives to litigation for disputed land title claims.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2741 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, ReggieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the duties and composition of the Specialty Courts Advisory Council.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | DRUG COURTS | Governor | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2745 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the appointment of members to policy boards of certain metropolitan planning organizations.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Governor | METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Intergovernmental Relations | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 2858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to state and local government disaster preparedness.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELESS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3050 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the creation of the Texas state buildings preservation endowment fund, including the transfer to the fund of the unencumbered balances of certain other funds.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE CEMETERY | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 3138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to the recognition of a handgun license issued by another state.
House: Community Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3210 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cleaner Landscapes for the Economy, Agriculture, and Nature (CLEAN) Advisory Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | Environment--Recycling | FOOD | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITTER | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ACT | TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ADVISORY COUNCIL
HB 3236 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the composition of the radiation advisory board.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Animals | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RADIATION ADVISORY BOARD | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 3323 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | FOOD | FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY PLANNING COUNCIL, TEXAS | FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY, OFFICE OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 3326 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the development of an extreme weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FLOODS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3353 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the recognition of occupational licenses and government certifications issued in other states; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3414 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the statewide all payor claims database.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Insurance--Health & Accident | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 3418 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the implementation by the Texas Department of Transportation of a vehicle mileage user fee pilot program and a task force to assist in developing and evaluating the program.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE MILEAGE USER FEE TASK FORCE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aeronautics | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Intergovernmental Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | RICE UNIVERSITY | SPACE COMMISSION, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Transportation--Aviation | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3457 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the chair of the governing board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Education--General | Governor
HB 3458 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the composition and leadership of the governing board of the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor
HB 3459 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the chairperson of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--General | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 3552 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the creation of the Texas Slavery and Segregation Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SLAVERY & SEGREGATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3648 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 3711 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and refugee resettlement; authorizing fines, fees, and assessments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERSTATE BORDER SECURITY & REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3722 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the submission of certain state agency rules for review by the regulatory compliance division in the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 3782 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TASK FORCE | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3809 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the study of public education performance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3812 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment and use of the Texas Infrastructure Fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Highways | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3890 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation and voluntary licensing of reroofing contractors by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REROOFING CONTRACTOR ADVISORY BOARD | ROOFING CONTRACTORS
HB 3922 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FENTANYL POISONING AWARENESS WEEK | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3935 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the governor's authority during the recovery period following a state of disaster declaration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3945 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the presiding officer of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
| Animals | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 3955 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a requirement that a public hearing be held on a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3988 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Governor | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
HB 4043 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | Weapons
HB 4286 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Venton
Relating to the qualifications and term of the presiding officer of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4319 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the form of a constitutional amendment on a ballot.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Constitutional Revision | Elections--General | Governor | Legislature
HB 4322 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of a STEM and computer science strategic advisory committee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology
HB 4356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the dissolution of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the creation of the Office of Youth Safety and Rehabilitation.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | YOUTH SAFETY AND REHABILITATION, OFFICE OF
HB 4368 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the protection of this state and its citizens from border invasion or imminent danger from border security breaches; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 4408 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of a strategic fuel reserve program in this state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4410 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on High School Outcomes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS COMMISSION ON HIGH SCHOOL OUTCOMES
HB 4436 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to an advisory council on the needs of LGBTQ older adults.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aging | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--AIDS | HOMOSEXUALITY | LGBTQ OLDER ADULTS, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Nursing Homes | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4440 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to state and local government responses to a pandemic disaster, including the establishment of the Pandemic Disaster Legislative Oversight Committee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS PANDEMIC RESPONSE ACT
HB 4572 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the creation of the Religious Freedom Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Religion | RELIGIOUS FREEDOM COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4619 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances and the enforcement and prevention of those offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BORDER | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Drugs | FENTANYL OFFENSES ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LETHAL POISONING PRVENTION TASK FORCE | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4655 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to the establishment of the vulnerable adult protection task force.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VULNERABLE ADULT PROTECTION TASK FORCE
HB 4687 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the administration of funding for the coordination of mental health, substance use, and public health care services in this state.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, & PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE COUNCIL | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 4788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4792 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to establishing the Texas Carbon Emissions Mitigation and Severe Weather Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of carbon emissions and severe weather in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Environment--Air | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS CARBON EMISSIONS MITIGATION & SEVERE WEATHER ADAPTATION ACT | TEXAS CARBON EMISSIONS MITIGATION & SEVERE WEATHER ADAPTATION COMMISSION | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4807 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 4873 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the licensing and regulation of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
| Governor | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4880 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education; providing a private cause of action.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4948 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the regulation of Internet products, services, and features accessed by children; providing a civil penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | Protection of Personal Information | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4990 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative and a governing board and advisory council for the initiative.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 5045 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the creation of a task force to study access to telephone and Internet service among homeless veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Governor | HOMELESS | Interim Studies | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5060 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, explosives, and combustibles during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 5093 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the reestablishment of the committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 5135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the issuance of K9s4KIDs specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Governor | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 5140 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor in governmental employment or contracting, in other governmental functions, and in higher education admissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Governor | Labor--General | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 5174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DALLAS COLLEGE | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 5208 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5338 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the Harris County Flood Control District and the transfer to it of the assets, programs, and facilities of the Harris County Toll Road Authority; providing for the appointment of the governing body.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Governor | GULF COAST RESILIENCY DISTRICT | HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HCR 40 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody
Affirming the governor's authority to order the Texas Military Department to shoot down an aircraft illegally operating inside Texas airspace if that aircraft's purpose is to collect information in behalf of a foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aeronautics | Governor | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 4 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Governor | INDEPENDENT CITIZEN REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 27 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 32 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 33 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 48 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Congress | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HJR 66 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 70 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring payment of child support to be eligible to hold certain public elective offices.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Family--Child Support | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HJR 97 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, and reform and support the horse racing industry by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing sports wagering, requiring a license to conduct casino gaming, and requiring the imposition of a gaming and sports wagering tax and license application fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 148 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 155 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to foster economic development and job growth, provide tax relief and funding for education and public safety programs, support the horse racing industry, and reform horse racing and greyhound racing by authorizing casino gaming at destination resorts, authorizing sports wagering, authorizing Tribal-State compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes, and creating the Texas Gaming Commission to regulate casino gaming and sports wagering; requiring a license to conduct casino gaming; and requiring the imposition of a casino gaming tax, sports wagering tax, and license application fees.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | DALLAS, CITY OF | FORT WORTH, CITY OF | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Legislature | MCALLEN, CITY OF | NATIVE AMERICANS | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HJR 156 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the governor to negotiate and execute gaming compacts with the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and to authorize those tribes to sue this state if the governor fails to negotiate in good faith.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the composition of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Governor | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Governor | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | OFFICE OF SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRUANCY
SB 27 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Governor | SUPREME COURT
SB 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 96 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a requirement that a public hearing be held on a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 97 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the scope and publication of certain actions by the governor during a state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | INTERNET
SB 98 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the renewal of a declared state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature
SB 99 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of the governor and the legislature regarding renewal of certain declared states of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's authority during the recovery period following a state of disaster declaration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ACT | MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 136 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the Texas Indian Affairs Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Intergovernmental Relations | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 146 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of the Uvalde Victims' Compensation Fund.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crime Victims Compensation | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | UVALDE COUNTY | UVALDE VICTIMS' COMPENSATION ACT | UVALDE VICTIMS' COMPENSATION BOARD
SB 176 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Governor | Insurance--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--State | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
SB 237 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Senate: Border Security
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
SB 272 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the composition of the governor's broadband development council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 310 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT
SB 344 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange and premium assistance and cost-sharing reduction programs; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 404 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the reestablishment of the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS COORDINATING COUNCIL | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
SB 541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the barring of certain vendors from participation in contracts with the state or a political subdivision and to prohibiting the use of technologies manufactured or sold by certain of those vendors.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 592 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 690 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FRAUD | Governor | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR EDUCATION DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Safety
SB 758 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to food system security and resiliency planning.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 841 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment, a surcharge, and an infrastructure grant.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 927 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of the State Securities Board; authorizing fees.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | Salaries & Expenses | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 967 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain offenses relating to the possession of marihuana, certain tetrahydrocannabinols, certain synthetic cannabinoids, and drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Drugs | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1104 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the suspension and removal of certain public officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | State Officers
SB 1106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the legislature's authority to terminate a declared state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature
SB 1126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the awarding of grants to certain entities for homeland security expenses.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1128 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the service of and certain benefits for members of the Texas military forces, including tuition assistance at postsecondary educational institutions.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Education--Higher--Tuition | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Governor | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | TEXAS GUARDSMAN BILL OF RIGHTS
SB 1312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study the impact of the use of administrative segregation and disciplinary seclusion.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | Interim Studies | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TASK FORCE TO STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION AND DISCIPLINARY SECLUSION
SB 1315 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee and a grant program for the professional development and training of computer science classroom teachers.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1329 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to establishing the Defense and Aerospace Manufacturing Task Force.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aeronautics | DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING TASK FORCE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Transportation--Aviation
SB 1343 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the composition of the Texas Board of Nursing and procedures applicable to complaints against advanced practice registered nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Governor | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1386 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | Legislature | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUBPOENAS
SB 1403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact for border security, including building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MEXICO
SB 1404 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a work group to study the benefits of coal-to-nuclear electric generating facility conversion.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Energy--General | Energy--Nuclear | Environment--Air | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Interim Studies | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1408 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1437 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY POWERS BOARD | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1497 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a law enforcement agency training grant program.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crime Prevention | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Law Enforcement
SB 1592 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the composition of the radiation advisory board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Animals | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RADIATION ADVISORY BOARD | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1596 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cleaner Landscapes for the Economy, Agriculture, and Nature (CLEAN) Advisory Council.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | FOOD | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITTER | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ACT | TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ADVISORY COUNCIL
SB 1652 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the creation, management and administration of the Texas Space Commission and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aeronautics | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Intergovernmental Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RICE UNIVERSITY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | Transportation--Aviation | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1664 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the school safety technical advisory committee and the school safety accountability program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1701 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | RUSSIA | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1850 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the presiding officer of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | VETERINARIANS | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 1899 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a law enforcement agency's use of deadly force by means of a drone.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | Weapons
SB 1902 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the submission of certain state agency rules for review by the regulatory compliance division in the office of the governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1974 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Texas Advanced Research Institute.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--General | Governor | Health--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset—Required Reviews | TEXAS ADVANCED RESEARCH INSTITUTE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
SB 1985 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the reestablishment of the committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2045 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to data or information collected by the statewide all payor claims database and the composition of the stakeholder advisory group.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Insurance--Health & Accident | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 2114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF--TEA | PARENTAL RIGHTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2128 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of the Task Force on Concrete Plants.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | CONCRETE PLANTS, TASK FORCE ON | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to exceptions to prohibited contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Governor | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2216 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the awarding of grants to certain entities for homeland security expenses.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 2288 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of the Texas semiconductor innovation consortium and fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2315 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the creation of a task force to develop a plan for the consolidation of the functions of workforce development programs administered by the Texas Workforce Commission and social services programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| CONSOLIDATION OF WORKFORCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES, TASK FORCE ON | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2335 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the accreditation of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2338 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the appointment of members to policy boards of certain metropolitan planning organizations.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Governor | METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 2362 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Interim Studies | Legislature | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SURFACE WATER & GROUNDWATER INTERACTION ADVISORY BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 2364 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the composition and leadership of the governing board of the Texas School for the Deaf.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor
SB 2365 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the chair of the governing board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Education--General | Governor
SB 2366 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the chairperson of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--General | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 2367 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation of programs and funding for investment in technology industries.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to homeland security, including the creation of the Texas Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety, the operations of the Homeland Security Council, the creation of a homeland security fusion center, and the duties of state agencies and local governments in preparing for, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity breaches; providing administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Weapons
SB 2402 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation, management, and administration of the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACEUTICAL INITIATIVE GOVERNING BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2441 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Office of Public Utility Counsel to the Water Public Utility Commission and the Office of Water Public Utility Counsel; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | WATER PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 2525 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to creating the Family and Protective Services Board.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | SENATE, TEXAS | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SB 2578 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 2586 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the San Jacinto River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| Governor | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 2592 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; altering terms of the board of directors; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Governor | LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset--Commission Bills
SCR 6 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Metcalf, Will
Providing for a joint session to canvass the votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and for a joint session for the inaugural ceremony.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Elections--General | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Administration | Resolutions--Joint Session | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SJR 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 58 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
SJR 60 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the suspension of certain public officers by the governor and the trial, removal, and reinstatement of certain public officers by the senate.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | SUPREME COURT
SJR 61 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a regular session of the legislature.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 63 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to consider legislation on any subject during a special session.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 71 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 13 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 8 88-1 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities.
Senate: Border Security
Received from the Senate
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Intergovernmental Relations | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | Safety | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 29 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 44 88-2 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
Filed
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 11 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the procedure following the apprehension of an undocumented individual by the Department of Public Safety for illegal entry into this state from Mexico during certain declared disasters; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 27 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 61 88-3 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Agriculture | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SENATE, TEXAS | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 75 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 85 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 86 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 87 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 126 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to impeding illegal entry into Texas by providing more funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure.
Filed
| BORDER | Governor | MEXICO | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 127 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 129 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to border protection agreements between this state and the United Mexican States.
Filed
| Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 140 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the establishment of the Neurodegenerative Disease Advisory Committee.
Filed
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS COUNCIL ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS
HB 145 88-3 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during certain declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 163 88-3 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of child-care facilities providing care to certain unaccompanied children and the suspension of laws relating to the licensing of those facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Aliens | Day Care | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 165 88-3 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of the governor to order the state and political subdivisions of the state to refrain from supporting the enforcement of federal tax law if the federal government denies or fails to timely respond to certain requests for aid.
Filed
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Taxation--General
HB 179 88-3 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to the ownership of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 180 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the appointment by the governor of a conservator of certain counties.
Filed
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 183 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, courts, the governor, and other state and local officials regarding declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 197 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a Department of Public Safety office in Liberty County.
Filed
| Governor | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 200 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 208 88-3 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FRAUD | Governor | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR EDUCATION DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
SB 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation for border security.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 79 88-3 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FRAUD | Governor | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR EDUCATION DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
SB 81 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
Recommitted to committee
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITERACY | Military & Veterans | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District
HB 3 88-4 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 13 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing the Texas Homeland Security Division and the Border Security Advisory Council, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 16 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to border protection agreements between this state and the United Mexican States.
Filed
| Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 33 88-4 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the authority of the legislature, courts, the governor, and other state and local officials regarding declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 38 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the appointment by the governor of a conservator of certain counties.
Filed
| CONSERVATORSHIP | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 39 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a Department of Public Safety office in Liberty County.
Filed
| Governor | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 47 88-4 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 54 88-4 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the procedure following the apprehension of an undocumented individual by the Department of Public Safety for illegal entry into this state from Mexico during certain declared disasters; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 67 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 77 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas border enforcement coordination program; making appropriations.
Filed
| BORDER | County Government--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | GANGS | Governor | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VOLUNTEERS
HB 80 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | City Government--General | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 87 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 95 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during certain declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 117 88-4 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FRAUD | Governor | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR EDUCATION DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
SB 3 88-4 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | TEXAS PANDEMIC RESPONSE ACT
HB 5 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND COUNCIL | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 10 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--General
HB 15 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas brain university research initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | BRAIN INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
HB 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 106 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Governor | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Officers
HB 136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | Women
HB 162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution, to the provision of services to those persons, and to the prosecution of related criminal offenses.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTIONS AND PROVISIONS ACT | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--General | PEACE OFFICERS | PROSTITUTION
HB 248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Governor | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the declaration and length of a state of disaster or public health disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 441 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Crimes--Drugs | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Governor | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the provision of comprehensive health care benefits coverage through a publicly funded program to be known as the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HEALTHY TEXAS BOARD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 603 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to prohibiting this state from recognizing a license to carry a handgun issued by another state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 613 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the election of the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--General | Governor | State Officers
HB 629 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
HB 758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| COMM. STUDY CERTAIN LAWS THAT RESTRICT RIGHTS OR ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONY OFFENSES | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT
HB 816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUPREME COURT
HB 905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of certain public officials who restrict or prohibit regular business operations under a declaration of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 906 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a prohibition on orders issued during a declared state of disaster that distinguish between essential and nonessential services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 970 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prosecutorial transparency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Governor
HB 1003 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PRIVATE CHILD CARE TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of climate change in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION ACT | TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION
HB 1137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to limiting the assessment of certain fees and taxes during a declared state of disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--State
HB 1180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Budget
HB 1215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT
HB 1234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the duties of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TASK FORCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
HB 1269 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Governor | LEGISLATIVE MEDAL OF HONOR, TEXAS | Legislature | Military & Veterans
HB 1275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING VICTIMS PROTECTIONS AND PROVISIONS ACT | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--General | PEACE OFFICERS | PROSTITUTION
HB 1395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | GULF OF MEXICO | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SPECIAL TAX CODE BOARD | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of emergency health resources by the state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 1451 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1511 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the creation of the connectivity office within the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of the governor and the legislature with respect to certain declared states of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature
HB 1575 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to certain provisions applicable to state agencies subject to review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 1576 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1598 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1656 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to certain orders, proclamations, and regulations issued in response to a disaster by the governor or the presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 1690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious freedoms and religious institutions during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 1758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to law enforcement's use of force by means of a drone.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Weapons
HB 1774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
HB 1848 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the date of the general primary election to be held in 2022.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--Primaries | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Redistricting | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1867 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Courts--General | Governor | SUPREME COURT
HB 1942 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adult high school charter school program.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the control and funding of law enforcement and public safety services in certain political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety
HB 1978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a state of disaster declared by the governor because of COVID-19.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2021 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the acceptance, rejection, and uses of certain money provided by the federal government to this state.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL FUNDS, BOARD OF | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Legislature | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2097 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to government authority to require a person to wear a mask or personal protective equipment during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 2154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2165 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the membership of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to state emergency management during a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of the digital identity work group.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| DIGITAL IDENTITY WORK GROUP | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PASSPORTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2289 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of the State District as the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Governor | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE DISTRICT
HB 2331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to procedures governing declared disasters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2355 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for persons who are transgender.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSGENDER EQUALITY TASK FORCE
HB 2438 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on property tax rates for municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| City Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor
HB 2467 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the governing body and executive management team of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to persons who are authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Governor | Legislature | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | State Officers
HB 2497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas 1836 Project.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric
HB 2572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to establishing an advisory board to study surface water and groundwater interaction.
House: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SURFACE WATER & GROUNDWATER INTERACTION ADVISORY BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT | FOOD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Unemployment | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Meetings | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the election of commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Officers | Utilities--Electric
HB 2799 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the election of one commissioner of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the election of commissioners of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Officers | Utilities--Electric
HB 2862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2864 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission and to certain disclosures made in relation to the provision of funding for indigent defense services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Governor | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the establishment of the economic inclusion and diversification task force.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC INCLUSION & DIVERSIFICATION TASK FORCE | Governor
HB 2899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the creation of a task force to improve the reliability of electric service in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | Governor | GRID TASK FORCE, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 2902 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study factors contributing to disproportionate COVID-19 outcomes.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS SOVEREIGNTY ACT
HB 2937 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the historically underutilized business task force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Governor | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS TASK FORCE | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to required agreement provisions and eligibility of certain games and events for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SIGNS | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2996 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Retirement Systems--General | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT
HB 3016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of a provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure or Penal Code during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 3021 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to sales and use tax revenue of municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3025 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the membership and meetings of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SENATE, TEXAS | State Officers | TURMAN, JAMES A., SPEAKER | Utilities--General
HB 3093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the name and governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that reduce the funding or personnel allocated for law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement
HB 3154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to inaugural contribution limits and the disclosure of inaugural contributions and expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
HB 3164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to student members of the board of regents of a public university system or public university.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Officers | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3168 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3257 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMMISSION ON ANTISEMITISM, TEXAS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Governor | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOLOCAUST, GENOCIDE, & ANTISEMITISM ADVISORY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Human Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to contribution and expenditure statements filed by the inaugural committee with the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
HB 3298 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to computer science and technology education, training, and curriculum.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| COMPUTER SCIENCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3351 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3373 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the certification of live music venues by and other duties of the Texas Music Office.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Arts & Humanities | Governor | MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS
HB 3456 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of funds received by certain educational institutions or programs in foundation school program funds for purposes of certain budget reductions.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| ADULT EDUCATION | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 3473 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to limiting the assessment of certain fees during declared states of disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor
HB 3501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to limiting the assessment of certain fees and taxes during declared states of disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor
HB 3530 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain local laws concerning water and wastewater special districts, including a conforming amendment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| AUDITOR, STATE | CALHOUN COUNTY WATER CONTROL & IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | DENTON COUNTY LEVEE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF DENTON & DALLAS COUNTIES, TEXAS | Governor | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | SEBASTIAN MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. | Statutory Revision
HB 3562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the creation of the Texas Public Health Crisis and Pandemic Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS AND PANDEMIC COUNCIL, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the creation of the Texas Sentencing Commission and to the collection and analysis of certain criminal sentencing information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Governor | SENTENCING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SENATE, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of the commercial oyster mariculture advisory board.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| COMMERCIAL OYSTER MARICULTURE BOARD, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | MARICULTURE | OYSTERS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3605 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the composition of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | Governor | GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 3638 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the establishment of the African American studies advisory board by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3643 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Virtual Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | VIRTUAL EDUCATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3649 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a report by the attorney general regarding certain contracts for outside counsel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3651 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 3681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to limitations on claims for warrants for payments of certain deficiencies.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3707 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to funding for special education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMMISSION ON SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3730 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a task force to study workforce shortages and care practices in assisted living facilities and nursing facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | WORKFORCE SHORTAGES & CARE PRACTICES IN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES & NURSING FACILITIES, TASK FORCE
HB 3749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the provision of electric service during extreme weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to renewal of a state of disaster declared to address a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature
HB 3781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a prohibition on executive orders issued during a declared state of disaster that prohibit a business or category of businesses from operating.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to governmental authority to close private and public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3783 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the penalty for violating certain executive orders, proclamations, or regulations issued by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
HB 3785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the governor's authority to suspend regulatory statutes, orders, and rules during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Electric Grid Security and Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General
HB 3832 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3878 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
HB 3901 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to prohibited restrictions on occupancy capacity for places of worship.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 3932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Military & Veterans | SENATE, TEXAS
HB 3938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Governor | INDUSTRY-BASED CERTIFICATION ADVISORY COUNCIL | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3959 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas youth livestock show grant program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4054 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the community development grocery store grant program and to the use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund for the program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 4056 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of a committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Governor | Housing--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
HB 4075 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the Texas reserve militia.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Governor | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Military & Veterans | OATHS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4076 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to a modernization plan for post-adjudication secure correctional facilities operated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and a task force to evaluate those facilities.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Governor | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 4080 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, JaceySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to issuance of autism awareness specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 4131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of the State Securities Board; authorizing fees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4197 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 4206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of limiting the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL STUDY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans
HB 4237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 4301 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General
HB 4375 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | Governor | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the creation of a fund to pay for border security enhancement projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY POWERS BOARD | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to changing the date of an election during a declared disaster.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Governor
HB 4551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to study land titles.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | LAND TITLE REVIEW COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to customer disclaimers by billing utilities and the creation of a statewide alert system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HJR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 34 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the governor from regulating alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, or combustibles by order or proclamation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Weapons
HJR 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain powers of the governor in issuing orders or proclamations and specifying the powers of the legislature in special sessions called following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to convene the legislature in special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 65 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 82 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Congress | Governor | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
HJR 150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to review and terminate an order issued by the governor during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENERGY DISASTER RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SIGNS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REAL SOLUTIONS ACT | Taxation--Sales
SB 173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the African American Family Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY COMMISSION | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 264 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Research Consortium to Cure Infectious Diseases (TRANSCEND); authorizing the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | RESEARCH CONSORTIUM TO CURE INFECTIOUS DISEASES, TEXAS | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 422 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY POWERS BOARD | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 547 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
SB 618 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of the Texas Telecommunications Infrastructure Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain provisions applicable to state agencies subject to review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 716 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the San Jacinto River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; specifying grounds for the removal of a member of the board of directors.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Governor | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the presiding officers of the boards of directors of certain river authorities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| Governor | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 857 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the election of commissioners on the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Officers | Utilities--Electric
SB 865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a power outage alert system and a study on a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Utilities--General
SB 984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response, including the operation of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TASK FORCE ON INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
SB 995 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER REINVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING BOARD | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1025 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of the digital identity work group.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIGITAL IDENTITY WORK GROUP | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PASSPORTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1128 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to pollinator health.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TASK FORCE ON POLLINATOR HEALTH | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
SB 1174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to gubernatorial appointments to the board of directors of certain regional mobility authorities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1192 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of businesses that hold a winery permit during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WINE & WINERIES
SB 1198 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee for the TexNet seismic monitoring program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY
SB 1230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibited suspension of laws governing elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Governor
SB 1254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
SB 1316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1360 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to notice of certain criminal conduct by a student or employee of a public or private institution of higher education in this state; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Law Enforcement | Legislature
SB 1392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the authority to limit or prohibit medical procedures during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--General
SB 1404 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the certification of live music venues by and other duties of the Texas Music Office.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Arts & Humanities | Governor | MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS
SB 1416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ALAMO, THE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SB 1426 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BONDS | Elections--General | Governor
SB 1493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | Weapons
SB 1525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the administration of the governor's university research initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE ADVISORY BOARD | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
SB 1537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Retirement Systems--General | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT
SB 1615 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adult high school charter school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| ADULT EDUCATION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1624 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--General | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 1673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1675 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to procedures for early voting by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Governor | Political Subdivisions
SB 1679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Governor | Housing--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
SB 1763 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the composition of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | Governor | GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 1806 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Task Force on Prevention and Investigation of Violent Crime.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TASK FORCE ON PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION OF VIOLENT CRIME
SB 1807 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange and an exchange reinsurance program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND COUNCIL, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1896 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMMUNITY-BASED CARE TRANSITION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1904 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the extension of deadlines for filing or paying state taxes for persons adversely affected by a disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 1966 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT OMBUDSMAN FOR TEXAS DEPT. OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, OFFICE OF
SB 2040 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ACT | MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the State Advisory Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Military & Veterans | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 2060 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to creating an independent ombudsman within the Texas Military Department.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS
SB 2074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Mental Illness and Intellectual or Developmental Disability Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Governor | GOVERNOR'S COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL ILLNESS & INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
SB 2077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study of certain Electric Reliability Council of Texas actions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | SENATE, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric
SB 2079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General
SB 2154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the membership of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | Utilities--General
SJR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 23 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SJR 33 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session and to designate the subjects of legislation considered at certain special sessions.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SJR 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 45 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
SJR 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to review and terminate an order issued by the governor during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 60 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain actions involving the conduct of elections and the powers of the legislature to file certain actions against the governor and other state officials.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Elections--General | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SUPREME COURT
SJR 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds to support the development of public telecommunications and information services infrastructure in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 47 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
| Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 48 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 91 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 173 87-1 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 220 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 232 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 241 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Presidential | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HJR 13 87-1 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
Filed
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 20 87-1 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 16 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
SB 25 87-1 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedures for early voting by mail or voting by mail.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Governor | Political Subdivisions
SB 29 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SJR 8 87-1 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 26 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Presidential | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 61 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
| Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 72 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 107 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 108 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 120 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 128 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to government authority to require a person to wear a mask or personal protective equipment during a disaster.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--General | Safety
HB 159 87-2 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain executive orders affecting public schools.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
HB 237 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings in certain schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 15 87-2 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
Filed
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 23 87-2 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 27 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 29 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
SB 89 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 95 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
| City Government--Finance | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
SJR 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 16 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 17 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Presidential | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 28 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 52 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the office of law enforcement oversight.
Filed
| Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OVERSIGHT, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 56 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Environmental Justice Advisory Council.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE REVIEW BOARD | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 105 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the modernization of correctional facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Filed
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | PRISON REPURPOSING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 125 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on compliance with and enforcement of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 139 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the inclusion of plans in the governor's homeland security strategy for the protection of this state's international border through the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 140 87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | TX. LEADING ON OPPORTUNITY, INVESTMENT, & ECONOMIC STIMULUS THROUGH AID AND RELIEF (LONESTAR) SUPP | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 142 87-3 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 145 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crime Victims Compensation | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HJR 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
Filed
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
SB 33 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
SB 52 87-3 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education, the oversight of certain capital projects at those institutions, and the designation of certain appropriated funds allocated to those institutions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| BONDS | CAPITAL PROJECT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disaster preparation for state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | REGISTERED NURSES | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
HB 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Safety
HB 100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to information on projected changes in weather and water availability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to establishing a joint interim committee to study the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Received from the House
| Governor | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUPREME COURT
HB 236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Budget
HB 255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPLETE COUNT COMMISSION | EVERY TEXAN COUNTS ACT | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER REINVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING BOARD | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to concurrent state and federal jurisdiction over units of the national park system in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Received from the House
| Governor | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITOR, STATE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GRID SECURITY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Electric
HB 432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Governor | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GAMBLING | Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 507 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a task force to coordinate and make recommendations on parent engagement and education programs provided by state agencies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 786 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the making and acceptance of political contributions before, during, or following a special legislative session; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Ethics | Governor | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Officers
HB 787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MUSIC THERAPY, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 801 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on flood control infrastructure for Harris County.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| FLOODS | Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 855 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the creation of a committee on licensing standards for certain facilities licensed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Governor | LICENSING STANDARDS FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINOR FACILITIES, COMMITTEE ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 928 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of climate change in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Governor | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION ACT | TEXAS CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION COMMISSION
HB 1084 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of the committee on licensing standards in the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | LICENSING STANDARDS, COMMITTEE ON | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1092 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 1113 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to state contract limitations and programs for sex trafficking prevention and victim treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE | GLENDA DAWSON ACT | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1302 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Research Institute; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
HB 1311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 1365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, processing, distribution, transportation, research, testing, and delivery of low-THC cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of cannabis dispensing organizations, cannabis research organizations, and cannabis testing facilities; establishing the cannabis therapeutic research review board; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMM. STUDY CERTAIN LAWS THAT RESTRICT RIGHTS OR ACTIVITIES OF PERSONS CONVICTED OF FELONY OFFENSES | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT
HB 1440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICARE | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Officers
HB 1449 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of opioid antagonists.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement
HB 1501 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT COMMISSION | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | SENATE, TEXAS | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | SURVEYORS
HB 1536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TASK FORCE
HB 1545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including the consolidation, repeal, and creation of certain licenses and permits; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | PACKAGE STORES | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WINE & WINERIES
HB 1578 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Task Force.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS & SUICIDE PREVENTION TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 1590 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to statewide policies and practices, personnel training, evidence collection and preservation, and data collection and analysis regarding the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Governor | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR | SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS' TASK FORCE
HB 1714 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain federal funds for border infrastructure projects.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Governor | Highways | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1725 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to retired members of the Texas State Guard.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Governor | Military & Veterans | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1769 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain missing adults and to a study of the alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALERT SYSTEM | Governor | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a prohibition on prosecuting or referring to juvenile court certain persons for certain conduct constituting the offense of prostitution and to the provision of services to those persons.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--General | PEACE OFFICERS | PROSTITUTION
HB 1836 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo Cenotaph; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the composition of the Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Governor | GOVERNOR'S EMS & TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | NURSES & NURSE AIDES
HB 1960 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of the governor's broadband development council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Governor | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND COUNCIL | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2020 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the release of defendants on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Governor | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 2110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency measurement and management of customer satisfaction.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2141 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Governor | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Officers
HB 2154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to a commission to study the needs of areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Point of order sustained
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERATE RECURRING OIL WEALTH FOR TEXAS (GROW TEXAS) STUDY COMMISSION | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2383 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law as an independent public institution of higher education; granting a power of eminent domain.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSTON, CITY OF | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY'S THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW | THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL OF LAW
HB 2451 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Proportional Fine Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | PROPORTIONAL FINE COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2484 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the establishment of the Bee Pollinator Goals Task Force to develop and report on statewide pollinator goals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | BEE POLLINATOR GOALS TASK FORCE | Governor
HB 2493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 2663 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the presiding officers of the boards of directors of river authorities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Governor | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
HB 2687 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for persons who are transgender.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSGENDER EQUALITY TASK FORCE
HB 2703 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a work group on the establishment of a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 2783 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the establishment of the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2813 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the statewide behavioral health coordinating council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 2948 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study and compile a report on best management practices and funding mechanisms for the prevention, mitigation, and abatement of windblown and waterborne litter in communities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITTER | LITTER ADVISORY PANEL, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure grant program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | LOANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2953 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a grant program to provide salary increases to full-time peace officers employed by certain local governments with limited tax bases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Elections--Candidates | Governor | JUDICIAL SELECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS INTERIM COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION
HB 3057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CONSTABLES | Governor | Law Enforcement | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3061 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS INTERIM COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION
HB 3073 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a joint interim study regarding the spreading of risk and costs related to certain natural disasters across the state by property and casualty insurance companies.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3076 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Tornado and Wildfire Insurance Association; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Governor | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | TEXAS TORNADO & WILDFIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION ACT | TORNADO & WILDFIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
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
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 3115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the establishment of an agriculture and rural ombudsman office.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE & RURAL OMBUDSMAN OFFICE | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor
HB 3189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 3301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 3391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to awarding certain medals for military service performed individually or as part of a crew.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Governor | Military & Veterans
HB 3418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to information and outreach regarding hurricane preparedness and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3511 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE, COMMISSION ON
HB 3517 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Texas Historical Commission and the Alamo oversight committee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ALAMO PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD | ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the establishment of the Opioid and Substance Abuse Advisory Council.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | OPIOID & SUBSTANCE ABUSE ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a report of projects requiring federal funding as a result of a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3633 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3662 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORK-BASED LEARNING TASK FORCE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3919 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prosecutorial transparency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Governor
HB 3932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3950 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Joint Committee on Child Welfare.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| CHILD WELFARE TASK FORCE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | JOINT COMMITTEE ON CHILD WELFARE | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3987 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of a study of TRS-ActiveCare administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Governor | Insurance--Health & Accident | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the transfer of the administration of surface water rights permitting from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Texas Water Development Board and the regulation of groundwater; authorizing fees; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 4037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Retirement Systems--General | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT
HB 4067 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a wet debris work group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
HB 4112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HEALTHY TEXAS BOARD | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICARE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS COURT NOMINATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL | Corporations & Associations | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Governor | SUPREME COURT
HB 4186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NEXT GENERATION COMMISSION ON DIGITAL LEARNING | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| City Government--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Purchasing--State | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the creation of the Trades Board of the State of Texas; the licensure and regulation of plumbers, electricians, and air conditioning and refrigeration contractors; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION | TEXAS TRADES BOARD LAW | TRADES BOARD FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS
HB 4306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to border security infrastructure enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures; including a study on water retention infrastructure near the border.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Considered in public hearing
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas School Safety Center.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 4390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the privacy of personal identifying information and the creation of the Texas Privacy Protection Advisory Council.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PRIVACY PROTECTION ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Protection of Personal Information | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
HB 4436 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | HOUSTON, CITY OF | PASADENA, CITY OF | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to a task force to study access to legal services for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
| Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Lawyers
HB 4469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4479 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4517 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 4541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission over certain real property owned by the state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 4632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| AUDITOR, STATE | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 4634 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| Governor | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset—Required Reviews
HCR 38 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on February 5, 2019.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Governor | Resolutions--Joint Session
HJR 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 123 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature, Texas congressional districts, and State Board of Education districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
| Congress | Governor | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses, to treatment, services, and compensation available to victims of those offenses, and to orders of nondisclosure for certain persons who are victims of certain of those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | PROSTITUTION
SB 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Care Consortium.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GRID SECURITY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Electric
SB 179 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on flood control infrastructure for Harris County.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| FLOODS | Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| AUDITOR, STATE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 268 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
SB 285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to information, outreach, and other actions regarding hurricane preparedness and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to disaster recovery.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Housing--Finance | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies with the purchase of opioid antagonists.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement
SB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to funding of certain flood-related projects by the Texas Water Development Board and the reporting and administration of certain flood-related projects by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE FLOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FUND | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 407 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the presiding officers of the boards of directors of river authorities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Governor | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 475 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MUSIC THERAPY | MUSIC THERAPY, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 608 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | SENATE, TEXAS | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | SURVEYORS
SB 625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the Nueces River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset—Required Reviews | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority; following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 627 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the Red River Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUDITOR, STATE | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 776 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of an agriculture and rural ombudsman office.
Senate: Agriculture
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE & RURAL OMBUDSMAN OFFICE | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor
SB 799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to emergency management and disaster recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
SB 830 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a vaccine preventable disease policy for first responders of emergency response entities; authorizing administrative and civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
SB 861 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a zero-based budget legislative appropriations request process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Governor | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 949 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the game animal meat safety task force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| GAME ANIMAL MEAT SAFETY TASK FORCE | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the suspension of certain local laws and property regulations by the governor during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1017 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1130 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force on father engagement in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TASK FORCE ON FATHER ENGAGEMENT
SB 1206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of the governor's broadband council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Governor | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND COUNCIL | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the election date for the authorization of the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Elections--General | Governor
SB 1355 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force.
House: Public Education Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORK-BASED LEARNING TASK FORCE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman for state supported living centers to oversee community-based services provided to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES DIV, FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INDEPENDENT OMBUDSMAN FOR STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTERS & COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1411 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Retirement Systems--General | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SUPREME COURT
SB 1492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to grand jury proceedings and establishing a commission to study improvements and alternatives to those proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Juries | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | GRAND JURIES, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WITNESSES
SB 1546 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE | GLENDA DAWSON ACT | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1597 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, BobSponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to awarding certain medals for military service performed individually or as part of a crew.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Governor | Military & Veterans
SB 1641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Rare Disease Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RARE DISEASE ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Referred to House Administration
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Governor | Interim Studies | JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL SELECTION | JUDICIAL SELECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 1747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the African American Family Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY COMMISSION | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports.
House: Transportation Senate: Texas Ports, Select
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | HOUSTON, CITY OF | PASADENA, CITY OF | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 1934 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPLETE COUNT COMMISSION | EVERY TEXAN COUNTS ACT | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1995 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
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
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
SB 2151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Diabetes Council and the state plan for diabetes and obesity treatment and education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to prosecutorial transparency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Governor
SB 2180 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTER SCIENCE STRATEGIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2222 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for Harris County ports.
Senate: Texas Ports, Select
Committee report printed and distributed
| Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | HOUSTON, CITY OF | PASADENA, CITY OF | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the establishment of the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the judges authorized to release on bail a defendant charged with certain offenses, and the considerations for setting the amount of bail.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Governor
SB 2259 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS COURT NOMINATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL | Corporations & Associations | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Governor | SUPREME COURT
SB 2334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Safety
SB 2384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of the Office for Sexual Assault Survivor Assistance within the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Governor | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR
SB 2419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TASK FORCE
SB 2431 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NEXT GENERATION COMMISSION ON DIGITAL LEARNING | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the Texas school finance system, including the creation of the bicentennial education fund, the establishment of the Texas Education Investment Management Organization, and the management and investment of the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Salaries & Expenses | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SCR 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Wray, John
Providing for a joint session to canvass the votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and for a joint session for the inaugural ceremony.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Elections--General | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Administration | Resolutions--Joint Session | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SJR 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed owners and certain Indian tribes to provide money for the foundation school fund and additional financial aid for higher education students; authorizing fees; imposing a tax.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General
SJR 56 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT | Governor | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 123 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 138 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Budget
HB 237 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 314 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Education--General | Governor | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 553 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 579 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to notice by a state agency regarding certain contracts for which the total value exceeds that of the initial contract.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 593 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
HB 765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Withdrawn from schedule
| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Governor | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to allowing individuals appointed to state office to file required financial statements by certified mail.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor
HB 870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the study of public education performance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| CENTER FOR EDUCATION PERFORMANCE & LEARNING BOARD | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 979 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Star of Texas Award.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Governor | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to approval and recording requirements for certain conveyances of land owned by political subdivisions to the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Governor | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a requirement that certain state agencies report on border security operations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | BORDER | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | Law Enforcement | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MUSIC THERAPY | MUSIC THERAPY, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1385 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the membership of the Texas Transportation Commission.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Governor | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1387 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 1397 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Joint Committee to Review the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | JOINT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
HB 1421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding inmate grievances.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITOR, STATE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1450 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to designation of a governor's liaison for federally recognized Native American tribes.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Governor | Human Relations | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-TRIBAL COLLABORATION ACT
HB 1549 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including child protective services and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| AUTOPSIES | CHILD ABUSE | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUPREME COURT
HB 1850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to creation of a task force to study the effects of population growth on counties in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | County Government--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | Housing--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | POPULATION GROWTH IN TEXAS, TASK FORCE TO STUDY | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1921 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the functions and territory of the Upper Colorado River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 1953 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2042 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 2137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to an interstate compact on border security, immigration enforcement, and refugee resettlement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study and compile a report on best management practices and funding mechanisms for the prevention, mitigation, and abatement of windblown and waterborne litter and illegal dumping in communities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITTER | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2180 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the Sulphur River Basin Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Governor | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the eligibility of certain entities for grants awarded by the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 2196 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the establishment of a seaport preliminary studies grant program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
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
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Family--Family Violence | Governor | SEXUAL ASSAULT | TASK FORCE ON CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2255 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to student eligibility for free high quality prekindergarten programs and state financial support for each school district that elects to provide a full-day prekindergarten program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Governor | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 2256 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of the governor to transfer to the Texas Education Agency for prekindergarten programs amounts appropriated to trusteed programs in the office of the governor.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2353 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the composition of the State Pension Review Board.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Retirement Systems--General | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
HB 2362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to creating a fund to provide grants to certain local entities in areas of the state affected by decreased oil and gas production for economic development and diversification projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2374 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain federal funds for border infrastructure projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BORDER | Governor | Highways | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2467 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to support the provision of critical incident stress debriefing to certain peace officers.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2594 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the creation of the chancery court and the court of chancery appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Governor | SUPREME COURT
HB 2600 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the establishment of the Bee Pollinator Goals Task Force to develop and report on statewide pollinator goals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | AGRILIFE RESEARCH, TEXAS | BEE POLLINATOR GOALS TASK FORCE | Governor
HB 2644 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to prohibiting the use of money in the Texas economic development fund or the Texas Enterprise Fund to finance a facility or establishment at which gambling is to be conducted.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GAMBLING | Governor | TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 2898 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Health--General | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2990 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Governor | GOVERNOR ANN RICHARDS MEMORIAL LOOP | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 3160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund for certain projects involving the commercialization of property derived from research at or through institutions of higher education.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 3205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the regulation of and federal funding for certain child-care providers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Governor
HB 3210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 3274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the designation of a chief innovation and technology officer for the Department of Information Resources.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 3305 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Received from the House
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Governor | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Officers
HB 3312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to certain reports by the Board of Pardons and Parole
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Governor | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 3364 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund to reimburse grant recipients for certain expenses.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 3381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Holidays | Military & Veterans
HB 3555 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an innovation grant program for community faith-based programs that collaborate with the Department of Family and Protective Services to improve foster care.
House: Human Services
Transferred to Calendars Committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Governor | Religion
HB 3646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the appointment of the commissioner of agriculture.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Governor | State Officers
HB 3770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the creation of the Texas First Center to study and provide advice to the legislature on the effective use of state resources.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIRST CENTER BOARD
HB 3780 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a state secondary Internet website domain name server.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 3798 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the establishment of an agriculture and rural ombudsman office.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE & RURAL OMBUDSMAN OFFICE | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor
HB 3949 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 4009 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the creation of the Texas Slavery and Segregation Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Human Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SECRETARY OF STATE | SLAVERY & SEGREGATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 4069 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 4252 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the abolition of the Office of State-Federal Relations.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
HCR 46 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Whitmire, John
Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on January 31, 2017.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Governor | Resolutions--Joint Session
HJR 20 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from appointing certain prosecuting attorneys to fill a vacancy of a district judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor's appointments to state boards, commissions, or other governing bodies of state agencies to reflect the gender composition of this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HJR 55 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | EL PASO COUNTY | GAMBLING | Governor | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | POLK COUNTY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 72 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day preceding the day the regular legislative session convenes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 664 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Requesting the governor to direct the Texas Rangers to investigate Baylor University.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY | Governor | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications, duties, and limitations of Texas delegates to a convention called under Article V of the United States Constitution.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Congress | Constitutional Revision | Governor | Legislature
SB 99 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and other incentives for media productions.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Governor | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Tourism
SB 100 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
SB 255 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to contracts with and training for governmental entities and vendors, including purchasing and contract management training; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Intergovernmental Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 307 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the functions and territory of the Upper Colorado River Authority, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the Sulphur River Basin Authority, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Committee.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Recommendations filed with the Senate
| Governor | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Health--General | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Board of Dental Examiners; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| ANESTHESIA | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 317 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners, the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, and the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, TEXAS | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 393 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
SB 485 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| AUDITOR, STATE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 514 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and refugee resettlement; authorizing fines and fees.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | INTERSTATE BORDER SECURITY & REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 528 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the term of a chief administrative law judge.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Governor | TERM LIMITS
SB 589 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 602 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a restructuring commission to evaluate each state supported living center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER RESTRUCTURING COMMISSION
SB 656 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of an agriculture and rural ombudsman office.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE & RURAL OMBUDSMAN OFFICE | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor
SB 670 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of the commissioners of the health and human services agencies by the governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: Nominations
Vetoed by the Governor
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 705 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to an exception from disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information of an applicant for an appointment by the governor.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Nominations
Effective immediately
| Governor | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | SENATE, TEXAS | State Officers
SB 709 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the applicability of the electronic filing requirement for personal financial statements to certain appointed officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | Governor | State Officers
SB 763 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the composition of the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| ARCHEOLOGY & ARCHEOLOGISTS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 795 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to use of the money from the Texas Enterprise Fund to benefit certain historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
SB 806 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a report concerning, and actions by certain state officers regarding, federal money provided to this state that is subject to a coercive federal condition.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 835 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Human Relations | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-TRIBAL COLLABORATION ACT
SB 859 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the membership of the Texas Racing Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Governor | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 959 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of the Compact for a Balanced Budget.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BALANCED BUDGET | Congress | Governor | Legislature
SB 1210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to review special education programs available in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the prescriptive authority of certain psychologists; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Governor | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF
SB 1272 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to an annual proclamation related to hurricane preparedness.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1591 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Aliens | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Labor--General | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
SB 1673 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to natural disaster housing recovery.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Housing--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 1893 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the administrative judicial regions in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Courts--Administration | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Governor | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 1901 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Holidays | Military & Veterans
SB 2034 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to creation of a task force to study the health effects of concrete and rock crushing.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Environment--Air | Governor | Health--General | Legislature | ROCK QUARRIES & PITS | Safety | TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF CONCRETE AND ROCK CRUSHING
SB 2094 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 19 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the making and acceptance of political contributions before, during, or following a special legislative session; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Ethics | Governor | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Officers
HB 31 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues; providing a civil penalty.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Human Services--Medical Assistance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 33 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Governor | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Officers
HB 238 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to restrictions on certain contributions by persons appointed to public office by the governor; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Governor | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Officers
HB 345 85-1 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the creation of a commission to study intellectual and developmental disability determinations in capital cases in which the state seeks the death penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | Disabilities, Persons with | Governor | INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS IN DEATH PENALTY CASES, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Legislature
HB 351 85-1 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the creation of a commission to evaluate the potential continuation of additional state aid for tax reduction and recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Governor | Legislature | PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 45 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Candidates | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
HJR 54 85-1 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor or a specific-purpose committee for supporting or assisting the governor from accepting political contributions during a special legislative session.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Governor | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of energy critical infrastructure.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | ELECTROMAGNETIC THREAT PREPAREDNESS TASK FORCE | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 114 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council and to the continuation and transfer of the regulation of sex offender treatment providers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, chemical dependency counselors, and social workers to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council; providing civil and administrative penalties; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Health--General | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal and civil consequences of trafficking of persons, compelling prostitution, and certain other related criminal offenses; to the prevention, prosecution, and punishment of those offenses, and to compensation paid to victims of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Crimes Against | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT
HB 11 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 26 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, creation of the Economic Incentive Oversight Board and the governor's university research initiative, abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | ECONOMIC INCENTIVE OVERSIGHT BOARD | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Postponed
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 48 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL | TIMOTHY COLE EXONERATION REVIEW COMMISSION | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 63 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Human Relations | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 86 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of a select committee to evaluate the effects of a reduction in or the elimination of federal funding on the state budget due to federal fiscal policy.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICAID | SOCIAL SECURITY | State Finances--Budget
HB 163 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Governor | MEXICO | SOUTHWESTERN STATES WATER COMMISSION | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 177 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| ADULT STEM CELL RESEARCH COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Governor | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STEM CELL RESEARCH
HB 346 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to use of the money from the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund to benefit certain historically underutilized businesses.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 696 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| ARANSAS COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | CALHOUN COUNTY | CAMERON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Financial--General | GALVESTON COUNTY | Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | JEFFERSON COUNTY | KENEDY COUNTY | KLEBERG COUNTY | MATAGORDA COUNTY | NUECES COUNTY | REFUGIO COUNTY | SAN PATRICIO COUNTY | WILLACY COUNTY | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 787 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
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
| CRIME VICTIMS' INSTITUTE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Family--Family Violence | Governor | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | SEXUAL ASSAULT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 911 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 914 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation of a long-range revenue analysis committee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1037 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to abolishing the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
HB 1144 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to establishing a task force to examine the adjudication, disposition, and registration of juvenile sex offenders.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Juvenile | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT, COUNCIL ON | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1161 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1245 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to changing the eligibility of inmates convicted of certain intoxication offenses for release on parole or mandatory supervision and to a biennial study regarding prevention of intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Governor | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1256 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | State Officers
HB 1394 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the composition, governance, and authority of a regional tollway authority that has or proposes to have projects located in counties that are not part of the authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| County Government--General | Governor | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 1446 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement of certain medical costs for victims of certain sex offenses, compensation to victims of stalking for relocation and housing rental expenses, and the creation of a governor's program for victims of child sex trafficking.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1543 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs in the office of the governor.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1553 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1602 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Governor | IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Labor--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT
HB 1603 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the creation of the chancery court and the court of chancery appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Governor | SUPREME COURT
HB 1680 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
HB 1701 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the approval period for a proposal for an award of a grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 1761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement
HB 1925 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the aerospace and aviation office of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and to the aerospace and aviation advisory committee.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aeronautics | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | Science & Technology | SPACEPORTS | Tourism | Transportation--Aviation
HB 2030 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement
HB 2081 84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the physician assistant board.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2164 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITOR, STATE | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2203 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Joint Committee to Review the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 2205 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the State Board for Educator Certification, educator preparation programs, educator certification, issuance of certain teaching permits, and certain procedures for investigating educator misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Governor
HB 2266 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the membership of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 2357 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARD | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2373 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Weapons
HB 2408 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Insurance--Property & Casualty | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2425 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Recycling | Environment--Water | Governor | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2614 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2615 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Governor
HB 2661 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEXICO | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2678 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the establishment of an online information and application system for state and local incentives for economic development purposes.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2703 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Board of Behavior Analyst Examiners and the requirement to obtain a license to practice as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; imposing fees; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING ACT | Governor | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2707 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Governor | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2850 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the practices and professions regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2851 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the limitation on the liability of the nonprofit corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds for open-enrollment charter schools to provide educational facilities.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Governor | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 2950 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2973 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the establishment of the contract management division of the Legislative Budget Board.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2974 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 3054 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning the offense of intoxication manslaughter and to a task force to reduce habitual driving while intoxicated.
Filed
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 3112 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to a report to the Legislative Budget Board on the border security functions of certain state agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3125 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to the newly created State Property Tax Board.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3180 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--General | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
HB 3322 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the regulation of and federal funding for certain child-care providers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Governor
HB 3401 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement
HB 3429 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an unmanned aircraft program in the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aeronautics | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3431 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the imposition and use of the admission fee to sexually oriented businesses; increasing the amount of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | Taxation--General
HB 3474 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to issues affecting counties and other governmental entities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate discharges conferees
| County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Open Meetings | Open Records | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3506 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 3538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
HB 3544 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 3596 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to public school safety and security policies, procedures, and practices.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 3606 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to reporting requirements for receipt or expenditure of federal funds by political subdivisions that receive federal funds.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Political Subdivisions
HB 3613 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to a Pan American Games trust fund, an Olympic Games trust fund, a Major Events trust fund, a Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and an Events trust fund for sporting and non-sporting events, and to the abolishment of the special event trust fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | Tourism
HB 3678 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the office of independent ombudsman for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Governor
HB 3705 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 3746 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the study of public education performance.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3853 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to creation of the university research initiative fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
No action taken in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE FUND
HB 4028 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a new system for student assessment and public school accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NEXT GENERATION ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4085 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the declaration of a state of disaster and certain state operations in a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4088 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the Texas enterprise fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
No action taken in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HCR 48 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Whitmire, John
Inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on February 17, 2015.
Signed by the Governor
| Governor | Resolutions--Joint Session
HJR 22 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Governor | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 38 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Candidates | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
HJR 40 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to establish a state gaming commission and to authorize and provide for the regulation of gaming conducted at certain locations in this state, authorizing federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct gaming on certain Indian lands, and requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session to consider gaming legislation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | GULF OF MEXICO | HORSE RACING | Legislature | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 81 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment changing the terms of office of a district judge.
Filed
| Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Elections--Judicial | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 103 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to reduce the amount of an item of appropriation in an appropriations bill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day the regular legislative session convenes.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 145 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the legislature to override a veto of the governor following a legislative session.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 3430 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1465.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 3 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
SB 42 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the selection process for student members of the board of regents of a state university or state university system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | State Officers
SB 77 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 180 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the governor to grant one or more reprieves in a capital case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Governor
SB 200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW BOARD | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICAID | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 202 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain occupational regulatory programs and the deregulation of certain activities and occupations.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| DIETITIANS ADVISORY BOARD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | HEARING INSTRUMENT FITTERS AND DISPENSERS ADVISORY BOARD | Human Services--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL PHYSICIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY, TEXAS BOARD OF | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MIDWIVES ADVISORY BOARD | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS ADVISORY BOARD | PERFUSIONIST LICENSURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | RESPIRATORY CARE, TEXAS BOARD OF | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS ADVISORY BOARD | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 203 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Health Services Authority as a quasi-governmental entity and the electronic exchange of health care information.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS HEALTH SERVICES AUTHORITY
SB 204 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE SUPPORTED LIVING CENTER RESTRUCTURING COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 208 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN RIGHTS, COMMISSION ON | Human Services--Child Services | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | VENDING MACHINES | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 277 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to certain health-related and other task forces and advisory committees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW BOARD | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH CARE QUALITY & EFFICIENCY, TEXAS INSTITUTE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS NONPROFIT COUNCIL
SB 302 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; affecting surcharges.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| ARANSAS COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | CALHOUN COUNTY | CAMERON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | Financial--General | GALVESTON COUNTY | Governor | HARRIS COUNTY | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | JEFFERSON COUNTY | KENEDY COUNTY | KLEBERG COUNTY | MATAGORDA COUNTY | NUECES COUNTY | REFUGIO COUNTY | SAN PATRICIO COUNTY | WILLACY COUNTY | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 458 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the aerospace and aviation office of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office and to the aerospace and aviation advisory committee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aeronautics | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | Science & Technology | SPACEPORTS | Tourism | Transportation--Aviation
SB 459 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs in the office of the governor.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the control of infectious diseases.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| CREMATORIES & CREMATION | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEACE OFFICERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 557 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the composition, governance, and authority of a regional tollway authority that has or proposes to have projects located in counties that are not part of the authority.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Governor | Highways | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 622 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the physician assistant board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT BOARD, TEXAS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
SB 632 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the governor's university research initiative and to the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 633 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to certain event trust funds and the abolishment of the special event trust fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | PAN AMERICAN GAMES | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 650 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to audits of the music, film, television, and multimedia fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 838 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs, the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees, and the use of the state's disaster contingency fund for purposes related to immigration and refugees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEXICO | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 877 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
SB 1007 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the practices and professions regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1035 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in subcommittee
| BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement
SB 1047 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
SB 1124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to creation of the university research initiative fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE FUND
SB 1200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend a new system for student assessment and public school accountability.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NEXT GENERATION ASSESSMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1215 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a study of the feasibility and benefits to this state of abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to an independent agency.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE PROPERTY TAX BOARD | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a combined online application for persons applying for certain state and local economic development incentives.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1252 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Record vote
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR BORDER SECURITY | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1325 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to grants to local governmental entities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Governor | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1358 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Financial--General | Governor | LOANS | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to natural disaster housing recovery.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Housing--General | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 1388 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aliens | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to abolishing the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Governor | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | Tourism
SB 1450 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to water quality improvement and pollution reduction through beverage container recycling incentives; assessing a fee; providing penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Recycling | Environment--Water | Governor | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 1455 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | Courts--Appellate | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1463 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to improving the delivery of health care services to veterans in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | Military & Veterans | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1465 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to creating limited purpose disaster declaration authority for the governor and a search and rescue task force in each disaster field response region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor
SB 1523 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act of 2008.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Governor | UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
SB 1533 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Governor | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1595 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to money allocated under the federal-aid highway program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Highways
SB 1597 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Agriculture | Governor | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1616 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the composition of the Texas Water Development Board.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1708 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the creation of a governor's program for victims of child sex trafficking.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 1761 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority and obligation of this state to comply with and implement a Clean Power Plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
SB 1767 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to certain required reports, plans, and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CORRECTIONAL OFFICE ON OFFENDERS WITH MEDICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS | Courts--Appellate | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Governor | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1953 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas-Mexico Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BORDER | Business & Commerce--General | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS-MEXICO COMMISSION | TEXAS-MEXICO STRATEGIC INVESTMENT COMMISSION | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 1984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
SB 2051 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the study of public education performance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SCR 3 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Kuempel, John
Providing for procedures for the canvass of votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and the inauguration of the governor and lieutenant governor, and inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on January 15, 2015.
Signed by the Governor
| Elections--General | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Administration | Resolutions--Joint Session | Resolutions--Miscellaneous
SCR 40 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Authorizing a portrait of Governor Rick Perry to be placed in the Texas Capitol.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| Governor | PERRY, RICK, GOV. | Resolutions--Administration | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SJR 24 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Candidates | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
SJR 31 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Gaming Commission, authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes, authorizing a limited state video lottery system to be operated at horse and greyhound racetracks and on Indian tribal lands, and reducing the number of illegal gambling machines.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 34 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming agreement with this state; providing for licensing of persons under the agreement; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | Governor | KICKAPOO TRADITIONAL TRIBE OF TEXAS | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE
SJR 66 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day preceding the day the regular legislative session convenes.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 1057 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1465.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 4 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the administration of the Texas Water Development Board and the funding of water projects by the board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 24 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the appointment and duties of and the funding for a policy director for the prevention of driving while intoxicated; imposing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 150 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at the Capitol building to honor service members killed in action.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| FLAGS | Governor | Military & Veterans | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 291 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a hiring freeze of nonessential personnel employed by a state agency.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 295 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DROWSY DRIVING STUDY COMMISSION | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 378 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FOREST SERVICE, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 450 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the designation of a state climatologist and the operation of a state climate office.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 568 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a select committee to evaluate the effects of reduction in or elimination of federal funding on the state budget due to federal fiscal policy.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Budget
HB 589 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Lower Colorado River Authority.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the board of trustees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
| Governor | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 623 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the board of pilot commissioners for the ports of Galveston County.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| GALVESTON COUNTY | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 664 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the creation of an entrepreneur-in-residence program in the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 683 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the election of the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--General | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 724 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study unclaimed land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mines & Mineral Resources | ROYALTIES | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | UNCLAIMED MINERAL PROCEEDS COMMISSION
HB 769 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to reports of political contributions accepted during a budget session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 829 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the governor's executive authority while traveling outside of the state.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
HB 941 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to state collaboration with federally recognized Indian tribes.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Governor | Human Relations | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 990 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of a sentencing policy, accountability, and review council to develop means to assess the effect of sentencing practices and policies on state correctional resources and improve the efficiency of the state criminal justice system, to develop a plan regarding the prosecution of certain child offenders, and to review certain penal laws.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENTENCING POLICY, ACCOUNTABILITY, & REVIEW COUNCIL, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the production of and use of native seeds.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Environment--General | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS NATIVE SEEDS COMMITTEE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1189 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1229 83-0 (2013)
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
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIME VICTIMS' INSTITUTE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | Governor | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY | SEXUAL ASSAULT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TASK FORCE ON CAMPUS SEXUAL ASSAULT | Women
HB 1266 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a review of and report regarding the use of adult and juvenile administrative segregation in facilities in this state.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADULT & JUVENILE ADMINISTRATIVE SEGREGATION TASK FORCE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Governor | Legislature
HB 1286 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the designation of a state trade representative.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Officers
HB 1379 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to coercive conditions placed on the receipt by this state of federal money.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
HB 1485 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to money allocated under the federal-aid highway program.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Highways
