HB 4 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the collection, use, processing, and treatment of consumers' personal data by certain business entities; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | TEXAS DATA PRIVACY AND SECURITY ACT
HB 18 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | Protection of Personal Information | SECURING CHILDREN ONLINE THROUGH PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT (SCOPE) ACT | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 220 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the offense of unlawful transfer of handguns and other firearms and to the duties of certain entities with respect to handgun licenses that are active, suspended, or revoked; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 231 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of online library resources for primary and secondary schools by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Libraries & Librarians | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 248 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices and the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT SOLICITATION, TASK FORCE ON
HB 296 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PARKING | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 380 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website databases containing certain information about elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 390 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the Internet broadcast or recording of certain open meetings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the inpatient psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 537 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to public access to the audit records of certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | INTERNET | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 622 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the publication of required notice by certain political subdivisions by alternative media.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 657 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to Internet posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives as an alternative to newspaper publication of notice.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 663 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain maternal mortality information to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | 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 671 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 675 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 710 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET
HB 791 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to state agency review of adopted rules.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INTERNET | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 796 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation and maintenance by an appraisal district of a publicly available Internet database of information regarding protest hearings conducted by the appraisal review board established for the district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 896 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to prohibiting use of social media platforms by children.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Consumer Protection | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET
HB 943 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to voter registration, including electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 966 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 1094 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1145 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the publication or distribution of sexual material harmful to minors on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1182 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, SamSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to judicial statistics and other pertinent information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council and certain populous counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 1192 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC NOTICE | SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 1295 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1303 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to entities that provide video services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1360 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to a required online posting of certain environmental and water use permit applications.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | PERMITS | Water--Rights
HB 1451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1484 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1505 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1594 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the duties of social media companies regarding prostitution and trafficking of persons; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | PROSTITUTION
HB 1605 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and the extension of additional state aid to school districts for the provision of certain instructional materials; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 1876 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | RITA LITTLEFIELD CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CENTRALIZED RESOURCE CENTER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1945 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to access to certain Internet websites in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2178 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to publication of notices by a governmental entity on the Internet websites of a newspaper and the Texas Press Association.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Communications & Press | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2259 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, BriscoeSponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the sale and purchase of retail fireworks permits.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Amusements, Games, Sports | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | Safety--Fireworks
HB 2294 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to procedures for public involvement in redistricting of judicial districts, state legislative districts, State Board of Education districts, and congressional districts.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | Redistricting | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2336 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions in connection with the online sale of goods.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
HB 2369 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to publishing on an Internet website notices concerning certain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2419 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of information related to a competitive matter involving the provision of cable, Internet, or broadband services by a public power utility.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2444 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions in connection with ticket sales on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2453 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the issuance of a digital occupational license by a state agency, county, or municipality.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2457 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2498 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the conduct and administration of elections; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2510 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to transparency in certain contracts involving a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 2626 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain reports of political contributions and expenditures.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Elections--Campaign Financing | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Political Subdivisions
HB 2673 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to requirements for the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2690 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 2698 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE
HB 2790 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to access to social media and social networking websites on public school campuses.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2816 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, JaceySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to notice provided to purchasers of property and information filed with the county clerk by certain special districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2992 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to asset forfeiture under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement
HB 3017 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the required posting by governmental entities of employee contracts and compensation on entity Internet websites.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | Labor--Wages | Political Subdivisions | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3033 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records
HB 3134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring social media platform operators to identify and notify law enforcement of credible threats of violence published on their platforms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Safety | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 3141 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTERNET
HB 3174 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to requirements for counties posting election information on an Internet website.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--General | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3225 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to the recording of open meetings held by certain water districts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--Appellate | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 3357 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for obscenity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3358 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the refund to which certain persons are entitled of sales and use taxes imposed on tangible personal property used to provide cable television services, Internet access service, or telecommunications service.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| INTERNET | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales | TELEVISION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3366 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the validity of a proposed state agency rule for which the agency fails to publish a summary of the rule on the agency's Internet website.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INTERNET | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3440 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the governmental bodies required to post on the Internet agendas for meetings under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records
HB 3503 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INTERNET | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 3555 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 3570 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate | et. al.
Relating to restricting access to sexual material harmful to minors on an Internet website.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Communications & Press | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3571 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John
Relating to the establishment of the case assistance affiliate program to provide certain assistance to Medicaid recipients and child health plan program enrollees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
HB 3585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to restricting access to sexual material harmful to minors on an Internet website.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Business & Commerce--General | Communications & Press | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3692 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services' annual report of key performance measures and data elements for child protection; authorizing a penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | INTERNET
HB 3705 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to documents required to be posted on the Legislative Budget Board's Internet website in connection with an appropriations bill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3748 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to ensuring access to the right to vote by all eligible voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Holidays | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION | INTERNET | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Redistricting | SECRETARY OF STATE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3750 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms and to statutory damages in actions brought by social media users against social media platforms for prohibited censorship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3751 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to statutory damages in actions brought by social media users against social media platforms for prohibited censorship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 4023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to security procedures for digital applications that pose a network security risk to state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4040 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the disclosure of charges, fees, assessments, surcharges, and taxes collected by a telecommunications provider.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | INTERNET | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4084 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain disclosures and other requirements relating to the sale of concert and other event tickets.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
HB 4202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring the posting of certain information on an open-enrollment charter school's Internet website regarding the school's governing body.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET
HB 4203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the public accessibility of open-enrollment charter school annual financial statements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET
HB 4232 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to publication of public improvement district service plans and assessments on certain public Internet websites.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4262 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4373 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the procedure by which a regional water planning group is required to make the regional water plan prepared by the group available for public inspection.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Environment--Water | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 4397 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to enforcement of the regulation of social media platforms.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 4412 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to online agreements between certain minors and certain digital service providers.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4439 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the production, sale, distribution, delivery, and regulation of consumable hemp products; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Agriculture | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEMP | INTERNET | MARIHUANA | Minors--Crimes Against | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4461 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the requirements for hearings conducted by the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 4500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CarolineSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to electronic verification of health benefits by health benefit plan issuers for certain physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/24
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
HB 4560 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to ballots voted by mail and the prosecution of the offense of unlawful solicitation and distribution of an application to vote by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4610 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill and posted on the tax-related information county internet website.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| County Government--Finance | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | INTERNET | Taxation--School District
HB 4643 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to regulation of online global marketplaces.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 4719 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the security of election systems.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 4804 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to requiring social media platforms to include certain warnings in connection with advertisements for medical procedures or treatments conducted in a foreign country.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Health--General | INTERNET | LAURA AVILA ACT | Tourism
HB 4895 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4897 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to civil liability for online impersonation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4917 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the regulation of third-party data collection entities; providing a civil penalty and authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 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 4987 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the sale of specialty license plates by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| INTERNET | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 5004 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to online notarizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | INTERNET | Notaries | OATHS
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 5057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to a requirement that certain appraisal districts maintain an Internet website and post certain information on the website.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 5098 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority to regulate Voice over Internet Protocol services by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 5104 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | INTERNET
HB 5126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to publish certain online resources.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 5295 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the electronic filing with the Texas Ethics Commission of certain reports of political contributions and expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 5300 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to requiring operators of smart devices to provide information to users about the collection of personal data.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
SB 8 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | INTERNET | Libraries & Librarians | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL RIGHTS | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 42 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 58 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions in connection with the online sale of goods.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
SB 92 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 328 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of a prohibition on cottage food production operations selling foods at wholesale.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | Health--General | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 335 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Hull, Lacey
Relating to meetings of the Family and Protective Services Council broadcast over the Internet.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL | Family--General | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 348 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the prohibition on posting on the Internet information held by an appraisal district regarding certain residential property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 371 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC NOTICE | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 392 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to transparency in certain legal proceedings and contracts involving a school district and a limit on legal fees that may be spent by a school district in certain legal proceedings.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
SB 477 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 581 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention campaign.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Co-author authorized
| INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 654 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to requiring the disclosure of public school curricula and teaching materials.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | INTERNET
SB 665 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the tracking, reporting, and disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement
SB 767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Postponed
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 863 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to electronic verification of health benefits by health benefit plan issuers for certain physicians and health care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
SB 943 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to publication of notices by a governmental entity on the Internet websites of a newspaper and the Texas Press Association.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--General | Communications & Press | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 974 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to prohibiting the requirement of cable or Internet service in certain residential leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 983 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to information maintained by certain municipally owned utilities that provide electricity services and cable, Internet, or broadband services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | City Government--Utilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1068 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the removal of restrictions on funding and payment of costs for certain full-time online educational programs; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET
SB 1117 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to entities that provide video services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to certain information on the Texas Board of Nursing's Internet website regarding prescriptive authority agreements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1205 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the modernization of information technology of state agencies and certain local governments.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
SB 1320 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to state agency review of adopted rules.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 1354 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | RITA LITTLEFIELD CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE CENTRALIZED RESOURCE CENTER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1397 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | PERMITS | PUBLIC NOTICE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 1430 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Local Government
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| CAMERON COUNTY | COLONIAS | County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | HIDALGO COUNTY | INTERNET | MEXICO | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1443 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to public school library materials and certain performances at public school facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | Libraries & Librarians | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 1461 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to regulation of online global marketplaces.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | County Government--General | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | INTERNET
SB 1599 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Bucy III, John
Relating to ballots voted by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1602 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 1639 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Thimesch, Kronda | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions in connection with ticket sales on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
SB 1668 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| INTERNET | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1695 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the establishment of the case assistance affiliate program to provide certain assistance to Medicaid recipients and child health plan program enrollees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
SB 1710 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 1780 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to online notarizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/24
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | INTERNET | Notaries | OATHS
SB 1820 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the prohibited play and facilitation of play of a lottery game by telephone or through the Internet.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | LOTTERIES | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1842 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a requirement that an appraisal district maintain and post certain information on an Internet website; making conforming changes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1861 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the provision of virtual education in public schools and to certain waivers and modifications by the commissioner of education to the method of calculating average daily attendance in an emergency or crisis for purposes of preserving school district funding entitlements under the Foundation School Program during that emergency or crisis; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTERNET
SB 1893 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1916 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to publication of public improvement district service plans and assessments on certain public Internet websites.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 2001 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the security of election systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Schatzline, Nate | et. al.
Relating to requirements for certain Internet websites containing sexual material harmful to minors; providing a civil penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | CLASS ACTIONS | Communications & Press | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 2023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the registration of and certain other requirements relating to data brokers; providing a civil penalty and authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2135 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the course information required to be posted on a public institution of higher education's Internet website; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 2141 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum for public school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | INTERNET
SB 2159 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--Appellate | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 2164 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to restricting access to sexual material harmful to minors on an Internet website.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Communications & Press | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | Protection of Personal Information
SB 2230 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill and posted on the tax-related information county internet website.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District
SB 2358 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to security procedures for digital applications that pose a network security risk to state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2381 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the development of a webpage and mobile application for the provision of pregnancy-related resources and information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 2399 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to regulate Voice over Internet Protocol services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 2408 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 2415 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a requirement that certain appraisal districts maintain an Internet website and post certain information on the website.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 2499 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to practices and procedures for an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2509 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to enforcement of the regulation of social media platforms.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 2510 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to statutory damages in actions brought by social media users against social media platforms for prohibited censorship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 2519 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to publish certain online resources.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 2520 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 2522 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the notice given to purchasers of property within certain water districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2565 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to instructional material and technology, the adoption of essential knowledge and skills for certain public school foundation curriculum subjects, and creating allotments for the procurement of certain instructional materials under the Foundation School Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | INTERNET
HB 22 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 26 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INFORMED CONSENT | INTERNET
HB 22 88-2 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Filed
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 33 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 35 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INFORMED CONSENT | INTERNET
SB 7 88-2 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the provision to school district property tax payers and the public of certain information regarding the use of property tax revenue paid to the district.
Filed
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
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 36 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 57 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to improvements to the Texas Information and Referral Network.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INFORMED CONSENT | INTERNET
HB 105 88-3 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to certain information required to be posted by a school district on the school district's Internet website.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | Taxation--School District
HB 111 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Filed
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | Women | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 115 88-3 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
HB 166 88-3 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to requiring a school district or open-enrollment charter school to post information regarding parental rights on the district's or school's Internet website.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Parent & Child | INTERNET | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 186 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to state agency review of adopted rules.
Filed
| INTERNET | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | PARENTAL RIGHTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 63 88-3 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the provision to school district property tax payers and the public of certain information regarding the use of property tax revenue paid to the district.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--School District
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 31 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 36 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Filed
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
SB 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | PARENTAL RIGHTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 36 88-4 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to property owners' associations, including condominium owners' associations.
Filed
| INTERNET | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
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 104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 190 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain criminal offenses involving wage theft.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain contracting requirements for the provision of broadband Internet access service to governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 327 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 348 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a requirement to make certain environmental and water use permit applications available online.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | PERMITS | Water--Rights
HB 350 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., CarlSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a county to require electronic bids or proposals for competitive bidding.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET
HB 364 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Department of Public Safety as a voter registration agency.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 467 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Housing--Finance | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 479 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the posting of required notice by a county on the county's Internet website.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 590 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Candidates | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Open Records | State Officers
HB 597 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the use by third-party delivery services of merchants' marks or other intellectual property; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | TRADEMARKS
HB 642 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 750 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to requiring a school district to post the district's employment policy on the district's Internet website.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Labor--Management Relations
HB 751 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to purchasing of cloud computing services by a political subdivision.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local
HB 768 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain governmental bodies make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.
House: County Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Political Subdivisions | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 771 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of instruction about bullying and cyberbullying in the required curriculum for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BULLYING | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 801 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to a certification program for assistance animals; authorizing fees; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 818 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | HARASSMENT | INTERNET
HB 911 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to veterans.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 936 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET
HB 1018 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to open meetings of the governing body of a charter holder and the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 1027 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding course materials by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Electronic Information Systems | ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS | INTERNET
HB 1033 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1138 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to electronic tracking of an application for a ballot voted by mail or of a ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the publication of pathogen-related fresh water data by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | Water--General
HB 1154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the requirements for meetings held and Internet websites developed by certain special purpose districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to a report on state actions to prevent chemical dependency facilities from engaging in certain prohibited solicitation practices.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Science & Technology
HB 1212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the compilation and publication of information on confirmed or probable cases of reportable diseases.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring the posting of certain information on an open-enrollment charter school's Internet website regarding the school's governing body.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET
HB 1322 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a summary of a rule proposed by a state agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| INTERNET | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding early voting.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1396 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement agencies and policies and procedures affecting peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
| Electronic Information Systems | Fire Fighters & Police--General | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1446 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to regulation of air ambulance subscription providers by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AMBULANCES | Consumer Protection | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1473 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the requirements for meetings held and Internet websites developed by certain special purpose districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1528 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the posting of certain information regarding programs of study offered under a school district's career and technology education program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | INTERNET | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1625 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
HB 1630 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the methods of voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1665 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the development and maintenance by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of an online investment tracking database.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | INTERNET | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1668 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to reporting requirements for bank loans made to African American-owned businesses.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | INTERNET | LOANS
HB 1808 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the posting of voter information on Internet websites.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to increase public transparency of health care data and improve quality of health care in this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 1930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to landlord and tenant dispute information reported by justice courts to the Texas Judicial Council and made accessible to the public.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--Justice | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 1967 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a database of information about women with uterine fibroids and to uterine fibroid education and research.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Women
HB 1975 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to publication by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain information regarding natural gas flaring.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2012 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to reporting requirements for bank loans made to African American-owned businesses.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | INTERNET | LOANS
HB 2052 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to public access to certain hospital investigation information and materials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Hospitals | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Open Records
HB 2090 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database and health care cost disclosures by health benefit plan issuers and third-party administrators.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
HB 2145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to information on classes or programs required to be completed before an inmate is released on parole.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 2152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the online renewal of vehicle registration.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to restricting access to pornographic materials on certain websites and creating civil liability for certain actions that allow children to access pornographic materials.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 2188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--District | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the administration of navigation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 2248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to next generation 9-1-1 services provided through an Internet Protocol network and wireless service provider expense reimbursements for certain counties; imposing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INTERNET
HB 2267 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sale and purchase of retail fireworks permits from an Internet website.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Electronic Information Systems | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks
HB 2370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to procedures for certain permit applications submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | INTERNET | PERMITS
HB 2383 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records
HB 2410 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the location at which certain Internet sales are consummated for purposes of local sales taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| INTERNET | Taxation--Sales
HB 2487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure by hospitals of prices for hospital services and items; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2500 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to Internet posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives as an alternative to newspaper publication of notice.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2578 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the comptroller's establishment and operation of a public information Internet website.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2587 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2683 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2723 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to state agency information on child-care services available to veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the posting of certain business and occupational licensing information on state agency websites and the Texas Veterans Portal.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2846 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2859 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website databases containing certain information about elections.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2860 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to a county, city, or independent school district posting certain election information on an Internet website.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the reporting of broadband speeds by Internet service providers to the governor's broadband development council.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Electronic Information Systems | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | INTERNET | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2913 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the posting of certain contracts to the Internet websites of governmental bodies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INTERNET | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 2928 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to publication and posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--District | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff
Relating to the ability of a person in attendance at an open meeting of a governmental body to stream live video and audio of the meeting on the Internet.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 2990 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to a requirement to make certain environmental and water use permit applications available online.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | PERMITS | Water--Rights
HB 3001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the censorship or disfavoring of political or religious speech by a social media website.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Religion | STOP SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP ACT
HB 3024 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3073 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a requirement that state agencies make agency guidance documents accessible to the public.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 3101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the duties of social media companies regarding prostitution and trafficking of persons; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | PROSTITUTION
HB 3105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to unlawful acts and practices of social media platforms; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | INTERNET
HB 3106 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3112 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to procedures for public involvement in redistricting of state legislative districts and congressional districts.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
| INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Open Records | Redistricting
HB 3130 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency contracts for Internet application development.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3172 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to authorizing the online ordering and purchasing of alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Withdrawn from schedule
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3261 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the electronic administration of certain required assessment instruments, measures to support Internet connectivity for purposes of those assessment instruments, the adoption and administration of certain optional interim assessment instruments, the review and use of the instructional materials and technology allotment, and requests for production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3305 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to requiring the disclosure of the place of origin for products sold online; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET
HB 3331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to solicitation of patients and other prohibited marketing practices and the establishment of the task force on patient solicitation; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT SOLICITATION, TASK FORCE ON
HB 3334 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to a criminal justice system sentencing database established by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3357 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim schools; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | MITCHELL CHANG SWIM SCHOOL SAFETY ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3367 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of certain property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Companion considered in lieu of
| INTERNET | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 3372 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to post the annual compensation of the superintendent or chief executive officer on the district's or school's Internet website.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3384 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to a standard application for new customers of retail electric providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a mobile Internet access hotspot grant program to provide grants to facilitate distance learning for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | INTERNET
HB 3410 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to publication and posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3435 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INTERNET | Open Records | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to electricity service in this state; imposing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Energy--Alternative Fuels | FRAUD | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to development of guidelines for the use of digital devices in public schools and a school district or open-enrollment charter school policy for the effective integration of those devices.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET
HB 3502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to notification by the secretary of state when a person convicted of a felony becomes eligible to vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the verification of an application or ballot voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3526 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration through a voter registration agency.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the availability of certain voter information.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to disaster preparedness education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a high-speed Internet access grant program to facilitate instruction and learning for public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3611 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to remotely conducting court proceedings in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | SUPREME COURT | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3680 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to publication of national organ transplant waiting list information on the Department of State Health Services' Internet website and donors included in the anatomical gift registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | INTERNET | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to outreach campaigns conducted by the Department of State Health Services during certain public health disasters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3745 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to prohibitions in connection with the online sale of goods.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
HB 3746 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain notifications required following a breach of security of computerized data.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
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 3759 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE
HB 3767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS EDUCATION & WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT ACT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3836 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the electronic dissemination of commercial recordings or audiovisual works.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Arts & Humanities | Electronic Information Systems | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | INTERNET | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | RADIO
HB 3838 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3889 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the cost for certain public school students of a broadband Internet access program offered by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 3890 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the creation and maintenance by an appraisal district of a publicly available Internet database of information regarding protest hearings conducted by the appraisal review board established for the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3961 87-0 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to required posting of information regarding the office of the state long-term care ombudsman on certain long-term care facilities' Internet websites.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/22
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
HB 4015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the Rita Littlefield Chronic Kidney Disease Centralized Resource Center established within the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE TASK FORCE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to public health improvement and pollution reduction through recycling incentives; assessing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CLEAN AND HEALTHY ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Recycling | Health--General | INTERNET
HB 4070 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to requiring female representation on the boards of directors of certain publicly traded corporations; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | Women
HB 4114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the retention of state sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INTERNET | Taxation--Sales
HB 4164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the authority of individuals over the personal identifying information collected, processed, or maintained about the individuals and certain others by certain businesses.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4169 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to an employee database for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET
HB 4182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the employment status of certain remote service workers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REMOTE SERVICE MARKETPLACE PLATFORMS ACT
HB 4256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the duties and oversight of the Department of Public Safety's office of inspector general regarding the use of cyber technology and activity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information regarding suicide prevention and certain state laws applicable to handgun license holders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 4272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| COVID-19 | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | INTERNET | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4383 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to providing information to undergraduate students regarding certain fixed or flat tuition rates provided by certain institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | INTERNET
HB 4443 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the disclosure of information by online marketplaces to inform consumers; creating a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | ONLINE MARKETPLACE DISCLOSURE ACT
HB 4498 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to compliance with the National Voter Registration Act.
House: Elections
Reported favorably as substituted
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4547 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a Texas school accountability Internet website; posting of accountability information; release of distinction designations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | INTERNET
HB 4563 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to notice of the form to be used by a person to request a written statement stating whether there are any delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by the person to certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4564 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to posting a notice of a foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--General | FORECLOSURES | INTERNET | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 5 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 7 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Point of order overruled
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 12 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for social media platforms and to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 16 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the dissemination by a state agency of an individual's personal data.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the state online learning system; changing a fee.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTERNET
SB 58 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to purchasing of cloud computing services by a political subdivision.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local
SB 86 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for bank loans made to African American-owned businesses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | INTERNET | LOANS
SB 145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 172 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 200 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the exclusion of Internet access service from sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| INTERNET | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 226 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to instruction in educator training programs regarding digital learning, virtual learning, and virtual instruction.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 241 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Science & Technology
SB 246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 290 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Candidates | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Open Records | State Officers
SB 326 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to require electronic bids or proposals for competitive bidding.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET
SB 341 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 411 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to open meetings of the governing body of a charter holder and the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | INTERNET | Open Meetings
SB 432 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
SB 468 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 506 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 526 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the requirements for meetings held and Internet websites developed by certain special purpose districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Placed on General State Calendar
| INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 530 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HARASSMENT | INTERNET
SB 591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | Housing--General | INTERNET | Taxation--General
SB 598 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to auditable voting systems.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Voting Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to an inventory of dams controlled by river authorities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 810 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the course information required to be posted on a public institution of higher education's Internet website.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 855 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the electronic dissemination of commercial recordings or audiovisual works.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/22
| Business & Commerce--General | Communications & Press | Electronic Information Systems | INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | INTERNET | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY
SB 875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to prescription drug price disclosure; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 878 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 898 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the procedures of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Judges | INTERNET | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
SB 914 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the required disclosure by hospitals of prices for hospital services and items; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to ticket sales for charitable raffles conducted by the charitable foundations of certain professional sports teams.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RAFFLES
SB 923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to open government.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 924 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requirements for open meetings that are broadcast over the Internet or held by telephone conference or videoconference call.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 929 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the posting of certain contracts to the Internet websites of governmental bodies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
SB 969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reporting procedures for and information concerning public health disasters and to certain public health studies; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | INTERNET | OFFICE OF CHIEF STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 972 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records
SB 975 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records
SB 1042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a data collection program established by the attorney general regarding defendants in certain criminal cases and access to information stored in criminal justice information databases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1092 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding course materials by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Electronic Information Systems | ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKS | INTERNET
SB 1116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Bucy III, John
Relating to a county, city, or independent school district posting election notices and results on an Internet website.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 1135 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a statewide all payor claims database to store publicly accessible information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON
SB 1137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the required disclosure of prices for certain items and services provided by certain medical facilities; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1171 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the electronic administration of certain required assessment instruments, measures to support Internet connectivity for purposes of those assessment instruments, and the adoption and administration of certain optional interim assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 1193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to providing information to undergraduate students regarding certain fixed or flat tuition rates provided by certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | INTERNET
SB 1194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to academic accountability ratings for certain school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and contracted entities that offer full-time online programs through the state virtual school network and revocation of approval to operate or contract to operate those programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
SB 1220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus or site.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | INTERNET
SB 1225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency contracts for Internet application development.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1332 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the location at which certain Internet sales are consummated for purposes of local sales taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| INTERNET | Taxation--Sales
SB 1340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1389 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to remote learning programs provided by school districts and the calculation of average daily attendance in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTERNET
SB 1434 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INTERNET | Open Records | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1496 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to removal of certain intimate visual material by a search engine operator of an Internet website; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 1515 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Open Meetings | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1526 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to restricting the use of personally identifiable student information by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application used for a school purpose and providing an exemption from certain restrictions for a national assessment provider.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1611 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right of the public to observe election activity; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1622 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to measures to support the alignment of education and workforce development in the state with state workforce needs, including the establishment of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS EDUCATION & WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT ACT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring female representation on the boards of directors of certain publicly traded corporations; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | Women
SB 1650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to middle mile broadband service provided by an electric utility.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1799 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a broadband Internet connectivity and broadband access grant program to facilitate instruction and learning for public school students.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | INTERNET
SB 1813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 1814 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to oversize and overweight vehicle permits.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| INTERNET | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1879 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Open Meetings | Political Subdivisions
SB 1885 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to open meetings of governmental bodies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1889 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to measures to support public secondary and postsecondary American history and civics education, including the satisfaction of curriculum requirements in American History at institutions of higher education and the establishment of the American History and Civics Project.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Arts & Humanities | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 1899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | INTERNET | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1925 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the publication of the record of voters who voted in an election.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2006 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to publication and posting of notice by certain governmental entities and representatives.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | County Government--General | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 2013 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to a study on administrative penalties assessed against a substance use disorder service provider and to requiring the Health and Human Services Commission to provide administrative penalty schedules on the commission's Internet website.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to state contracts with certain companies that censor their users' speech.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 19 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to publication by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain information regarding natural gas flaring.
Filed
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 20 87-1 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for and censorship of users' expressions by social media platforms.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 40 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 55 87-1 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 60 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website databases containing certain information about elections.
Filed
| Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 95 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--District | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 123 87-1 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the security of voted ballots.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 139 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 144 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
Filed
| Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 146 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to requiring the disclosure of fees charged for the sale of concert and other event tickets.
Filed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET
HB 150 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 151 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 165 87-1 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to procedures for public involvement in redistricting of judicial districts, state legislative districts, State Board of Education districts, and congressional districts.
Filed
| INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Open Records | Redistricting
HB 191 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 229 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
Filed
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | PARKING | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 230 87-1 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 243 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 269 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 305 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 5 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for, and to the censorship of users' expressions by, social media platforms.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported engrossed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 19 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information regarding public school teaching materials and activities.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
SB 23 87-1 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration and electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 24 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 46 87-1 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration and electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 61 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the Barbara Jordan Fair Elections Act.
Filed
| BARBARA JORDAN FAIR ELECTIONS ACT | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | OATHS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to an acute psychiatric bed registry to list available beds for the psychiatric treatment of certain individuals.
Filed
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 20 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET
HB 28 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to curriculum, materials, and activities in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 30 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to virtual instruction and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, certain requirements for certification as a teacher for virtual instruction only, and the allotment for special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTERNET
HB 45 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 57 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 74 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the analysis of inspection and maintenance requirements for air quality permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain oil and gas facilities.
Filed
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 98 87-2 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 165 87-2 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--District | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 172 87-2 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to virtual and off-campus electronic instruction at a public school, the satisfaction of teacher certification requirements through an internship teaching certain virtual courses, and the allotment for certain special-purpose school districts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Electronic Information Systems | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | INTERNET
HB 182 87-2 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements.
Filed
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 194 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
Filed
| Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 202 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 203 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to requiring public schools to offer a virtual learning option during a disaster.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 212 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 217 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website databases containing certain information about elections.
Filed
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 221 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to accommodating voters with a disability.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 244 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for, and to the censorship of users' expressions by, social media platforms.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 21 87-2 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 45 87-2 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration and electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 71 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of elections in this state.
Filed
| BARBARA JORDAN FAIR ELECTIONS ACT | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | OATHS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 76 87-2 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation and operation of open-enrollment charter schools.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | INTERNET | Open Meetings | TRANSFER STUDENTS | Transportation--Aviation
SB 80 87-2 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements.
Co-author authorized
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 90 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET
SB 97 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 16 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 37 87-3 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 42 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 94 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of a COVID-19 health information clearinghouse.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 96 87-3 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Filed
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 110 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to COVID-19 vaccination policies and related measures of governmental entities; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 134 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 35 87-3 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from certain vaccination requirements.
Co-author authorized
| COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 47 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, prosecution of, penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses and to orders of nondisclosure for persons who committed certain of those offenses; regulating occupations and property to prevent and respond to those criminal offenses, including requiring a student occupational permit for those purposes; authorizing fees; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EVIDENCE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | PROSTITUTION
HB 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | COUNSELING & THERAPY | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 79 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to voter registration procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 245 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to a requirement to make certain environmental and water use permit applications available online.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | PERMITS | Water--Rights
HB 260 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a cross-border motor vehicle traffic congestion web portal.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BORDER | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | MEXICO | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 305 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions with authority to impose a tax post certain information on an Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
HB 318 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 361 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to student access to public school instructional materials and technology.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | Family--Parent & Child | INTERNET
HB 406 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to organ donor registration information when applying for a hunting or fishing license on the Internet.
House: Public Health Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses
HB 428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the solicitation of pen pals by certain inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 490 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 570 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to open meetings of the governing body of a charter holder and the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 657 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 669 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the use of the universal service fund for the provision of broadband service in underserved rural areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RURAL | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 767 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the evaluation of and reporting on certain Medicaid waiver projects.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
HB 783 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the contents of and recordkeeping requirements relating to personal financial statements filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Financial--General | INTERNET | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to financial reporting requirements of a toll project entity.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Highways | INTERNET | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 858 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 868 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to gas pipeline operator disclosure of the location of pipeline leaks; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, ShawnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to using the Internet to obtain identifying information about an elderly individual for a fraudulent purpose.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aging | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Property | Financial--General | FRAUD | INTERNET
HB 911 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation and functions of the Lake Houston Watershed Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| City Government--General | COASTAL WATER AUTHORITY | County Government--General | FLOODS | INTERNET | LAKE HOUSTON WATERSHED COMMISSION | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 921 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
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 933 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to posting of election information on the secretary of state's and each county's Internet website.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| County Government--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 941 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a child-care facility database on the Health and Human Services Commission's Internet website.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET
HB 984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to testing for lead contamination in public school drinking water.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | LEAD POISONING | Minors--Health & Safety | Water--General
HB 1001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 1050 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the procedure by which information required to be included in a notice of appraised value may be provided to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the form of certain advance directives.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET
HB 1118 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that public and private institutions of higher education provide certain cost and employment opportunity data for degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to an annual report concerning the number of inmates who have been in the conservatorship of a state agency responsible for providing child protective services.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | INTERNET
HB 1229 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the posting of required notice by a political subdivision on Internet websites.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website a database containing information about each holder of and candidate for all elected offices in the state.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Candidates | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring the comptroller of public accounts to establish and maintain a political subdivision disaster expenditure database.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
HB 1301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring a school district corrective action plan to improve district transparency in certain circumstances.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 1356 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to meetings for certain special purpose districts.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1393 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to monthly reports on preservation, maintenance, and restoration expenses for the Alamo complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | INTERNET | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to monthly reports on preservation, maintenance, and restoration expenses for the Alamo complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | INTERNET | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1408 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to a website operated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas that enables customers to choose retail electric service plans and providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1413 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to mobile Internet service access in an area subject to a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INTERNET
HB 1438 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Candidates | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | State Officers
HB 1510 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the operations and functions of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the association; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | Sunset—Required Reviews | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1682 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to collection and use of child safety data for licensed day-care centers.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to price transparency for certain prescription drugs; authorizing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain voter information.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Elections--Early Voting | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1862 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| DENTAL SERVICES | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
HB 1886 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the availability on the Internet of personal financial statements filed by public officials.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | State Officers
HB 1887 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the evaluation and reporting of investment practices and performance of certain public retirement systems.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
HB 1890 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to emergency contact and medical information maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2019 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to parental notice provided by school districts regarding the Internet website containing the sex offender database.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2027 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to information regarding the procedures and available resources for the sealing of juvenile records.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Juvenile | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | INTERNET | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 2055 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain enforcement actions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | Legislature | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REROOFING CONTRACTOR ADVISORY BOARD | REROOFING CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT | ROOFING CONTRACTORS
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 2120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BAILIFFS | BELL COUNTY | BOSQUE COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | BURLESON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COOKE COUNTY | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Juries | Courts--Municipal | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | DENTON COUNTY | ELLIS COUNTY | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GOLIAD COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | INTERNET | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Juvenile Boards & Officers | KAUFMAN COUNTY | KERR COUNTY | LIBERTY COUNTY | LUBBOCK, CITY OF | MAGISTRATES | MEDINA COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | POTTER COUNTY | PUBLIC NOTICE | ROCKWALL COUNTY | RUSK COUNTY | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2221 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a single Internet portal through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
HB 2229 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, JarvisSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to a report of information concerning juvenile offenders committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department who have been in foster care.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | INTERNET | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Legislature | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers and to the regulation of utilization review, independent review, and peer review for health benefit plan and workers' compensation coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Interim Studies | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that state agency employees complete cybersecurity awareness training.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICAL RECORDS | Purchasing--State
HB 2486 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| DENTAL SERVICES | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
HB 2494 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--Finance | INTERNET | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to a requirement that certain water districts make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to transparency related to drug costs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
HB 2552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website a database of certain election information collected from authorities responsible for giving notice of an election.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--General | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to required notice of the cost and health benefit plan coverage of newborn screening tests.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the manner of reporting and maintaining certain information relating to candidates and election returns.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Candidates | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2631 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
HB 2640 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to political parties.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Administration | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Primaries | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2649 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to requiring the reporting of certain commissions and fees paid by public retirement systems.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INTERNET | Retirement Systems--General
HB 2678 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the compilation and reporting of statistics involving sexual assault victims who receive a forensic medical examination before reporting the assault to law enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC TESTING | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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 2776 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to requiring an open-enrollment charter school to prepare an informed choice report containing certain information about the school.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | INTERNET
HB 2808 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media and on the Internet.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 2818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 2941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE
HB 2982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to public inspection of certain early voting information; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | INTERNET
HB 2987 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring the posting of certain information on an open-enrollment charter school's Internet website regarding the school's governing body.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET
HB 3001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3102 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring an independent school district to post a superintendent's annual compensation on its Internet website.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3116 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on best practice standards for the detention of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Disabilities, Persons with | Health--General | INTERNET | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to reporting of incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on state property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | INTERNET | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STALKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to requiring a school district to post on the district's Internet website the contact information of the school administrator primarily responsible for student discipline at a district campus.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 3323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to requiring a school district to post the district's employment policy on the district's Internet website.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3385 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas publish maps of pipeline evacuation zones.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas | Water--General
HB 3528 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the Internet domain name used by a website that sells tickets to events.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3584 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the emergency management training of certain officials.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | INTERNET | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Open Meetings | Political Subdivisions
HB 3727 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the online publication of information by certain special purpose districts.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 3738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to creating an Internet website of certain day-care providers and parenting resources.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET
HB 3752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3773 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to regulation of short-term rental units by municipalities; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | INTERNET | Safety | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3778 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to regulation of short-term rental units; authorizing a civil penalty; limiting the amount of a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Housing--General | INTERNET | Safety | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3862 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to notice of the cash price of certain health care services by certain hospitals.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Hospitals | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3921 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain contracting requirements for the provision of broadband Internet access service to governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to online adult high school diploma programs.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADULT EDUCATION | DISTANCE EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET
HB 4046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to providing information and communication regarding and during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 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 4372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to youth camp abuse complaints and compliance orders.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHILD ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | YOUTH CAMPS
HB 4385 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to information on certain municipal utility districts' Internet websites.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 4401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4409 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to monitoring emissions of air contaminants from certain mining-related facilities; imposing of a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS
HB 4413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the development and posting by county governments of lists of local mental health resources available to the public.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a county, city, or independent school district posting election results on an Internet website.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HJR 124 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing procedures for public involvement in redistricting of state legislative districts and congressional districts.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| INTERNET | Open Records | Redistricting | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 2 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Personal Property | PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District | TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM & TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019 | TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2019 | TEXAS TAXPAYER TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2019
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 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions and expenditures filed in connection with certain county judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
SB 178 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to meetings for certain special purpose districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the evaluation and reporting of investment practices and performance of certain public retirement systems.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| INTERNET | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
SB 369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
SB 373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to Internet access to meetings of the board of directors of a regional mobility authority.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to local school health advisory councils.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 463 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 467 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the procedures of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Courts--Judges | INTERNET | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
SB 494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 534 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the notice of a hearing to adopt a proposed rule under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the reporting of information about the use of federal money for flood research, planning, and mitigation projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | FLOODS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 568 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and family homes; providing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 615 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the operations and functions of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the sunset review date for and programs administered by the association; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | Sunset—Required Reviews | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain school district or open-enrollment charter school financial information on certain districts' or schools' Internet websites.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 639 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the operation and management of certain condominium unit owners' associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | PUBLIC NOTICE | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 652 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
SB 702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Open Meetings | Political Subdivisions
SB 708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to collection and use of child safety data for licensed day-care centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 723 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring an independent school district and an open-enrollment charter school to post certain annual compensation on its Internet website.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records | Salaries & Expenses
SB 734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 747 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the administration of the newborn screening program.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 767 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 838 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 891 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing and imposing fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BELL COUNTY | BOSQUE COUNTY | BRAZORIA COUNTY | BURLESON COUNTY | CHAMBERS COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | COMAL COUNTY | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COOKE COUNTY | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Reporters | DENTON COUNTY | ELLIS COUNTY | Family--Parent & Child | FORT BEND COUNTY | GILLESPIE COUNTY | GOLIAD COUNTY | GUADALUPE COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | INTERNET | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL COMMISSION ON MENTAL HEALTH, TEXAS | Juvenile Boards & Officers | KAUFMAN COUNTY | KERR COUNTY | LIBERTY COUNTY | MAGISTRATES | MEDINA COUNTY | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES | POTTER COUNTY | REEVES COUNTY | ROCKWALL COUNTY | RUSK COUNTY | SUPREME COURT | TRAVIS COUNTY | VICTORIA COUNTY
SB 895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the language acquisition of children eight years of age or younger who are deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
SB 902 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to public availability of election records; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 944 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1053 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1105 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid, including Medicaid managed care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 1139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICAL RECORDS | Purchasing--State
SB 1168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the regulation of reroofing contractors; providing administrative and civil penalties; authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REROOFING CONTRACTOR ADVISORY BOARD | REROOFING CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT | ROOFING CONTRACTORS
SB 1186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to preauthorization of certain medical care and health care services by certain health benefit plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Health Care Providers | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
SB 1191 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain requirements regarding Medicaid fair hearings.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1192 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1229 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to a county, city, or independent school district posting certain election information on an Internet website.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 1277 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to guidelines for the proper care and display of the United States and Texas flags by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | FLAGS | INTERNET | State Symbols
SB 1278 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--Finance | INTERNET | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to requiring a school district to post on the district's Internet website the contact information of the school administrator primarily responsible for student discipline at a district campus.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
SB 1325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to occupational licensing of certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses by state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an employee database for child-care facilities and registered family homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 1394 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the regulation of companies that prearrange barbering and cosmetology services outside of certain facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1399 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the repeal of the requirement that certain public institutions of higher education submit a report regarding compliance with a course information Internet posting requirement.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | INTERNET
SB 1410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty; imposing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to methods of notice from certain health benefit plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
SB 1427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the availability online of hospital trauma response revenue code data.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Hospitals | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | INTERNET | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to certain required disclosures and prohibited practices of certain employee benefit plans and health insurance policies that provide benefits for dental care services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DENTAL SERVICES | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET
SB 1732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a requirement that certain water districts make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to County Affairs
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to financial reporting requirements for toll projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Financial--General | Highways | INTERNET | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 1779 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to security for state agency information and information technologies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1786 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the form of certain advance directives.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INTERNET
SB 1796 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to physician and health care practitioner credentialing by managed care plan issuers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 1888 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to regulation of short-term rental units by municipalities; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | INTERNET | Safety | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1908 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an Internet online dropout recovery education program for students at risk of dropping out of school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development
SB 1926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the procedures for accepting certain voters without photo identification; providing for additional elements and prosecutorial authority to related offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1955 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program to identify and refer eligible children to early childhood intervention services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | INTERNET | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 2016 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 2019 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring female representation on the governing authorities of certain business entities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE | Women
SB 2062 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the publication of pathogen-related data from river basins by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 2086 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a single Internet portal or equivalent electronic system through which Medicaid providers may submit and receive information.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
SB 2097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding the members of the governing body of an independent school district or a public junior college district on the district's Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 2230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a central database containing information about violent offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2233 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to monitoring emissions of air contaminants from certain mining-related facilities; imposing of a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTERNET | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMITS
SB 2373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to certain deceptive trade practices by interactive computer services.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INTERNET | Religion | SOCIAL MEDIA DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT
SB 2409 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the Internet domain name used by a website that sells tickets to events.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 80 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of Internet access service from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | Taxation--Sales
HB 143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 171 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to certain facilities transactions between school districts and charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 214 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | INTERNET | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 293 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the distribution, sale, or offer for sale of a mislabeled abusable synthetic substance through the Internet.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | HARASSMENT | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 370 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the availability on the Internet of personal financial statements filed by public officials.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | State Officers
HB 523 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the requirement that certain elected school district boards make audio and video recordings of certain work sessions and special called meetings available on the Internet.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 525 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to databases that contain information regarding certain violent offenses or filed protective orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 630 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the Internet broadcast and archiving of open meetings of the Health and Human Services Commission, health and human services agencies, and related advisory entities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 673 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records
HB 776 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the removal of certain information from personal financial statements filed by certain persons.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 802 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to a requirement that online admission application forms for public institutions of higher education include a link to certain postsecondary education and career opportunity information.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 833 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the administration of educational programs for persons placed on community supervision for certain intoxication offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 893 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 899 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 1027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of self-help resources on the Internet website of a state court and in the court building.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | INTERNET | Lawyers | LEGAL SELF-HELP
HB 1149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to giving notice of certain information about certain elections electronically.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1251 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by the board of directors of certain development corporations.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--General | Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 1292 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales
HB 1356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1409 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to reporting concerning certain inmates who are confined in county jails for misdemeanor offenses.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | INTERNET | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 1532 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to posting notice of self-help resources on the Internet website of a state court and in the office of the court clerk.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LAW LIBRARY, STATE | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1541 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the posting of required notice by a political subdivision on Internet websites.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to jury summons questionnaires.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--General | Courts--Juries | INTERNET
HB 1847 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse, school counselor, or librarian assigned to the school during all instructional hours.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | INTERNET | Libraries & Librarians | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
HB 1851 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the reporting of certain state agency contract information and the posting of that information on the Internet.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Referred directly to s/c on Budget Transparency and Reform by chair
| INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1916 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the intake and disposition records of animal shelters and releasing agencies.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Animals | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET
HB 1955 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1975 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, JasonSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to enforcement of a lien on property in a self-service storage facility by a sale conducted through an Internet website.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES
HB 2019 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Business & Commerce--General | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Manufactured Housing | INTERNET | MANUFACTURED HOUSING BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2020 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting advertisements on an Internet website of certain prostitution offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PROSTITUTION
HB 2024 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the publication of an image that depicts an individual without the individual's consent; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2034 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to requiring a national instant criminal background check in connection with certain firearm sales; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | INTERNET | Weapons
HB 2087 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to restricting the use of covered information, including student personally identifiable information, by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application for a school purpose.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADVERTISING | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2291 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the direct shipment of certain alcoholic beverages to ultimate consumers; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTERNET | PACKAGE STORES | PERMITS | WINE & WINERIES
HB 2297 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the waiting list for an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2411 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the secretary of state posting on the secretary of state's Internet website a database containing information about each holder of and candidate for all elected offices in the state.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Candidates | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2622 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to an online service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SEARCH WARRANTS | SUBPOENAS
HB 2641 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to Internet broadcasts of meetings held by the board of directors of a community development corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 2649 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to certain meetings of open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 2729 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to an inventory of credentials and certificates that may be earned by a public high school student through a career and technology education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2751 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the classification of certain streaming video as tangible personal property for purposes of the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| INTERNET | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales | TELEVISION
HB 2770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 2799 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a requirement to make certain environmental and water use permit applications available online.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INTERNET | PERMITS | Water--Rights
HB 2895 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the requirement that certain public institutions of higher education post mental health resources on the institution's Internet website.
House: Public Health Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2897 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the mental health first aid program training and reporting.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2918 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to post on its Internet website a status report regarding certain disciplinary processes involving an incident of campus sexual assault.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INTERNET | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Driver Education & Training | HEARING DISORDERS | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 3203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to recordings of meetings of certain governmental bodies; creating offenses.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3207 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation; authorizing an increase in rates charged for the use of state aircraft to provide for the acquisition of replacement aircraft.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AIRPORTS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3331 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to requiring certain school districts to provide public school students with Internet connections and devices for home Internet access.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3526 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to instructional materials and technology for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 3597 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
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 3896 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the posting of notice required to be published in a newspaper on the Internet website of certain municipalities.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3955 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the functions of the Texas Department of Transportation relating to transportation planning and projects.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4095 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to safety requirements of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 4261 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the transparent disclosure of Internet advertising practices.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
No action taken in committee
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | INTERNET
SB 36 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the regulation of certain guardianship programs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| INTERNET | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | SUPREME COURT
SB 79 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Business & Commerce--Copyright, Patents, & Trademarks | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
SB 96 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to Internet access to meetings of the board of directors of a regional mobility authority.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 115 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Racing Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | INTERNET | Labor--General | Open Meetings | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | INTERNET | Open Meetings
SB 119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Lottery Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 120 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Medical Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings
SB 121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of Nursing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings
SB 122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Optometry Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD
SB 123 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the State Board of Dental Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings
SB 124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF
SB 125 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings
SB 126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Open Meetings | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
SB 127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Meetings | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF
SB 171 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings
SB 199 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
SB 200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
SB 245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--General
SB 259 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, DonSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to jury summons questionnaires.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--General | Courts--Juries | INTERNET
SB 312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Transportation; authorizing an increase in rates charged for the use of state aircraft to provide for the acquisition of replacement aircraft; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
| AIRPORTS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 333 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of educational programs for persons placed on community supervision for certain intoxication offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 366 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions and expenditures filed in connection with certain county judicial offices.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
SB 464 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
SB 553 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 568 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 623 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public information Internet website.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 625 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales
SB 672 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the collection and publication of the number of security personnel or commissioned peace officers employed by each school district and assigned to each district campus.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 673 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to a notification requirement if a public school campus or open-enrollment charter school does not have a nurse assigned to the campus during all instructional hours.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION
SB 810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the purchase and use of open educational resources.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Higher--Textbooks | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | Education--School Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 952 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to enforcement of a lien on property in a self-service storage facility by a sale conducted through an Internet website.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES
SB 983 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1049 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to safety requirements of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Nursing Homes | Safety
SB 1051 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the accommodation of a deaf or hard of hearing student in driver education; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Driver Education & Training | HEARING DISORDERS | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
SB 1196 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 1203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to an online service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SEARCH WARRANTS | SUBPOENAS
SB 1279 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to restricting the use of covered information, including student personally identifiable information, by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application for a school purpose.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ADVERTISING | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1605 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 1765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to tax increment reinvestment zone transparency and accountability.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | INTERNET | REINVESTMENT ZONES
SB 1911 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of certain self-help resources by state and county courts, including through the Internet website of a state court and in the office of the court clerk.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | INTERNET | LEGAL SELF-HELP | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 2210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to health benefit plan provider network listings and directories; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance
| Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
SB 2239 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 3 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | INTERNET | PROPERTY TAX PAYER EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2017 | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 32 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Government Reform, Select
Postponed
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD | PROPERTY TAX PAYER EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2017 | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 113 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to requiring a public institution of higher education to post on its Internet website a status report regarding certain disciplinary processes involving an incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INTERNET | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 212 85-1 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 83 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain notice of the extent of a municipality or its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Filed
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 76 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 81 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of nicotine products and cigarettes; authorizing a fee; creating offenses.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC NOTICE | SMOKING | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Cigarette | Tobacco Products | VENDING MACHINES
HB 94 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | INTERNET | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful disclosure of certain visual material.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | INTERNET | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 139 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the posting of certain notices for political subdivisions on the comptroller's Internet website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 197 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to requiring certain public institutions of higher education to post information regarding mental health resources on the institution's Internet website.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 241 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media presence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PROCESS SERVERS | SUPREME COURT
HB 280 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the information required to be posted by the Texas Water Development Board on the board's Internet website regarding the use of the state water implementation fund for Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| BONDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INTERNET | LOANS | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 283 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the requirement that certain governmental bodies make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 285 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the prohibition on posting on the Internet information held by an appraisal district regarding certain residential property.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 288 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to providing certain legislative information on the Internet in Spanish.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Legislature
HB 298 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the transfer, academic progress, and timely graduation of students in public higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 301 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by examination or assessment at public institutions of higher education; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 312 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 320 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the clarification of the offense of online sexual solicitation of a minor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 372 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the monitoring of the Internet access of certain sex offenders placed on community supervision or released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 394 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that may not be posted on the Internet by an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aging | INTERNET | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 420 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the availability of information from the federal Election Assistance Commission on the secretary of state's Internet website.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 444 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 446 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to electronic voter registration in certain counties.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 465 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the immunization data included in and excluded from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 485 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the availability on the Internet of personal financial statements filed by certain state officeholders.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | State Officers
HB 486 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the availability on the Internet of personal financial statements filed by public officials.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 496 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Open Records | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 603 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | INTERNET | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 616 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; authorizing a fee; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Considered in public hearing
| Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
HB 631 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the impersonation of a state agency website or an associated website; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 685 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the production of public information under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records | Political Subdivisions
HB 814 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to posting notice of a meeting of a governmental body on the Internet instead of in a newspaper.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 815 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 855 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the compatibility of state agency websites with certain devices and Internet browsers.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 856 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by the policy board of a metropolitan planning organization.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | Open Meetings | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 861 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 873 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the publication of certain information regarding the vocational rehabilitation program on the Internet.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disabilities, Persons with | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | INTERNET | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 953 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 954 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to an electronic application for voter registration and a ballot to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1019 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to publication of notice by a governmental entity on a newspaper's Internet website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
No action taken in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1180 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to certain information included on a searchable database on the Department of Family and Protective Services' Internet website.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1287 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a requirement that each state university's Internet website include a link to certain employment data.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 1405 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions or expenditures filed in connection with certain offices.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 1559 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school Internet website information concerning local programs and services available to assist homeless students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HOMELESS | INTERNET
HB 1624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | INTERNET | Open Records
HB 1695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to Internet access to certain district court family dockets.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--District | Family--General | INTERNET | TARRANT COUNTY
HB 1768 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the use of the universal service fund to provide Internet service to certain persons with an impairment of hearing.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | HEARING DISORDERS | Human Services--General | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1792 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to regulation of residential short-term rental units and collection and reporting periods of hotel occupancy taxes; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--General | INTERNET | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1796 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to public school choice, including school campus information, student transfers, the public education grant program, and the transportation allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS
HB 1807 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 1877 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the disclosure of certain visual material on the Internet; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 1997 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to requiring direct access to 9-1-1 service from certain telephone systems and equivalent systems that use Internet Protocol enabled services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INTERNET
HB 2156 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to requirements for providers of certain technology services in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2177 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | FORECLOSURES | INTERNET | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2191 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2310 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to electronic requests made to certain local governments for information under or regarding the open records law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Open Records | Political Subdivisions
HB 2368 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the availability of state agency contracting information on the comptroller's Internet website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2650 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to regulate any entity that holds itself out as a telephone service provider.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 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 2721 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to public notice of the time for voting during an early voting period.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2792 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to access to certain information regarding the performance of public school campuses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2956 84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the appointment and training of volunteer deputy registrars.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2997 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the creation of an Internet website clearinghouse for school districts to post information to comply with publication requirements.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3041 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly
Relating to posting certain fiscal analysis documents of counties and municipalities on the Internet.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3087 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain special purpose district financial information on a district's Internet website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| Financial--General | INTERNET | Open Records | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3118 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the canvassing of primary elections.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Primaries | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3174 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain computer program transactions.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | INTERNET | Taxation--Sales
HB 3188 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the canvassing of primary elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3210 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | Open Records
HB 3357 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to permitted methods for certain political subdivisions to post notice of a meeting.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3408 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to posting certain municipal financial information on the Internet.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Finance | INTERNET
HB 3510 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the publication of an image that depicts an individual without the individual's consent; imposing civil penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3581 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | INTERNET | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 3593 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the online access to open board meetings of metropolitan planning organizations.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3684 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to political advertising.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | INTERNET
HB 3871 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to posting of certain financial information of certain political subdivisions on the Internet.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Financial--General | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
HB 4019 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the operation of a sports betting website and the placement of a bet through a sports betting website; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | GAMBLING | INTERNET
HB 4040 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the licensing and regulation of sports betting web sites, providing penalties; requiring a license; allowing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 4052 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to posting certain economic development agreements on the Internet.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
HB 4053 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to posting certain comprehensive annual financial reports on the Internet.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Financial--General | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
SB 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the online broadcast of open meetings of institutions of higher education.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INTERNET | Open Meetings
SB 36 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to maintain an inventory of postsecondary educational programs and services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
SB 142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the appointment and training of volunteer deputy registrars.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 309 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
SB 310 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | DEBT | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
SB 344 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 385 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 392 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to posting notice of a meeting of a governmental body on the Internet instead of in a newspaper.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 494 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the availability of certain property and casualty insurance forms on the Internet.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF
SB 508 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the employment of veterans by a public entity or public work of this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 587 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
SB 753 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | INTERNET | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 755 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain computer program transactions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | INTERNET | Taxation--Sales
SB 788 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to requiring direct access to 9-1-1 service from certain telephone systems and equivalent systems that use Internet Protocol enabled services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Business & Commerce--General | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | INTERNET
SB 1089 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to meetings of the board of directors of a regional mobility authority.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1097 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; authorizing a fee; providing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health Care Providers | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNET | PHYSICIANS
SB 1152 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to meetings of the board of directors of a regional mobility authority.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1230 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Financial--General | INTERNET
SB 1237 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by the policy board of certain metropolitan planning organizations.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | Open Meetings | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1390 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| INTERNET | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1452 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | FORECLOSURES | INTERNET | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1456 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to improving the accountability of local workforce development boards and consumer information regarding job training programs.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| INTERNET | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1718 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | INTERNET | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHYSICIANS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
SB 1739 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procedure by which the assessor for a taxing unit is required to provide certain ad valorem tax-related information to a property owner or the owner's agent.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1814 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to establishment of a child-care facility database on the Department of Family and Protective Services' Internet website.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 9 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to posting certain information regarding compensation of state agency executive staff on the Internet.
House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INTERNET | Open Records | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 12 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to gifts and other consideration made to state agencies for state employee salary supplement or other purposes and to publication by state agencies of staff compensation and related information.
House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| AUDITOR, STATE | GIFTS & DONATIONS | INTERNET | Open Records | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 13 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the State Pension Review Board and public retirement systems; authorizing a fee.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Retirement Systems--General | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
HB 14 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Electronic Information Systems | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
HB 16 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a requirement that a state agency post its internal auditor's audit plan and audit report and other audit information on the agency's Internet website.
House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | INTERNET | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 21 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 23 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to restrictions on the use of commercial social networking sites by sex offenders; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 31 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of a general academic teaching institution or a state university system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | INTERNET | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 94 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the validity and reliability of assessment instruments administered by the state in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | INTERNET
HB 133 83-0 (2013)
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.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 161 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to drug testing of certain persons seeking financial assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | INTERNET
HB 195 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political expenditures and contributions filed in connection with certain county and municipal offices.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 197 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an obesity and wellness information portal on the comptroller's Internet website.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 216 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 284 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 313 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 324 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain facilities and service provider transactions between school districts and charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 333 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to requiring notice of a hotel's firearms policy and other guest policies; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| HOTELS & MOTELS | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | Weapons
HB 335 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the posting of certain notices for political subdivisions on the comptroller's Internet website.
House: Technology
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 416 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax by a taxable entity engaged in Internet hosting.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | Taxation--Franchise
HB 511 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the registration of token trailers.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| INTERNET | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 579 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study on the feasibility of online voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 584 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the posting of a notice of foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website.
House: Technology Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| County Government--General | FORECLOSURES | INTERNET | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 631 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to establishing an advance directive registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INTERNET | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 816 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to giving notice of certain information about an election electronically.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 863 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to information regarding unfunded state educational mandates imposed on a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 882 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Technology
Considered in Calendars
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | Salaries & Expenses
HB 889 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain governmental bodies make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet.
House: Technology
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 940 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to providing for legislative information on the Internet in Spanish.
House: Technology
Reported favorably as substituted
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature
HB 974 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to adding an indicator to the School FIRST Rating Worksheet for the online posting of a school district's or open-enrollment charter school's check register.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 984 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain information required to be provided to an applicant for a marriage license.
House: Technology Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
| Electronic Information Systems | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--AIDS | INTERNET | MARRIAGE LICENSES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1004 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to an electronic system adopted and maintained by public institutions of higher education to employ a person to track the academic progress of military veterans or their family members receiving student financial assistance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Military & Veterans
HB 1011 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the punishment for the offense of online solicitation of a minor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 1043 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the offense of the unauthorized duplication of certain recordings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Property | INTERNET | RADIO | TELEVISION
HB 1128 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to posting suggestions and ideas on cost-efficiency on certain state agency websites.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1131 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to a database of employers penalized for failure to pay wages or convicted of certain offenses involving wage theft.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1133 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services and to the exclusion of that property in certain economic development agreements.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | INTERNET | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales | TELEVISION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1191 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain information about housing for persons with mental illness provided through the Texas Information and Referral Network Internet site.
House: Technology Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--Disabled Persons | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1201 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to public school Internet website information concerning local programs and services available to assist homeless students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | HOMELESS | INTERNET
HB 1227 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, DawnnaSponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONSERVATORSHIP | Courts--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1257 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the use of commercial social networking sites by sex offenders; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1265 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to providing information to state employees about insurance available to those employees under a group coverage plan.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | INTERNET | State Employees
HB 1271 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to providing links in the online text of proposed legislation to other state laws referenced in that legislation.
House: Technology Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature
HB 1332 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TELECONFERENCING | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | VIDEOCONFERENCING | Water--Rights
HB 1389 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to clinical initiatives to improve the quality of care and cost-effectiveness of the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID
HB 1399 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to electronic availability of certain property and casualty insurance forms.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Insurance--Property & Casualty | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1409 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the granting of undergraduate course credit by examination or assessment at public institutions of higher education; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Fees | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 1487 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the Internet posting of certain information regarding state grants.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Records | State Finances--Budget
HB 1529 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on certain districts' Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 1574 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the collection, evaluation, maintenance, and reporting of certain workforce and employment data by the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Considered in Calendars
| INTERNET | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1630 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to data centers from the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | INTERNET | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Sales
HB 1645 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the monitoring of the Internet access of certain sex offenders placed on community supervision or released on parole or to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1805 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General
HB 1826 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to authorizing the Department of Agriculture to create a database of nonpaying buyers of agricultural products; authorizing a fee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 1919 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the defenses to prosecution of certain gambling offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Against Morals | Criminal Procedure--General | GAMBLING | INTERNET
HB 1983 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the fiscal transparency of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1989 83-0 (2013)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media website.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | SUPREME COURT
HB 2014 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | INTERNET
HB 2037 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to electronic transmission of documentation involved in certain insurance transactions.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Insurance--General | INTERNET
HB 2077 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to municipal fees in certain populous municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INTERNET
HB 2122 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Technology
Referred to Technology
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | Open Records | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 2176 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions
HB 2177 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the availability on the Texas Ethics Commission's website of personal financial statements filed by public officials.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET
HB 2198 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Pension Review Board.
House: Pensions
Laid on the table subject to call
| INTERNET | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2210 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to information required to be displayed for the transfer of a manufactured home.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Housing--Manufactured Housing | INTERNET
HB 2211 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions and expenditures filed in connection with certain county judicial offices.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 2221 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a compliance report submitted to the United States Department of Education containing data concerning certain citations issued and certain incidences of students taken into custody on public school property.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Criminal Procedure--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2223 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the availability of information from the federal Election Assistance Commission on the secretary of state's Internet website.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to public notice of procedures for submitting complaints about motor vehicle dealers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| INTERNET | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2377 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the use of legislatively produced audio or visual materials; providing penalties.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADVERTISING | INTERNET | Legislature | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 2465 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the secretary of state providing information to voters regarding their voting status through an Internet website.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2605 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to contracts for certain professional services and the distribution of certain consultants' reports.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
| INTERNET | Legislature | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2668 83-0 (2013)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of certain junior college districts.
House: Technology Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings
HB 2719 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to collecting and reporting information concerning inmates who have been in the conservatorship of a state agency responsible for providing child protective services and concerning inmate parole, reentry, and integration.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | INTERNET | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2728 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to an online training program for volunteer deputy voter registrars.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2835 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to monthly support received from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TELECOMMUNICATORS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2848 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to video monitoring of an early voting polling place.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | INTERNET | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 2980 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to student transfers and to the maintenance and dissemination of certain school-related information.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CHARTER SCHOOLS | Crimes--Juvenile | DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 3080 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to a study on the feasibility of creating a program to provide discounts on Internet access to individuals who are eligible for lifeline telephone services.
House: Technology
Referred to Technology
| Electronic Information Systems | Human Services--General | INTERNET | LIFELINE & TEL-ASSISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 3103 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the administration of primary elections, the nomination of candidates by convention, and voting by certain military and overseas voters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Elections--General | Elections--Political Parties | Elections--Presidential | INTERNET
HB 3299 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a study regarding the provision of the drug palivizumab through the Medicaid vendor drug program to premature newborns.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3336 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a judge's findings when sentencing persons convicted of certain drug possession offenses to a term of confinement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | INTERNET
HB 3397 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to comprehensive reviews of certain special districts.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
HB 3446 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the distribution by the appraisal review board of an appraisal district of written opinions, memoranda, or analyses of law drafted by the attorney for the board.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | Open Records | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3529 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to regulation of certain online poker facilities under federal law.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | INTERNET | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3576 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the application of the law of this state to certain Internet contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3612 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to marriage education courses for certain couples filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | DIVORCE | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET
HB 3627 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to civil liability for promotion of certain improper visual images.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 3642 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the addition of certain municipalities to the territory of a regional transportation authority.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | INTERNET | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3646 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to a governmental entity's selection of an advertising medium and publication of notice.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3766 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to making available through the Internet certain information about housing and treatment options in each county for persons with mental illness.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Housing--General | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Electronic Information Systems | GAMBLING | INTERNET | LOTTERIES | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 13 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the State Pension Review Board and public retirement systems; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Retirement Systems--General | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
SB 14 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--General | Electronic Information Systems | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--General
SB 138 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to procedures for filing complaints with, and providing notice of certain violations to, the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| GEOSCIENCES, GEOLOGISTS & GEOPHYSICISTS | INTERNET | Mines & Mineral Resources | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 176 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the distribution of certain consultants' reports.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
| INTERNET | Legislature | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 195 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the maintenance by the Legislative Budget Board of a searchable database containing certain budget information.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 197 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | INTERNET
SB 200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Pension Review Board.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| INTERNET | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 279 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to certain information about high-value data sets provided by state agencies to the Department of Information Resources.
House: Technology Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
| Education--Higher--General | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 281 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | TELECONFERENCING | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | VIDEOCONFERENCING | Water--Rights
SB 315 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 401 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to a notification requirement if a school counselor is not assigned to a public school campus.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 417 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by candidates for and holders of state office and state chairs of political parties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Political Parties | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | State Officers
SB 575 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the offense of the unauthorized duplication of certain recordings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--General | Crimes--Against Property | INTERNET | RADIO | TELEVISION
SB 582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to municipal swimming pool requirements for certain dwellings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 583 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to eligibility for support from the universal service fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 602 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to retail electric provider customer choice information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
