HB 3 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 10 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 15 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the creation of the Texas brain university research initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality and reporting of certain information on maternal mortality to the Department of State Health Services and to a work group establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity data registry.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the provision of comprehensive health care benefits coverage through a publicly funded program to be known as the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 710 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to statements on the impact of legislation on childhood racial disparity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 758 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 933 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to inspection procedures in and a legislative oversight committee for certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1003 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of climate change in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1180 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the duties of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to proposing a referendum to the people of the State of Texas on the question of whether this state should leave the United States of America and establish an independent republic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
HB 1576 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1731 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to protection of the electric power transmission and distribution system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 1774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1848 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the date of the general primary election to be held in 2022.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1867 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1942 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adult high school charter school program.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to a study of the conversion of surface mine pits and quarries to water storage reservoirs in order to enhance this state's available water supply.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 2021 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the acceptance, rejection, and uses of certain money provided by the federal government to this state.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HB 2199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of the digital identity work group.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2355 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for persons who are transgender.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas 1836 Project.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2902 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study factors contributing to disproportionate COVID-19 outcomes.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2937 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the historically underutilized business task force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study the reliability of the ERCOT electric grid.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 3025 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the membership and meetings of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to inaugural contribution limits and the disclosure of inaugural contributions and expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to contribution and expenditure statements filed by the inaugural committee with the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3298 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to computer science and technology education, training, and curriculum.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3351 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 3633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to establishing a High-Speed Rail Legislative Review Committee; authorizing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3638 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the establishment of the African American studies advisory board by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3643 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Virtual Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3667 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the establishment of the School Psychologists Shortage Task Force.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3685 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the creation of a work group to undertake a study of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: House Administration
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3707 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend improvements to funding for special education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Electric Grid Security and Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3973 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a study on abandoned oil and gas wells in this state and the use of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to legislative oversight of investment in state agency information technology improvement and modernization projects.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 4018 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of improvement and modernization projects for state agency information resources.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 4056 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of a committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of limiting the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government through joint entities.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to study land titles.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of the Public Utility Counsel, and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 60 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 82 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of Public Utility Counsel, and an independent organization certified to manage a power region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 61 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 108 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to statements on the impact of legislation on childhood racial disparity.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 264 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Research Consortium to Cure Infectious Diseases (TRANSCEND); authorizing the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 422 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 699 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a study of the conversion of surface mine pits and quarries to water storage reservoirs in order to enhance this state's available water supply.
House: House Administration Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to House Administration
SB 711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 966 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to legislative oversight during a public health disaster or public health emergency, including the establishment of a legislative public health oversight board.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 995 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of the digital identity work group.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1128 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to pollinator health.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1198 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the establishment of the industry-based certification advisory council and the transfer of certain duties to that advisory council.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to establishing the Texas Commission on Community College Finance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1266 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: House Administration Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to House Administration
SB 1416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1615 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adult high school charter school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 1679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1682 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the funding of utility reliability projects by the Texas Water Development Board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, granting rulemaking authority, and making an appropriation.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1806 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Task Force on Prevention and Investigation of Violent Crime.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1896 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1966 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SJR 33 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session and to designate the subjects of legislation considered at certain special sessions.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SJR 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
HB 77 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Filed
HB 80 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
HB 105 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law.
Filed
HB 241 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties.
Filed
HB 26 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties.
Filed
HB 71 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
HB 83 87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
HB 158 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of various measures to limit or reduce the burden of ad valorem taxes on property owners.
Filed
HB 181 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
HB 225 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Filed
HB 17 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a forensic audit of 2020 election results in certain counties.
Filed
HB 91 87-3 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 97 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
SB 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 52 87-3 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education, the oversight of certain capital projects at those institutions, and the designation of certain appropriated funds allocated to those institutions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 117 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 255 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
HB 297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system, the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 350 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 711 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 787 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 801 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on flood control infrastructure for Harris County.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 855 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the creation of a committee on licensing standards for certain facilities licensed by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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
HB 1008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the service of a member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the commissioner of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the establishment of the private child care task force.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1302 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental Health Research Institute; authorizing the issuance of bonds.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1347 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1370 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee on high-speed rail development.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 1377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain laws of this state that restrict the rights or activities of persons convicted of a felony offense and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to health benefits coverage for certain elected officials.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 1578 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to establishing the Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention Task Force.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to legislative oversight of deferred maintenance projects.
House: House Administration
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the Texas resilience infrastructure fund; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds; making an appropriation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1836 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo Cenotaph; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1868 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Rural Water Advisory Council.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 1900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to certain operations and functions of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and studies relating to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan; authorizing a penalty; authorizing an assessment.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1960 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of the governor's broadband development council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1980 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2025 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to legislative oversight of the issuance of driver's licenses and certain other forms of identification in this state.
House: House Administration
Received from the House
HB 2154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to a commission to study the needs of areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Point of order sustained
HB 2238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to a study of the feasibility of converting quarries and surface mine pits for use as water storage reservoirs to enhance this state's available water supply.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 2306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a study regarding the public health considerations of transportation planning.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
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
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
HB 2783 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the establishment of the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2948 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study and compile a report on best management practices and funding mechanisms for the prevention, mitigation, and abatement of windblown and waterborne litter in communities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3024 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 3040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3061 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3073 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a joint interim study regarding the spreading of risk and costs related to certain natural disasters across the state by property and casualty insurance companies.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 3298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the creation of a wet debris study group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3511 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Commission on Texas Workforce of the Future.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3818 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3950 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Joint Committee on Child Welfare.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 3960 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to rate filings by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3987 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the creation of a study of TRS-ActiveCare administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing fees.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the Healthy Texas Program; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 4181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
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
HB 4279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the privacy of personal identifying information and the creation of the Texas Privacy Protection Advisory Council.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 4517 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a work group on blockchain matters concerning this state.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4534 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the rates and other funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Considered in public hearing
HJR 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set the salaries of members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor based on the average public school teacher salary in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 179 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of a task force to conduct a comprehensive study on flood control infrastructure for Harris County.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to funding of certain flood-related projects by the Texas Water Development Board and the reporting and administration of certain flood-related projects by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to legislative oversight of deferred maintenance projects.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 539 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to emergency management and disaster recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 949 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the game animal meat safety task force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 962 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating general revenue to that fund and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 978 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a study of the conversion of surface mine pits and quarries to water storage reservoirs in order to enhance this state's available water supply.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Received from the Senate
SB 983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of a work group to study local restrictions that impede disaster recovery efforts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the feasibility of creating and maintaining a coastal barrier system.
House: House Administration Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1130 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force on father engagement in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of the governor's broadband council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a "Texas solution" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; requiring a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1355 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the work-based learning task force.
House: Public Education Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Public Education
SB 1492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to grand jury proceedings and establishing a commission to study improvements and alternatives to those proceedings.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1546 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the re-creation of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of deferred maintenance projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Referred to House Administration
SB 1742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Julie
Relating to physician and health care provider directories, preauthorization, utilization review, independent review, and peer review for certain health benefit plans and workers' compensation coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1785 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1934 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to efforts to encourage full participation in the 2020 federal decennial census by the residents of this state, including the establishment of the Complete Count Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2180 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the establishment of the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2431 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 2480 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of the Medicaid Waiver Legislative Oversight Committee.
House: House Administration Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to House Administration
SCR 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Wray, John
Providing for a joint session to canvass the votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and for a joint session for the inaugural ceremony.
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 39 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periods unless the legislature has passed the state's budget and that budget is certified by the comptroller.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 56 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 8 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to cybersecurity for state agency information resources.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 74 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the Texas Balance of Powers Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
HB 123 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 138 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the study of public education performance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 958 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an interim study regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1320 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a study on the state certification of music therapists.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1387 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1397 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Joint Committee to Review the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1549 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services by the Department of Family and Protective Services, including child protective services and prevention and early intervention services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for sabotage and sedition; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to creation of a task force to study the effects of population growth on counties in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1953 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1994 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study health care costs and the transparency of health care costs and health benefits.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study and compile a report on best management practices and funding mechanisms for the prevention, mitigation, and abatement of windblown and waterborne litter and illegal dumping in communities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2338 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2742 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the right of members of the legislature, the lieutenant governor, committees of the legislature, and legislative agencies to access certain governmental information for legislative purposes; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the designation of a chief innovation and technology officer for the Department of Information Resources.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 4009 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the creation of the Texas Slavery and Segregation Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 72 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day preceding the day the regular legislative session convenes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 83 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periods unless the legislature has passed the state's budget and that budget is certified by the comptroller.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 456 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the right of members of the legislature, the lieutenant governor, committees of the legislature, and legislative agencies to access certain governmental information for legislative purposes; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 936 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to undertake a study of the public retirement systems of this state.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to studies and reports on the prosecution of criminal cases involving abusable synthetic substances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1210 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee to review special education programs available in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2015 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the Texas Sovereignty Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 7 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the execution or enforcement of federal laws that violate the Bill of Rights of the Texas Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periods unless the legislature has passed the state's budget and that budget is certified by the comptroller.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of energy critical infrastructure.
Filed
HB 20 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the operations of and transportation planning and expenditures by the Texas Department of Transportation and planning organizations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 86 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the creation of a select committee to evaluate the effects of a reduction in or the elimination of federal funding on the state budget due to federal fiscal policy.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 98 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Balance of Powers Act.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 177 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the research, collection, and use of adult stem cells.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 236 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 543 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain first-time DWI offenders; imposing fees for participation and alcohol monitoring.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 911 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1543 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs in the office of the governor.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1602 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1701 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the approval period for a proposal for an award of a grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2164 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2203 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Joint Committee to Review the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2373 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2378 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2614 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a peace officer training advisory committee.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 2974 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3054 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning the offense of intoxication manslaughter and to a task force to reduce habitual driving while intoxicated.
Filed
HB 3180 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3282 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the coordination of, communication of best practices concerning, and collection of information pertaining to the provision of evidence-based behavioral services for students with autism spectrum disorder in this state.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3474 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to issues affecting counties and other governmental entities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate discharges conferees
HB 3506 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3746 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the study of public education performance.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4028 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a new system for student assessment and public school accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4056 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HJR 124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day the regular legislative session convenes.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Health and Human Services Commission and the provision of health and human services in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 208 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
SB 459 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs in the office of the governor.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the creation of a commission to recommend a new system for student assessment and public school accountability.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to undertake a study of health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1953 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas-Mexico Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1984 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the canvass of election returns for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2004 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to deferred maintenance funding for state facilities.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 2051 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the study of public education performance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SCR 3 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Kuempel, John
Providing for procedures for the canvass of votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and the inauguration of the governor and lieutenant governor, and inviting the governor to address a joint session of the legislature on January 15, 2015.
Signed by the Governor
SJR 66 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the governor's and lieutenant governor's terms of office to begin at 10 a.m. on the day preceding the day the regular legislative session convenes.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the administration of the Texas Water Development Board and the funding of water projects by the board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HB 295 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 367 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the disclosure by a member of the legislature or the lieutenant governor of certain information concerning a resident of this state to a governmental body.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 450 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the designation of a state climatologist and the operation of a state climate office.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 568 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a select committee to evaluate the effects of reduction in or elimination of federal funding on the state budget due to federal fiscal policy.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 724 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to study unclaimed land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 829 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the governor's executive authority while traveling outside of the state.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 877 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Oversight Committee.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 990 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of a sentencing policy, accountability, and review council to develop means to assess the effect of sentencing practices and policies on state correctional resources and improve the efficiency of the state criminal justice system, to develop a plan regarding the prosecution of certain child offenders, and to review certain penal laws.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the production of and use of native seeds.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1189 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1556 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a periodic review of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1633 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to creating an advisory committee to study child abuse and neglect fatalities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1930 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2036 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to identify future higher education and workforce needs of this state and make related recommendations to address those needs by the state's bicentennial.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2050 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a task force to conduct a study and develop recommendations to alleviate the incidence of gun violence in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2203 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation, including the establishment of a workforce certification program and the elimination of certain tax discounts to fund the program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2205 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the establishment of the Alamo Historic District Commission.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2355 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to a study comparing the business environments of Texas and Louisiana.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2510 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state employee charitable campaign; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2650 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee, the appointment of members, and the members' duties and responsibilities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2686 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 2804 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state.
House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2885 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the availability of the personal information of a legislator under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 3409 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 3528 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3791 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a "Texas solution" to reforming and addressing issues related to the Medicaid program, including the creation of an alternative program designed to ensure health benefit plan coverage to certain low-income individuals through the private marketplace; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 71 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the governor, and the lieutenant governor when acting as governor, retain executive authority unless unavailable as provided by law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 148 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to certain charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 4 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the administration and functions of the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 84 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to regulation of health benefit plan issuers in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 89 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to investigate and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 196 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the Business Tax Advisory Committee.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 217 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the continuation and functions of the state employee charitable campaign.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
See remarks for effective date
SB 292 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the governor's executive authority while traveling outside of the state.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 729 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the State Supported Living Center Realignment Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1168 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to interstate cooperation to address regional water issues.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1208 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a regional food economy and food access task force.
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1336 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 1403 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1682 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain ethics requirements applicable to state agencies, including required disclosures by state contractors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1739 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee, the appointment of members, and the members' duties and responsibilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 13 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting to two the number of consecutive terms for which a person may be elected or appointed to hold certain state offices.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
SJR 22 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the governor, and the lieutenant governor when acting as governor, retain executive authority unless unavailable as provided by law.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 62 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency and disaster response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 43 83-2 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the Texas emerging technology fund; redesignating the fund as the Texas Research Technology Fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 66 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the disclosure by a member of the legislature or the lieutenant governor of certain information concerning a resident of this state to a governmental body.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 671 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to allowing the governor, and the lieutenant governor or another person when acting as governor, to retain executive authority while traveling within the contiguous 48 states of the continental United States.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1727 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the sale and sale and leaseback of certain state property.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2457 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3132 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the membership, powers, and duties of the State Preservation Board.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of
HB 3706 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to measures in anticipation of federal legislation that would recognize the sovereignty of the states by providing each state with autonomy in determining whether and to what extent certain federal programs or mandates would apply in that state.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 65 82-0 (2011)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the governor, and the lieutenant governor when acting as governor, retain executive authority unless unavailable as provided by law.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HJR 67 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set the salary of the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HR 2691 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2457.
Reported enrolled
SB 791 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to electronic notification of certain state officials and agencies of certain rules and rulemaking filings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1175 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the Texas Enterprise Fund and the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1338 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the powers and duties of the State Preservation Board.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SCR 3 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Providing for procedures for the canvass of votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and the inauguration of the governor and lieutenant governor.
Signed by the Governor
SR 1256 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2457.
Reported enrolled
SB 1810 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to allowing the governor, and the lieutenant governor or another person when acting as governor, to retain executive authority while traveling within the contiguous 48 states of the continental United States so long as effective communication links with this state are maintained.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 2074 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the delivery of proposed state agency rules to the lieutenant governor, a member of the legislature, or a legislative agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SJR 30 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the governor's absence from the state, and the lieutenant governor's absence from the state when acting as governor, do not affect the person's ability to serve as governor if the person maintains effective communication links with this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 36 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the governor, and the lieutenant governor when acting as governor, retain executive authority unless the person becomes unavailable as provided by law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HJR 105 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the manner in which the lieutenant governor's compensation and reimbursement for expenses are determined.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
SCR 6 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Krusee, Mike
Providing for procedures for the canvass of votes for the governor and lieutenant governor and the inauguration of the governor and lieutenant governor.
Signed by the Governor
SB 1335 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the organization, quorum requirements, and period of service of the directors of certain legislative agencies.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SCR 3 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Providing for the inauguration of the Lieutenant Governor and the Governor, and to canvass the votes of the general election.
Signed by the Governor
SB 1800 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the transfer of records of the office of the lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HJR 7 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 44 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the filling of a vacancy in the office of governor or lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Filed with the Secretary of State
SCR 4 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Arranging for the canvass for the votes cast for governor and lieutenant governor.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 11 70-0 (1987)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Providing for canvass of votes for Governor and Lieutenant Governor and appointing a committee to arrange for a joint session and inauguration ceremony.
Filed
HJR 56 70-0 (1987)
Author: Watson, Ed
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the salary of members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 4 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Providing for canvass of votes for Governor and Lieutenant Governor and appointing a committee to arrange for the joint session and inauguration ceremony.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 138 69-0 (1985)
Author: Millsap, MikeSponsor: Blake, Roy
Authorizing appointment of joint study committees during the legislative interim.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
HJR 49 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of times a person may be elected governor, lieutenant governor, or speaker of the house of representatives.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HJR 62 69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the compensation of members of the legislature and of the lieutenant governor, and limiting campaign contributions and loans allowed in the election of a member of the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SR 392 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Requesting Lieutenant Governor appoint blue-ribbon committee to conduct interim study of State's system of securities regulation.
SR 483 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Establishing delegation appointed by Lieutenant Governor to protest in Washington the proposed witholding and diversion of funds authorized for and allocated to States for water sports purposes.
SR 628 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Requesting Lieutenant Governor to appoint special annexation study committee.
SB 95 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Bomer, Elton
Relating to the authority of the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to administer oaths, affidavits, and affirmations and to give a certificate of the fact.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 3 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hollowell, Bill
Providing for canvass of votes cast for Governor and Lieutenant Governor and appointing a joint committee to arrange for the Joint Session and inauguration ceremony.
Signed by the Governor
SCR 123 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, RoySponsor: Evans, Charles
Authorizing the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint joint committees during the interim.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration, Special
Signed by the Governor
SJR 22 68-0 (1983)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Messer, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the manner in which a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor is to be filled.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Filed without the Governor's signature
HB 2109 67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, AshleySponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the term of office of the person elected governor or lieutenant governor by the legislature.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HJR 78 67-0 (1981)
Author: Cockerham, JerrySponsor: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of times that a person may be elected governor or lieutenant governor and to provide that the lieutenant governor's compensation is set by law.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
SB 347 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the compensation of the lieutenant governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 696 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the line of succession to the governorship or lieutenant governorship and the term of office of the person declared or elected governor or lieutenant governor by the legislature.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on Elections
SJR 13 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Grant
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the compensation and allowances of members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SJR 18 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of times that a person may be elected governor or lieutenant governor and to provide that the lieutenant governor's compensation is set by law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SJR 27 67-0 (1981)
Author: McKnight, Peyton
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide two-year terms for the governor and lieutenant governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee unfavorably
HJR 64 66-0 (1979)
Author: Rains, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for higher annual salaries for the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 83 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of times that a person may be elected governor, lieutenant governor, or attorney general.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 84 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of consecutive terms that a person may be elected governor, lieutenant governor, or attorney general.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Message from the Governor recorded in Journal
SB 1317 66-0 (1979)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the conducting and financing of ceremonies and events for the inauguration of the governor and lieutenant governor.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 2 66-0 (1979)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Waters, Ron
Providing for a joint session to canvass votes providing for Inaugural committees providing for a joint session for inaugration .
Signed by the Governor
SJR 27 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of times that a person may be elected governor or lieutenant governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SJR 40 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that the lieutenant governor's compensation is set by law.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HJR 22 65-0 (1977)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Proposing an amendment to Article IV, Sections 4, 22, and 23, of the Texas Constitution, so as to change the term of office for the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller of public accounts, treasurer, commissioner of the general land office, secretary of state, and certain statutory state officers from foru years to two years.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 23 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bryant, John W.
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to provide that the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house shall each receive an annual salary equal to two-thirds the annual salary of the governor.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Assigned to Constitutional Amendments Calendar
HJR 57 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ribak, Abraham D.
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to limit the number of times that a person may be elected to the office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
SJR 7 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to limit the number of times that a person may be elected to the office of Governor or Lieutenant Governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
SCR 2 64-0 (1975)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Nowlin, James
Providing for a joint committee composed of seven members of the senate and seven members of the house to be appointed by the presiding officer of the respective houses to arrange for the canvas of the votes cast for governor and lieutenant governor at the general election held on the first Tuesday in November, 1974, and that a joint session of the senate and house be held in the hall of the house of representatives at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 1975, for the purpose of counting said votes and receiving the report and hearing the declaration of the results of the canvas; providing for a joint committee composed of seven members of the senate and seven members of the house of representatives to also be appointed by the presiding officer of the respective houses to arrange for the inaugeration of the governor-elect and the lieutenant governor-elect as determined by the canvass of the votes; providing for expenses incurred by the committee arranging for the inauguration of the governor-elect and lieutenant governor-elect to be paid out of the expense fund of the 64th Legislature upon authority of the chairman of said joint committee with approval of the respective chairmen of the Administration Committee of the Senate and the Administration Committee of the House of Representatives; instructing the State Board of Control to close all entrances to the capitol grounds on Tuesday, January 21, 1975, at 15th Street and North Congress Avenue, 14th Street at Colorado, San Jacinto, and Brazos Streets, and all other entrances to the capitol area on Congress Avenue, San Jacinto, and Colorado Streets except for those vehicles approed by the inaugural committee as necessary for use in connection with the ceremony and the program following; providing for state visitor parking lots numbers one and two to be closed to all parking except those vehicles approved by the inaugural committee.
Filed without Governor's signature
HR 33 63-0 (1973)
Author: Denson, Woody
Urging the Lieutenant Governor to reconsider his plan for convening a citizen's conference on lobby regulation legislation.
House: Rules
SCR 5 63-0 (1973)
Author: Herring, Charles
Providing for the appointment of joint committees for the purpose of canvassing votes for Governor and Lieutenant Governor and arranging for the Inaguration of the Governor-elect and the Lieutenant Governor-elect.
Signed by Governor
HCR 4 62-0 (1971)
Author: Cavness, DonSponsor: Herring, Charles
Providing for Joint Committees of the House and Senate to arrange for canvass of votes cast for Governor-elect and Lieutenant Governor-elect at the General Election and to make inaugural arrangements.
HJR 47 62-0 (1971)
Author: Earthman, Jim
Proposing an amendment to provide an annual salary for the Members of the Legislature and for the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
HJR 60 62-0 (1971)
Author: Sherman, W.C. "Bud"
Proposing an amendment providing that compensation of the Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Members of the Legislature shall be set by law eliminating per diem for such individuals.
HJR 67 62-0 (1971)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe | et. al.
Proposing an amendment setting the salary of the lieutenant governor and members of the legislature at $9,000 per year with a biennial cost of living adjustment.
HJR 72 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Proposing an amendment to provide that members of the Legislature shall receive a salary based on years of service in the Legislature and to provide the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall receive a salary of $20,000 a year.
HJR 85 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Proposing an amendment to provide that members of the Legislature shall receive a salary based on years of service in the Legislature, and to provide that the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives shall receive a salary of $20,000 per year.
HJR 94 62-0 (1971)
Author: McAlister, R.B.
Proposing an amendment providing for annual regular sessions of the legislature.
HJR 95 62-0 (1971)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Kennard, Don
Proposing an amendment to provide a salary of $22,500 for the Lieutenant Governor, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
SCR 2 62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: Cavness, Don
Providing for Joint Committees to canvass votes in the general election for Governor and Lieutenant Governor and to arrange for the inauguration.
SR 26 62-2 (1972)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar | et. al.
Affirming action of Lieutenant Governor in assigning three Senate Interim Study Committees to study problems of public school financing.
SCR 1 61-0 (1969)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Providing for Joint Committees of the House of Representatives to canvass votes and to make Inaugural arrangements.
SCR 14 61-2 (1969)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Authorizing the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to each appoint two additional members each to the Legislative Budget Board.
HJR 14 60-0 (1967)
Author: Traeger, John
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for an annual salary of $18,000 for the Lieutenant Governor and for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
HJR 64 60-0 (1967)
Author: Traeger, John
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to allow an annual salary in an amount to be fixed by the Legislature for the Lieutenant Governor.
SCR 1 60-0 (1967)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Directing the creation of a Joint Committee to canvass the results of the Gubernatorial Election. Also creating another committee to prepare for their inauguration.
HJR 8 59-0 (1965)
Author: Traeger, John
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas allowing an annual salary in an amount to be fixed by the Legislature for the Lieutenant Governor and for the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and increasing the per diem allowance of Members of the Legislature.
SCR 2 59-0 (1965)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Requesting committees to Canvass Votes and for Inauguration of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
SJR 2 59-0 (1965)
Author: Dies, Jr., Martin | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to authorize the Legislature to set the compensation of the Lieutenant Governor.
SCR 1 58-0 (1963)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Directing the creation of a committee to prepare for the gubernatorial inauguration.
HJR 50 56-0 (1959)
Author: Cloud, Ed J.
Proposing an amendment relating to the compensation of members of the Legislature and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Lieutenant Governor in regular and called sessions.
HJR 6 53-0 (1953)
Author: Gray, Sr., Jessy Franklin
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the compensation of the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor and setting out who shall exercise the authority of those offices in case of vacancy in either office.
HB 304 51-0 (1949)
Author: Horany, Sr., James Phillip "Jimmy"
Relating to providing for the succession to the office of Governor in the event of the death or incapacity of the Governor-elect or Lieutenant Governor-elect to take the oath of office; providing for the repeal of all laws in conflict herewith.
SJR 14 51-0 (1949)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Proposing an Amendment to Section 16 of Article IV of the Constitution of the State of Texas so as to provide that the Lieutenant Governor shall hold his office for the term of four (4) years and to provide that no person holding the office of Lieutenant Governor shall succeed himself in office; providing for the proclamation and publication therefor, and prescribing a form of ballot.
HB 2 48-0 (1943)
Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to authorize use of offices and apartments on the second floor of the Capitol building for bedroom, cooking and other private purposes by the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
HB 309 42-0 (1931)
Author: Moore, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the securing of a site for and for the establishment, location and construction of a state hospital for the insane to be known as the West Texas State Hospital for the Care, Treatment and Support of Insane persons; making an appropriation.
HB 433 41-0 (1929)
Author: Tillotson, Leonard E. | et. al.
Relating to empowering the Texas Prison Board to formulate a policy for the operation of the present system and for its centralization and re-organization; providing for authority to the Board to make sales of prison system lands in furtherance of a plan of centralization of the system, and with authority to effect exchanges of prison system lands for other lands suitable to the purpose of centralization of the system; and providing the conditions under which such sales shall be made.
HJR 22 41-0 (1929)
Author: Stevenson, Coke Robert
Proposing an amendment providing that the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General shall be elected by the qualified votes of the State at the same time and places of election for members of the Legislature; making an appropriation.
SB 69 38-0 (1923)
Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy | et. al.
Relating to a Board of Managers for the Texas State Railroad.
