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HB 377 87-0 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to an alert for a missing person experiencing a mental health crisis. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1419 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons and to the duties of a justice of the peace or other investigator regarding unidentified bodies. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2677 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the name of the statewide alert system for certain missing adults. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 3486 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to an agreement with a private entity for dynamic message signs used in certain statewide alert systems. House: Transportation Received from the House
SB 826 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to an agreement with a private entity for dynamic message signs used in certain statewide alert systems. Senate: Transportation Left pending in committee
SB 899 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding missing children and missing persons and regarding unidentified bodies. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1462 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the name of the statewide alert system for certain missing adults. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 833 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1769 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain missing adults and to a study of the alert system. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3407 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to an alert for a missing person with a guardian. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2505 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3619 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the creation of a countywide alert system for missing adults. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3715 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to statewide alerts for missing adults. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 1622 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 834 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 4031 84-0 (2015) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing adults and to a study of the alert system. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1075 82-0 (2011) Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to an alert for a missing person with an intellectual disability. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2385 82-0 (2011) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the DNA database at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3439 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to missing children; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1551 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Relating to children who are missing or who are victims of offenses; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2522 81-0 (2009) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al. Relating to the circumstances under which the Department of Public Safety may issue a silver alert for a missing senior citizen. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 4534 81-0 (2009) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the criteria for determining whether a person is a missing child or a missing person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 157 80-0 (2007) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al. Relating to a silver alert for missing senior citizens. House: Law Enforcement Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1424 80-0 (2007) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to an appropriation to the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of administering and supporting certain databases and clearinghouses related to missing persons and children. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
SB 1315 80-0 (2007) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to a silver alert for missing senior citizens. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 79 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a false report regarding a missing child or missing person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1608 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the punishment for the offense of making a false report regarding a missing child or missing person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3343 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to receiverships for certain missing persons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 114 70-0 (1987) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank Relating to investigations of missing persons and missing or runaway children. House: Public Safety Pending in committee
HB 248 69-0 (1985) Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to missing children and missing persons. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
HR 168 69-0 (1985) Author: Johnson, Sam Honoring Texans missing in action in Southeast Asia.
HB 1445 65-0 (1977) Author: Gaston, Frank
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to a guardianship for a person missing on public service; amending the Texas Probate Code. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days
SB 86 47-0 (1941) Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" Relating to providing that death shall not be presumed from mere absence of a person; that such a person has been exposed to specific peril of death shall be considered by the Court or jury.
SB 87 47-0 (1941) Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" Relating to providing for the disposition of property and insurance where there is no sufficient evidence that persons have died otherwise than simultaneously.


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