HB 327
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 590
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 642
87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 872
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the disclosure of certain utility customer information.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1082
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the availability of personal information of an elected public officer.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1249
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the public accessibility of open-enrollment charter school annual financial statements.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1374
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims of certain sexual assault offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1416
87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to business days for purposes of the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1440
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are honorably retired from certain law enforcement positions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1563
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the disclosure of information in department files of fire fighters or police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1810
87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2052
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to public access to certain hospital investigation information and materials.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2208
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or recipient of disaster recovery assistance.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2339
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Elections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2357
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to an exception from required disclosure of information related to certain crime victims and the release to certain entities of autopsy reports of deceased persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2383
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2386
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding procedures and substances used in the execution of a convict.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2421
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the disclosure of information collected by a regional transportation authority under the public information law.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
HB 2451
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the management, operation, and contract authority of open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2474
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2488
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of certain records of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2511
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2618
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain personal information contained in a citation issued for a violation of a state traffic law or local traffic ordinance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2785
87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to access to public information maintained by independent organizations established under Section 39.151, Utilities Code.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2789
87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to charges imposed by a governmental body for providing copies of public information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2817
87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the requirement that attorneys employed by or contracting with the attorney general document and maintain records of hours spent on state legal actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2857
87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain information regarding taxpayers subject to an audit that is provided to members of the public.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3015
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3073
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a requirement that state agencies make agency guidance documents accessible to the public.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3112
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to procedures for public involvement in redistricting of state legislative districts and congressional districts.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 3345
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to public access to the audit records of certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3372
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to post the annual compensation of the superintendent or chief executive officer on the district's or school's Internet website.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3435
87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3453
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to access to certain litigation, law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3535
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3550
87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding an application for or the award of disaster recovery funds under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3615
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain rates charged by and programs offered by municipally owned utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3627
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3663
87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain information regarding a business that applies for state or federal disaster recovery funds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3744
87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited use or dissemination of certain private or false information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3845
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the failure of a property owners' association to file all dedicatory instruments of a residential subdivision as public records.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4174
87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain evidence of a crime that resulted in the death of a person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4267
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4340
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a special right of access to certain public information by an individual who is a victim of a crime.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4347
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4493
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the requirement that a state agency provide information to another state agency on request.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 1982
87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 155.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 66
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 155
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
SB 290
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 295
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims of certain sexual assault offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 318
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the records of certain condominium unit owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 334
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to disclosure under the public information law of certain records of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 341
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 347
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of local school health advisory councils as governmental bodies for purposes of the open meetings law and the public information law.
House: Public Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 668
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of certain government operated utility customer information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 729
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 841
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are honorably retired from certain law enforcement positions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 858
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the disclosure of information collected by a metropolitan rapid transit authority, regional transportation authority, municipal transit department, or coordinated county transportation authority under the public information law.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 882
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding the occurrence of communicable diseases in residential facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 923
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to open government.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 925
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the definition of business day for purposes of the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 926
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 927
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a governmental body's response to a request for public information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 928
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 930
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain information regarding the occurrence of communicable diseases in residential facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 948
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are current or former employees of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 972
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 974
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 975
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1134
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to address confidentiality on certain documents for certain federal officials and family members of certain federal officials or federal or state court judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1225
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1247
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1386
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a body worn camera program for emergency medical personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 1470
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to chilled water service and district cooling systems.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1491
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the electronic submission of requests for attorney general decisions under the public information law; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1492
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1526
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to restricting the use of personally identifiable student information by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application used for a school purpose and providing an exemption from certain restrictions for a national assessment provider.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1612
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain suits involving elections and the confidentiality of certain communications with voting systems vendors.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1651
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain information related to a tax audit.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1751
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to improvements to access to health care in this state, including increased access to and scope of coverage under health benefit plans and Medicaid, and to improvements in health outcomes; authorizing an assessment; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SR 540
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 155.
Reported enrolled
HB 124
87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
Filed
HB 162
87-1 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
Filed
HB 165
87-1 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to procedures for public involvement in redistricting of judicial districts, state legislative districts, State Board of Education districts, and congressional districts.
Filed
HB 175
87-1 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to charges imposed by a governmental body for providing copies of campaign finance reports under the public information law.
Filed
HB 209
87-1 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to public access to anonymized ballots.
Filed
HB 231
87-1 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the applicability of the public information law to independent organizations certified to manage a power region.
Filed
SB 31
87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain information regarding voter qualification.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 14
87-2 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 110
87-2 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to charges imposed by a governmental body for providing copies of campaign finance reports under the public information law.
Filed
HB 121
87-2 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
Filed
HB 131
87-2 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to availability of cast ballots under the public information law.
Filed
SB 38
87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of certain information regarding voter qualification.
Filed
SB 79
87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to availability of cast ballots under the public information law.
Filed
HB 81
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 125
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 147
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 305
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions with authority to impose a tax post certain information on an Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 318
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 418
86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the availability of personal information of a current or former federal prosecutor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 450
86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 543
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the applicability to certain draft grant applications of the exception from disclosure under the public information law for agency memoranda.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 858
86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1341
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1351
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the United States armed forces and the state military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1655
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 1700
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2133
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public access to certain hospital inspection and investigation information and materials.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2189
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2191
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2192
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney's fees in certain actions under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2203
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2360
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the public inspection of an arrest warrant and any affidavit made in support of the issuance of the warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2435
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the confidentiality of the home or residence address of a state or federal judge or the judge's spouse in certain government records and documents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2446
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding firefighters, volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and fire safety inspectors and the certification and training for fire safety inspectors.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2458
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2691
86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to restricting the use of personally identifiable student information by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application used for a school purpose and providing an exemption from certain restrictions for a national assessment provider.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2799
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2828
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the exception of certain information related to the humane disposition by a municipality or county of an animal from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2834
86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to access to information related to investigations by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2850
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of complaints and investigations in certain occupational licensing programs of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3091
86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of and prohibiting disclosure of the location or physical layout of a family violence shelter center or victims of trafficking shelter center; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3100
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of certain registered voters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3102
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring an independent school district to post a superintendent's annual compensation on its Internet website.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3175
86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for disaster recovery funds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3282
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3346
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the classification of certain voter information as public information for a provisional or rejected vote by mail ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3457
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the assessment of costs of litigation and reasonable attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3631
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of the e-mail address of an applicant for or holder of a license issued by certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 3752
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3877
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the public accessibility of open-enrollment charter school annual financial statements.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3913
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to an exception from required disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information obtained by certain flood control districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4088
86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the authority of a hospital district governing board to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate certain issues.
House: County Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 4103
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the discretionary sealing of certain juvenile records.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 4132
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 4200
86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to an exception from required disclosure of information related to certain crime victims maintained by a county or district clerk.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4308
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to conditions of employment for an employee of certain sheriff's or constable's departments.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 124
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing procedures for public involvement in redistricting of state legislative districts and congressional districts.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
SB 73
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records and licenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 84
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental entities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 205
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens and nonresidents excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 304
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to reporting and disseminating information regarding public school disciplinary actions.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 332
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to preventing racial profiling and to video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
SB 402
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 433
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 494
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 662
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the availability of personal information of a statewide elected official or member of the legislature.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 723
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring an independent school district and an open-enrollment charter school to post certain annual compensation on its Internet website.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 730
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 838
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 902
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to public availability of election records; authorizing a fee.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 943
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain contracting information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 944
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 988
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney's fees in certain actions under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1317
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to maintenance and production of electronic public information under the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1318
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1614
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the disclosure and recording of information on the use of money by certain public entities for lobbying activities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1670
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning a firefighter or peace officer applicant.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1688
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to access to certain litigation, law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1692
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1854
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of local school health advisory councils as governmental bodies for purposes of the open meetings law and the public information law.
House: Public Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Public Education
SB 1885
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1916
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to an exception from required disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information obtained by certain flood control districts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1960
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the authority of a hospital district governing board to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate certain issues.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1965
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the availability of personal information of a current or former federal prosecutor or public defender.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2059
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2192
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the confidentiality of the recording of certain emergency calls.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2263
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to reporting of costs incurred by school districts in litigation or resolution of special education cases.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2328
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain information relating to emergency management and governmental functions.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 2542
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an audio recording device pilot program for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees investigating a report of child abuse or neglect; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 18
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state contracts and other state financial and accounting issues, including the delivery of certain Medicaid medical transportation program services; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 53
85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain limitations on settlement agreements with a governmental unit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 59
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain lottery prize winners' choice to remain anonymous.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 247
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 349
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the disclosure under the public information law of certain information related to parades, concerts, or other entertainment events open to the general public that are paid for with public funds.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 442
85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain professions, including the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 526
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to certain persons' entitlement to public information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 624
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 649
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the protest of an application for certain alcoholic beverage permits.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 673
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to certain reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and to the creation of a criminal justice web portal by the office of the attorney general.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 723
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the establishment of county boards to oversee the provision of child protective services in certain counties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 760
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to excepting the date of birth of a living person from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 792
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 793
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 797
85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 839
85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the availability under the public information law of information contained in a bid or proposal after a contract is executed or awarded.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
No action taken in committee
HB 890
85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 998
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information stored as part of the preparation of campaign finance reports required to be filed with the clerk of certain counties or municipalities.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1082
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the applicability to certain draft grant applications of the exception from disclosure under the public information law for agency memoranda.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1341
85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to property owners' associations; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1624
85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the confidentiality of personal identifying information collected by certain airport governing boards.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1725
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain personal information contained in a citation issued for a violation of a state traffic law or local traffic ordinance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1861
85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to a computer security incident.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1924
85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the availability of certain hotel occupancy tax information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1941
85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 1942
85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2050
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the confidentiality of certain employment records submitted to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement or maintained by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
HB 2087
85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to restricting the use of covered information, including student personally identifiable information, by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application for a school purpose.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2106
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2328
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Administration
Returned from the House for further action
HB 2413
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, CindySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain identifying information regarding career school or college students.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2414
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
HB 2437
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2455
85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public access to certain information and materials relating to certain hospital inspections and investigations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2506
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to information contained in a protest of an application for an alcoholic beverage permit.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2521
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the disclosure or release by a criminal justice agency of photographs taken pursuant to an arrest or other involvement in the criminal justice system.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2670
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 2710
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the availability of dates of birth under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
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 2783
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3027
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to regional water planning groups and their committees.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3053
85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3107
85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the production of public information under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3149
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3222
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain documents filed with a county clerk or a district clerk.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 3234
85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3237
85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the return of executed search warrants and the public availability of search warrant affidavits.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3271
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3319
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the exception under the public information law for certain information held by a school district.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3328
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the disclosure of public information relating to expenditures for voter identification education.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 3581
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the availability of certain electronic information under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 3608
85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to government transparency and operations.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3640
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of an emergency call.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3708
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to recordings of meetings of certain governmental bodies; creating offenses.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3793
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to a law enforcement agency's release of a recording captured by a body worn camera.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3848
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the public information law; creating a criminal offense.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 3956
85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4001
85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4066
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the right of certain elected public officers to information of certain governmental and public entities; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Meeting cancelled
HB 4091
85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to reporting requirements for and the availability of information regarding certain uses of force, injuries, or deaths caused by peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4144
85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the applicability of the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HCR 140
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to provide for a joint interim legislative study regarding the confidentiality of emergency calls.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Signed by the Governor
HCR 150
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the creation a joint interim committee to study updating open-government laws.
Filed
SB 24
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 79
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 115
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 119
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of open meetings of the Texas Lottery Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 347
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to regional water planning groups and their committees.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 407
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the exception from disclosure under the public information law for information related to competition or bidding.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 408
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 414
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 425
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the availability under the public information law of information contained in a bid or proposal after a contract is executed or awarded.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 483
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 510
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 515
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the right of certain public officers to access public information, documents, records, and property; creating criminal offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 568
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 659
85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the availability of personal information of a statewide elected official or member of the legislature.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 705
85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to an exception from disclosure under the public information law for certain personal information of an applicant for an appointment by the governor.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Nominations
Effective immediately
SB 751
85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of and the abolishment date of the military base realignment and closure task force.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 775
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SB 783
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 930
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1023
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the confidentiality of personal identifying information collected by certain airport governing boards.
House: Transportation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1072
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to confidentiality of reports and related information for a solvency examination of an insurance carrier.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1086
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the availability of certain hotel occupancy tax information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1092
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to access to certain meetings and information of private or independent institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1279
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to restricting the use of covered information, including student personally identifiable information, by an operator of a website, online service, online application, or mobile application for a school purpose.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1332
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the availability of certain dates of birth under the public information law.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1347
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an expedited response by a governmental body to a request for public information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1357
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental entities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1463
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to settlement of claims and actions against a governmental unit.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1487
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to preventing racial profiling and video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1646
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1648
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the public availability of certain information related to criminal conduct in connection with an election.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1655
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the availability of certain information under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1801
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to reporting and disseminating information regarding public school disciplinary actions.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1851
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the confidential and privileged communications and records of victims of certain sexual assault offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2013
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the disclosure of certain public information by a public school district.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2085
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain identifying information regarding career school or college students.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2132
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain identifying information regarding career school or college students.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2168
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the disclosure of records produced in the course of an investigation related to educator misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SCR 56
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker of the house of representatives to create a joint interim committee to examine all state open-government laws.
Signed by the Governor
HB 219
85-1 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the online publication of home addresses of certain occupational license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 347
85-1 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to government transparency and operations.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 57
85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings.
Filed
HB 5
84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 23
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors; creating criminal offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 108
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to certain lottery prize winners' choice to remain anonymous.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 268
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the prompt issuance of an order of nondisclosure for certain defendants; authorizing a fee.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
HB 270
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 394
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that may not be posted on the Internet by an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 496
84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 649
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the disclosure to a state agency of certain information used or considered in the performance of a contract or agreement with the agency.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 685
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the production of public information under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 898
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the confidentiality of certain water well reports.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1059
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the filing and contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1118
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to certain persons' entitlement to public information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 1169
84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information in the possession of an appraisal district; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1293
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the confidentiality of identifying information of victims of stalking; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1311
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of personal information concerning certain employees currently or formerly involved in the Texas juvenile justice system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1441
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the collection and disclosure of certain grand jury information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1482
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to public information regarding workers' compensation insurance rate filings.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1578
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1624
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1630
84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, RamonSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain limitations on settlement agreements with a governmental unit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1698
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
HB 1735
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to requests for a list of annual vote-by-mail voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1764
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1803
84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to public access to juvenile court proceedings.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 1832
84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the requirements for and confidentiality of state agency continuity of operations plans.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1859
84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1942
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to judicial authority to issue orders allowing minors to consent to abortions and disclosure of that authority.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2060
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the application of public information laws to campus police departments at private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2128
84-0 (2015)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2134
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, CindySponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to allowing a governmental body to request clarification of a request for public information by electronic mail.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2160
84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the release of election judges' and clerks' contact information.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2175
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2191
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2234
84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2240
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the public's ability to access certain documents relating to a hospital inspection, survey, or investigation conducted by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2310
84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to electronic requests made to certain local governments for information under or regarding the open records law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2374
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 2567
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine the records of certain special districts.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2620
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to disclosure of financial studies and reports associated with a toll project.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2633
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2715
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to the operation of a municipally owned utility.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2716
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information related to the operation of certain municipally owned utilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2766
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the confidentiality of a person's date of birth; affecting the prosecution of the offense of distribution or misuse of confidential information.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 2839
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the production of public information under the public information law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3001
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the information that an operator of a well on which a hydraulic fracturing treatment is performed is required to disclose.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3087
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the availability of certain special purpose district financial information on a district's Internet website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3199
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the use of public information for marketing purposes; creating a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3210
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 3233
84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the right of directors of special districts to obtain district information, documents, and records.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
HB 3234
84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the right of municipal officers to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3235
84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the right of officers of counties, county boards of school trustees, and county boards of education to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
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 3504
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the availability of death records of unidentified persons.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3786
84-0 (2015)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to public inspection of provisional voting records.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3846
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding procedures and substances used in the execution of a convict.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3997
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to prosecution of violations of the open meetings law and the open records law.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 4024
84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the application of the open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4046
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the confidentiality of student records.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HJR 62
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 46
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the confidentiality of certain property tax appraisal photographs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 115
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the nonconfidential status of certain state pension information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 308
84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the powers and duties of campus police departments at private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 335
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the right of officers of counties, county boards of school trustees, and county boards of education to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to County Affairs
SB 336
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the right of municipal officers to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 337
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the right of directors of special districts to obtain district information, documents, and records.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Special Purpose Districts
SB 558
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to public availability of certain information related to economic development negotiations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 559
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to public availability of the name of an applicant for the position of executive director, chief investment officer, or chief audit executive of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 567
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 611
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the confidentiality of certain water well reports.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 661
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
SB 685
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the applicability of open meetings and public information laws to the education research center advisory board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 796
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 800
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 902
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the disclosure of certain public information by a public school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Public Education
SB 939
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to disclosure of financial studies and reports associated with a toll project.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
SB 978
84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to public information regarding workers' compensation insurance rate filings.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1046
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to disclosure of financial studies and reports associated with a toll project.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1087
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the definition of, custody of, and access to public information; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1192
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information stored as part of the preparation of reports and personal financial statements required to be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1485
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, SylviaSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the availability of death records of unidentified persons.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1510
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine and audit the records of certain special districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1520
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to transparency of certain information related to certain health benefit plan coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1697
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding procedures and substances used in the execution of a convict.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1808
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the confidentiality and use of information related to a taxpayer subject to audit by the comptroller.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1811
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to certain publications of intimate visual material by a business; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1856
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to confidentiality of student records.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1874
84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to accessing criminal history record information and other records of involvement in the criminal justice system; authorizing fees; authorizing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1946
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the application of the open meetings and public information laws to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 9
83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to posting certain information regarding compensation of state agency executive staff on the Internet.
House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 12
83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to gifts and other consideration made to state agencies for state employee salary supplement or other purposes and to publication by state agencies of staff compensation and related information.
House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 16
83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a requirement that a state agency post its internal auditor's audit plan and audit report and other audit information on the agency's Internet website.
House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 74
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain personal information contained in a citation issued for a violation of a state traffic law or local traffic ordinance.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 193
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 268
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
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 526
83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
HB 628
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the right of a member of the board of trustees of a school district to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: Public Education Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 688
83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 733
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain personal information included in a decree of dissolution of a marriage, a qualified domestic relations order, an order or writ of withholding, or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 878
83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the filing with the state of electric logs by operators of oil-related or gas-related wells; providing a penalty.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 879
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to certain information available to the public on a central database containing information about sex offenders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 919
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to excepting certain vehicle location information from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 981
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 987
83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to certain motor vehicle records excepted from disclosure under the Public Information Act.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1487
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the Internet posting of certain information regarding state grants.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1559
83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1632
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information of peace officers, county jailers, security officers, employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a prosecutor's office, or judges and their spouses.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1648
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1933
83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to condominium association records and meetings.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2112
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to financial disclosure reports made by a member of a county planning commission.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2122
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the posting by the Railroad Commission of Texas on its Internet website of certain enforcement information.
House: Technology
Referred to Technology
HB 2190
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2246
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HB 2408
83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the confidentiality of information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that identifies the home address of certain judges.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2444
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system.
House: Pensions
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2605
83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to contracts for certain professional services and the distribution of certain consultants' reports.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2676
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
HB 2725
83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by a victims of trafficking shelter center and the creation of minimum standards for certain facilities that provide services to victims of trafficking.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2855
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the prompt issuance of an order of nondisclosure for certain defendants; authorizing a fee.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2861
83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication, republication, or other dissemination of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2961
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the social security numbers of school district employees.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3200
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a suit for a writ of mandamus compelling a governmental body to make information available for public inspection under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3354
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 3446
83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the distribution by the appraisal review board of an appraisal district of written opinions, memoranda, or analyses of law drafted by the attorney for the board.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3449
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the exception under the public information law for certain information held by a school district.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 3460
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the requirement that certain information be reported to the Texas Department of Insurance and the confidentiality of that information.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3630
83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 3758
83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to examining records of municipal management districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3804
83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HCR 218
83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 12.
Signed by the Governor
HR 2982
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 949.
Reported enrolled
HR 3042
83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 12.
Reported enrolled
SB 107
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the disclosure by a court of criminal history record information that is the subject of an order of nondisclosure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 176
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the distribution of certain consultants' reports.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SB 279
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to certain information about high-value data sets provided by state agencies to the Department of Information Resources.
House: Technology Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 369
83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Burnam, Lon
Relating to certain information available to the public on a central database containing information about sex offenders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 457
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the confidentiality of certain autopsy records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 458
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to certain motor vehicle records excepted from disclosure under the Public Information Act.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SB 471
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to technological efficiencies in the recording of certain open meetings.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SB 753
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the production of the index of the parties to all suits by the clerk of a district court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 881
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to access to certain archaic information.
Senate: Open Government
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 895
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to access to records of a nonprofit organization supporting the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas under the public information law.
House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SB 949
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to licensing under the Medical Practice Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 977
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedure used to petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 983
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to in camera review and filing of the information at issue in a suit filed under the public information law.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 988
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law.
Senate: Open Government
Referred to Open Government
SB 1289
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to certain business entities engaged in the publication of mug shots and other information regarding the involvement of an individual in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1297
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1302
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to applicability of certain public school requirements to private schools that accept students with vouchers, tax credit scholarships, or certain other funding.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1354
83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by a victims of trafficking shelter center and the creation of minimum standards for certain facilities that provide services to victims of trafficking.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1368
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to public information pertaining to the official business of governmental bodies and to contracts by certain state governmental entities that involve the exchange or creation of public information.
House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1512
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the confidentiality of certain crime scene photographs and video recordings.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1562
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the applicability of the public information law to certain nongovernmental entities involved in law enforcement and corrections.
Senate: Open Government
Referred to Open Government
SB 1563
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the definition of and access to public information.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1621
83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the dissemination of Criminal History Record Information.
Senate: Open Government
Referred to Open Government
SB 1626
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1882
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to information for legislative purposes requested under the Public Information Act.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1896
83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the confidentiality of information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that identifies the home address of certain judges.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
SR 1073
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 949.
Reported enrolled
SR 1080
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 12.
Reported enrolled
HB 43
83-1 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system.
Filed
HB 28
83-2 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
HB 22
82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to information regarding the citizenship and immigration status of public school students.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 147
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 396
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services and access to certain confidential patient information within the department.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 541
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 610
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 854
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 893
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the meetings of certain property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1044
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to categories of information presumed to be public under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1472
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1671
82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to allowing a governmental body to redact certain personal information under the public information law without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general and the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1882
82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to the meetings and records of certain property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
HB 2210
82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the release of certain information regarding child fatalities resulting from abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2313
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain notice requirements for municipalities and counties under the open meetings law.
House: County Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
HB 2338
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the posting on the Internet by the county assessor-collector of information regarding ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2390
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the types of information relating to emergency responses that are confidential.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2460
82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to confidentiality of information held by a public retirement system.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
HB 2463
82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to access to certain records regarding an employment discrimination claim.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2538
82-0 (2011)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2671
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the disclosure of personal information under the Motor Vehicle Records Disclosure Act.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2761
82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to meetings, elections, and records of certain property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/12
HB 2866
82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the electronic submission of certain documents to the attorney general and the submission of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 2947
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the exception of an audit working paper of a hospital district from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: County Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
HB 2966
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications and records made or collected in reference to certain sexual assault survivors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2971
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the confidentiality of documents evaluating the performance of public school teachers and administrators.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2980
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs in certain actions under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3024
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3173
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the required public notice of the names of a certain number of finalists for the position of superintendent of a public school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3307
82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
HB 3343
82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to the disclosure of certain attorney's fees and expenses paid by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3591
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of information obtained by a compliance office of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3613
82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3695
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of records and files related to a child who is charged with or convicted of certain misdemeanors punishable by a fine only or is found to have engaged in certain conduct indicating a need for supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3701
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3777
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to collection, storage, and distribution of criminal history record information; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3784
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the ethics and financial disclosure requirements and audits of certain governmental bodies.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 3801
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the exception of certain personal information from disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 156
82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to health care data collected by the Department of State Health Services and access to certain confidential patient information within the department, including data and confidential patient information concerning bleeding and clotting disorders, and other issues related to bleeding and clotting disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 190
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, acupuncturists, and surgical assistants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 208
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to public notice and forums concerning finalists for the position of superintendent of a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 366
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the repeal of information disclosure exemptions for public power utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 375
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to categories of information presumed to be public under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 417
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the disclosure by a court of criminal history record information that is the subject of an order of nondisclosure.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 470
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to an exception to disclosure under the public information law concerning officers and employees of a hospital district.
House: County Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 550
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the required public notice of the names of a certain number of finalists for the position of superintendent of a public school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Open Government, Select
Left pending in committee
SB 602
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, JoseSponsor: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to confidential information under the public information law and to procedures and deadlines under the public information law in relation to the redaction of certain confidential information by a governmental body.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 669
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to requests to inspect or be provided with copies of information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 677
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the enforcement of the public information law; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty.
Senate: Open Government, Select
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 701
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to high-value data sets of state agencies posted on the Internet.
House: Technology Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 711
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identifying information regarding students of career schools or colleges and other educational entities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Open Government, Select
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 933
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the electronic submission of certain documents to the attorney general and the submission of certain documents by the attorney general; imposing certain fees.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government, Select
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
SB 935
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Open Government, Select
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1130
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain records of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 1270
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1327
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the confidentiality of information obtained by a compliance office of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 1370
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to meetings and records of and certain information provided by or concerning a property owners' association.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1571
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to information subject to the public information law.
Senate: Open Government, Select
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1638
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the exception of certain personal information from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 1652
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of new processes for the purposes of budget transparency, fiscal responsibility, and open government.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1722
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information pertaining to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1743
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to access by members of certain electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 1752
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to confidentiality of certain Class C misdemeanor records related to the conviction of a child.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1826
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the definition in the open meetings law of the term "deliberation."
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1829
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the application of the public information law to chambers of commerce and nonprofit corporations that provide economic services to a governmental body.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1904
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the definition of a governmental body for the purposes of the open meetings and public information laws.
Senate: Open Government, Select
No action taken in committee
SB 1906
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain notice requirements for municipalities and counties under the open meetings law.
House: County Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1907
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to access to certain archaic information.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 25
82-1 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to public notice and forums concerning finalists for the position of superintendent of a school district.
Filed
SB 26
82-1 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the enforcement of the public information law; providing for the imposition of a civil penalty.
Filed
SB 27
82-1 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the definition in the open meetings law of the term "deliberation."
Filed
SCR 5
82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
HB 210
81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the confidentiality under the public information law of certain name and address information provided to a governmental body.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 262
81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to information regarding the citizenship status of students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 313
81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 372
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the meetings and records of certain property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 559
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the nondisclosure of certain personal information in voter registration records, concealed handgun license records, and tax appraisal records that relates to a justice of the peace.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 649
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a prohibition on the posting of certain tax appraisal record information on the Internet.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 757
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to public access to certain information and materials.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 904
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 909
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 914
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain personal information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1315
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to access to information regarding reports of child abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1360
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the effect under the public information law of the disclosure of certain information by a prosecutor to defense counsel.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1383
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to access to certain information under the public information law concerning public officers and employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1390
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1411
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jones, DelwinSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to records of certain frivolous complaints maintained by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1450
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the disposal and reuse of coal combustion waste.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1634
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
HB 1707
81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the required disclosure under the public information law of information pertaining to an employee or trustee of a public employee pension system.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1747
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident report information.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1773
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of the attorney general.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1826
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the release of certain motor vehicle accident report information.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1830
81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to information technology security practices of state agencies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1955
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2051
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to requiring a record vote by each house or committee of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, and amendments to bills and proposed constitutional amendments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2257
81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in certain real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2356
81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the filing with the state of well logs by operators of oil-related or gas-related wells; providing a penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2468
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to public access to the examination and approval of voting systems used in an election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2859
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to notice requirements for a county selling surplus or salvage property.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2890
81-0 (2009)
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
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2891
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a fee charged by a municipality for a copy of public records.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2909
81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to allowing a governmental body to redact certain personal information under the public information law without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general and the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3066
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to access to certain confidential patient information within the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3254
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to property owners' association meetings and records.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3522
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the open records steering committee, reports by the attorney general on costs of copies, and certain deadlines, costs, and suits filed under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3596
81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a prohibition on the public disclosure of information in appraisal records that identifies a property owner.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 3601
81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a county clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3641
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the preservation of effective responses to requests for information pursuant to the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4134
81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain personal information of public employees and public officials.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4140
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to a bulk data request for information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4147
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the persons exempted from the required prepayment of the personnel costs incurred by a governmental body in responding to requests from a requestor under the public information law that require large amounts of personnel time.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4207
81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the disclosure of personally identifiable information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4292
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the office of the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 4302
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the confidentiality of criminal history record information and related information that is obtained by a school district and that relates to an employee of the district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HJR 23
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that a record vote be taken by a house of the legislature on second reading of a bill or resolution for which a record vote is currently required on final passage and on adoption of an amendment or substitute to such a bill or resolution, and that a vote taken by a legislative committee on such a bill or resolution or on an amendment or substitute to such a bill or resolution be by record vote.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 2880
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1182.
Reported enrolled
HR 2964
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1068.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 280
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain personal information of public employees and public officials.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 281
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the confidentiality of the home address information of the spouses of certain federal judges and certain state judges.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 292
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the requirement that licensed physicians provide emergency contact information to the Texas Medical Board and to the creation of the Texas Physician Health Program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 296
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain payments or other transfers of value by manufacturers of prescription drugs, medical devices, and medical supplies; providing a penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 304
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to information obtained under the public information law for legislative purposes that indicates a crime has been committed by a governmental body or a governmental officer or employee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 331
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to access to certain information under the public information law concerning public officers and employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 375
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the release of certain motor vehicle accident report information.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 390
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to confidentiality of certain information under the public information law and in local tax appraisal records regarding federal law enforcement officers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 460
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to access to information regarding a firefighter or police officer under the municipal civil service law.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 478
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to personal information contained in certain decrees and orders in family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 503
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the required public notice of the name of each finalist for the position of superintendent of a public school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 671
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to information requested by a member, committee, or agency of the legislature under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 695
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by candidates for and holders of state office and state chairs of political parties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 921
81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to access by the members of electric cooperatives to meetings of the boards of directors and certain information of the electric cooperatives.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 974
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to records of certain frivolous complaints maintained by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1050
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the release of certain information relating to child fatalities resulting from abuse or neglect.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1068
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to allowing a governmental body to redact certain personal information under the public information law without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general and allowing information about a public officer or public employee to be withheld if disclosure would pose a substantial risk of physical harm.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1071
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the required disclosure under the public information law of information pertaining to an employee or trustee of a public employee pension system.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1081
81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the office of the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1083
81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to access to certain confidential patient information within the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1171
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to certain health-related reports, records, and information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1182
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to public information and open government.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1196
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to administrative and contract provisions applicable to certain nonprofit corporations located in large counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1629
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the persons exempted from the required prepayment of the personnel costs incurred by a governmental body in responding to requests from a requestor under the public information law that require large amounts of personnel time.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1630
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the availability of information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1692
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information concerning current and former employees of certain divisions of the office of the attorney general.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1813
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain appraisal district records.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1912
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the disclosure of personally identifiable information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 1933
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Farias, Joe
Relating to the confidentiality of information and documents collected, developed, or produced during a school district security audit.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1971
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the collection, maintenance, and transfer and other dissemination of criminal history record information and juvenile justice information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2140
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to requests to inspect or be provided with copies of information under the public information law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2186
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a reporting requirement for certain nonprofit corporations that award college scholarships.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2556
81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the confidentiality of information pertaining to certain biological agents and toxins.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SR 1062
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1182.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SR 1080
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1182.
Reported enrolled
SR 1087
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1068.
Reported enrolled
HB 42
80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the electronic database of major state contracts.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 59
80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the management, security, and protection of personal information and governmental records; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 83
80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to requiring a record vote by each house of the legislature on final passage of a bill, resolution to propose or ratify a constitutional amendment, or other nonceremonial resolution and to public notice of the record vote.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
HB 108
80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to requiring a record vote by each house of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, and other measures and actions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 132
80-0 (2007)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to requiring a record vote by each house or committee of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, amendments to bills and proposed constitutional amendments, and certain other actions and to public notice of the record vote.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 162
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to access to certain information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or in an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 455
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information that pertains to certain officers and employees of a community supervision and corrections department.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 498
80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain federal judges and their spouses.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 666
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to requiring a record vote by each house or committee of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, amendments to bills and proposed constitutional amendments, and certain other actions and to public notice of the record vote.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 699
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving real estate transactions of the School Land Board, Veterans' Land Board, General Land Office, or land commissioner.
House: Land & Resource Management
Considered in Calendars
HB 767
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 784
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 836
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to excepting the birth date of a governmental official or employee and certain other information that could be used for the purpose of identity theft from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 876
80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the confidentiality of certain identification information of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 895
80-0 (2007)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to accident report forms prepared by the Department of Public Safety and the release of information included on an accident report.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 982
80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to disclosure of certain information related to the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 991
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1042
80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to excepting certain crime victim information from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1077
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1131
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to information related to the performance of an abortion; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1141
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in local tax appraisal records regarding current or former peace officers and regarding a current or former employee of a prosecutor's office or of certain offices with jurisdiction over child protective services matters.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1222
80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the use by a county of certain fees for the management, protection, and preservation of records.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1228
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the disclosure of certain information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance as public information.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1237
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of a person licensed to practice law held by the State Bar of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1497
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the consequences of the failure by a person requesting information under the public information law to timely respond to certain written communications from a governmental body.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1580
80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to excepting dates of birth of employees of governmental bodies from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1630
80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the meetings and records of certain property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1655
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to prohibiting the posting of certain tax appraisal record information on the Internet.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1960
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to access to records or files concerning a child who is subject to the juvenile justice system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2061
80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the acquisition or disclosure of the social security number of a living person by a governmental body, including by a district or county clerk.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2136
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to public disclosure of student referrals for services made by counselors in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2184
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
HB 2188
80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the exception of certain ad valorem tax appraisal information from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2248
80-0 (2007)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the ability of a governmental body under the public information law to request a redetermination from the attorney general on dismissal of litigation relating to the same issue.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2263
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the confidentiality of home address information of certain judges.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2305
80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain documents filed with a county clerk or a district clerk.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2464
80-0 (2007)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2564
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a governmental body to require the payment of a charge before complying with certain requests for the production of public information or for copies of public information.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2633
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to requiring a record vote by each house or committee of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, amendments to bills and proposed constitutional amendments, and certain other actions and to public notice of the record vote.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2666
80-0 (2007)
Author: Latham, Thomas
Relating to excepting from required disclosure under the public information law certain personal information maintained by a municipality that pertains to a minor.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2775
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the public and governmental oversight of the design, financing, construction, and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor project.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2828
80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2845
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3013
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the charges for certain public information maintained by a governmental body.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3453
80-0 (2007)
Author: Macias, Nathan
Relating to permissible inquiries by a public information officer of an educational institution to a requestor requesting information about a student under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3462
80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to excepting certain information from required disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3598
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to excepting certain real or personal property information from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3649
80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the exception of an audit working paper of a school district from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3659
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the disclosure of the name of a student or minor who is involved in an improper relationship with an educator.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3673
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the operation of property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3674
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the operation of property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3817
80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to disclosure of financial statements and other financial information by retail utility providers.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 3904
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the voluntary disclosure of public information.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 17
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a house or committee of the legislature to take a record vote on certain legislative measures and actions and to provide for public access to those record votes.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 19
80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require each house of the legislature to take a record vote on final passage of a bill other than certain local bills, of a resolution proposing or ratifying a constitutional amendment, or of any other nonceremonial resolution, and to publish the record vote on the Internet.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 48
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information maintained by a county clerk.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 102
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to requiring a record vote by each house or committee of the legislature on bills, proposed constitutional amendments, amendments to bills and proposed constitutional amendments, and certain other actions and to public notice of the record vote.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
SB 122
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 123
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Latham, Thomas
Relating to excepting from required disclosure under the public information law certain personal information maintained by a municipality that pertains to a minor.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 175
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the calculation of certain deadlines under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 178
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 281
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to excepting dates of birth of employees of governmental bodies from required disclosure under the public information law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 434
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the duty of a governmental body to redact the social security number of a living person from certain information the governmental body discloses under the public information law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 452
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to access to records maintained by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 478
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of a member, agency, or committee of the legislature to receive on request one copy of public information from a governmental body without charge.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 514
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of a person licensed to practice law held by governmental bodies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 591
80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the requirement that licensed physicians provide emergency contact information to the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 596
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information involving real estate transactions of the School Land Board, Veterans' Land Board, General Land Office, or Commissioner of the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 636
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to excepting certain crime victim information from required disclosure under the public information law.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 885
80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to access to criminal history record information by state appellate courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 889
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to the charges for certain public information maintained by a governmental body.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 896
80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to procedures of the Public Utility Commission of Texas with regard to certain transactions.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Meeting cancelled
SB 913
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 958
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to public access to information contained in an early voting roster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1045
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to providing that a performance evaluation of the commissioner of higher education or of a chancellor or university president is confidential.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1133
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to an exception under the public information law regarding the name of an applicant for superintendent of a public school district.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1208
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the release of a motor vehicle accident report or certain information in a motor vehicle accident report; providing penalties.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1299
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to access to certain archaic information excepted from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1374
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the public and governmental oversight of the design, financing, construction, and operation of the Trans-Texas Corridor project.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1398
80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the ability of a governmental body under the public information law to request a redetermination from the attorney general on dismissal of litigation relating to the same issue.
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1822
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibiting the posting of certain tax appraisal record information on the Internet.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1854
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to the exception of an audit working paper of a school district from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1891
80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the voluntary disclosure of public information.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 7
80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a house or committee of the legislature to take a record vote on certain legislative measures and actions and to provide for public access to those record votes.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
HB 18
79-0 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., FrankSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the persons who may inspect or obtain a copy of a military discharge record under the public information law.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 91
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the disclosure of certain public information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 93
79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to showing the manner of death on the death certificate of an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who is lawfully executed.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 223
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to a requestor's right of access to investment information.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 318
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 345
79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the disclosure of certain information provided on a voter registration application.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 378
79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to an exemption from the fee for a birth or death record requested by a child fatality review team or the child fatality review team committee.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 415
79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the required public notice of the name of each finalist for the position of superintendent of a public school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 439
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the provision of certain information to public school employees whose employment is terminated.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 457
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 484
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the filing of electric logs with the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 486
79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the transmission of certain health information to a site outside the United States; providing penalties.
House: Border & International Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 634
79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to requiring public officials to receive training in the requirements of the open meetings and public information laws.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 670
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the registration requirements for certain sex offenders and to the duty of certain health care facilities to determine the sex offender status of residents.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 702
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a physician's report of a complication resulting from an elective termination or attempted elective termination of pregnancy.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 971
79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain documents filed with a county clerk or a district clerk.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1008
79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to public access to certain information and materials.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1083
79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to an independent organization established by a power region and certified by the Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1123
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to military discharge records that are recorded with or otherwise in the possession of a governmental body.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 1127
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the application of the public information law to an independent organization established by a power region and certified by the Public Utility Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1130
79-0 (2005)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the adoption of a privacy policy by a person who requires the disclosure of an individual's social security number; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1204
79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to access to certain information contained in a decree of dissolution of a marriage or in an order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1284
79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of a photograph of a peace officer.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1285
79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the exception from required disclosure under the public information law of certain audit working papers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1309
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to certain identifying information contained in the case file maintained by a county clerk for a decedent's estate.
House: Judiciary
Left pending in committee
HB 1368
79-0 (2005)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the confidentiality of and access to certain personal information in instruments recorded with a county clerk.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1474
79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain information contained in records about members, retirees, annuitants, or beneficiaries of the Texas County and District Retirement System.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1607
79-0 (2005)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to a request for public information that is sent to a governmental body by electronic mail.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1684
79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to excepting certain real property appraisal information from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1733
79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to prohibiting disclosure of certain records or reports by the Texas Feed and Fertilizer Control Service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1802
79-0 (2005)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the disclosure of certain information from a provisional ballot affidavit.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1952
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a governmental body from disclosing a person's social security number to a member of the public in certain circumstances without the person's written consent.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2106
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to protections for certain customers of a financial institution.
House: Financial Institutions
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2168
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the liability of a district or county clerk for the release of information that is subsequently expunged or made confidential.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2191
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, MarthaSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the treatment of social security numbers under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2197
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the availability to the public of photographs of an inmate confined by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2264
79-0 (2005)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the charges for certain public information maintained by a governmental body.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2381
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to posting on the Internet the notice of a meeting of a governmental body.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2547
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the required public notice of the name of each finalist for the position of chief executive officer of an institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2557
79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure under the public information law of certain performance evaluations of governmental employees.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2571
79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to requirements for disclosing a consumer's personal information.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
HB 2598
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to regulating the use and disclosure of social security numbers by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2725
79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the maintenance of a registry of certain voluntarily provided information by the Texas Infrastructure Protection Communications Center.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 2771
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the confidentiality and disclosure of certain information related to an investigation conducted by the State Board for Educator Certification.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2851
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to access to records maintained by the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2866
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2910
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to limiting the inspection of and the public disclosure or release of certain autopsy reports held by a justice of the peace or a medical examiner.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 3085
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to disclosure of information in investigation files of the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3135
79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the release of certain information held by the Title IV-D agency in connection with child support services provided by the agency.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 3142
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the standards for the collection, retention and dissemination of government video and audio surveillance information.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3154
79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the confidentiality of records regarding sex offense victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3217
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to assault by employee on inmate.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 3276
79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the reporting of data from health care facilities and the disclosure of estimated charges and the billing policies of certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3278
79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the management, security, and protection of personal information and governmental records; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3346
79-0 (2005)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the procedures for issuance of an order of nondisclosure with respect to certain criminal history records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3357
79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain information required to be contained in an application for or renewal of a hospital license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HJR 13
79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require each house of the legislature to take a record vote on final passage of a bill and to publish the record vote on the Internet.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 71
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the prohibition of certain disclosures of a consumer's financial information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 76
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a consumer's option to prevent the disclosure of the consumer's financial information by a financial institution; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 121
79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to a requestor's right of access to investment information of governmental bodies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 147
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the exception from required disclosure under the public information law of certain audit working papers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 148
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of a photograph of a peace officer.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 239
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to an exemption from the fee for a birth or death record requested by a child fatality review team or the child fatality review team committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 256
79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to the release of certain student information by a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 263
79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Otto, John
Relating to use of certain information relating to tax audits; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 286
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to requiring public officials to receive training in the requirements of the open meetings and public information laws.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 1/1/06
SB 299
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of the name of an applicant for the position of city manager of certain home-rule municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
SB 450
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information regarding the employees of a prosecutor's office or of an office with jurisdiction over child protective services.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 452
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to transferring the duties of the Texas Building and Procurement Commission under the public information law to the attorney general.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 461
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the confidentiality of and access to certain personal information in instruments recorded with a county clerk.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 503
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to making the award of an arbitration an open record.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 543
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of a member, agency, or committee of the legislature to receive on request one copy of public information from a governmental body without charge.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 623
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the authorized charges for providing a copy of public information requested under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 727
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 754
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the adoption of a privacy policy by a person who requires the disclosure of an individual's social security number.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1008
79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to an automobile club membership offered in connection with a loan.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1113
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to allowing a hospital to release protected health information of a patient to emergency medical services providers for treatment, payment, and health care operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1126
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the confidentiality of records regarding sex offense victims.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1148
79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to protecting the confidentiality of certain identifying personal information contained in court records.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1200
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to information held by a governmental body regarding forensic evidence used in the trial of a person sentenced to death if the evidence was tested by a forensic laboratory operated by the police department in certain municipalities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1274
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to limiting the inspection of and the public disclosure or release of certain autopsy reports held by a justice of the peace or a medical examiner.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1456
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to telecommunications infrastructure fund assessments and collections.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1485
79-0 (2005)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Wong, Martha
Relating to providing that the social security number of a living person is excepted from required disclosure under the public information law and may be redacted without the necessity of requesting a decision from the attorney general.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1812
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to oral requests for public information.
Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 13
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, TerrySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/03
HB 18
78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Relating to excepting military discharge records from required public disclosure and providing that only the veteran and the veteran's immediate family may inspect or obtain copies of the records.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 56
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the disclosure of a customer's personal information by a financial institution.
House: Financial Institutions
Considered in Calendars
HB 142
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to limiting access to military discharge records recorded with the county clerk.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 149
78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain privacy protections for consumer information included in the Texas no-call list.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 165
78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to excepting military discharge records from required public disclosure and providing that only the veteran and the veteran's immediate family may inspect or obtain copies of the records.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 198
78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to allowing a veteran to remove from the county clerk's possession all copies of a military discharge record the veteran has recorded with the county clerk.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 199
78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to excepting from required public disclosure a military discharge record that a veteran has recorded with the county clerk.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 203
78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 220
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 298
78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, SidSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to prohibiting the disclosure of personal customer information by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 307
78-0 (2003)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to the availability of certain records pertaining to ballots to be voted by mail.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 354
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 358
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to certain information provided to public school employees whose employment is terminated.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 379
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the right of an employee to inspect the employee's personnel records.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 419
78-0 (2003)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to public access to certain information and materials.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 421
78-0 (2003)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain credit insurance policies.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
HB 437
78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to an exemption from public disclosure for information that is collected, assembled, or maintained for purposes of emergency management or disaster planning.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 500
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information contained in applications for ad valorem tax exemptions; providing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 533
78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the application of the public information law to information regarding an emergency action plan of a law enforcement agency or a fire-fighting agency.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 545
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to military discharge records that are recorded with or otherwise in the possession of a governmental body.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 863
78-0 (2003)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access to certain information about former employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 874
78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the driver's license or personal identification card number on a parking placard issued to an individual with a disability.
House: Transportation Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
HB 876
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain public information collected by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1015
78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a governmental body from disclosing a person's social security number to a member of the public in certain circumstances without the person's written consent.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1027
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, SuzannaSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the confidentiality of crime victim information.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1029
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to prohibiting a governmental entity from disclosing personal information relating to certain persons who hold a private pesticide applicator license.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture and Livestock
HB 1053
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the confidentiality of social security numbers in certain circumstances.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1083
78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the prompt production of public information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1103
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information of certain governmental bodies relating to the security of a port in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1106
78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to presumptions for state land records.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1191
78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain sensitive information.
House: State Affairs Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
No action taken in committee
HB 1306
78-0 (2003)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information relating to real property purchased or sold by certain state entities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1310
78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to authorizing the Texas Department of Public Safety to enter into contracts for the periodic reporting of certain information in the department's driver's license files to certain other persons.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 1452
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to prohibiting a governmental entity from disclosing information relating to use of certain predator control devices.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1488
78-0 (2003)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the records and seal of a notary public.
House: Judicial Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1562
78-0 (2003)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to applications for public information that are frivolous or filed for the purpose of harassment.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1586
78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to excepting from required public disclosure under the public information law the assessments of a utility's vulnerability to intentional acts of harm.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1587
78-0 (2003)
Author: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the charges that may be imposed under the public information law for providing a copy of public information.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1718
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the application of the public information law to information pertaining to the security or vulnerability of the infrastructure, buildings, or operations of an airport.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1778
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to access to birth records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1796
78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the repeal of the exception from required disclosure under the public information law of certain information submitted by a potential vendor or contractor.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1863
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the disclosure of certain voter registration information.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1893
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to disbursements from the universal service fund.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 1974
78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2032
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of e-mail addresses under the public information law and legislative use of certain confidential information; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2040
78-0 (2003)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing certain state agencies to share information for investigative purposes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2090
78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to showing the cause of death on the death certificate of an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who is lawfully executed.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 2125
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the creation of a Texas Privacy and Security Act and addressing the ways in which the information practices of state and local governmental entities affect personal privacy and the security of this state.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2174
78-0 (2003)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to illegal uses of confidential information by persons having legal access to confidential information; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 2268
78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to restricting the availability of certain information contained in a final decree of divorce or annulment.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2309
78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the application of the public information law to certain emergency preparedness plans of a county.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2455
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the governmental entities subject to, and the confidentiality of records under, the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2560
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to certain orders and other records in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 2611
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Bill
Relating to excepting an audit working paper of a municipal auditor from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2643
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the open records law to certain entities that are parties to certain contracts with this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2817
78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to sales tax information provided by the comptroller to certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2819
78-0 (2003)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information held by a tax appraisal district.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2857
78-0 (2003)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records of and communications with a domestic relations office.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 2863
78-0 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the functions of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including hearings functions transferred to the office from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2990
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to birth and death certificates.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3062
78-0 (2003)
Author: Mabry, John | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of information associated with family violence centers.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3154
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain information regarding sales and use taxes imposed by a municipality and to the confidentiality of that information; providing penalties.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 3466
78-0 (2003)
Author: Mabry, John
Relating to excepting a risk or vulnerability assessment of a water system from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3493
78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the penalty for using information obtained from a public record to assist in the commission of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HR 1765
78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1000.
Reported enrolled
HR 1858
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2455.
Reported enrolled
SB 81
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to making a military discharge record recorded with the county clerk a confidential document.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
No action taken in committee
SB 84
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the prompt production of public information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 85
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to excepting military discharge records from required public disclosure and limiting the persons to whom the information may be disclosed.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
No action taken in committee
SB 141
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain state agencies to share certain information for investigative purposes.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 152
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information regarding certain response plans of a municipal hospital or hospital district.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 174
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the confidentiality of information in an application for a marriage license.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 208
78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the contents of physician profiles created by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 211
78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of chiropractors, optometrists, and therapeutic optometrists.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 228
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to public access to underwriting guidelines used by insurers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 299
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain privacy protections for consumer information included in the Texas no-call list.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 452
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to public access to certain documents about legislative continuances under the public information law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 453
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the fee charged by a county clerk for providing copies of certain documents in electronic form.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 641
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to presumptions for state land records.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 644
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to prohibiting a governmental entity from disclosing personal information of certain persons who hold a private pesticide applicator license and of their clients.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 647
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to excepting from required public disclosure under the public information law the assessments of a utility's vulnerability to intentional acts of harm.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 653
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Baxter, Todd
Relating to the charges that may be imposed under the public information law for providing a copy of public information.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 706
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the fees for county records preservation and management.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 711
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the application of the public information law to certain emergency preparedness plans of a county.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 739
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to aggregate or statistical information about the screening program for hearing loss in newborns.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 796
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the disclosure of a customer's personal information by a financial institution.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 809
78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the application of the public information law to information pertaining to the security or vulnerability of the infrastructure, buildings, or operations of an airport.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 861
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to access to birth records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 872
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information regarding certain plans, including emergency prevention or response plans and engineering or architectural plans.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 882
78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the confidentiality of a victim impact statement.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 919
78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the kinds of mail service that may be used under the public information law to send a notice or any other document to a person.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1000
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to a statistical or demographic analysis conducted by the Texas Legislative Council for a state agency and to information collected by the council in the course of performing the analysis.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1001
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to information required to be filed by mortgage lenders.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1015
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding, and to the compensation of, a crime victim.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 1050
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Mabry, John
Relating to the confidentiality of information associated with family violence centers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1113
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the governmental entities subject to, and the confidentiality of records under, the sunset review process.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 1147
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Wise, Miguel | et. al.
Relating to the functions of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including hearings functions transferred to the office from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1197
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to access by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to records gathered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1388
78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access to certain personal information under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1433
78-0 (2003)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to certain information regarding sales and use taxes imposed by a municipality and to the confidentiality of that information; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1535
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of e-mail addresses under the public information law.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1553
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to birth and death certificates.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 1581
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Keffer, Bill
Relating to excepting an audit working paper of a county auditor or a municipal auditor from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1650
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of a Texas Privacy and Security Act and addressing the ways in which the information practices of state and local governmental entities affect personal privacy and the security of this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1707
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1713
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information relating to real property purchased or sold by certain state agencies.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Land and Resource Management
SB 1875
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to deliberations and information regarding the safety, security, or integrity of public wholesale water and sewerage supplies and public water and sewerage systems.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 23
78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to budgetary and other fiscal management matters affecting state government or certain regional entities.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
HB 24
78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the organization and operations of, and fiscal matters affecting, certain state entities.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
HB 54
78-1 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to excepting certain budgetary working papers from required public disclosure.
House: Government Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 81
78-3 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to military discharge records that are recorded with or otherwise in the possession of a governmental body.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 46
77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the availability of governmental information about motor vehicle accidents.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 106
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to restricting written reports required of public school classroom teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 137
77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.
Relating to excepting certain information relating to family violence shelter centers and sexual assault programs from disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 249
77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to reports on the extent to which the computer technology and electronically stored information of a state agency or a state contractor are vulnerable to unauthorized access or harm.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 308
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to written notice of the sale of personal information contained in driver's license records files.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 334
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 370
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the fees imposed by certain counties for the preservation, restoration, and management of certain county records.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 371
77-0 (2001)
Author: Glaze, BobSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the open records law to certain entities eligible to receive funds under the federal community services block grant program.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 511
77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in support of the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 673
77-0 (2001)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas from disclosing certain personal information.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 777
77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the confidentiality of information held by tax appraisal offices that identifies the home addresses of peace officers, certain college and university security officers, and employees of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 783
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions & Investments
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 799
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the disclosure of personal information that is collected by certain governmental bodies.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 838
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to the governing body of an economic development corporation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 866
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the open records law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 936
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, JimSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the application of certain laws to local workforce development boards and to the application of certain conflict of interest requirements to the members of those boards.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1380
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to protecting, under the public information law, the identity of a victim of violence or threatened violence.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1404
77-0 (2001)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain credit insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1544
77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the release of certain personal information from motor vehicle records and information relating to motor vehicle accident reports; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1654
77-0 (2001)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the disclosure to the public of information in certain arrest warrants and the affidavits filed in connection with the application for those warrants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1762
77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, RickSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the issuance of certain driver's licenses and identification certificates by the Department of Public Safety and the provision of driver record information by the department and to fees and charges collected by the department.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1861
77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain audit working papers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1916
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the confidentiality of information held by governmental bodies that identifies certain personal information about peace officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1922
77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state government privacy policy.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1962
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to showing the cause of death on the death certificate of an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who is lawfully executed.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2013
77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the confidentiality of credit card, debit card, and access device numbers that are collected, assembled, or maintained by a governmental body.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2105
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the operation of the advisory committees of the supreme court.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2138
77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the confidentiality of the location or sale price of certain real property sold or purchased by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2350
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to reports submitted to the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
House: Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2428
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records of a court-appointed volunteer advocate program.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 2502
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the posting by an appraisal district of appraisal rolls on the Internet.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2549
77-0 (2001)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the creation of a privilege for optometric records and communications with an optometrist or therapeutic optometrist and to the availability of optometric records.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2589
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the required posting of information on a state agency's Internet site and to the security, confidentiality, and management of certain information.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2625
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to public access to sex offender information and criminal history record information maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 2680
77-0 (2001)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a governmental body from disclosing social security numbers to a member of the public.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2749
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to confidentiality and disclosure prohibition of certain county records.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2853
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to information gathered and analyzed by the legislative council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2948
77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the disclosure of certain information in connection with a disciplinary proceeding by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3208
77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to estimating the amount of revenue a state agency has lost from the sale of information because of a requirement to make information available on the Internet or accessible under a request for public information.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3327
77-0 (2001)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to production of documents produced in response to an investigation by the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3444
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to health care benefit mandates and offer of coverage mandates.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3454
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to certain requests for financial institution records.
House: Financial Institutions
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3463
77-0 (2001)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to a school district's release of certain records.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3576
77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by certain health care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 11
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to protecting the privacy of medical records; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 15
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to excepting certain information maintained by family violence shelter centers and sexual assault programs from disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 27
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an address confidentiality program to assist victims of family violence or stalking in maintaining confidential addresses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 111
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the release of certain information relating to motor vehicle accidents and the disclosure of certain personal information from motor vehicle records; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 247
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information held by governmental bodies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 273
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to systems and programs administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; providing a penalty.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 381
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to establishing a toll-free number for contacting the open records division of the office of the attorney general.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 604
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the effect of disclosure by certain state governmental bodies of information that is confidential by law or excepted from public disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 694
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the confidentiality of credit card, debit card, charge card, and access device numbers that are collected, assembled, or maintained by a governmental body and of certain e-mail addresses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 796
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of certain audit working papers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 839
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to excepting from required disclosure under the public information law information that identifies the location of a cave.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 840
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the response required of a governmental body to a request for information from a person who is incarcerated.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 866
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas Privacy Act and addressing the ways in which the information practices of state and local governmental entities affect personal privacy.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 867
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation, operation, and duties of a joint interim task force to study various issues affecting personal privacy.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1029
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: George, Kenn
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information maintained by certain health care providers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1182
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to categories of information that are presumed to be available to the public under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1261
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the disclosure to the public of information in certain arrest warrants and the affidavits filed in connection with the application for those warrants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1364
77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to studies performed by, and information gathered and analyzed by, the legislative council.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 1414
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the confidentiality of the location or sale price of certain real property sold or purchased by the state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1566
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to certain records of and communications to county officials.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1583
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to reports submitted to the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1743
77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a school district's release of certain student directory information.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
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
HB 211
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to compliance by school districts and open-enrollment charter schools with the public information law and the open meetings law and to the governance of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 234
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to making certain affidavits required for the issuance of search warrants available for public inspection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 304
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to furnishing printed copies of state publications released only in an electronic format to the Texas State Library.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 339
76-0 (1999)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to disclosure of certain information provided on a voter registration application.
House: Elections
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 397
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the procedure applicable to a decision to commute a sentence of death.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 413
76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the repeal of the exception to disclosure under the public information law of information submitted by an applicant for certification as a historically underutilized or disadvantaged business.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 445
76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the audio and video recording of a closed meeting held by a governmental body.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 459
76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the release of certain workers' compensation records to certain persons.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 506
76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to a parent's access to any school district videotape in which the parent's child appears.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 596
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the open records law to certain entities that are parties to certain contracts with the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 611
76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to confidentiality of certain personal information provided by a customer to a business; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 692
76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the confidentiality of the social security number of an applicant for or holder of a license or other form of permission to practice an occupation or profession.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 747
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain evaluations made by the governing body of a hospital district, hospital authority, or public hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
HB 812
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to contracts for inmate labor entered into by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that provide inmates with access to personal information about persons who are not confined.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 836
76-0 (1999)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access under the public information law to birth and death indexes.
House: Public Health Senate: Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 837
76-0 (1999)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to information included in the Texas Information and Referral Network.
House: Human Services
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 848
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to access to certain law enforcement and prosecutorial records under the open records law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 863
76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the disclosure of information compiled by a grievance committee of the State Bar of Texas.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 918
76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, ArthurSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the copies prepared by a district or county clerk of certain court records.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 926
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, DomingoSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the penalty for tampering with certain governmental records.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1108
76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the temporary sealing of certain affidavits on which search warrants are based.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1165
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Relating to the confidentiality of certain records maintained by the Department of Public Safety regarding persons licensed to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 1220
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to the exception to disclosure under the public information law of audit working papers and draft audit reports.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1246
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to making arrest warrants and certain affidavits made in connection with the issuance of arrest warrants available for public inspection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1255
76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to public access to certain conviction and arrest information maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
HB 1293
76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to access to criminal history record information for the Harris County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1353
76-0 (1999)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to certain information used for emergency management and disaster services.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1379
76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the information about an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice that is subject to public disclosure or excepted from public disclosure.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1394
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to information submitted to a governmental entity by a potential vendor or contractor in connection with an application for certification as a historically underutilized or disadvantaged business.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1432
76-0 (1999)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Public Safety to charge a fee for processing certain inquiries for certain sex offender registration information.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1450
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to certain state associations of counties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1461
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to oversight of and public access to the supreme court and the court of criminal appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1474
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to public access to the names and addresses of parties in civil actions.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
HB 1578
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to access to a public employee's electronic mail address under the open records law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1583
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the confidentiality of certain juvenile records or files.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1657
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to electronic access to certain state agency information.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1971
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and promotion of the oyster industry in this state.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2063
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Juan
Relating to allowing local registrars and municipal clerks to charge a records management and preservation fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2064
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Juan
Relating to the collection of a fee by municipal clerks for the management and preservation of municipal records.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2065
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Juan
Relating to allowing a local registrar to charge a records management and preservation fee for copies of birth, death, and fetal death records.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2283
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the establishment of a common information center for state government through which public inquiries can be transferred to the appropriate state governmental entity and frequently requested information can be forwarded.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2319
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the evaluation of medical and health care services provided by the Nueces County Hospital District.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2376
76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to filing and public availability of rates charged by certain insurance companies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2436
76-0 (1999)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to procedures for and access to reports of political contributions and expenditures; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2459
76-0 (1999)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to applying the open meetings and open records laws to certain property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2551
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the applicability of open-records and open-meetings statutes to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2557
76-0 (1999)
Author: Glaze, BobSponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the open records law to certain entities eligible to receive funds under the federal community services block grant program.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2762
76-0 (1999)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to requests for information under the public information law from incarcerated individuals and their agents.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2827
76-0 (1999)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the validity of an authorization to disclose health care information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2833
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to determining the types of public information most often requested from state governmental bodies under the open records law.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2836
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the establishment and duties of the position of public information advocate within the office of the attorney general.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2852
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to allowing the General Services Commission to audit the procedures used by a governmental body to process requests for public information.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2855
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the reconsideration of a decision rendered by the attorney general under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2948
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the release of motor vehicle accident reports and the disclosure of certain personal information from motor vehicle records; providing a penalty.
House: Public Safety
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3153
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to legislative access to information.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3169
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the availability of public information under and to the enforcement of the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3202
76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to public access to reports of political contributions and expenditures on the Internet.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 3218
76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the disclosure of certain information maintained or obtained by the comptroller of public accounts of the State of Texas or the attorney general.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3228
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the nature of an affidavit that may be filed in support of the issuance of a search warrant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3254
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the privacy of public health information.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee