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HB 168 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities or special needs. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 355 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al. Relating to providing notice to a state representative and senator of an administrative penalty assessed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 413 87-0 (2021) Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al. Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 421 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the notice provided by peace officers to adult victims of family violence. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 467 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 537 87-0 (2021) Author: Patterson, Jared Relating to the posting of required notice by a county on the county's Internet website. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 634 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie Relating to the type of newspaper required for the publication of notices by governmental entities or representatives in certain counties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 650 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 666 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody Relating to the regulation of groundwater conservation districts. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 668 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody Relating to the regulation of groundwater conservation districts. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 844 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1030 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1212 87-0 (2021) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1245 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1360 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to the procedure by which a taxing unit is required to provide public notice of certain ad valorem tax-related information. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1378 87-0 (2021) Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al. Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1379 87-0 (2021) Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al. Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1564 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary
Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a receivership for and disposition of certain platted lots that are abandoned, unoccupied, and undeveloped in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1803 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to requiring county approval of a proposed purchase or conversion by a municipality of a property to house homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2006 87-0 (2021) Author: Ashby, Trent Relating to the notice requirements for permits for the commercial surface disposal of oil and gas wastes. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2148 87-0 (2021) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notification by the Department of State Health Services and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of incidents of Naegleria fowleri. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2194 87-0 (2021) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the administration of navigation districts. House: Natural Resources Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2500 87-0 (2021) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to Internet posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives as an alternative to newspaper publication of notice. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2564 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to mailed notice of the intent to obtain certain environmental permits. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2578 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the comptroller's establishment and operation of a public information Internet website. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2683 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law. House: State Affairs Received from the House
HB 2723 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 2846 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to a notification requirement if a public school, including an open-enrollment charter school, does not have a nurse assigned to the school during all instructional hours. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2928 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to publication and posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2956 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the provision of notice of proposed rules by state agencies. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3253 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey Relating to meetings held by certain conservation and reclamation districts. House: Natural Resources Received from the House
HB 3410 87-0 (2021) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to publication and posting of notice by governmental entities and representatives. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3523 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to notification by the secretary of state when a person convicted of a felony becomes eligible to vote. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3639 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to notice to a customer or tenant required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3680 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3838 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4005 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to notice of a proposed change to municipal zoning classifications that is initiated by a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4085 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to certain meetings of a commissioners court during a disaster or emergency. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4192 87-0 (2021) Author: Dean, Jay Relating to deadlines associated with proposing and adopting a budget for certain counties. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4429 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4445 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to certain requirements regarding worksite exposures to illness related to public health emergencies; providing a civil penalty. House: International Relations & Economic Development Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4564 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to posting a notice of a foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 152 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of groundwater conservation districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 164 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to notice for certain defendants regarding the unlawful possession or acquisition of a firearm or ammunition. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 365 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to applications for permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain new or expanded facilities in certain low-income and minority communities. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 377 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the method of returning a ballot to be voted by mail. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 383 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 549 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to required notice prohibiting firearms at certain businesses selling or serving alcoholic beverages and the prohibition on carrying certain weapons on those premises. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 646 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to county approval of certain proposed purchases or conversions of properties to house homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 771 87-0 (2021) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the notice requirements for permits for the commercial surface disposal of oil and gas wastes. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 796 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 856 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the appointment of a receivership for and disposition of certain platted lots that are abandoned, unoccupied, and undeveloped in certain counties. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee
SB 922 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Patterson, Jared
Relating to contracts for fingerprinting services entered into by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 986 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1034 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the inclusion in a notice of appraised value of a property owner's residence homestead delivered to the owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district of information regarding the sales prices of other single-family homes in the same neighborhood. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1225 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: 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 1305 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to a requirement that the Texas Workforce Commission notify certain employers regarding the shared work unemployment compensation program. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1343 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to certain meetings of a commissioners court during a disaster or emergency. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1357 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Dean, Jay
Relating to deadlines associated with proposing and adopting a budget for certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 1434 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee
SB 1657 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to notice of proposed changes to municipal zoning classifications. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 1714 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the Texas Community Reinvestment Act; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1724 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to building codes applicable in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1831 87-0 (2021) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for trafficking of persons, online solicitation of a minor, and prostitution and to the dissemination of certain information, including the required posting of certain signs, regarding human trafficking; increasing criminal penalties; providing a civil penalty. House: Public Education
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1924 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 2006 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to publication and posting of notice by certain governmental entities and representatives. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
HB 144 87-1 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website. Filed
HB 218 87-2 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to notifications given to a person convicted of a felony concerning the person's eligibility to vote. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 2 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 62 86-0 (2019) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to certain meetings of a commissioners court during a disaster or emergency. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 160 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a minor who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 284 86-0 (2019) Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to disclosure requirements of certain facilities that provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
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 477 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 509 86-0 (2019) Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al. Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations by the Railroad Commission of Texas; authorizing a fee; providing administrative penalties and other civil remedies; creating criminal offenses. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 726 86-0 (2019) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the regulation of groundwater. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 867 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to written disclosure of gas pipeline leaks to gas distribution customers; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 933 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to posting of election information on the secretary of state's and each county's Internet website. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 944 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the posting of notice of intent to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the site of the facility or proposed facility for which the permit is sought. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 984 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1229 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the posting of required notice by a political subdivision on Internet websites. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1333 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2055 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the provision of information regarding certain enforcement actions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2120 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
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 2215 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the approval of conservation and reclamation district petitions. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2276 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to public notice of the time for voting at an early voting polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2317 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the requirements for meetings of certain special districts. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2365 86-0 (2019) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to information required to be published with a notice of intent to apply for the passage of a local or special law. House: House Administration
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2747 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2808 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media and on the Internet. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2900 86-0 (2019) Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of a commodity producers board or a committee to hold meetings by telephone conference. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2914 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the necessity of hearings regarding the dissolution or conversion of certain conservation and reclamation districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3204 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to the form of ballot propositions and certain voter information document requirements for an election seeking authorization for the issuance of school district bonds supported by property taxes. House: Public Education Postponed
HB 3252 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the posting of certain notices in a primary election. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3327 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al. Relating to the acquisition of real property for a proposed oil and gas pipeline through eminent domain by a common carrier. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 3575 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the provision of notice of proposed rules by state agencies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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 3759 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of notice. House: County Affairs Received from the House
HB 4210 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to publication of notice requirements for certain governmental entities and representatives. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 4258 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 4273 86-0 (2019) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the supervision and administration of municipal management districts. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4372 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to youth camp abuse complaints and compliance orders. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4382 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to the issuance by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a certificate of convenience and necessity for certain common carrier pipelines. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 4437 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to notification about and location of an open-enrollment charter school or campus. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4450 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Mary Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and registered family homes providing services to children with disabilities or special needs. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 4518 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the privacy of a consumer's personal information collected by certain businesses; imposing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 4588 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to mailed notice of certain environmental permits. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 373 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to Internet access to meetings of the board of directors of a regional mobility authority. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 534 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the notice of a hearing to adopt a proposed rule under the Texas Clean Air Act. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 639 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the operation and management of certain condominium unit owners' associations. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 849 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1046 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1182 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1303 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to maps of the actual or proposed boundaries and extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality and certain notices related to expanding the boundaries. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1304 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to notice of proposed changes to municipal zoning classifications. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1410 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty; imposing a fee. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1433 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the licensing and regulation of massage therapy. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1435 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to notice and public hearing requirements relating to a major modification of an existing transmission line. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 2036 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the authority of a commodity producers board or a committee to hold meetings by telephone conference. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 2060 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 2276 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the issuance of a permit by the Railroad Commission of Texas for the routing of certain oil or gas pipelines; establishing a fee. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 31 85-0 (2017) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the regulation of groundwater. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 98 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the requirements for newspaper notice of a public meeting on a permit issued under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
HB 259 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 424 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al. Relating to municipal annexation. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar
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 658 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to voting by voters with certain disabilities or voters who reside at a residential care facility. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1149 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to giving notice of certain information about certain elections electronically. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1352 85-0 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al. Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 1356 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1395 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1454 85-0 (2017) Author: Rinaldi, Matt Relating to the information required to be provided in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill. House: Ways & Means Considered in Calendars
HB 1528 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts and port authorities. House: Transportation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1530 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision in media other than a newspaper. House: Government Transparency & Operation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1532 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to posting notice of self-help resources on the Internet website of a state court and in the office of the court clerk. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Received from the House
HB 1541 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to the posting of required notice by a political subdivision on Internet websites. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 1596 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to itemizing certain public notice expenditures in political subdivision budgets. House: Government Transparency & Operation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1607 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the posting of notices of elections and candidate filing procedures on bills or invoices sent to residents by municipal utility districts. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1728 85-0 (2017) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by certain special districts. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2073 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to publication of notice requirements for certain governmental entities and representatives. House: Government Transparency & Operation Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2497 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the posting of notice of intent to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the site of the facility or proposed facility for which the permit is sought. House: Environmental Regulation Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2596 85-0 (2017) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to certain notice of the extent of a municipality or its extraterritorial jurisdiction. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2825 85-0 (2017) Author: Gooden, Lance
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the dissolution of a levee improvement district by a commissioners court. House: County Affairs
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2985 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the type of newspaper required for notice by publication in certain counties. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3099 85-0 (2017) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to health care information provided by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3122 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to notice for patients of freestanding emergency medical care facilities. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 3141 85-0 (2017) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to the provision of municipal notices by utility bill and mail. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3153 85-0 (2017) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to certain notice requirements regarding fluoridation of a water supply system. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3178 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the use of a broker for the sale or lease of real property by the Dallas County Hospital District. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3276 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status provided by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3378 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3697 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3701 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al. Relating to the notification requirements regarding certain proposed regulations and structures in an area near a military facility. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3896 85-0 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the posting of notice required to be published in a newspaper on the Internet website of certain municipalities. House: Government Transparency & Operation Left pending in committee
HB 3954 85-0 (2017) Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 4051 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the notice requirements for bills proposing the creation of or annexation of land to certain special purpose districts. House: Special Purpose Districts Left pending in committee
HB 4164 85-0 (2017) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the procedures for adopting a moratorium on the issuance of permits by groundwater conservation districts. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HCR 143 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Recalling S.B. No. 622 from the governor for clerical actions. Signed by the Governor
SB 177 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 372 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to regulation of title insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 438 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 465 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to voting rights in the areas that are included in a municipality's annexation plan. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Co-author authorized
SB 622 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to itemizing certain public notice expenditures in certain political subdivision budgets. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 623 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a public information Internet website. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 655 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to certain notice of the extent of a municipality or its extraterritorial jurisdiction. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 715 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to municipal annexation. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
SB 737 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1045 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the consolidation of public notice requirements for certain air quality permit applications. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1249 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1395 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts and port authorities. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1853 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to notice provided by an applicant to house inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1987 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the notice and procedural requirements for bills proposing the creation of or annexation of land to certain special purpose districts. House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 2240 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to notice of health benefit plan provider network status provided by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 83 85-1 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to certain notice of the extent of a municipality or its extraterritorial jurisdiction. Filed
HB 81 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to regulation of the sale, distribution, possession, use, and advertising of nicotine products and cigarettes; authorizing a fee; creating offenses. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 87 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to the collection and recycling of computer and television equipment by certain retailers; providing for the imposition of administrative penalties. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 139 84-0 (2015) Author: Stickland, Jonathan Relating to the posting of certain notices for political subdivisions on the comptroller's Internet website. House: Government Transparency & Operation Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 539 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the procedural requirements for the adoption of a municipal regulation, limitation, or prohibition on the production, storage, or transportation of oil or natural gas; authorizing a fee. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 814 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to posting notice of a meeting of a governmental body on the Internet instead of in a newspaper. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 907 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 991 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the display of notice of federal and state tax rates for motor fuel sold at retail. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 1019 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to publication of notice by a governmental entity on a newspaper's Internet website. House: Government Transparency & Operation No action taken in committee
HB 1499 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to giving notice of certain information about an election electronically. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1524 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the languages in which certain labor and employment notices and forms must be provided. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1582 84-0 (2015) Author: Simpson, David Relating to the disclosure of all compensation paid to current or former elected officers. House: General Investigating & Ethics Left pending in committee
HB 1754 84-0 (2015) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2103 84-0 (2015) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to information notices regarding unemployment benefits. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
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 2644 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César Relating to notice given of election precinct boundary changes. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2721 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to public notice of the time for voting during an early voting period. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2792 84-0 (2015) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to access to certain information regarding the performance of public school campuses. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2803 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert Relating to notice requirements for licensed lenders of deferred presentment transactions and motor vehicle certificate of title loans; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 3157 84-0 (2015) Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to notice of cancellation of elections. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3313 84-0 (2015) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3357 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to permitted methods for certain political subdivisions to post notice of a meeting. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3380 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the grounds for and process by which elected officers of certain home-rule municipalities may be removed from office. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3838 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the procedures required for a Type A economic development corporation to make certain expenditures. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
SB 90 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to notice and prior approval of health benefit plan rates. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 118 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to unit operations for oil, gas, or oil and gas production from depleting reservoirs or carbon dioxide storage; authorizing a fee. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 392 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to posting notice of a meeting of a governmental body on the Internet instead of in a newspaper. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 506 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the authority of a political subdivision of this state to execute certain contracts for the use or acquisition of personal property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 1894 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 31 83-0 (2013) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain requirements applicable to meetings of the governing board of a general academic teaching institution or a state university system. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 186 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the closure of a school campus by the board of trustees of a school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 241 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the notice provided by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district of the availability of agreement forms authorizing certain electronic communications. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 272 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to notice requirements for emergency services districts. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 333 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to requiring notice of a hotel's firearms policy and other guest policies; providing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 335 83-0 (2013) Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al. Relating to the posting of certain notices for political subdivisions on the comptroller's Internet website. House: Technology Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 397 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the transfer of extraterritorial jurisdiction between certain home-rule and general-law municipalities and annexation of certain territory by the general-law municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 584 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the posting of a notice of foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website. House: Technology
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 816 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to giving notice of certain information about an election electronically. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 1307 83-0 (2013) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service. House: Natural Resources Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1399 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to electronic availability of certain property and casualty insurance forms. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1600 83-0 (2013) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the rates for water service, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1740 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers; providing criminal penalties. House: Human Services Left pending in committee
HB 1774 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to liability for injury arising from certain motor vehicle accidents. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1885 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the functions and operation of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1936 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2322 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to an emergency loan program at a public institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 2381 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the carrying of a concealed handgun by a license holder on certain premises. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 2703 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to notice of a sale of surplus or salvage property by counties. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3064 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed cremated remains of certain veterans. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3112 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to the public notice required to be provided by certain taxing units before adopting an ad valorem tax rate. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3397 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to comprehensive reviews of certain special districts. House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 3509 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to endangered species habitat conservation and to the creation of a board to oversee and guide the state's coordinated response to federal actions regarding endangered species. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3646 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to a governmental entity's selection of an advertising medium and publication of notice. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee
HB 3797 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the public notice required to be provided by a county before adopting an ad valorem tax rate. House: County Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 33 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers; providing criminal penalties. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 85 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to prior approval of certain insurance rates. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 206 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the continuation and functions of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, to the transfer of certain functions from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the functions of the Office of Public Utility Counsel; authorizing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 209 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the functions and operation of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 401 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to a notification requirement if a school counselor is not assigned to a public school campus. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 468 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to endangered species habitat conservation. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
SB 509 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al. Relating to the establishment by school districts of a school security district; authorizing school district taxes for crime prevention measures. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
SB 567 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to rates for water service, to the transfer of functions relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer service from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and to the duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel regarding the economic regulation of water and sewer service. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 637 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to notice and election order requirements for bond approval elections held by political subdivisions. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 733 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 852 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to availability of certain property and casualty insurance forms. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 861 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to requiring certain notices to be posted on the premises of certain alcoholic beverage retailers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 867 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to comprehensive performance reviews of certain special districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1090 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the manufacture, distribution, sale, and provision of alcoholic beverages and the regulation of those activities. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1162 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to requirements for the purchase or acquisition of a water or sewer system. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1385 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to notification procedures regarding the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1502 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to providing parents with notice of a school district's promotion and retention policies. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1510 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the public notice required to be provided by certain taxing units before adopting an ad valorem tax rate. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 1761 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the transfer of extraterritorial jurisdiction between certain home-rule and general-law municipalities and annexation of certain territory by the general-law municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
HB 185 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the notice provided of early voting polling places. House: Elections Considered in Calendars
HB 507 82-0 (2011) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to notice for certain transactions involving local government entities in populous counties. House: Technology Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 511 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the closure of a school campus by the board of trustees of a school district. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 516 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the closure of a school campus by the board of trustees of certain school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
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 849 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 874 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the provision of information by tax officials related to ad valorem tax rates. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 964 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the effect of indexing notices of lis pendens. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars
HB 1082 82-0 (2011) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to authority for certain school districts to provide public notice by posting the notice on the district's Internet website. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1223 82-0 (2011) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to the procedures by which certain small water and sewer utilities may change rates. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
HB 1225 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to requirements for private passenger vehicle rental companies regarding child safety seats; providing a penalty. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 1509 82-0 (2011) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al. Relating to notice of the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1573 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures and testing in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1668 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to authority for school districts to provide public notice by posting the notice on the district's Internet website. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1694 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of certain governmental entities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1812 82-0 (2011) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the type of newspaper required for publication of notice in certain counties. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1833 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark Relating to notice requirements for certain hearings and meetings of the board of trustees of a school district. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2083 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to notice of and issuance of a permit for the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 2106 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the acquisition of real property for public use. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2313 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: 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 2396 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the pledge of advanced transportation district sales and use taxes to certain bonds. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2408 82-0 (2011) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to title insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2567 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to public notice of procedures for submitting complaints about motor vehicle dealers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 2569 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to county contracts with private entities for jail facilities; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2592 82-0 (2011) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to notice and disclosure requirements for certain credit services organizations regarding charges and consumer borrowing; providing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/12
HB 2690 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to authorizing local governments to convey real property interests to other local governments for less than fair market value. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2723 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to notice of premium increase for certain health benefit plans. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2724 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the requirement that certain information accompany residential property and personal automobile insurance documents. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2732 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the application requirements for a local project permit. House: Land & Resource Management Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2813 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to requiring the comptroller to provide notice to a person who will be regarded as a retailer or seller for purposes of sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2816 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to eliminating certain mandates on school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2821 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to posting notice of real property sale by electronic display. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3073 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the posting of public notice of the issuance of a permit for an oil or gas well by the operator of the well. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 3170 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to notice to taxpayers of potential discontinuance or adjustment of certain tax exemptions. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
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 3175 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to notice to certain persons that a child is in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3216 82-0 (2011) Author: Otto, John
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to electronic communication between property owners and chief appraisers, appraisal districts, appraisal review boards, or any combination of those persons. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3251 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the provision for notice and comment for pollution control projects. House: Environmental Regulation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3338 82-0 (2011) Author: Smithee, John Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3339 82-0 (2011) Author: White, James Relating to the conversion of certain public school campuses to charter campuses. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3364 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the posting of a notice of foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3672 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to requiring the comptroller to provide notice to a person who will be regarded as a retailer or seller for purposes of sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 3 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
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 256 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to requiring a private autopsy facility to post a notice for filing a complaint against a physician; providing a penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 339 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to disclosure by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of information related to emissions events. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
SB 391 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the provision of electronic samples of a textbook adopted by the State Board of Education. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 413 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 468 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district. Senate: Education No action taken in committee
SB 497 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation; providing an administrative penalty. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
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 642 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 854 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to notice provided to affected landowners of applications for transmission line certificates of convenience and necessity by electric utilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 870 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to notifying parents of changes to school district policy. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1053 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to notice of and issuance of a permit for the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1137 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to public participation in the development of transportation projects by the Texas Department of Transportation. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1183 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the offense of coercing a person to have or seek an abortion and informed and voluntary consent for an abortion; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1187 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the effect of indexing notices of lis pendens. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1231 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the regulation of health spas by the secretary of state. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1306 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to the procedures for and appeals of desired future conditions adopted by groundwater management areas. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
SB 1442 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al. Relating to the application requirements for a local project permit. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Open Government, Select
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 1457 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to administrative procedures for title insurance hearings, licensing, and enforcement. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1760 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements before certain sales of certain residential properties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1771 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the provision of information by tax officials related to ad valorem tax rates. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1906 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: 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
HB 48 82-1 (2011) Author: Weber, Randy Relating to the governance of home-rule school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
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
HB 30 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to boil water notification requirements for water systems. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
HB 45 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal zoning actions. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 569 81-0 (2009) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al. Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense. House: Natural Resources Placed on General State Calendar
HB 570 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information to purchasers and renters of residential property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 871 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the method of mailing notice a municipal management district may use to notify a property owner about a scheduled hearing. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 999 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the closure of a school campus by the board of trustees of certain school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Higher Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1007 81-0 (2009) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to the expiration of a stored value card. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1077 81-0 (2009) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance
HB 1096 81-0 (2009) Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the provision of notice regarding the availability of higher education textbooks through multiple retailers. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1167 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the closure of a school campus by the board of trustees of a school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1202 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to forfeiture of remedy for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes. House: Ways & Means Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1256 81-0 (2009) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring the posting of notice of voter complaint information at a polling place. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1387 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to hearing requirements for the adoption of certain rules by a board of trustees of certain school districts. House: Public Education Considered in Calendars
HB 1389 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the acquisition of real property for public use. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1428 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the construction or operation of chemical dependency treatment facilities near certain residential and community properties. House: Urban Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1542 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to notice concerning the residency of sex offenders in certain health care facilities. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1771 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al. Relating to the reduction in value or abandonment of stored value cards. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1786 81-0 (2009) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to notice of proposed increases in fees charged by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain permits. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2493 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to a notification requirement if a counselor is not assigned to a public school campus. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2552 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to public notice of building requirements and inspection standards in first tier coastal counties. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2750 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the regulation of certain market conduct activities of certain life, accident, and health insurers and health benefit plan issuers; providing civil liability and administrative and criminal penalties. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 3298 81-0 (2009) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to the requirement to post notice of the subject of a meeting under the open meetings law as it relates to informal discussion of a social, ceremonial, or community event. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3487 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of counties; providing penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3601 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: 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 3903 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to county contracts with private entities for jail facilities; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3928 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to proof of ownership of homestead property after a disaster. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3943 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the requirement to post notice of the subject of a meeting under the open meetings law as the requirement relates to reports about items of community interest at a city council meeting. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4074 81-0 (2009) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to the requirement that governmental public notices be published in Spanish-language newspapers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4111 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to public notice requirements and other provisions applicable to the board of trustees of a school district proposing to close a district campus. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4191 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the required public notice of the names of and the requirement that a school district of a certain size interview a certain number of finalists for the position of superintendent of a public school district. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 4413 81-0 (2009) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the required notice of a public hearing on the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by the governing body of a taxing unit. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 4644 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to communications with utility customers. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 124 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to applications for permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for new or expanded facilities in certain low-income and minority communities. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 468 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to requiring retail merchants to disclose certain merchandise return policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
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 540 81-0 (2009) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a disposal well. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 584 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to notification to a patient of a state-operated mental health facility or resident of a residential care facility of the exemption of certain trusts from liability to pay for support. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 656 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
SB 718 81-0 (2009) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 921 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: 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 923 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to notice of proposed increases in fees charged by the Parks and Wildlife Department for certain permits. Senate: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
SB 1078 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the conduct constituting the offense of graffiti, the consequences of engaging in that conduct, and the authority of certain governmental entities to take certain actions designed to eradicate graffiti. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1174 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the disposition of the fines collected from persons issued citations for certain offenses by a school district peace officer. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 1257 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al. Relating to the regulation of certain market conduct activities of certain life, accident, and health insurers and health benefit plan issuers; providing civil liability and administrative and criminal penalties. House: Insurance
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1359 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to forfeiture of remedy for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1702 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the regulation of health spas. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1836 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to restrictions on the residence or location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1874 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to requiring a municipality or county to publish a notice of intent before issuing anticipation notes. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2145 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to publication of notice for certain transactions involving local governmental entities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 521 80-0 (2007) Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 558 80-0 (2007) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 730 80-0 (2007) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the notice of a municipality's or county's intention to issue certificates of obligation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1063 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil Relating to the publication of certain notices by a taxing unit in connection with the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate for the taxing unit. House: Local Government Ways & Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 1652 80-0 (2007) Author: Macias, Nathan
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the provision of forms for personal financial statements filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1844 80-0 (2007) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the administration of certain tests to home-schooled students by school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1857 80-0 (2007) Author: Murphy, Jim
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the identification and regulation of land located in a future transportation corridor of a county. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2738 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to liens on real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3189 80-0 (2007) Author: Howard, Charlie
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the notice of the public hearings to be held on a proposal to increase the total ad valorem tax revenues of a taxing unit. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3495 80-0 (2007) Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the contents of the notice of the meeting at which the governing body of a taxing unit will vote on a proposed ad valorem tax rate that will result in a tax revenue increase. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/08
HB 3768 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the method of providing notice for certain municipal zoning changes. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 94 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to restrictions on the location of certain sex offenders and to notice reflecting that location. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 223 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a loss of computerized data or breach of computer security involving sensitive personal information. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee
SB 715 80-0 (2007) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to notice of an application for a permit to dispose of oil and gas waste in a commercial disposal well; creating an offense. Senate: Natural Resources Withdrawn from schedule
SB 1812 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al. Relating to electronic publication of legal notice. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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 680 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al. Relating to procedures for providing notice of intent to obtain certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 867 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the registration and supervision of sex offenders and to state assistance provided to sex offenders; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1442 79-0 (2005) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to a requirement that school districts publish certain information at the beginning of each school year. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1812 79-0 (2005) Author: Hamilton, Mike
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to annexation and incorporation procedures for certain unincorporated areas in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1915 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the authority of counties to sell or lease advertising space to another entity. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1919 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to notice in certain real property transactions concerning public improvement districts. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/06
HB 2021 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to the identification and administration of land located in a future transportation corridor of a county. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2076 79-0 (2005) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the use of revenue generated by municipally owned electric utilities. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 2130 79-0 (2005) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the notification requirement concerning a permit application for applying Class B sludge on a land application unit. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 2140 79-0 (2005) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the provision of notice to affected political subdivisions regarding the proposed construction of a reservoir. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2270 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the notification of persons affected by a construction project. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 2301 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to proceedings involving the change of rates of a water and sewer utility. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2381 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: 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 2496 79-0 (2005) Author: Wong, Martha Relating to the publication of the notice of a public hearing on a proposed conversion of a nontoll state highway or highway segment to a turnpike project or toll facility. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
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 2621 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the power of certain coastal municipalities to impose assessments to pay for improvement projects, services, or special events. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending 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 3292 79-0 (2005) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to notice provided to a county of an election ordered by a political subdivision. House: Elections Referred to Elections
SB 457 79-0 (2005) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to procedures for providing notice of intent to obtain certain permits issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 588 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the publication of notice of intent to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a facility located or proposed to be located in certain populous counties. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 1056 79-0 (2005) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the forced sale of an owner's interest in certain real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1064 79-0 (2005) Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Relating to rate changes by a water and sewer utility. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1162 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to notice in certain real property transactions concerning public improvement districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1384 79-0 (2005) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to regional tollway authorities. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 95 78-0 (2003) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the first day of instruction of a school year for public school students. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 376 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a requirement that retail grocers post a sign listing items that are exempt from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 518 78-0 (2003) Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the service of citation by publication in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship and to the eligibility of certain child-support obligors for state grants, loans, or contracts. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 655 78-0 (2003) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the sale of property by a defense base development authority. House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1517 78-0 (2003) Author: Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to publicizing a list of voters' rights. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1969 78-0 (2003) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to requiring certain municipalities and counties to publish public notices in Spanish-language newspapers. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2731 78-0 (2003) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to procedures governing adoption of zoning regulations and district boundaries. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2732 78-0 (2003) Author: Talton, Robert
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to certain municipal orders required to be filed with the municipal secretary or clerk. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2898 78-0 (2003) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the publication of notice in a newspaper in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3030 78-0 (2003) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to notice of groundwater contamination that may affect a drinking water well. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3166 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to notice of an election. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 3419 78-0 (2003) Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to procedural and technical corrections and clarification of the Property Tax Code, procedures for the seizure and sale of property, and distribution of ad valorem tax sale proceeds. House: Local Government Ways and Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 750 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank | et. al. Relating to the requirement that governmental public notices be published in Spanish-language newspapers. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 1099 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to regulating subdivision plats in a county and in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 71 78-1 (2003) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the collection of the costs of providing certain notice related to registered sex offenders. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 35 77-0 (2001) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the requirements for a meeting of certain governmental bodies held by videoconference call. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 44 77-0 (2001) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the siting of solid waste facilities, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission's consideration of cumulative risks in certain administrative proceedings, and notice of an application for a municipal solid waste facility. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 94 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to certain workplace posting requirements regarding the payment of wages to tipped employees; providing an administrative penalty. House: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 130 77-0 (2001) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to notice concerning certain unclaimed property. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 143 77-0 (2001) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to posting reports of inspections of certain food service establishments. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 393 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain nonprofit entities that provide health or long-term care or health benefit plans; providing a penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 450 77-0 (2001) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to notice and hearings regarding the application for certain building permits and the authority of municipalities to deny certain building permits. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 547 77-0 (2001) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to the languages in which the Department of Public Safety provides certain public notice regarding sex offenders. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 863 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a requirement that retail grocers post a sign listing items that are exempt from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 894 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to requiring certain governmental bodies to consistently post notice of an open meeting at the same designated location. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1148 77-0 (2001) Author: Cook, Robert
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to notice of proposed construction sent to the county commissioners court and others regarding, and the marking, location, and removal of, certain wireless communication facilities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1727 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to the method of delivery of a copy of a proposed local or special law to certain local governments. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1806 77-0 (2001) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the issuance of certain alcoholic beverage licenses and permits. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1833 77-0 (2001) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to local enforcement of certain health and safety statutes and ordinances. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2032 77-0 (2001) Author: Walker, Gary
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the notice requirements for joint meetings of the boards of water districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2200 77-0 (2001) Author: Mowery, Anna | et. al. Relating to a revision of the procedures for municipal annexation. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2400 77-0 (2001) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to liability of sponsors of and participants in certain activities involving animals. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2653 77-0 (2001) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the form and content of notices of matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. House: Environmental Regulation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2783 77-0 (2001) Author: Carter, Bill Relating to the enforcement of certain health and safety ordinances by municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2947 77-0 (2001) Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the posting of notice for water discharge permits. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2970 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to hearing requirements for an application to develop land over a closed municipal solid waste landfill. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3115 77-0 (2001) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to notice requirements for certain permits under the Clean Air Act. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee
HB 3505 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to the authority of the attorney general to fund the establishment of an information and notification system for crime victims with the compensation to victims of crime fund. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HR 1346 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 393. Reported enrolled
SB 131 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the length of time notice of a meeting of a governmental body with statewide jurisdiction must be posted under the open meetings law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 261 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the warnings pet stores must provide concerning reptile-associated salmonellosis; providing an administrative penalty. House: Public Health
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 296 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce Relating to posting notice about a violation of certain municipal ordinances or requirements. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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 688 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to requirements for public notice and hearing on applications for certain permits that may have environmental impact. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 769 77-0 (2001) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Reyna, Arthur | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain information be provided in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 853 77-0 (2001) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to service of citation and publication of certain notices required by law. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1318 77-0 (2001) Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the regulation of certain health spas. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1375 77-0 (2001) Author: Moncrief, Mike Relating to the enforcement of certain health and safety ordinances by municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1524 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to notice requirements for certain applicants for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and permits. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
SB 1544 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce Relating to local enforcement of certain health and safety statutes and ordinances. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1676 77-0 (2001) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the requirements associated with notice by publication in a newspaper. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 136 76-0 (1999) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the applicability of public notice requirements to certain registered sex offenders. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 137 76-0 (1999) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to providing public notice on release of a sex offender into the community. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 279 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to the newspaper publication of certain information regarding sex offenders. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 458 76-0 (1999) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to providing public notice on release of a sex offender into the community. House: Public Safety Referred to Public Safety
HB 814 76-0 (1999) Author: Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to public notification of an application for a license for a pawnshop in certain counties. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1162 76-0 (1999) Author: Crabb, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the authority of a judge to require certain public notice as a condition of community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1356 76-0 (1999) Author: Bosse, Fred
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to possessory liens on certain motor vehicles, motorboats, vessels, or outboard motors. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1520 76-0 (1999) Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to public notice of ad valorem tax rates for certain taxing units with low tax levies. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2075 76-0 (1999) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the public notice required to be provided by a school district before adopting a proposed budget and tax rate. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2232 76-0 (1999) Author: Alexander, Clyde Relating to the written notice that a school district is required to provide to property owners before adopting the annual ad valorem tax rate for the district. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2546 76-0 (1999) Author: Williams, Thomas Relating to public notice of and public hearings on proposed ad valorem tax rates. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2745 76-0 (1999) Author: Wise, Miguel Relating to requiring federal credit unions to provide notice of expansion of membership. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee
HB 2757 76-0 (1999) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to notification of the identification, conveyance, or destruction of a historic structure or property. House: State, Federal & International Relations Left pending in committee
HB 2813 76-0 (1999) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to notice of availability of coastal public lands for lease. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 3147 76-0 (1999) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the requirement that a taxing unit proposing to increase the unit's tax rate provide notice of and hold a public hearing on the proposal. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3161 76-0 (1999) Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to disposition of public property in a readjustment zone. House: Economic Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 3598 76-0 (1999) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to requiring notice regarding the location of establishments serving alcoholic beverages, sexually oriented businesses, and correctional or rehabilitation facilities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3700 76-0 (1999) Author: Shields, John Relating to notice of intent to use real property for a public purpose. House: Land & Resource Management Considered in Calendars
SB 693 76-0 (1999) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: Williams, Thomas
Relating to public notice of ad valorem tax information and to public hearings on proposed ad valorem tax rates. House: Ways & Means
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 937 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to notice of availability of coastal public lands for lease. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 958 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to public notice of applications filed with and of actions taken by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1119 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the publication of certain tax and financial information required prior to the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by a taxing unit. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1281 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to a requirement that the photographs of certain sex offenders be published in a newspaper. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
SB 1649 76-0 (1999) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to increasing public notice requirements for certain persons subject to sex offender registration. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1650 76-0 (1999) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the public notice requirements applicable to persons who are subject to sex offender registration. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 328 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the notice that a taxing unit must give of a proposed ad valorem tax rate increase. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 751 70-0 (1987) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to certain requirements for the advertisement of bids in connection with state purchasing contracts. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1514 70-0 (1987) Author: Pennington, Randy
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the types of newspapers in which municipalities, special districts, and other political subdivisions publish notice. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1869 70-0 (1987) Author: Valigura, Keith
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to public notice of a hearing on an application for a landfill permit. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 2422 70-0 (1987) Author: McWilliams, Jim Relating to reports of public health issues. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 2443 70-0 (1987) Author: Wright, Brad Relating to the publication of notice relating to certain real property transactions by political subdivisions. House: Urban Affairs Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 2553 70-0 (1987) Author: McKinney, Mike
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to public notice of information regarding the revenue and financial condition and appraisal protest and appeal procedures of political subdivisions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 61 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the notice that a city, town, or county must give to the public and affected taxing units in order to create a reinvestment zone for property tax abatement or to enter into a property tax abatement agreement. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 526 69-0 (1985) Author: Connelly, Barry Relating to notice of, the furnishing of services after, and the treatment of property in a special district in regard to, a municipal annexation. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 531 69-0 (1985) Author: McKinney, Mike
Sponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to the notice required for the revision of a subdivision plat. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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HB 1205 69-0 (1985) Author: Patrick, Kae
Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the notice required in a home-rule city for certain public hearings regarding zoning matters. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1782 69-0 (1985) Author: Arnold, Gordon "Doc" Relating to the written notice of sale of real estate under a deed of trust and the manner of advertising the sale by publication in a newspaper; providing for avoidance of foreclosure by compliance with the contract. House: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 134 69-0 (1985) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to notice of, the furnishing of services after, and the treatment of property in a special district in regard to, a municipal annexation. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1199 69-0 (1985) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to the written notice of sale of real estate under a deed of trust and the manner of advertising the sale by publication in a newspaper; providing for avoidance of foreclosure by compliance with the contract. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 240 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to notice of the time and place of a foreclosure sale. House: Judicial Affairs Withdrawn by Author
HB 261 68-0 (1983) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to the written notice of sale of real estate under a deed of trust and the manner of advertising the sale by publication in a newspaper; providing for avoidance of foreclosure by compliance with the contract. House: Financial Institutions Referred to subcommittee
HB 580 68-0 (1983) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to posting notice concerning applications for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and permits. House: Liquor Regulation Referred to Committee on Liquor Regulation
HB 1131 68-0 (1983) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to notice required to be given concerning property use in residential areas of certain counties; providing a penalty. House: Urban Affairs Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2285 68-0 (1983) Author: Schlueter, Stan
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the public notice requirements for certain tax rate increases by taxing units. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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HB 226 67-0 (1981) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to the written notice of sale of real estate under a deed of trust and the manner of advertising the sale by publication in a newspaper; providing for avoidance of foreclosure by compliance with the contract. House: Financial Institutions Referred to subcommittee
HB 514 67-0 (1981) Author: Willis, Doyle
Sponsor: Andujar, Betty
Relating to posting of notice of meetings of school districts. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Education
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HB 796 67-0 (1981) Author: Ware, Bob
Sponsor: Andujar, Betty
Relating to notice and a public meeting about a proposed housing project of a housing authority. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Human Resources
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HB 970 67-0 (1981) Author: Hollowell, Bill
Sponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to publication of school district financial statements and of notice of school district fiscal hearings. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1030 67-0 (1981) Author: Laney, James
Sponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the requirement that an applicant for a private club registration permit publish notice of the application. House: Liquor Regulation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1273 67-0 (1981) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to notice, the furnishing of services and the treatment of property in a special district in regard to a municipal annexation. House: Intergovernmental Affairs No action taken
SB 1228 67-0 (1981) Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Sponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to notice of proposed utility rate changes. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Message from the Governor
HB 90 66-0 (1979) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to the written notice of sale of real estate under deed of trust and manner of advertising the sale by publication in a newspaper; providing for avoidance of foreclosure by compliance with the contract. House: Judiciary Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 1443 66-0 (1979) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to notice, the furnishing of services, and the treatment of property in a special district in regard to municipal annexation. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 1698 66-0 (1979) Author: Clark, Bill Relating to notice of a public hearing on a property tax increase and notice of reappraisal for property tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 386 65-0 (1977) Author: Hudson III, Samuel Relating to the written notice of sale of real estate under a deed of trust and the manner of advertising the sale by publication in a newspaper; providing for avoidance of foreclosure by compliance with the contract. House: Judiciary Considered by committee in formal meeting
HB 589 65-0 (1977) Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Sponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to publication of notice of intent to apply for the passage of a local or special law. House: Elections
Senate: Administration
Effective in 90 days
SB 941 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to cost of service by publication in suits to collect delinquent property taxes. House: Judiciary
Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1027 65-0 (1977) Author: Clower, Ron Relating to the failure to provide public notice of the meetings of certain governmental bodies; providing a penalty. Senate: Jurisprudence Reported from subcommittee favorably substituted
SB 17 65-2 (1978) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Sponsor: Presnal, Bill
Making an appropriation to pay for the cost of publication of notice of proposed constitutional amendments. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Signed by Governor
HB 1280 64-0 (1975) Author: Wieting, Leroy J.
Sponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to notice by the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the closing of an area to the taking of oysters. House: Environmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days
HB 40 63-0 (1973) Author: Kaster, James J.
Sponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the publication of notice advising that land owned by a political subdivision of the state is to be offered in exchange for other land; creating certain additional exceptions to the notice provisions of the amended Act. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 572 63-0 (1973) Author: Green, Forrest Requiring the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System to give additional public notice with regards to taking bids and awarding contract for the construction of any facility in the University of Texas System. House: Education Referred to Committee on Education
HB 1497 62-0 (1971) Author: Sanchez, Henry Relating to restrictions on government approval of projects requiring the taking of park, recreational area, scientific area, wildlife refuge or historic site.
SB 557 62-0 (1971) Author: Brooks, Chet
Sponsor: Salter, Robert
Relating to requiring notices of meeting by certain governmental bodies to be posted in their administrative offices, the State Capitol, and in the county courthouse of the county in which the administrative offices are located instead of in their administrative offices and the county courthouse of all counties in which the governmental body is located.
SB 995 62-0 (1971) Author: McKool, Mike Relating to the cost of service by publication in suits to collect delinquent property taxes.
HB 87 61-0 (1969) Author: Caldwell, Neil Relating to providing for the publication of notices in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the land is located or in an adjoining county, if there is no such newspaper, advising that land owned by a political subdivision of the State of Texas is to be offered for sale to the general public.
HB 159 61-0 (1969) Author: Hull, Malcolm Cordell | et. al. Relating to authorizing publication of legal notices of means of radio or television broadcast; repealing conflicting laws; providing for severability.
HB 1003 61-0 (1969) Author: Nowlin, James Relating to providing restrictions on government approval of programs or projects requiring the use or taking of public land devoted to certain use by the public and prescribing requirements as to notice, public hearing, and findings.
SB 224 61-0 (1969) Author: Mauzy, Oscar | et. al. Relating to authorizing publication of legal notices by means of radio or television broadcast.
HB 56 60-0 (1967) Author: Murray, Menton J. Relating to amending certain statute relating to publication and mailing of notice of hearing on an application for appropriation of water.
HB 84 60-0 (1967) Author: Hairgrove, James A. "Jim" Relating to the required time for effecting certain procedures requisite for holding hearings on the county budget.
HB 325 60-0 (1967) Author: Price, William Rayford Relating to amending certain articles relating to sales under a deed of trust.
HB 367 60-0 (1967) Author: Fondren, Gene Norris Relating to amending certain statutes by providing methods of publication of ordinances and by-laws of towns and villages incorporated and operating under certain statute.
HB 685 60-0 (1967) Author: Vale, Bob Relating to amending certain acts respecting notice required of hearing on special assessments for street or highway improvements.
HB 726 60-0 (1967) Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill" Relating to foreclosure sale under deed of trust or other contract lien; requiring personal notice of sale in certain cases; providing a statute of limitations.
HB 1089 60-0 (1967) Author: Price, William Rayford Relating to the authorized publication rate for certain legal publications.
HB 1292 60-0 (1967) Author: Hinson, George T. Relating to requiring any school board, county commissioners court, or governing board of a city, or tax equalization board to publish notice of certain public hearings and of regular or special elections.
HB 389 59-0 (1965) Author: Whatley, Willis James Relating to amending the Municipal Annexation Act, by adding a provision for giving additional notice by certified mail to railroad companies in annexation proceedings.
HB 503 59-0 (1965) Author: Vale, Bob | et. al. Relating to the purchasing procedure of publicly owned gas and electric companies in certain counties.
HB 504 59-0 (1965) Author: Vale, Bob | et. al. Relating to the purchasing procedure of publicly owned gas and electric companies.
HB 314 58-0 (1963) Author: Slack, Richard C. Relating to notice required of hearing on assessments for street improvements.
HB 315 58-0 (1963) Author: Slack, Richard C. Relating to respecting notice required of hearing on assessments for street improvements, and further to provide that failure to give such notice shall be a defense in a suit and to enforce any such assessments.
HB 316 58-0 (1963) Author: Slack, Richard C. Relating to notice required of hearing on assessments for street improvements.
HB 317 58-0 (1963) Author: Slack, Richard C. Relating to notice required of hearing on assessments for street improvements.
HB 181 57-0 (1961) Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" Relating to amending Article 1152, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, to require only the publication of penal ordinances by descriptive caption or title in the official newspaper, and to give the Board of Aldermen authority to print and publish ordinances of a town or village in pamphlet or book form which will then be received in evidence in all courts without further proof, and providing for a caption for ordinances of towns and villages and for the elimination of such caption in certain instances.
HB 209 57-0 (1961) Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" Relating to amending a certain Statute requiring that notice of hearing on assessments for highway improvements be mailed to railways and street railways owning abutting or nearby property.
HB 210 57-0 (1961) Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" Relating to amending a certain Act requiring that notice of hearing on assessment for street improvements be mailed to a railway or street railway owning abutting property, and further to provide that failure to give such notice shall be a defense in a suit to enforce any such assessments.
HB 211 57-0 (1961) Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" Relating to amending a certain Statute requiring that notice of hearing on assessments for street improvements be mailed to railways and street railways owning abutting property.
HB 212 57-0 (1961) Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" Relating to amending a certain Statute requiring that notice of hearing on assessments for street improvements be mailed to railways and street railways owning abutting property.
HB 613 57-0 (1961) Author: Collins, Sam Forse Relating to amending a certain Act providing for additional notice in certain hearings.
HB 526 56-0 (1959) Author: Cloud, Ed J. Relating to prohibiting the reference to a person's condition as incompetent or non compos mentis, where the publication or public notice of a legal document is required by law; providing a penalty for violation of this Act.
HB 75 55-0 (1957) Author: Anderson, Louis H. Relating to requiring publication of certain information appearing on each application for the purchase of land under the Texas Veterans' Land Act.
HB 354 55-0 (1957) Author: Elliott, William Marshall "Bill" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Acts to provide for publication once each week for two (2) successive weeks of advertisements for the taking of bids for the sale or lease of property owned by Navigation Districts.
SB 67 55-0 (1957) Author: Herring, Charles Relating to requiring publication of certain information appearing on each application for the purchase of land under the Texas Veterans' Land Act.
HB 19 55-2 (1957) Author: Lee, John Ruskin Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that the Veterans' Land Board shall publish notices of bond sales not less than ten days before the date of a sale.
SB 5 55-2 (1957) Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" Relating to amending certain Acts providing that the Veteran's Land Board shall publish notices of bond sales not less than ten (10) days before the date of a sale.
HB 12 54-0 (1955) Author: Reeves, Elbert Relating to amending Statutes by adding a provision requiring publication of the record of the proceedings of the county commissioners court in some newspaper of general circulation in the county.
HB 13 54-0 (1955) Author: Reeves, Elbert | et. al. Relating to requiring the preparation and publication of an annual financial statement for each school district, junior college district, soil conservation district, road district, or any district organized under the Constitution of Texas; prescribing certain duties for the State Commissioner of Education in certain circumstances; repealing conflicting laws.
HB 29 54-0 (1955) Author: Reeves, Elbert Relating to requiring publication of the full text of all ordinances of incorporated cities and towns, including home rule cities, which are required by statute to be published in any form; repealing conflicting laws.
HB 864 54-0 (1955) Author: Spilman, Wade Fetzer Relating to providing that no oil, gas and mineral lease, or oil and gas lease, now in existence and which was granted by any political subdivision of the state, city, town, village, county, school district, water control and improvement district, water control and preservation district, water control district, water improvement district, water power control district, water supply district or irrigation district, for a valid consideration, shall be cancelled or held voidable or invalid because the lessor is such lease or leases has heretofore failed to give notice by newspaper publication of the intent to grant such lease or leases and that competitive bids for such lease or leases would be received, providing that any such lease or leases are not void or voidable for any other cause, and providing that nothing herein contained shall be construed as affecting pending litigation.
SB 157 54-0 (1955) Author: Lock, Ottis E. Relating to authorizing payment of publication costs incurred in the collection of delinquent taxes or in the satisfaction of claims or judgments in favor of the State or any county, city, school district, or other political subdivision, out of general funds of the claimant; repealing conflicting laws.
SB 317 54-0 (1955) Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy Relating to amending certain Acts so as to require that notice of hearing on assessments for street improvements be mailed to abutting property owners and to provide for a trial de novo on appeal to any court of jurisdiction and further to provide that failure to give such notice shall be a defense in a suit to enforce any such assessment.
SB 365 54-0 (1955) Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy" Relating to requiring publication of the full text of all ordinances of incorporated cities and towns, including home rule cities, which are required by statute to be published in any form; repealing conflicting laws.
HB 409 53-0 (1953) Author: Osborn, William E. Relating to authorizing payment of publication costs incurred in the collection of delinquent taxes or in the satisfaction of claims or judgements in favor of the State or any county, city, school district, or other political subdivision, out of general funds of the claimant.
HB 410 53-0 (1953) Author: Osborn, William E. Relating to amending certain Statutes by authorizing the commissioners' court to order publication of the record of its proceedings, in whole or in part, in some newspaper or general circulation in the county.
HB 773 53-0 (1953) Author: Johnson, J. Pearce | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to publication of notice of intention to submit charter amendments.
SB 145 53-0 (1953) Author: Martin, Crawford Collins | et. al. Relating to requiring publication of the full text of all ordinances of incorporated cities and towns, including home rule cities, which are required to be published in any form.
SB 146 53-0 (1953) Author: Lock, Ottis E. | et. al. Relating to authorizing payment of publication costs incurred in the collection of delinquent taxes or in the satisfaction of claims or judgments in favor of the State or any county, city, school district, or other political subdivision, out of general funds of the claimant.
SB 190 53-0 (1953) Author: Rogers, Johnnie B. Relating to amending Statutes relating to publication of proposed charter amendments by cities and towns.
SB 431 52-0 (1951) Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy Relating to amending certain articles so as to provide for the payment of the cost of publishing citations and notices of sheriff's sale in newspapers when the State of Texas or other taxing unit is purchaser at the sale.
HB 430 50-0 (1947) Author: Fertsch, Marvin D. Relating to amending a previous Act, relating to service of citations by publication and/or posting and return on final accounts in estates of decedents.
HB 565 50-0 (1947) Author: Evans, Roger Q. Relating to amending a previous Act, so as to require only the publication of penal ordinances by descriptive caption or title in the official newspaper.
HB 566 50-0 (1947) Author: Evans, Roger Q. Relating to amending a previous Act, by providing that all ordinances hereafter enacted by Home Rule Cities in the State of Texas, may be published as provided in the Charters of such Cities, and providing an alternative method of publication of ordinances where the Charter does not prescribe for publication or where the Charter does provide for a method of publication; providing this Act shall be cumulative of other laws.
HB 523 49-0 (1945) Author: Fertsch, Marvin D. Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to service of citations by publication and/or posting and return on final accounts in estates of decedents.
HB 530 49-0 (1945) Author: Hoyo, John C. Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide for the publication of the terms of a limited partnership once in each week for four (4) consecutive weeks after registry, and providing that if such publication be not made that the partnership shall be deemed general.
HB 382 48-0 (1943) Author: Huffman, Calvin Combest "Cal" Relating to amending certain Acts relative to publication of citations in newspapers in tax suits and fees to be charged, etc.
HB 398 48-0 (1943) Author: Hull, Henry A. "Salty" Relating to amending certain Acts so as to increase fees for filling reports of Loan and Brokerage Companies, and allowing Commissioner for good cause shown to extend time for filing reports by such companies for not more than sixty (60) days.
HB 569 48-0 (1943) Author: Huffman, Calvin Combest "Cal" Relating to amending certain Acts by adding additional reports to be made by the County Auditor or County Clerk and requiring that certain reports be published.
SB 150 48-0 (1943) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for a method of selling, disposing or transferring of state property which has become unfit for use, or no longer needed.
SB 266 48-0 (1943) Author: Lanning, Royston Conrad "Doc" Relating to directing all agencies of the State Government to submit requests for rental space to the State Board of Control.
HB 193 47-0 (1941) Author: Taylor, James Edward | et. al. Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes relative to defining publication, newspaper, political sub-division, district and other terms; providing for the publication of notices, proclamations, advertising, and citations in newspapers.
HB 375 47-0 (1941) Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry Relating to validating notices to bidders on certain county projects and notices of intention to issue time warrants in payment thereof in each instance where the first publication of such notice was fourteen (14) or more days prior to the date set for receiving bids, notwithstanding the fact that such notice was not published for two (2) consecutive weeks.
HB 731 47-0 (1941) Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry Relating to amending House Bill No. 375 of the Acts of the Regular Session of the Forty-Seventh Legislature, regarding County Contracts and Validation of Notices, for the purpose of correcting a clerical error made during passage of the bill.
SB 94 47-0 (1941) Author: Shivers, Robert Allan "Allan" Relating to defining publication, newspaper, political sub-division and certain mandatory expressions; providing for the publication of notices, proclamations, advertising, and citations in newspapers; repealing conflicting provisions of certain Articles.
SB 139 47-0 (1941) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to validating notices to bidders on certain county projects and notices of intention to issue time warrants.
SB 281 47-0 (1941) Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. Relating to amending certain Article relating to the sales of real estate under deeds of trust; requiring notice of such sales to be sent by registered mail to all persons having liens of record against the land.
SB 317 47-0 (1941) Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. Relating to amending certain Act which became effective on March 7, 1941 for the purpose of correcting a clerical error made during passage of the bill validating notices for contracts.
SB 392 47-0 (1941) Author: Winfield, Henry L. Relating to amending certain Act regulating foreign and domestic corporations; empowering the Banking Department to regulate bond issuing brokers.
HB 45 46-0 (1939) Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C. Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to sales of real estate.
HB 244 46-0 (1939) Author: Taylor, James Edward | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Article providing that the governing body of any political subdivision of this State shall prepare or cause to be prepared semiannually a report of all transactions; providing penalties.
HB 718 46-0 (1939) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. Relating to amending a certain Article relating to notice by publication in the taking of depositions of witnesses in civil cases.
HB 719 46-0 (1939) Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. Relating to amending a certain Article relating to the publication of citation where defendant is unknown.
HB 734 46-0 (1939) Author: Hankamer, Harold Monroe Relating to amending a certain Act providing in tax suits for service by publication where any defendant in such suit is a non-resident of the State or is absent from the State.
HB 858 46-0 (1939) Author: McFarland, Charles Milford | et. al. Relating to making provisions for the enforcement of tax liens of counties, State, cities, towns, districts and all subdivisions of the Government with taxing power, where taxes are unpaid and delinquent on real property, etc.
SB 8 46-0 (1939) Author: Head, James Manley Relating to amending a certain Article relating to providing that the governing body of any political subdivision of this State shall prepare or cause to be prepared semiannually a report of all transactions during each half of the year, concerning the finances of such political subdivision; providing penalties for the violation or failure of any official, officer, or employee to comply with the provisions of this Act.
SB 106 46-0 (1939) Author: Head, James Manley Relating to defining publication, newspaper, political sub-division, district and certain mandatory expressions; fixing a minimum and a maximum charge for publications in newspapers; providing for the publication of notices, proclamations, advertising, and citations in newspapers.
HB 537 44-0 (1935) Author: McCalla, Kenneth Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; service of citation by publication in certain probate cases.
SB 133 43-0 (1933) Author: Hopkins, Welly Kennon | et. al. Relating to providing for the appointment by the district judge of the 25th Judicial District of Texas, composed of the counties of Guadalupe, Gonzales, Colorado and Lavaca, or the judge of the judicial district of whic the counties of Guadalupe, Gonzales, Colorado and Lavaca are a part thereof, of an official shorthand reporter for such district.
HB 94 43-1 (1933) Author: Moore, Weaver | et. al. Relating to defining "Daily Newspaper" or "Newspaper," "Consecutive Days" or "Successive Days" and words of similar meaning, within the meaning of any law, city charter or ordinance, or any Act of the Legislature creating any independent school district or any other municipal corporation, requiring notice to be given of any act or proceeding whether public or private, or relating to Judicial, Executive or Legislative matters, by publication in a daily newspaper or by publication in a newspaper for a certain number of consecutive or successive days.
HB 156 42-0 (1931) Author: Harrison, Julian P. Relating to prescribing proceedings in County Courts in probate matters and providing for citations and notices therein.
HB 164 42-0 (1931) Author: Holder, Ray | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the service of citation in estates of decedents, so as to provide for the service of such citations by the publication thereof of certain newspapers when the value of the property or estate of such deceased is One Thousand Dollars or more.
HB 174 42-0 (1931) Author: Kayton, Harold | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes so that said article shall provide that notices of the filing of final accounts in the estates of decedents may be published once a week for three consecutive weeks in a newspaper or may be served by posting copies of such notices at the Court House for at least twenty days.
HB 210 42-0 (1931) Author: Holland, Robert H. Relating to providing that all citations and notices issued by the County Clerk under certain statutes concerning the estates of decedents, guardian and ward shall be returnable to the court from which issued on certain days.
HB 264 42-0 (1931) Author: Terrell, George Butler Relating to prohibiting the passage of any local or special law applying to one county by reference to population, scholastic population, or taxable values, without naming the County referred to.
HB 325 42-0 (1931) Author: Beck, Walter H. | et. al. Relating to levying a certain tax on each acre-foot of water which might be used of the State's waters.
HB 991 42-0 (1931) Author: Harrison, Julian P. Relating to amending certain statutes by determining the method to be followed by established firms seeking incorporation.
SB 135 42-0 (1931) Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" Relating to service of citation by publication in certain newspapers in certain cases.
SB 325 42-0 (1931) Author: Russek, Gus Relating to providing for the annual meeting of stockholders of building and loan associations.
SB 349 42-0 (1931) Author: Purl, George Clark | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes relating to sales under deeds of trust and contract liens and notice thereof so as to provide for the publication of such notices in certain newspapers unless the trustee shall be requested by the owner of the real estate to be sold to give notice and sell such property.
SB 350 42-0 (1931) Author: Purl, George Clark | et. al. Relating to amending certain statutes relating to notices of sales of personal property under execution or chattel mortgage liens.
HB 32 42-2 (1931) Author: Greathouse, Joseph Felix "Joe" | et. al. Relating to amending certain articles to provide that in all cases where sales of real estate are made under powers conferred by any deed of trust or other contract lien, that in such sales in shall be the duty of the holder to give written notice of said sale to the owners of said land at least six months before the date of said sale.
HB 14 42-3 (1932) Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer" Relating to amending certain statutes in regard to sale of real estate.
HB 15 42-3 (1932) Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer" Relating to amending certain Statutes relating to the sale of real estate.
HB 112 41-0 (1929) Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C. Relating to requiring the publication in some newspaper of general circulation of all notice now required by law or contract, whether public or private, or relating to a judicial, executive or legislative matter, which notice I now authorized by aw or contract to be made by posting notices in one or more public places. House: Judiciary
SB 176 41-0 (1929) Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" | et. al. Relating to defining the term "newspaper."
SB 177 41-0 (1929) Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" | et. al. Relating to requiring the publication in some newspapers of general circulation of all notices now required by law or contract to be given of any act or proceeding.
HB 43 40-0 (1927) Author: Kittrell, Sr., Norman Goree Relating to amending Article 4231, of Chapter 10, Title 69, of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925; relating to posting notice of resignation for guardians.
SB 352 40-0 (1927) Author: Love, Thomas Bell Relating to amending Article 3810 of the Revised Civil Statutes of 1925 and changing the method of giving notice of sales provided for in said article.
HB 310 39-0 (1925) Author: Dielmann, Sr., Henry B. | et. al. Relating to providing for the filing of notice of intention with the county clerk; providing how and by whom such notice shall be filed; providing for the posting of a copy of such notice and providing that no fee shall be charged for such filing and posting. House: Judiciary
SB 144 39-0 (1925) Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" Relating to amending certain statute regulating publications of legal matters in newspapers inserted by public officers, agents and agencies; prescribing the rate of charge thereof; fixing the price to be charged for political advertising. Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 153 38-0 (1923) Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin Relating to fixing and establishing a legal rate for the publication of all proclamations, advertising or notices of all kinds, except tabulated work, required by law to be published in newspapers in this State for State, counties, municipalities, districts or other subdivisions of the State, counties or municipalities, or in any legal proceeding.
HB 207 38-0 (1923) Author: Irwin, Thomas K. | et. al. Relating to providing that State banks, or State bank and trust companies, organized under the general laws of the State of Texas, desiring to convert to any other system of banking, shall give notice to the public by advertisement in a newspaper of such change.
HB 232 38-0 (1923) Author: Melson, John McCullough Relating to amending certain statute so as to prohibit commissioners courts and supervisors of levee improvement districts from letting any contract calling for or requiring the expenditure of two thousand dollars ($2000) or more without first submitting same to competitive bids and publishing notice of the proposed letting of such contract; providing that contracts made in violation of this act shall not be enforced and may be enjoined.
HB 446 38-0 (1923) Author: Jacks, Nathaniel Green | et. al. Relating to amending statutes in relation to the determination of actual damage, and in relation to privileged publications as to public meetings and comment and criticism of the conduct of public officials and others.
SB 137 38-0 (1923) Author: Pollard, Sr., Tomas (Thomas) Glover Relating to fixing and establishing a legal rate for the publication of all proclamations, advertising, or notices of all kinds, except tabulated work, required by law to be published in newspapers in this State.
HB 77 37-0 (1921) Author: Owen, Robert Ross Relating to a certain Act requiring the publication of certain legal notices in newspapers.
HB 278 37-0 (1921) Author: Miller, Barry Relating to a certain Act establishing a legal rate for the publication of proclamations, etc.
HB 455 37-0 (1921) Author: Burns, James Denson | et. al. Relating to requiring publication of notices of judicial, executive or legislative matter.
SB 107 37-0 (1921) Author: Williams, Guinn Terrell Relating to establishing a legal rate for publication of all kinds of legal advertising, making the rate uniform, etc.
HB 80 37-1 (1921) Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe" | et. al. Relating to fixing the legal rate for legal publications.
SB 41 37-1 (1921) Author: Floyd, Charles Richard Relating to proposing the establishment of a rate to be charged for all legal publications required by law.
HB 87 36-0 (1919) Author: Seagler, Richard Ernest Relating to amending certain laws relating to process and returns by providing that in citations by publications it shall not be necessary to state in the citation the details and particulars of the cause of action, and providing that in such suits against unknown heirs involving land it shall be sufficient in making the brief statement of the cause of action in such citations to state the kind of suit, the number of acres of land involved in the suit, the survey on which the land is situated and the county in which said land is situated.
HB 139 36-0 (1919) Author: Ford, Sr., John J. Relating to amending certain statute relating to the issuance of process from the district and county courts of this State and the service and return of such process by regulating the fees to be charged by publishers of newspapers for publishing process required by law to be published in a newspaper, and fixing a maximum fee not exceeding $10.00 for the publication of such process.
HB 279 36-0 (1919) Author: Laney, Charles O. Relating to amending certain statute relating to the publication of legal notices in newspapers by excepting certain notices from the provisions of said Act.
HB 392 36-0 (1919) Author: Seagler, Richard Ernest Relating to making it unnecessary to publish or post the delinquent tax rolls of the various counties of the State of Texas in order to bring suit for the collection of delinquent taxes due State and county, and making the notices now required by law to be mailed by the tax collectors of the various counties of Texas sufficient basis to bring suit in the district court of the county of jurisdiction for all taxes from the year 1885 down to and including the last delinquent year.
HB 99 36-2 (1919) Author: Seagler, Richard Ernest Relating to making it unnecessary to publish or post the delinquent tax rolls of the various counties of the State in order to bring suit for the collection of delinquent taxes due state and county.
HB 100 36-2 (1919) Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred | et. al. Relating to amending certain laws relating to the collection of delinquent taxes; providing for the time of mailing out notices and filing suits.
HB 270 35-0 (1917) Author: Russell, James Colon Relating to requiring publication of court proceedings in county courts in certain counties.
HB 364 35-0 (1917) Author: Cates, R. Frank | et. al. Relating to requiring the publication in some newspaper of general circulation of all notices now required by law or contract to be given of an act or proceeding, whether public or private, or relating to a judicial, executive or legislative matter, which notice is now authorized by law or contract to be made by posting notices in one or more public places, fixing a time of such publication, and the compensation, naming certain exemptions.
HB 685 35-0 (1917) Author: Miller, Barry | et. al. Relating to designating what proceedings, etc., are privileged for publication.
SB 10 35-0 (1917) Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold Relating to amending a law to provide for the notice of sale of real estate under execution.
SB 141 35-0 (1917) Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold Relating to requiring the publication, in some newspaper, all legal notices now authorized by law or contract to be made by posting notices in one or more public places; fixing the time of such publication.
HB 34 34-0 (1915) Author: Nichols, Joseph Francis | et. al. Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure providing for the publication of a notice in the county where a crime was committed of all pleas or desire to remit any fine or forfeiture or to grant commutation of punishment or pardon in the case before the governor acts thereupon.
HB 194 34-0 (1915) Author: Walters, Hilton Robert "Hill" Relating to amending a certain Statute providing a method of serving citation on the unknown owner or owners of land when the place or places of residence is unknown.
HB 237 34-0 (1915) Author: Bryant, Bruce W. | et. al. Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the amount that may be charged by landlord for rent of land.
HB 501 34-0 (1915) Author: Haney, Edgar Pierce | et. al. Relating to requiring the publication in newspapers of legal notices.
SB 98 34-0 (1915) Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold Relating to amending a certain Statute providing for the notice of sale of real estate under execution.
SB 291 34-0 (1915) Author: Johnson, Willard Arnold | et. al. Relating to requiring the publication in some newspaper of general circulation all notices now required by law or contract to be posted in public places.
SB 305 34-0 (1915) Author: Suiter, William David "Will" Relating to amending a certain Statute requiring the Commissioners' Court to cause to be published the delinquent tax record of each county in the estate; requiring the Commissioners' Court to have suits filed for the collection of said taxes twenty (20) days after the publication of said delinquent tax record; providing that the County or District Attorney of each county shall file suits to enforce the collection of delinquent taxes; providing a penalty.
HB 14 34-1 (1915) Author: Wagstaff, J. M. Relating to making an appropriation to finish paying for publication of notices of election for constitutional amendments.
HB 61 34-1 (1915) Author: Davis, John E. | et. al. Relating to providing for the sale of land that may have been or may hereafter be sold to the State of Texas under judgment foreclosing tax lien; providing a method of advertising the same; freeing such land when sold from any other accrued State and county taxes.
HB 34 33-0 (1913) Author: Morris, Leopold | et. al. Relating to publication of the Proceedings of County Commissioners' Courts and fixing a penalty for failure to make such publication.
HB 109 33-0 (1913) Author: Morris, Leopold Relating to publication of proceedings and financial statements of certain county school boards.
HB 170 33-0 (1913) Author: Campbell, John W. Relating to providing for ten days notice of sale of unclaimed freight and baggage covered by common carriers.
HB 389 33-0 (1913) Author: Simpson, J. E. | et. al. Relating to estrays, relating to time and manner of proving ownership and to the time when said animals shall be deemed vested in the county, and the time in which said animals shall be known to be estrays.
HB 447 33-0 (1913) Author: Jordan, Harry Phillip Relating to fixing the time for filing an answer in all cases where the defendant is cited by publication.
SB 124 33-0 (1913) Author: Townsend, Jr., William J. "Jim" Relating to amending Article 1905 of the Revised Statutes, as amended by the general laws of the thirty-second legislature.
SB 31 26-0 (1899) Relating to providing a final method of publishing notices and reports by law to be published by commissioners' courts of the various counties of the State, to be effective in all cases where said courts are unable to secure publication thereof in the manner and for the price now provided by law therefor.
HB 38 22-0 (1891) Relating to publishing tabular statements of indebtedness, etc. of counties.
HB 15 21-0 (1889) Relating to the publication of ordinances passed by city councils.
SB 140 20-0 (1887) Relating to legalizing and validating the ordinances of cities and towns.


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