HB 203 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 216 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing and registration requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the provision of certain eminent domain information to property owners through a landowner's bill of rights.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 452 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 494 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property that was erroneously omitted from an appraisal roll in a previous year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 528 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 534 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the reduction of the sales price of a comparable property by an amount equal to the amount of the typical commission for the sale or purchase of property for purposes of using the market data comparison method of appraisal to determine the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 649 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 901 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 902 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 935 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transfer of certain real property in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System and to the uses of that property.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 947 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the electronic filing with and the recording by county clerks of records conveying title to or an interest in real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 948 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the authentication and recording of instruments conveying real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 949 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the electronic filing with and the recording by county clerks of records conveying or purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 951 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 971 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1053 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1054 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1090 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of real property that was erroneously omitted from an appraisal roll in a previous year.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1202 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the amendment of a dedicatory instrument to remove a discriminatory provision.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1471 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Stephens County.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1483 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the redaction of an unconstitutional restriction from an instrument conveying an interest in real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1569 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to a temporary limitation on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1794 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of real property in connection with the use of or entry onto the property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1795 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the adoption of a veterans' land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1798 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the effect of a disaster declaration on the ad valorem tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district and the appraised value of certain property in the taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1877 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to county and municipal regulation of repairs to vacant residential buildings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1878 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to municipal and county permitting requirements to conduct certain repairs on residential buildings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1879 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purpose of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1881 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property leased to and used by certain educational organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1931 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
HB 1993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain seller's disclosures for the sale of residential real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2094 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right to remove property encroaching on areas owned or controlled by the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number 1.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2110 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, ChristinaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the automatic transfer of manufacturer's warranties on air conditioning systems conveyed with residential real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake
Relating to the retention of instruments recorded in the property records of a county.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 2274 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, AnnSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the extension or amendment of deed restrictions in certain older subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the sale, development, or acquisition of certain property by certain navigation districts, including the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas; removing authority to own certain property, acquire certain property, and make related changes to the board of commissioners and name of the navigation district; requiring the sale or development of certain property.
House: Transportation
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 2292 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2305 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, and the Texas Real Estate Commission; increasing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2372 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the repeal of the real estate inspection recovery fund.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the operations and administration of the El Paso County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 2424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain conveyances from classification as pretended sales.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2425 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the performance of a real property evaluation for use by certain financial institutions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to county regulation of short-term rental units in the unincorporated area of certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the limitation on the amount of a subcontractor's lien for labor or materials.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2700 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to Texas Department of Transportation agreements and property interests related to maintenance of certain transportation infrastructure and right-of-way.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2730 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority and the regulation of easement or right-of-way agents.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 2825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for certain loan and title insurance transactions involving foreign companies and real property located near military bases.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2921 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain statutes relating to access to public beaches.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2948 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate condominiums.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3176 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to certain improvements made to certain land subject to inundation.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the applicability of provisions entitling certain lessees to receive a copy of a notice of appraised value delivered to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes on property subject to a tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3260 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to ad valorem taxation, including the disclosure of the sales price of real property to use in appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes and the effect of an unfunded mandate on the use by a political subdivision of ad valorem tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3263 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the determination of the boundaries of, and the enforcement of the law governing access to, public beaches.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3308 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the formation of special districts for the purpose of storm mitigation and resiliency, energy, water, and indoor air utilizing private funding sources; providing thereto the ability of specific entities to use conduit financing; and establishing specific consumer protection provisions for residential property owners related to the program.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the disposition of real property acquired for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the effect of recording a quitclaim deed.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, GlennSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a landowner's bill of rights statement in connection with the acquisition of real property through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a seller's notice of special district assessments on newly constructed residential real properties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the authority of a municipality to add property to a common characteristic public improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to residential construction liability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to certain public schools and certain requirements of a charter school that receives certain tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the adoption of county and municipal building codes for the insulation and protection of piping in new residential construction.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by certain navigation districts.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3795 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 3800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the procedure for conducting surveys of public land, including the requirements regarding field notes and coordinate systems.
House: Land & Resource Management
Received from the House
HB 3833 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the appraisal of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 3893 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the modification of a 99-year lease of certain state property to the City of Austin and the grant of a 99-year lease of certain state property and certain easements to the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to consider sales of property to governmental units when using the market data comparison method to determine the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a requirement that a purchaser of commercial real property disclose the sales price of the property to the appraisal district and to the use of that information by the appraisal district; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4024 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to a limitation on the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the notice of entry for the purpose of exercising the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to prompt review of land development applications and the award of court costs and attorney's fees against a political subdivision in certain actions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 4186 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a written appraisal required for a bona fide offer to acquire real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of limiting the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4245 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to municipal registration of vacant buildings in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Placed on intent calendar
HB 4253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4255 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4374 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of executory contracts for the purchase of land to be used as a residence in certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county.
House: Land & Resource Management
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to municipal or county authority to prohibit the use of natural gas utility service in a building.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to study land titles.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4664 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the State of Texas to the Trinity River Authority of Texas.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 4667 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, EddieSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Public Safety to the City of Eagle Pass.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 4670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HJR 30 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 61 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 81 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to permit certain political subdivisions to adopt a temporary limitation on the appraised value for taxation of certain real property located in specified areas.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 90 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary limitation on the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property located in a political subdivision any part of which is located in an area that at any time during the preceding tax year was declared a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 92 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HJR 93 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HJR 131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and to provide for determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 30 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory provisions from a recorded conveyance instrument.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing and registration requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 113 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 214 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory restrictions and provisions from certain real property records.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Stephens County.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 594 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Local Government
Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the adoption of a land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
SB 602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the amendment of a dedicatory instrument to remove a discriminatory provision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 726 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 754 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the amendment of a dedicatory instrument to remove a discriminatory provision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 765 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding the proximity of certain residential real property to certain landfills and related facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the State of Texas to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: Ports, Select
Effective immediately
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 804 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the authority of a municipality to add property to a common characteristic public improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 829 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 832 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the operations and administration of the El Paso County Hospital District.
Senate: Local Government
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
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 885 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to quitclaim deeds.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 996 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to performance of an evaluation of real property for use by a financial institution.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1027 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of an owner of certain residential real property to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1029 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the procedure for conducting surveys of public land, including the requirements regarding field notes and coordinate systems.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1088 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the duty of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to provide certain information.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1333 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right to remove property encroaching on areas owned or controlled by the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number 1.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
SB 1362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center and the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of executory contracts for the purchase of land to be used as a residence in certain counties.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate condominiums.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
SB 1637 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the delivery of a deed to a grantee and to the recording of a deed.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1638 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the jurisdiction of justice courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1640 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring witnesses to sign an instrument conveying real property interest.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1644 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the determination of the market value of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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 1679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1764 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes on property subject to a tax sale.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 1774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by certain navigation districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Ports, Select
Effective immediately
SB 1838 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the grant of a 99-year lease of certain state property and certain easements to the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1840 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1874 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the duty of a county clerk to send a copy of a recorded deed to the grantor.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a requirement for a deed to include a statement regarding certain fraudulent conveyances or recordings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1902 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to municipal registration of vacant buildings in certain municipalities.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the representation of parties in justice court cases and to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2024 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 2188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the municipal or county regulation of residential detention facilities for immigrant or refugee children.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SJR 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 105 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law.
Filed
HB 303 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the acquisition and management of real property interests by certain Chinese entities.
Filed
HB 305 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
HB 58 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
HB 109 87-2 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
HB 157 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.
Filed
HB 158 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of various measures to limit or reduce the burden of ad valorem taxes on property owners.
Filed
HB 162 87-2 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.
Filed
HJR 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Filed
HJR 20 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years.
Filed
HB 69 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
HB 72 87-3 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 121 87-3 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to prohibiting the imposition of municipal ad valorem taxes on property that does not receive full municipal services.
Filed
HJR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 42 87-3 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibiting the imposition of municipal ad valorem taxes on property that does not receive full municipal services.
Filed
HB 185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 608 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 815 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authority of a county to require photo identification to file certain documents with the county clerk.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a land bank program.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 878 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 945 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1024 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to real property executed in trust for the issuance of a license as a bail bond surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1036 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1053 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of certain navigation districts; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1176 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of certain property used to build low-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of, and the construction of improvements to, real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1245 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1368 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of necessary real property for the construction of a high-speed rail project.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes imposed on real property on the basis of the lesser of the appraised value of the property or the average appraised value of the property over a specified time period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1549 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding the proximity of certain residential real property to certain landfills and related facilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a tax on title insurance policies written by title insurance companies to fund housing programs and services; imposing a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1652 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the public resale by means of a public auction using online bidding and sale of property purchased by a taxing unit at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
HB 1658 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to seller's disclosure of certain residential real property conditions and related property insurance issues.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1776 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to property owned by navigation districts.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1833 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority to transfer real property in the name of an entity.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1842 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest if an error by a mortgagee results in failure to pay an ad valorem tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
HB 1952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transfer of certain real property in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System and to the uses of that property.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2302 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to persons entitled to a mechanic's lien on real property.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2442 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Orange County by the Public Safety Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2449 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the acquisition of real property by the Texas Department of Transportation to protect a state highway.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an action for the damage to property value caused by the use of an easement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to requirements for condominium plats or plans.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2650 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the procedure for the sale by auction of real property pursuant to foreclosure of a tax lien.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
HB 2702 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property that was erroneously omitted from an appraisal roll in a previous year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal of wind power facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2901 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of certain real property held by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the Star of the Republic Museum to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
HB 2944 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, BarbaraSponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the sale or transfer of the G. J. Sutton Building Complex in San Antonio.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 3060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents concerning real or personal property.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to examinations required for licensure by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of certain audio recordings or video footage to influence the negotiation of a real estate transaction.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3467 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition and management of certain real property assets by the School Land Board for the use and benefit of the permanent school fund and the transfer of certain permanent school fund assets from the control of the School Land Board to the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce certain municipal building regulations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a requirement that a purchaser of commercial real property disclose the sales price of the property to the appraisal district and to the use of that information by the appraisal district; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3562 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to forms for creating or revoking a transfer on death deed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3653 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of the state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the right to remove property encroaching on areas owned or controlled by the Harris County Flood Control District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3815 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a seller's disclosure notice for residential property regarding floodplains, flood pools, floodways, or reservoirs.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3838 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a disclosure in certain offers to purchase a mineral or royalty interest.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3839 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to requiring notices of property located in floodplains, flood pools, or reservoirs to be provided by sellers of real property and on subdivision plats.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3917 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3939 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4012 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4054 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a landowner petition to partition and transfer a geographic portion of a service area of an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the interest rate on a refund of ad valorem taxes made following the final determination of an appeal that decreases a property owner's tax liability.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4219 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts to acquire real property for a high-speed rail project.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 4271 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the redaction of an unconstitutional restriction from an instrument conveying an interest in real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to surface remediation and the restoration of land disturbed by the installation of a pipeline.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission over certain real property owned by the state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 31 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 83 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 112 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 2184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
SB 73 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records and licenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 227 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 335 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to a seller's disclosure notice for residential property regarding floodplains, flood pools, floodways, or reservoirs.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees w/inst-reported
SB 453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 553 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 554 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Land & Resource Management
SB 638 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding the proximity of certain residential real property to certain landfills and related facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 775 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the purchase of necessary real property for the construction of a high-speed rail project.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
SB 874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to forms for creating or revoking a transfer on death deed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 921 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to persons entitled to a mechanic's lien on real property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 977 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority to transfer real property in the name of an entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1086 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a land bank program.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning, leasing, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Orange County by the Public Safety Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1220 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to requiring notices of property located in floodplains, flood pools, or reservoirs to be provided by sellers of real property and on subdivision plats.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1281 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the procedure for the sale by auction of real property pursuant to foreclosure of a tax lien.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1361 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the public resale by means of a public auction using online bidding and sale of property purchased by a taxing unit at an ad valorem tax sale.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1436 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a required notice concerning an easement or right-of-way in certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to requiring information regarding easements to be included in a commitment for title insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1438 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the disposition of property interests by navigation districts for certain purposes.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1460 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce certain municipal building regulations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1642 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the authority of an owner of real property sold at a tax sale to transfer the owner's right of redemption to another person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
SB 1659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1762 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the location of real property executed in trust for the issuance of a license as a bail bond surety.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the amendment of the dedicatory instruments of certain mixed-use real estate developments.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 2128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents concerning real or personal property.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development of a method to determine the value of certain real property for purposes of eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appeal of certain decisions concerning mining leases.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes by members or veterans of the United States armed forces.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 2345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Senate: Property Tax
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2402 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SJR 46 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SJR 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SJR 74 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Senate: Property Tax
Not again placed on intent calendar
SR 841 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2.
Reported enrolled
HB 167 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the economic impact of requiring the disclosure of the sales price of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 198 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 379 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 382 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 513 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 522 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
HB 528 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 535 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for damages to real property suffered as a result of a person evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use by certain tax-exempt organizations of certain payments made in connection with real property transfers to provide educational activities through certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 797 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 890 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 993 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to approval and recording requirements for certain conveyances of land owned by political subdivisions to the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1053 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to statutes of repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or the attachment of equipment to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to liability arising from certain prescribed burning activity.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the date and time for the public sale of real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to enforcement of certain regulations by the acquisition of a conservation easement.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of counties to advertise on personal property owned or leased by the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1288 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to broker agreements for the leasing of real property owned by a county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1315 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1325 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain services involving real property.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
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 1406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1470 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the public sale of real property under a power of sale in a security instrument.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
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 1626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to enter into a tax abatement agreement with an owner of real property in a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1634 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest if an error by a mortgagee results in failure to pay an ad valorem tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1717 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to wind energy conversion systems and facilities and the rights of owners of land on which the systems and facilities are located; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1737 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1833 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption of real property from ad valorem taxation during the period between the issuance of a judgment foreclosing a tax lien on the property and the sale of the property at a tax sale conducted under that judgment or the payment by the property owner of that judgment before the sale, as applicable.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the use of the Plains Junction Trail by adjoining landowners.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
No action taken in committee
HB 1882 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to the management of university land by The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to durable powers of attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2090 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to compensation for heritage property acquired through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2187 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2213 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the dissolution of the Falls County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to prerequisites to asserting certain claims arising from certain construction defects.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2385 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to benefits offered to purchasers by builders of new residences.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the disposition of real property interests by navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2512 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certain functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the authorization of a ground lease with the Texas Facilities Commission to construct or maintain a building.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2535 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2539 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2556 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal required in connection with a bona fide offer to acquire real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2567 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to forest pest control.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the term for a lease of land owned by certain navigation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2611 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to broker agreements for the sale of real property by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2617 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to ownership and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school for which the charter has been revoked, denied renewal, or surrendered.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to real property acquired by advance acquisition for a transportation facility.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2668 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to a mechanic's or materialman's lien for retained funds under certain construction contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2684 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority; waiving certain sovereign and governmental immunity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the installation and inspection of fire sprinkler protection systems; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2988 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from Texas Tech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the sale of property for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3065 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3178 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: 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 3311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the date and time for the public sale of real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
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 3402 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3405 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3423 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, StanSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents relating to the sale or lease of public school land.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3615 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles over real property and to the transfer of specific property from the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3761 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to the City of Dallas.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to limiting the applicability of municipal and county regulations affecting real property.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3803 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, WayneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain authorized investments for domestic life, health, and accident insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3871 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the eligibility of an individual, company, or corporation to purchase lots within an association or subdivision under the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 4059 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4086 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to abatement of certain expedited foreclosure proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to certain suits concerning real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4185 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a petition by a landowner for annexation of the landowner's property by a municipality or release of the property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4219 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to certain sales of homestead.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 34 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HJR 61 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 71 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain state real property to the City of San Marcos.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 334 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to broker agreements for the leasing of real property owned by a county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 348 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of an appraisal district to acquire or convey real property or construct or renovate a building or other improvement.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 403 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a temporary prohibition on increasing the market value of certain parcels of real property for ad valorem tax purposes following determination of a protest or appeal.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 499 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 555 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the entry of real property under a claim of eminent domain authority; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 627 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 717 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 775 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
SB 782 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 786 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 822 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 830 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 898 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 976 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the dissolution of the Falls County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 978 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 979 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 1030 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1033 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from Texas Tech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1050 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the sale of real property on which a state supported living center is located.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study issues related to construction contracts.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1249 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: 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 1349 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles over real property and to the transfer of specific property from the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1385 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to enforcement of certain regulations by the acquisition of a conservation easement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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 1405 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the public sale of real property under a power of sale in a security instrument.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 1506 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1596 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1609 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1729 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the reporting and disposition of certain state-owned real property.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transference of certain territory from one groundwater conservation district to another.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1894 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to certain suits concerning real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1904 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to ownership and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school for which the charter has been revoked, denied renewal, or surrendered.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1931 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1955 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1985 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 2028 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a mechanic's or materialman's lien for retained funds under certain construction contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 2160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of earnest money contracts and other offers for the sale of land before a subdivision plat is approved in certain border counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2212 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certain functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SJR 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 56 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 196 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 390 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
HJR 33 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 55 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
SB 86 85-1 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the local regulation of trees and timber.
Filed
HB 262 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of land that allows land to be used as a community garden.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 276 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 311 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 615 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property held by the Health and Human Services Commission to the City of Rusk.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 692 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for damages to real property suffered as a result of a person evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 703 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 862 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to requiring an electric utility to notify certain landowners of its application for a certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line facility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 971 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to requirements governing officers and directors of condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1208 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to lender notice of default to contractors regarding certain construction loans or financing agreements for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1221 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 1239 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1276 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the acquisition and sale of unimproved real property by an urban land bank.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1406 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1562 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1575 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1576 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1577 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to notice regarding and abandoned property held in connection with receiverships for certain mineral interests.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1588 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the validity of certain timeshare interests.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing certain real property transactions involving the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1639 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1642 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the rights, remedies, and liability of certain owners and operators of environmentally contaminated property in certain counties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1643 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to abatement of public nuisances on certain undeveloped land; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1665 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1754 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: 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 1772 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1784 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1884 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1925 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1933 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1936 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to notice by a property owner to a mortgage servicer that the owner intends to enter into a contract with a property tax lender.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1943 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the indexing of correction instruments in a county index to real property records.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1946 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1966 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the University of Houston.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2003 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2041 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2043 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2063 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the recording and effective date of certain documents relating to nonjudicial foreclosure sales.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2066 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the rescission of nonjudicial foreclosure sales.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2067 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rescission or waiver of an acceleration of the maturity date of certain debt secured by a lien on real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2069 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the administration of foreclosure sales of real property.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2104 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2177 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2207 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 2214 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the use of earnest money contracts to purchase land in certain border and economically distressed counties; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2261 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2316 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Considered in public hearing
HB 2431 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2457 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2468 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain state real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the City of Laredo.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 2480 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
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
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2489 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of residential leases or rental agreements.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2544 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2547 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Fort Bend County.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2559 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to leases and other agreements relating to real property entered into by certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2581 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2594 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the modification or termination of restrictions by petition in certain real estate developments with certain amenities.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2682 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to certain features required for electronic documents recorded with a county clerk in certain counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2759 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2817 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to fees and costs imposed by mortgagees or mortgage servicers for certain legal services performed by an attorney.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to municipal regulation of minimum setback requirements for mineral exploration and development activities, including providing for and recording of waivers from those requirements.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3011 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the lease of undeveloped real property by certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3064 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3089 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential high-rise buildings in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to an exception to the period of filing an application for the grant of letters testamentary or of administration of a decedent's estate.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3193 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, DiegoSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3208 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to rights to appeal rate and damage schedule determinations by the Board of Regents governing certain easements or other interests in land of The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3237 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make certain investments; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3244 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, CindySponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property held in trust by home-rule municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3316 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the time for recording a durable power of attorney for certain real property transactions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3375 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to ownership and control of property acquired with state funds by the charter holder of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3390 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a written agreement concerning a projectile discharged from a firearm that travels across a property line; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3428 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3539 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3540 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly
Relating to the groundwater rights of a landowner and the amount of groundwater production for which a groundwater conservation district may issue permits.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3598 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain governmental actions.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3611 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the notice of default required under a deed of trust or other contract lien on real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3620 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the acquisition of real property by a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3644 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to establishing a student grant program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board funded by depository interest and earnings on certain unclaimed original land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3646 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance; amending provisions that are or may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3649 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to a lifetime hunting license for certain nonresidents; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3663 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3739 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to preferred qualifications for serving on an appraisal review board or panel of the board that hears ad valorem tax protests concerning commercial real property in certain appraisal districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3787 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 3818 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to a leasehold or other possessory interest in real property granted by a public facility corporation for a public facility.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 3866 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose certain requirements for gun show promoters who lease municipal facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3867 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the appeal through binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders; changing the amounts of certain fees.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3951 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 4015 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to land bank demonstration programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 4023 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HCR 123 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study compatible land use and regulatory standards for renewable energy development.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 23 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 85 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 93 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 99 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 100 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 178 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 360 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to regulatory takings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 450 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 462 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 483 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 545 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 583 84-0 (2015)
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 584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the indexing of correction instruments in a county index to real property records.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 598 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to improvements on private property for public private partnerships.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 638 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Shepherd Independent School District; requiring the payment of certain transaction fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 738 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 809 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 969 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make investments in mezzanine real estate loans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1019 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to abatement of public nuisances on undeveloped land in the unincorporated area of a county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1038 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1113 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain state real property to the City of San Marcos.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1147 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to leases and other agreements relating to real property entered into by certain hospital districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1384 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to oil or gas lease.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1412 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1452 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1469 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to regular reapplication for certain pollution control exemptions from ad valorem taxation granted for certain property.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1589 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16
SB 1597 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1615 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the qualifications required of an appraisal district employee in order to testify as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1626 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1628 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1785 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to governmental actions affecting the use or value of private property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1821 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1832 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1852 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: White, James
Relating to the adoption of an amendment procedure for restrictive covenants affecting real property in certain residential subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
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
SB 1895 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1915 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of certain information by a seller of residential real property to a buyer of residential real estate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1950 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the fee imposed on certain property owners by a county for the establishment of street lights along a county road.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1981 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1985 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16
SB 1988 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a leasehold or other possessory interest in real property granted by a public facility corporation for a public facility.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1996 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
SJR 60 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 20 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 35 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the use of certain lots for residential purposes.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 52 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the sale of a cemetery plot; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 242 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the requirement that certain ad valorem tax-related notices be delivered to a property owner by certified mail.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 243 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a community center that provides mental health or mental retardation services to sell certain real property of the center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 302 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the duties of a mortgage servicer of certain residential mortgage loans.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the boundaries of public beaches.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 341 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the exclusion of certain mineral interests from the property interests that may be condemned by a regional tollway authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 371 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 440 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a requirement that certain religious organizations provide an annual report on property owned by the organization for which an exemption from ad valorem taxation is granted.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 476 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 584 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the posting of a notice of foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website.
House: Technology Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 611 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in counties, including certain border and economically distressed counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 699 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the location of certain public sales of real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 832 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1028 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to expedited release from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water and sewer service for certain landowners.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1144 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to availability of certain information regarding energy use and efficiency of certain residential property.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the amendment of restrictive covenants applicable to certain subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1179 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of restitution for the taking of wildlife resources without the property owner's consent.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1235 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the operation of certain swimming pools by certain populous municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1250 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the initial use of certain property acquired for a public use.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1306 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 1360 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1361 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to validating certain acts of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District transferring real property rights.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1377 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1429 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1459 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property leased to and used by charitable organizations.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 1496 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1554 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, JustinSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of municipalities to file a lien for the costs of abatement of a floodplain ordinance violation; providing a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1597 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1601 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan originators, residential mortgage loan companies, mortgage bankers, and residential mortgage loan servicers under the jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; changing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1650 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 1651 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1652 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of land that allows land to be used as a community garden.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1712 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem and sales and use taxes for property used in connection with an offshore spill response containment system.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1736 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
HB 1742 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the release by a lender of insurance proceeds for damage to residential real property.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1753 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain property in the city of Arlington.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1795 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property by certain municipalities.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1887 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1898 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to requiring certain residential property insurers to adjust certain claims under Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policies; imposing fees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1940 83-0 (2013)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to certain correction instruments in the conveyance of real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2018 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the sale and use of certain land used for a world exposition.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2068 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to establishment and functions of certain urban land bank programs.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2075 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the operation of certain condominium unit owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2079 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation of title insurance coverage of certain transferred property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2089 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the powers and duties of the General Land Office, including the abolition of the Texas Facilities Commission and the transfer of its duties to the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2091 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2180 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2192 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest of an unequal appraisal of the owner's property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2195 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a franchise tax credit for building new single-family homes or duplexes that meet certain energy efficiency standards.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2243 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and representatives.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2331 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the lease of certain real property in El Paso for the construction of facilities for the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the enforcement of restrictive covenants regarding solar panels.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2365 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the public sale of certain real property.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2366 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to seize certain real property for the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes and the amount secured by certain liens.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2438 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the authority of a county to assess costs and fees relating to the abatement of a nuisance on real property against certain persons.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2497 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2502 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2526 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the provision of construction documents to certain purchasers of newly constructed homes.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2527 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to disclosure of the nature and remediation of construction defects in residences that certain contractors repurchase because of the defects and subsequently resell.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2532 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of propane distribution system retailers; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2567 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the filing in county deed records of an instrument transferring a residential mortgage note; providing a civil penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 2590 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority and regulation of certain residential and commercial real property in the immediate vicinity of Possum Kingdom Lake.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2633 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of an owner of the surface estate in land for damages associated with mineral exploration and production operations.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2766 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 2784 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2794 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the notice and time for cure that must be provided to certain debtors before foreclosure of a contract lien.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2795 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to enforcement of a lien against certain decedents' interests in real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2797 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property owned or leased by a small business and used for business purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2798 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2840 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2892 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to dispose of real property and mineral interests under its jurisdiction.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 2895 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 2911 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of real estate inspectors; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2978 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to procedures for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3021 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to assignment of rents to holders of certain security interests in real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3027 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to requirements for an affidavit of adverse possession of real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3075 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of real property by the University of Houston--Sugar Land.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3087 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the condemnation of conservation easements.
House: Land & Resource Management
No action taken in committee
HB 3107 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to issuance of certain personal property title insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3131 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the line of vegetation and authorized development in certain beach areas; authorizing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3168 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to wind energy facilities and the rights of owners of land on which wind energy facilities are located.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3217 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to authorizing certain real property transactions involving the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3250 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to protecting landowners against aquifer depletion.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3316 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Point of order sustained
HB 3320 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3396 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the rendition of certain property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3436 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use and development of state property, including real property within the Capitol complex.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3437 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the procedure for obtaining an allocation for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of certain property that is used in this state and outside this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 3439 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the representation of a property owner by an agent in a property tax matter.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3443 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to the persons entitled to intervene in an appeal to a district court of an ad valorem tax-related matter.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 3447 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the establishment and functions of certain urban land banks.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service by petition.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 3474 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to clarifying liability and damages for certain liens placed on and certain court records of real property.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3508 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the value of commercial property used to determine the cost of an attendance credit for school districts required to equalize wealth.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3553 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3570 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to limiting the frequency of reappraisals of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3600 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the rights of an owner of the surface estate in land in connection with oil and gas exploration and production operations; providing administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3601 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to notice to a surface owner regarding certain oil or gas transactions or operations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3618 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to expunging certain notices of federal tax lien.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3691 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to an order to conduct mediation following an application for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3736 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the sale of newly constructed homes and requiring the Texas Real Estate Commission to adopt contract forms to be used in the sale of a newly constructed home.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to powers, duties, and services of entities serving counties and county residents.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
HJR 54 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the boundaries of public beaches and declaring that the state holds public beaches in trust for the use of the public.
House: Land & Resource Management
Reported favorably as substituted
HJR 84 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HJR 86 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HJR 126 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property owned or leased by a small business and used for business purposes to 110 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 142 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real and personal property used for the conservation, reuse, or recycling of water.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 144 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the frequency of reappraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 96 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 108 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 133 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 155 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of commercial or industrial real property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 180 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 186 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 291 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to notice requirements for gas utilities entering certain real property; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 295 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 304 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to requiring solar panels to be offered by certain builders of new homes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 440 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants regarding standby electric generators affecting residential homes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 476 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to installment agreements for the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 496 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to review and approve capital projects and purchases of real property at public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 552 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat; authorizing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to municipal swimming pool requirements for certain dwellings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 593 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the use of certain lots for residential purposes.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 633 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 650 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the continuation of title insurance coverage of certain transferred property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 693 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to clarifying liability and damages for certain liens placed on and certain court records of real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 723 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the location of certain public sales of real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 829 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the initial use of certain property acquired for a public use.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 835 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 837 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 841 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 842 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain property in the city of Arlington.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 848 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to assignment of rents to holders of certain security interests in real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 851 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 854 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and representatives.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 887 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Orr, Rob
Relating to certain correction instruments in the conveyance of real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 917 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority of certain property at Possum Kingdom Lake.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 918 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority and regulation of certain real property in the immediate vicinity of Possum Kingdom Lake.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 930 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the sale and use of certain land used for a world exposition.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 947 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to adverse possession of real property as a defense to certain offenses against property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 985 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property by certain municipalities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1087 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to file a lien for the costs of abatement of a floodplain ordinance violation; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1131 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1165 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of real property by the University of Houston--Sugar Land.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1202 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to an order to conduct mediation following an application for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1230 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1231 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the operation of certain condominium unit owners' associations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1244 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 1255 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest of an unequal appraisal of the owner's property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1281 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1296 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of real estate inspectors; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 1315 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1335 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1342 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to evidence of inequality of appraisal in judicial appeals of appraisal review board orders.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1423 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to validating certain acts of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District transferring real property rights.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1434 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 1449 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1455 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1508 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to the rendition of certain property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 1529 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an exemption from property taxation for certain facilities that convert landfill generated methane into renewable natural gas.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1560 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to easements used for dune construction and maintenance projects in certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1599 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1619 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the exemption of inventory of certain retail businesses from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1685 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to exemptions from property taxation and sales and use taxation for certain offshore spill response and well containment property used to control pollution.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 1732 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 1770 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to enforcement of a lien against certain decedents' interests in real property.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1780 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1784 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishing the Texas Landowner Ombudsman office in the General Land Office.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1918 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to certain regulatory requirements placing expiration dates on land development permits and the use of land conveyed to the state or a political subdivision for a public purpose.
Senate: State Affairs
Subcommittee meeting cancelled
SJR 14 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial or industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 110 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 44 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 52 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 40 83-1 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Filed
HB 8 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to prohibiting certain private transfer fees and the preservation of private real property rights; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 44 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the use of certain lots for residential purposes.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 138 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of and compensation for real property, including blighted property, for public purposes through condemnation or certain other means.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 188 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 213 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property and to other transactions involving residential real property; providing civil penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
H. refuses to adopt conf. comm. rept-reported
HB 232 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the amendment of restrictions affecting real property in certain subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 267 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to rate and damage schedules governing certain easements or other interests in land of The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 279 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 282 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an analysis by the adjutant general of facility needs of state military forces before grants or conveyances of real property.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 421 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 565 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the procedures required for the foreclosure of a property owners' association's assessment lien.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
HB 568 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the cost to maintain open ditches in certain populous municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 583 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to access easements for partitioned property.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 635 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a grace period to cure a default before foreclosure of certain contract liens on the residence of certain surviving spouses of military servicemembers and to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 663 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to procedures for amending restrictions governing certain residential subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 666 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a study regarding sales price disclosure of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 678 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to coordination between school districts and other governmental agencies regarding necessary transportation infrastructure improvements associated with real property owned or proposed to be purchased by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 745 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to requirements for providing documents and written information to certain owners of property subject to the exercise of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 747 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain information by a governmental entity with eminent domain authority in connection with an offer to purchase real property.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 782 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a requirement that certain bond issuers obtain an appraisal of property that is to be purchased with bond proceeds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 788 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the establishment and use of a private family cemetery by certain organizations in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 889 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 908 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the division of community property on dissolution of marriage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 912 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 958 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
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 1056 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1071 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the extension of deed restrictions in certain residential real estate subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1079 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of commercial or industrial real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1092 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1184 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1228 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to payment and collection of assessments and other charges owed to a property owners' association and foreclosure of a property owners' association assessment lien.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
HB 1231 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1235 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1278 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1285 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the payment by the holder of abandoned mineral proceeds of the ad valorem taxes on the mineral interest to which the proceeds are attributable.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1289 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1343 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, Stefani | et. al.
Relating to proper venue for certain criminal prosecutions of mortgage fraud.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1347 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a refund of registration fees paid by home builders to the Texas Residential Construction Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1355 82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to title insurance coverage for minerals and surface damage resulting from mineral extraction and development.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1390 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to retainage under certain construction contracts.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1392 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a fee imposed on the transfer of property following a foreclosure sale to fund civil legal services for indigents.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1414 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain state land along the Canadian River bed.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1428 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to an account for construction retainage; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
HB 1456 82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, RobSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the waiver and release of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien or payment bond claim and to the creation of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien for certain landscaping.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/12
HB 1501 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to a landowner's exemption from the requirement to have a hunting license for hunting on the landowner's property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1510 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1531 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1600 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1604 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of land development, including county building code standards for new residential construction, and sales in certain counties and municipalities; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1635 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to exceptions to the prohibition of certain fees for a future transfer of residential real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1639 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in foreclosure actions by property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1643 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the duration of a development agreement governing land in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1685 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by certain taxing units on commercial or industrial real property based on the cost of constructing a building on the property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1733 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1767 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the enforcement of county subdivision regulations prohibiting more than one residential dwelling on each subdivision lot; creating an offense.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1821 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, RodneySponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to certain information or guidelines provided by or concerning a property owners' association or concerning subdivisions that are subject to restrictive covenants.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/12
HB 1862 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a tenant's remedies regarding a local government's revocation of a certificate of occupancy due to a landlord's failure to maintain the premises.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1943 82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1971 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a landowner for harm to a trespasser.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2000 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to taxation of property owned or controlled by a public facility corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2004 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 2005 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
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 2177 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to certain claims against persons licensed as real estate brokers and salespersons.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2197 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the purchase of property as part of a homestead land bank program.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 2205 82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in the public sale of certain real property and the purchase of that property; providing a penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2224 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the collection of certain foreclosure data by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2225 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the assessment of damages to a property owner from condemnation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2241 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to amendment of restrictions in certain residential real estate subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2254 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the scope and validity of correction instruments in the conveyance of real property.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2258 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the use and transferability of certain state property transferred from the state to Spindletop MHMR Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2321 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to requiring the full cash value of property, calculated only when property is purchased, constructed, or exchanged, be used for purposes of ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2347 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the eligibility of property to continue to receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for not more than three years after the property ceases to be the owner's principal residence if the property is being offered for sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2356 82-0 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by certain private entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2375 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to practices and professions regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2398 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the ownership of and right to produce groundwater.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2429 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to availability of certain information regarding energy use and efficiency of certain residential property.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2484 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the state property tax compression percentage and the homestead property tax exemption under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2486 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to assignment of rents to holders of certain security interests in real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2518 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System for the use and benefit of the Texas Forest Service.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 2584 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, RodneySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to donate surplus real property of negligible or negative value to certain private persons.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2611 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to claims for and distribution of unclaimed land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2684 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the foreclosure process; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2690 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: 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 2746 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to liability for the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land in the event of a change of use of the land if the land is transferred to a charitable organization for purposes of building housing for sale without profit to a low-income individual or family.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2759 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and other related proceedings and alternatives, and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2799 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to certain property owners' exemption from modification of existing deed restrictions.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
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 2829 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain information to purchasers and renters of residential property in certain counties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2849 82-0 (2011)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to the rights of an owner of the surface estate in land in connection with mineral exploration and production operations; providing administrative and criminal penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2860 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2869 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the powers and duties of certain master mixed-use property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2902 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2927 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2950 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the limitation of liability of certain landowners.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2962 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3038 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants affecting residential homes.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3040 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3096 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the cancellation of a subdivision by a commissioners court.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3097 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the responsibilities of the comptroller and school districts in the implementation of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3105 82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain governmental actions.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3116 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, VeronicaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the execution of deeds conveying residential real estate in connection with certain transactions involving residential real estate.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3133 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property on which housing is being or has been built or repaired for sale or rent to a low-income individual or family.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3148 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of windstorm and hail insurance policies by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association for property located in certain flood zones.
House: Insurance
No action taken in committee
HB 3169 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3216 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: 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 3347 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation of property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
HB 3363 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the collection of certain foreclosure data by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 3389 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a seller's disclosure of natural or liquid propane gas on residential real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3483 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to seller's disclosure regarding the presence of contaminants on residential real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3488 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for demonstrating eligibility for an ad valorem tax exemption for the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3489 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the disclosure of a hazardous drain in a swimming pool or spa by a seller of residential real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3491 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to establishment and functions of certain urban land bank programs.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3593 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to providing notice of foreclosure to certain lienholders.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3668 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3718 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the sale of real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3749 82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to establishing certain rights of an owner of the surface estate in land who does not own any interest in the mineral estate in the land in connection with the exploration for and production of the minerals.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3760 82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to home loans that are not federally related mortgage loans; providing civil penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 3802 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3853 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a gas or electric corporation to use certain land to construct or operate a transmission line.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 54 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a court to partition the community property and to characterize future earnings of spouses as separate property on legal separation of the spouses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 79 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 82 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial or industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 110 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 87 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 93 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting residential real property from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 99 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 103 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by certain taxing units on commercial or industrial real property based on the cost of constructing a building on the property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 107 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 110 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require compensation for relocation costs associated with the taking of certain property for a public use.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HJR 117 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of property to continue to receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for not more than three years after the property ceases to be the owner's principal residence if the property is being offered for sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 142 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes and limit the rates of state and local sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 156 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require that taxation be fair and equal and that the full cash value of property, calculated only when property is purchased, constructed, or exchanged, be used for purposes of ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 158 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Proposing a constitutional amendment releasing the state's claim of ownership or title to certain land in Lee County.
House: Land & Resource Management
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HR 2697 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 213.
Reported enrolled
HR 2703 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1320.
Reported enrolled
SB 17 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan servicers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 18 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 142 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to real property that is subject to restrictive covenants, including the operation of property owners' associations of subdivisions that are subject to restrictive covenants, and to certain foreclosure actions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Postponed
SB 174 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 180 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use of eminent domain authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 184 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 238 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar energy devices on property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 274 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation by groundwater conservation districts of certain wells.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 299 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 302 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 322 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain requirements for reinsurance contracts covering, and to certain restrictions regarding, title insurance policies issued in this state.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 332 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the ownership of groundwater below the surface of land, the right to produce that groundwater, and the management of groundwater in this state.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 402 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/12
SB 409 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 447 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of solar energy devices by a property owners' association.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 449 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 473 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 474 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of commercial or industrial real property.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 485 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to proper venue for certain criminal prosecutions of mortgage fraud.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 498 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the trapping and transport of surplus white-tailed deer.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to transportation reinvestment zones.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 561 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 572 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity to provide water or sewer utility service.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 573 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to certificates of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer services.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 590 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to retainage under certain construction contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 609 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, JoseSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 619 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to requiring solar panels to be offered by certain builders of new homes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 710 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the disclosure of a hazardous drain in a swimming pool or spa by a seller of residential real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 817 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the division of community property on dissolution of marriage.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
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 855 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to assistance provided by the Office of Public Utility Counsel to interested parties on certain electricity matters involving certificates of convenience and necessity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 873 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to rate and damage schedules governing certain easements or other interests in land of The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 889 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to assignment of rents to holders of certain security interests in real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 915 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of manufactured homes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1036 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to notice required in connection with possessory liens on motor vehicles.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1058 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Aging and Disability Services to the Angelina and Neches River Authority.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 1071 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 1072 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Government Organization
Left pending in committee
SB 1083 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to development agreements governing land in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1101 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the provision of certain professional services by certain governmental entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1110 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of multiple-unit rental home communities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1130 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of certain records of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
SB 1160 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the liability of landowners for damage or injury, including liability for harm to a trespasser.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1171 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to practices and professions regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1173 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to lender notice of default to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for an improvement to real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' performance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1187 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the effect of indexing notices of lis pendens.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1201 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to regulatory takings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1235 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to real property that is subject to restrictive covenants and the operation of property owners' associations of subdivisions that are subject to restrictive covenants.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1240 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a tenant's remedies regarding a local government's revocation of a certificate of occupancy due to a landlord's failure to maintain the premises.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1295 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Beck, Marva
Relating to the mining and reclamation of certain land previously affected by surface coal mining operations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1299 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of provisions of the Texas Probate Code relating to durable powers of attorney, guardianships, and other related proceedings and alternatives, and the redesignation of certain other provisions of the Texas Probate Code, including conforming amendments and repeals.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 1319 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property and to other transactions involving residential real property; providing civil penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1320 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the execution of written instruments relating to residential real estate transactions and deeds conveying residential real estate in connection with certain transactions involving residential real estate; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1353 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to certain claims against persons licensed as real estate brokers and salespersons.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1367 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the publication of a list of certain residential property claimed without record title.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1368 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the authority of a co-owner of residential property to encumber the property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1373 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 1406 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to county regulation of property maintenance; imposing a penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1417 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the limitation of liability of certain landowners.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
