HB 319 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 373 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the designation of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali as optional holidays.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DIWALI | EID AL-ADHA | EID AL-FITR | Holidays | Religion
HB 650 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving the damage or destruction of a public monument or a place of worship.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Historic Preservation & Museums | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Religion
HB 792 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the presence of a spiritual leader during the execution of a person.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Religion
HB 1028 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to engaging in certain prohibited conduct with the intent to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 1212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to verification of excused absences from public school for the purpose of observing religious holy days.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--School Districts | Holidays | Religion
HB 1494 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the interpretation of certain laws protecting the free exercise of religion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
HB 2118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to prohibiting the advertising of e-cigarettes in certain locations; imposing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Health--General | Hospitals | Religion | Tobacco Products
HB 2279 88-0 (2023)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving the carrying of weapons at certain locations.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Day Care | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Libraries & Librarians | Nursing Homes | Religion | Weapons
HB 2732 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to cemeteries in certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| BORDER | Cemeteries | City Government--General | LAREDO, CITY OF | MEXICO | Religion
HB 3082 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician decision to not dispense or sell a drug according to religious belief or moral conviction.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Religion
HB 3448 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion | SIGNS
HB 3614 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to allowing public schools to employ or accept as volunteers chaplains.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 3634 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a halal food option for breakfast and lunch programs provided by public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOOD | Religion
HB 3918 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition, prevention, and remedying of certain discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHILD CUSTODY | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Family--Marriage Relationship | FATHER'S DAY | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to unlawful employment practices with respect to the exercise of the right of free speech, right to petition, and right of association.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Religion
HB 4572 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the creation of the Religious Freedom Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Religion | RELIGIOUS FREEDOM COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4580 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the denial of public benefits for certain students enrolled in a private school operated by a religious organization or providing religious instruction.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Religion
HB 4949 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a period of prayer and Bible reading in public schools.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
HB 5003 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FROM NATIVIST JURISPRUDENCE ACT | Religion | State Employees | State Officers
SB 363 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the designation of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali as optional holidays.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| DIWALI | EID AL-ADHA | EID AL-FITR | Holidays | Religion
SB 587 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a limitation on commercial kitchen and food permit requirements for food fundraisers held by a religious institution or nonprofit organization.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Health--General | Religion
SB 608 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the designation of Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali as optional holidays.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIWALI | EID AL-ADHA | EID AL-FITR | Holidays | Religion
SB 694 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to liability of a religious organization or an employee or volunteer of a religious organization for security services provided to the organization.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
SB 763 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to allowing public schools to employ or accept as volunteers chaplains.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | Religion | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | INFORMED CONSENT | Religion
SB 1515 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion | SIGNS
SB 1556 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
SB 1711 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Religion
SB 1879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FROM NATIVIST JURISPRUDENCE ACT | Religion | State Employees | State Officers
SB 2000 88-0 (2023)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the commissioning of peace officers by certain parochial schools in certain counties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Religion
SB 2199 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
SJR 76 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision that prohibits the appropriation of state money or property for the benefit of any sect, religious society, or theological or religious seminary.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 9 88-1 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
SB 17 88-1 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the right of a public school employee to engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
SB 19 88-1 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | INFORMED CONSENT | PARENTAL CONSENT | Religion
HB 92 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the establishment of community-based learning centers to serve public school students.
Filed
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Religion
SB 14 88-3 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | INFORMED CONSENT | Religion
SB 22 88-3 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion | SIGNS
SB 77 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials.
Filed
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Family--Parent & Child | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 20 88-4 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion | SIGNS
HB 525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Religion
HB 573 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
HB 627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of establishing a religious studies program at Texas Southern University.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Religion | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 1011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to expedited death certificates for religious purposes in certain counties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Religion
HB 1197 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the period for which certain land owned by a religious organization for the purpose of expanding a place of religious worship or constructing a new place of religious worship may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the designation of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as optional holidays.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Holidays | Religion
HB 1239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1354 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to members of the clergy who are employed or voluntarily enter inpatient health care facilities to minister during a state of disaster, emergency, or epidemic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1355 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the presence of a spiritual leader during the execution of a person.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Religion
HB 1424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion
HB 1487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Religion
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
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
HB 1579 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the protection of the free exercise of religion rights of inmates and ensuring access to volunteer and faith-based chaplains and chaplaincy services.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Religion
HB 1691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious freedoms and religious institutions during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 1857 87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion | Weapons
HB 2039 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to persons authorized to conduct a marriage ceremony.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Religion
HB 2399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a period of prayer in public schools and at school-sponsored athletic events.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 2401 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FROM NATIVIST JURISPRUDENCE ACT | Religion | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2405 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Religion
HB 2681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to public school elective courses providing academic study of the Bible offered to certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Religion
HB 2729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation of an immediate family member or religious counsel with seriously ill or dying hospital patients and facility residents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion
HB 3001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the censorship or disfavoring of political or religious speech by a social media website.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Religion | STOP SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP ACT
HB 3083 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician decision to not dispense or sell a drug according to religious belief or moral conviction.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Religion
HB 3194 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the presence of a spiritual leader during the execution of a person.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Religion
HB 3596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
HB 3901 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to prohibited restrictions on occupancy capacity for places of worship.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 4271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the administration of public institutions of higher education, including certain restrictions on hiring and tenure decisions, curriculum, and involvement in litigation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Abortion | Aliens | Crimes--Capital Punishment | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Employees
HCR 1 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 72 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit this state or a political subdivision of this state from prohibiting or limiting religious services of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 646 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Expressing support for the protection of religious liberty and urging local and state law enforcement authorities to work to prevent and report anti-religious hate crimes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HATE CRIMES | Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 46 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization.
Senate: Local Government
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Religion
SB 251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation of religious counselors with certain health care facility patients and residents during a public health emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion
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
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
SB 654 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to protecting the right to free exercise of religion and ensuring access to volunteer and faith-based chaplains and chaplaincy services for inmates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Religion | VOLUNTEERS
SB 738 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Religion
SB 831 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the presence of a spiritual leader during an execution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | Religion
SB 1201 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to in-person visitation of religious counsel with seriously ill or dying hospital patients and facility residents.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Religion
SB 1271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
SB 1442 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to regulation of health care sharing ministries; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
SB 1635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a study by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the feasibility of establishing a divinity program at Texas Southern University.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Religion | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1674 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
SB 1681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
SB 1927 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a period of prayer in public schools and at school-sponsored athletic events.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
SB 1929 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the availability of certain remedies for the burdening by a government agency of a person's free exercise of religion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
SJR 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit this state or a political subdivision of this state from prohibiting or limiting religious services of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 17 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 142 87-2 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
SB 34 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
SB 16 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
HB 445 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to exceptions from the requirement for a person under the direction or control of a local entity or campus police department to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 948 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the period for which certain land owned by a religious organization for the purpose of expanding a place of religious worship or constructing a new place of religious worship may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Family--General | FREE TO BELIEVE ACT | Health Care Providers | Religion | State Employees
HB 1164 86-0 (2019)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Religion | Weapons
HB 1571 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to enhancing the criminal penalties for burglary of a place of assembly or worship.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BURGLARY | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--General | Religion
HB 1582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to employ or provide chaplains.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 1681 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to peer assistance programs for employees of local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Religion
HB 1870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting certain conduct intended to intimidate or interfere with a person seeking or providing health care services or attending an established place of religious worship; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Religion
HB 2109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Religion
HB 2216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to display of the national motto in government buildings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Religion
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
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
HB 2338 86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the exemption from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for certain motor vehicles used for religious purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| Religion | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2827 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the right of conscientious refusal of a health care service.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE ACT
HB 3172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of membership in and support to religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3957 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to expedited death certificates for religious purposes.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Religion
HB 4151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a period of prayer in public schools and at school-sponsored athletic events.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 4327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment or use of perpetual care cemeteries located outside certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Cemeteries | Religion
HB 4357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a mental health provider to offer services or counseling based on the provider's sincerely held religious beliefs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COUNSELING & THERAPY | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion
HB 4497 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination for businesses and other persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Religion
HB 4512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the rights of persons relating to a marriage that violates a sincerely held religious belief.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Religion
HCR 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 85 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district or open-enrollment charter school to employ or provide chaplains.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Religion
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
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
SB 444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Criminal Procedure--General | Religion | Weapons
SB 675 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the exemption from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for certain motor vehicles used for religious purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Religion | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to display of the national motto in government buildings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Religion
SB 1000 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the municipal regulation of housing for homeless individuals provided by a religious organization.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--Homeless Persons | Religion
SB 1009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Religion
SB 1107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of conscientious refusal of a health care service.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE RIGHT OF CONSCIENCE ACT
SB 1978 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of membership in, affiliation with, and support provided to religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 2090 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to inclusion of Bible instruction in the required English language arts curriculum for public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Religion
SB 2373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to certain deceptive trade practices by interactive computer services.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INTERNET | Religion | SOCIAL MEDIA DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT
SB 2555 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the presence of a spiritual leader during the execution of a person.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Capital Punishment | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Religion
HB 255 85-0 (2017)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the offense involving the carrying of handguns by license holders on the premises or property of certain recreational facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Hospitals | Nursing Homes | Religion | Weapons
HB 421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from application of the Private Security Act for volunteer security services provided at a place of religious worship.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Religion | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 428 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements of public institutions of higher education regarding student organization membership.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Religion
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
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
HB 659 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the employment of a commissioned security officer by a religious organization.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | Religion | Safety
HB 735 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to school districts, school district's employees, and students recognition of Texas' historical celebrations.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Holidays | Religion
HB 758 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a religious organization to obtain a refund of ad valorem taxes imposed on property leased to the organization for use as an actual place of religious worship.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 897 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the exemption from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of certain motor vehicles owned or used by a church, religious society, or open-enrollment charter school and from registration fees for motor vehicles owned by open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Religion | Taxation--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 981 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of handguns by and an exemption from application of the Private Security Act of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at an established place of religious worship.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | Religion | Weapons
HB 1267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or at a place of religious worship.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Religion | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 1923 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious beliefs and moral convictions regarding marriage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2129 85-0 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin
Relating to requiring the Department of Family and Protective Services to notify certain organizations regarding the adoption of certain children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | Religion
HB 2133 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a religious organization for purposes of expanding a religious facility or constructing a new religious facility.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2489 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to grants from the Department of Family and Protective Services to faith-based and charitable organizations that provide services to children and families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Religion
HB 2779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Family--General | FREE TO BELIEVE ACT | Health Care Providers | Religion | State Employees
HB 2876 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the rights of wedding industry professionals and their employees in connection with the provision of goods, services, and facilities that would violate a sincerely held religious belief.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | DISCRIMINATION | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion
HB 3534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to rates charged by certain transmission and distribution utilities to certain places of worship.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Religion | Utilities--Electric
HB 3555 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an innovation grant program for community faith-based programs that collaborate with the Department of Family and Protective Services to improve foster care.
House: Human Services
Transferred to Calendars Committee
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Governor | Religion
HB 3558 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an innovation grant program for community faith-based programs that collaborate with the Department of Family and Protective Services to improve foster care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Religion
HB 3571 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to civil actions based on and local governmental punishment of a person's refusal to violate the person's sincerely held religious belief.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 3856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3859 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Religion
HB 3956 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 39 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings, and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 49 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the refund of ad valorem taxes imposed on property leased to a religious organization for use as an actual place of religious worship.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 651 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 892 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | Religion
SB 893 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the protection of religious beliefs and moral convictions regarding marriage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Hospitals | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Religion
SB 1510 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to rates charged by certain transmission and distribution utilities to certain places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Religion | Utilities--Electric
SB 1536 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the ability of a child-placing agency to decline to provide services or accept a referral from the Department of Family and Protective Services on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion
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
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
SB 2096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
HB 138 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
HB 806 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to proof of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 828 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the application of foreign and international laws and doctrines in this state and requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Religion
HB 1355 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the consequences for an elected officer who threatens, punishes, or intimidates a person based on the person's religious beliefs; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Ethics | Religion | State Officers
HB 1561 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a church or religious organization.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Religion | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 1815 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to a prohibition of school district retaliation against a teacher for permissible teaching about the Bible.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Religion
HB 2553 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
Relating to a private business owner's right to choose whether to provide goods or services.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Religion
HB 2718 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offer supplemental assistance to certain recipients of public assistance.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Religion
HB 3567 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the rights of certain religious organizations and individuals relating to a marriage that violates a sincerely held religious belief.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion
HB 3602 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the religious freedom of a conscientious objector to act or fail to act with respect to certain issues of marriage, sexual relations, and gender.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3698 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly | et. al.
Relating to nonbinding dispute resolution proceedings conducted by religious organizations or authorities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Religion
HB 3864 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Human Services--Child Services | Religion
HCR 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings, and displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 32 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 55 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's free exercise of religion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 65 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the prohibition of government interference with certain speech by religious leaders and students.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 125 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's free exercise of religion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 1332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offer supplemental assistance to certain recipients of public assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Religion
SB 1799 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the religious freedom of a conscientious objector to act or fail to act with respect to certain issues of marriage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1935 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Human Services--Child Services | Religion
SB 2048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Political Subdivisions | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2065 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the rights of certain religious organizations and individuals relating to a marriage that violates a sincerely held religious belief.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| DISCRIMINATION | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion
SJR 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to an individual's or religious organization's freedom of religion.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 51 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 285 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to prohibiting discrimination by public institutions of higher education against faculty members and students based on their conduct of research relating to intelligent design.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Faculty | Religion | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 288 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the application of foreign and international laws and doctrines in this state and requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Religion
HB 308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a school district's recognition of and education regarding traditional winter celebrations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Holidays | Religion
HB 360 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements of public institutions of higher education regarding student organization membership.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Religion | State Finances--Budget
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 649 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to tax reimbursement for businesses that refuse to comply with certain federal health care coverage requirements based solely on the religious convictions of the owners of the businesses; authorizing tax refunds and credits.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Abortion | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion | Taxation--General
HB 1433 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to prohibiting the board of trustees of an independent school district from disparate treatment based on an organization's religious nature in allowing access to school campuses after school hours.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 1525 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the board of trustees of an independent school district from exercising disparate treatment in allowing access to school campuses during non-instructional time based on the religious nature of an organization.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 1851 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
HB 2000 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the qualification of certain nonprofit schools and educational institutions for exemption from state laws regulating career schools and colleges and to complaints made against those entities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Consumer Protection | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Religion | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2319 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate churches that provide overnight shelter for children.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HOMELESS | Minors--Health & Safety | Religion
HB 2535 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from certain security licensure of certain persons who provide security services on a volunteer basis at a private primary or secondary school or church or religious organization.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Religion | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HCR 58 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Supporting prayers, including the use of the word "God," at public gatherings as well as displays of the Ten Commandments in public educational institutions and other government buildings.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 43 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a court of this state from enforcing, considering, or applying a religious or cultural law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 110 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's freedom of religion.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 665 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a school district's recognition of and education regarding traditional winter celebrations.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Holidays | Religion
SB 874 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
SB 993 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the creation of the Texas Nonprofit Council to assist with faith-based and community-based initiatives.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Religion | TEXAS NONPROFIT COUNCIL
SB 1324 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority to organize volunteer safety groups at churches, synagogues, and other places of religious worship.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Religion | Safety | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1516 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the on-premises consumption of certain alcoholic beverages; providing a penalty and authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Hospitals | PERMITS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Religion
SJR 4 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's freedom of religion.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 49 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's freedom of religion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 79 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 999 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Religion
HB 1022 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Religion | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1212 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the collection and use of certain applicant information by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Human Relations | Religion
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
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1479 82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the coverage by health benefit plans of expenses or procedures that violate certain religious convictions.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
HB 1859 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the applicability of architectural barrier standards.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS | Disabilities, Persons with | Religion
HB 3119 82-0 (2011)
Author: Landtroop, Jim | et. al.
Relating to certification required to teach public school elective courses on the Old and New Testaments and to students offered those courses.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Religion
HB 3207 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the establishment and operation of perpetual care cemeteries by certain organized religious societies and sects in certain populous municipalities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Cemeteries | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion
HCR 102 82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Memorializing the United States Congress to enact comprehensive legislation to protect religious liberty and individual conscience rights of all participants involved in accessing or providing health care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT | Religion | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HJR 57 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a court of this state from enforcing, considering, or applying a religious or cultural law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 135 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to an individual's or a religious organization's freedom of religion.
House: State Affairs
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 258 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag during a state flag retirement ceremony.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| FLAGS | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Symbols
SB 714 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
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
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Religion | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1786 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the coverage by health benefit plans of expenses or procedures that violate certain religious convictions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
SJR 49 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to an individual's or a religious organization's free exercise of religion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 62 82-1 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 492 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services and social services initiatives.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Religion
HB 729 81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to property rights of certain religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Property Interests--General | Religion
HB 1077 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the operation of health care sharing ministries.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH CARE SHARING MINISTRIES FREEDOM TO SHARE ACT | Health--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | PUBLIC NOTICE | Religion
HB 1276 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the operation of health care sharing organizations.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH CARE SHARING ORGANIZATIONS FREEDOM TO SHARE ACT | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
HB 1404 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, RobertSponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and use of a columbarium by a church.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Cemeteries | Religion
HB 2319 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the treatment of certain exempt organizations as agents of suppliers or distributors of taxable items for purposes of the sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--General | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 2460 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem tax of certain property owned by a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2787 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to liability of charitable organizations for certain negligent hiring, supervision, or retention actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Religion | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2800 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to exempting certain private nonprofit educational institutions from state regulation applicable to degree-granting institutions.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion
HB 3025 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 3210 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a religious organization for purposes of expanding a religious facility or constructing a new religious facility.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4103 81-0 (2009)
Author: Weber, RandySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to management committees of certain nonprofit corporations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| Corporations & Associations | Religion
HB 4305 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol
Relating to a prohibition against performing or ordering the performance of an autopsy contrary to a decedent's religious beliefs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| AUTOPSIES | Health--General | Religion
SB 662 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and use of a mausoleum beneath certain religious buildings.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Cemeteries | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion
SB 842 81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the operation of health care sharing organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH CARE SHARING ORGANIZATIONS FREEDOM TO SHARE ACT | Insurance--Health & Accident | Religion
SB 2305 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the sales tax treatment of a fundraising sale by a qualified organization.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--General | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
SJR 40 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right of freedom of conscience.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 167 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to exempting a religious bible from attachment, execution, or other seizure for the satisfaction of debts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
| DEBT | Financial--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Religion
HB 289 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services and social services initiatives.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Religion
HB 365 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the exemption from regulation of certain charitable, religious, or civic organizations engaged in auction activities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion
HB 1287 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to public school elective courses providing academic study of the Bible.
House: Public Education Senate: International Relations & Trade
See remarks for effective date
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Religion
HB 1337 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the use of the term "seminary" in the official name or title of a private postsecondary educational institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion
HB 1606 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a religious organization for purposes of expanding a religious facility or constructing a new religious facility.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1614 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the establishment and use of a columbarium on the campuses of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
| Cemeteries | Education--Higher--General | Religion
HB 2351 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages near churches, schools, hospitals, parks, multiservice centers, or assisted living facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | COMMUNITY CENTERS | Hospitals | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Religion
HB 3678 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to voluntary student expression of religious viewpoints in public schools.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion | RELIGIOUS VIEWPOINT ANTI-DISCRIMINATION ACT | SCHOOLCHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES ACT
HR 16 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Amending the Housekeeping Resolution to provide for display of the motto "In God We Trust" in the House chamber.
Filed
| HOUSEKEEPING RESOLUTION | Legislature | Religion | Resolutions--Administration | Resolutions--Rules | State Symbols
SB 200 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Religion
HB 29 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the use of the term "seminary" or "school of theology" in the official name or title of a private postsecondary educational institution.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion
HB 218 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate certain property with historical, cultural, or architectural importance.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Historic Preservation & Museums | Religion
HB 312 79-0 (2005)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem taxation as timber land that is claimed as part of a residence homestead or diverted to certain other uses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/05
| Cemeteries | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 361 79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that a religious organization apply for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by the organization.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1206 79-0 (2005)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1604 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the period in which a birth certificate must be filed or a birth reported.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | Religion
HB 2479 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the medical assistance program and the expansion of faith- and community-based health and human services initiatives.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Children's Insurance | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Religion | Science & Technology
HR 516 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Amending the Housekeeping Resolution to provide for display of the motto "In God We Trust" in the House chamber.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| HOUSEKEEPING RESOLUTION | Legislature | Religion | Resolutions--Administration | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | Resolutions--Rules | State Symbols
SB 350 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the establishment and use of a columbarium by a church in certain municipalities.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
| Cemeteries | Religion
HR 44 79-1 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Amending the Housekeeping Resolution to provide for display of the motto "In God We Trust" in the House chamber.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Legislature | Religion | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | State Symbols
HR 17 79-2 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Amending the Housekeeping Resolution to provide for display of the motto "In God We Trust" in the House chamber.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Legislature | Religion | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | State Symbols
HR 37 79-3 (2006)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Amending the Housekeeping Resolution to provide for display of the motto "In God We Trust" in the House chamber.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Legislature | Religion | Resolutions--Miscellaneous | State Symbols
HB 87 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the observance of one minute of silence during the school day in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 167 78-0 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the observance of one minute of silence during the school day in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
HB 219 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the display of the United States national motto in public elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
HB 256 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to excused absences for religious holy days for students in institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Religion
HB 470 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of halal foods; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FOOD | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Religion
HB 640 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements at the beginning of each school day in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FLAGS | Religion
HB 789 78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the exemption of tax-exempt property of religious organizations from municipal platting requirements.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 793 78-0 (2003)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags and to observance of one minute of silence in public schools.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FLAGS | Religion
HB 1278 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a religious organization that is leased for use as a school or that is owned with the intent of expanding or constructing a religious facility.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1469 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to privileged communications in a proceeding regarding the abuse or neglect of a child.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Religion
HB 1524 78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Labor--General | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1910 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a religious organization.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2302 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to zoning regulations applicable to places of historical, cultural or architectural significance.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Religion
HB 2383 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the eligibility for exemption from ad valorem taxation of public property used for certain religious purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Administration
Effective on 1/1/04
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2456 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the enforcement of certain zoning regulations against property owned by a religious organization.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Religion
HB 2468 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of the educational programs of certain institutions offering religious education from state or local regulation.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion
HB 2832 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain institutions offering religious education from state regulation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Religion
HB 3050 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to excepting land of certain charitable organizations from the additional tax imposed on the change of use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3291 78-0 (2003)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the period for which an incomplete improvement on property owned by a religious organization may be exempted from ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 55 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation property owned by a religious organization that is leased for use as a school or that is owned with the intent of expanding or constructing a religious facility.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 83 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags and to observance of one minute of silence in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Religion
SB 213 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of food in accordance with religious customs; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FOOD | Religion
SB 482 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.
Relating to certain benefits provided to the survivors of public employees and chaplains killed in the line of duty.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Religion | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 1543 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the eligibility for exemption from ad valorem taxation of public property used for certain religious purposes.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1839 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to religious speech on a public school campus.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Religion
HB 89 78-1 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the right to refuse certain immunizations.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | Religion
SB 46 78-1 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the right to refuse certain immunizations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | Religion
HB 27 78-2 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the right to refuse certain immunizations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | Religion
HR 105 78-3 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Dan | et. al.
Expressing support for Chief Justice Roy Moore of Alabama relating to his display of religious principles on government property.
House: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| MOORE, ROY | Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 74 78-4 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the term of the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property owned by a religious organization for purposes of expanding a religious facility or constructing a new religious facility.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 583 77-0 (2001)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Relating to recognizing Texas Prayer Day.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Holidays | Religion | TEXAS PRAYER DAY
HB 677 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest on a delinquent ad valorem tax on certain property acquired by a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 885 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Religion | Weapons
HB 984 77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the exemption of tax-exempt property of religious organizations from municipal platting requirements.
House: Land & Resource Management
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1814 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to exempting certain institutions offering religious education from state regulation.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Religion
HB 2179 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to indemnification by the state of a chaplain or spiritual advisor under contract with certain state agencies.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2460 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to directing the state's classification officer to reevaluate the classification of chaplains.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Religion | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 3548 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain zoning regulations against property owned by a religious organization.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Religion
HCR 190 77-0 (2001)
Author: Talton, Robert
Memorializing congress to declare its intent that the general tax and regulatory laws of the U.S. shall not apply to the churches of this nation.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Taxation--General
SB 229 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the date for holding elections in certain cities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Religion
SB 635 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to recognizing Texas Prayer Day.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Holidays | Religion | TEXAS PRAYER DAY
HB 217 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to excused absences from public school attendance for the purpose of observing religious holy days.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective with 1999-2000 school year
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Holidays | Religion
HB 405 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain vacant land owned by a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 601 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to government restrictions on the exercise of religion.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | TEXAS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT
HB 815 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the offense of the unlawful carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Religion | Weapons
HB 909 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in applications for employment and employment interviews.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Human Relations | Labor--General | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1126 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain institutions offering religious education from state regulation.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Private Schools | Religion
HB 1347 76-0 (1999)
Author: Green, Rick | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from the immunization requirements for students and children.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | Religion
HB 1591 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to late applications for certain ad valorem tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1604 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain procedures involving the ad valorem taxation of property owned or acquired by a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2017 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the designation of certain state employees as liaisons to faith-based organizations for the purpose of promoting community services for the needy and to the promotion of cooperation and coordination among certain organizations by local workforce development boards.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Human Services--General | Religion | State Employees
HB 2301 76-0 (1999)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the disposition of the body of a deceased pauper.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| County Government--General | FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS | Health--General | Religion
HB 2933 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the liability of clergy members for damages arising from certain counseling, teaching, and instruction.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| CHARITABLE IMMUNITY & LIABILITY ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
HB 3368 76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 3513 76-0 (1999)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the ad valorem tax exemption of certain real property purchased by a religious organization from another religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3701 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to a school property tax credit for certain education-related expenses.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Religion | Taxation--School District
HB 3715 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the definition of higher education institutions under the Higher Education Coordinating Act of 1965.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Religion
HCR 239 76-0 (1999)
Author: Edwards, Al
Endorsing the exemption of all church facilities from prohibitive and intrusive zoning regulations
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 258 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Expressing the legislature's support for students' right to voluntary, student-initiated prayer in public schools and encouraging the attorney general to litigate on school districts' behalf to ensure this right.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SANTA FE ISD
HJR 23 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain vacant land owned by a church or other religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HR 1000 76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Expressing the legislature's support for students' right to voluntary, student-initiated prayer in public schools and encouraging the attorney general to litigate on school districts' behalf to ensure this right.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SANTA FE ISD
HR 1295 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 138.
Reported enrolled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | TEXAS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT
SB 54 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the filing of a late application for an ad valorem tax exemption by a religious organization.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 138 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to government restrictions on the exercise of religion.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | TEXAS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM RESTORATION ACT
SB 408 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the fee for registration of certain vehicles used for charitable purposes.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 826 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the carrying of a handgun onto the premises of a church, synagogue, or other established place of worship by a concealed handgun license holder.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Religion | Weapons
SB 1254 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to late applications for certain ad valorem tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Military & Veterans | Religion | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 161 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro | et. al.
Relating to punishment for the offense of arson.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Religion
HB 396 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to certain insurance covering church property; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Religion
HB 526 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Relating to the immediate qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for a church or other nonprofit organization.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 941 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property of a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2120 75-0 (1997)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the immediate qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for certain property acquired by a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3238 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages near a church or public hospital.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Hospitals | Religion
SB 78 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to punishment for the offense of arson.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
| Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Religion
SB 79 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to certain insurance covering church property; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Religion
SB 95 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Shields, John
Relating to the immediate qualification for an ad valorem tax exemption for a church or other nonprofit organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/98
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 393 74-0 (1995)
Author: Edwards, Al | et. al.
Relating to equal access for student religious groups to public school premises for meetings during noninstructional time.
House: Public Education
Coauthor Authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
HB 395 74-0 (1995)
Author: Edwards, Al | et. al.
Relating to a nonbinding referendum on prayer in public schools.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | PRAYER | Religion
HB 1612 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kubiak, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the application to religious facilities of the law relating to architectural barriers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | Religion
HB 1852 74-0 (1995)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to permitting public school students to attend courses in religious instruction during the school day.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Religion
HB 2560 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authorizing a juvenile court to require a child on probation to attend a religious education class.
House: Juvenile Justice and Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors | Religion
HB 2613 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 889 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the application to religious facilities of the law relating to architectural barriers.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Religion
HB 1518 73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authorizing a juvenile court to require a child on probation to attend a religious education class.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
| Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Juvenile Boards & Officers | Religion
HB 1660 73-0 (1993)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to sales and use tax exemptions for religious, charitable, educational, and public service organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion | Taxation--Sales
HB 2280 73-0 (1993)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the date by which a religious organization must file a late application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 361 73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to sales tax exemptions for religious, charitable, educational, and public service organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion | Taxation--Sales
SB 1349 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the date by which a religious organization must file a late application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 337 72-0 (1991)
Author: Conley, Karyne
Relating to restrictions on the location of facilities that store hazardous wastes, hazardous substances, or bulk fuel.
House: Environmental Affairs
Referred to Environmental Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Religion
HB 1018 72-0 (1991)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to equal access for non-curriculum-related students groups, including student prayer groups, to public school premises for meetings during noninstructional time.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Human Relations | Religion
HB 2788 72-0 (1991)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to a continuance for religious holy days in a criminal or civil trial.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Religion
HR 667 72-0 (1991)
Author: Edwards, Al
Endorsing the concept of equal access for all non-curriculum-related student groups, including student prayer groups, to public school premises for meetings during noninstructional time.
House: Public Education
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Education--School Districts | Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 792 72-0 (1991)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to prohibiting peremptory challenges to jurors in criminal cases on the basis of ethnicity or religion.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subject to call in committee
| Courts--Juries | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Religion
SB 63 72-2 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to prohibition against the placement of a correctional facility in close proximity to a school, child-care facility, residence, or house of worship.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
HB 246 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to prayer in public schools before school hours.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
| Education--School Districts | Religion
HB 990 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gavin, John
Relating to church benefit plans and church benefits boards.
House: Retirement and Aging
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Religion | Retirement Systems--General
HB 1472 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the requirements for the administration of examinations by certain state agencies on religious holy days.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 1597 70-0 (1987)
Author: Leonard, Jr., Bob
Relating to exemption from disclosure of certain records of a nonprofit corporation organizationally connected with a religious institution.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Hospitals | Open Records | Religion
HB 2213 70-0 (1987)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the exemption for ad valorem taxation of certain property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2354 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the protection of the free exercise of religious beliefs of jurors.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Juries | Religion
HB 2408 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shea, GwynSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the hearing and determination of juror excuses and the postponement of jury service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Courts--Judges | Religion
HB 2449 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the protection of the free exercise of religious beliefs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/87
| Holidays | Religion
HB 2486 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to receivership for local religious congregations.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion
SB 551 70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to church benefit plans and church benefits boards.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Religion
HB 97 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to leave for teachers for observance of religious holy days.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Religion
HB 431 69-0 (1985)
Author: McKenna, Jan
Relating to exempting a child from compulsory school attendance on the basis of the religious beliefs of the child's parent or guardian.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Religion
HB 566 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to leave for teachers for observance of religious holy days.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Religion
HB 674 69-0 (1985)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to a property tax exemption for certain property of a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1537 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to students at an institution of higher education who are absent from classes on a religious holy day.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Holidays | Religion
HB 1991 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the consequences of a member of the faculty at an institution of higher education being absent from work on a religious holy day.
House: Higher Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Holidays | Religion
HB 1992 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to prohibiting denial of certain salary bonuses or similar compensation or career ladder advancement because of a teacher's absence from school for observance of a religious holy day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Holidays | Religion | Salaries & Expenses
HCR 89 69-0 (1985)
Author: Earley, Robert
Requesting Congress to propose a constitutional amendment reserving to the states exclusive jurisdiction over the issue of voluntary prayer in public schools.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Religion | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 260 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Permitting the conferees on SB738 to add text.
House passage reported
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Religion | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 738 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, HectorSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the effect of students' absence from an institution of higher education on a religious holy day and to the duties of such institutions with respect to such absences.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Religion
SB 747 69-0 (1985)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to a property tax exemption for certain property of a religious organization.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1442 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the consequences of a member of the faculty at an institution of higher education being absent from work on a religious holy day.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Holidays | Religion
SB 1443 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to prohibiting denial of certain salary bonuses or similar compensation or career ladder advancement because of a teacher's absence from school for observance of a religious holy day.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Holidays | Religion | Salaries & Expenses
HB 300 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to a property tax exemption for religious organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 389 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hall, Tip
Relating to the exemption from property tax of certain property owned by a religious organization.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1432 68-0 (1983)
Author: Gamez, Joe
Relating to charges by certain municipally owned utilities for service to a religious organization.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| Religion | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 1467 68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the definitions of fraternal organizations and religious societies in the Bingo Enabling Act.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | Religion
HB 1546 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to a property tax exemption for religious organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1605 68-0 (1983)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to disclosure in a criminal case of a confidential communication to a clergyman.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | Religion
HB 1657 68-0 (1983)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to absences from public schools for religious holy days.
House: Public Education
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Religion
HCR 3 68-0 (1983)
Author: Turner, Jim
Requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment relating to prayer in public schools.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor authorized
| Religion | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HCR 136 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Washington, Craig
Directing state agencies to release personnel of the Jewish faith for observance of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Employees
HJR 25 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hall, Tip
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the exemption from taxation of certain property of religious organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 88 68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt certain property of religious organizations from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 694 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to school attendance on certain religious holidays.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Religion
SB 742 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Evans, Larry
Relating to disclosure in a criminal case of a confidential communication to a clergyman.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | Religion
SB 1125 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to absences from public school for religious holy days.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on beginning of 83-84 school year
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Religion
HB 23 68-2 (1984)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to leave for teachers for observance of religious holy days.
House: Public Education
See remarks
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Religion
HB 422 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to the exemption of certain educational facilities from licensing requirements for child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Day Care | Education--General | Religion
HB 1471 67-0 (1981)
Author: Riley, Ken
Relating to silent prayer or meditation in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
HB 1725 67-0 (1981)
Author: Cockerham, Jerry
Relating to the application of municipalities' zoning, fire, safety, and construction ordinances to structures used primarily for religious worship.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Religion
HB 1901 67-0 (1981)
Author: Martin, Michael W.
Relating to balanced treatment of creation-science and evolution-science in public schools. pref. no. 18.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Religion | Science & Technology
HB 2161 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to an exemption from the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes for motor fuel used in church buses and to the registration of church buses.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Common Carriers | Religion | Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 46 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to silent prayer or meditation in public schools.
Senate: Education
No action taken
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
SB 173 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, WalterSponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to the licensing of certain educational facilities and to certain exemptions from licensing requirements for child-care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
SB 898 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the application of municipalities' zoning, fire, safety, and construction ordnances to structures used primarily for religious worship.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Religion
SB 1169 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to require balanced treatment of creation-science and evolution science in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Religion | Science & Technology
SCR 12 67-0 (1981)
Author: Travis, DeeSponsor: Haley, Bill
Requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment relating to voluntary school prayer in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion | Resolutions--United States Constitution
HB 130 67-1 (1981)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the clergyman-penitent privilege.
House: State Affairs
No action taken
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | Religion
HB 443 66-0 (1979)
Author: Smothers, Clay
Relating to exemption of certain child care facilities and child caring institutions.
House: Health Services
Referred to subcommittee
| Human Services--Child Services | Religion
HB 2018 66-0 (1979)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the definition of the term "religious worship" for purposes of determining property exempt taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Posting rule suspended
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2019 66-0 (1979)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to the exemption of property tax of an actual place of religious worship.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Posting rule suspended
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2118 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hernandez, JoeSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to spiritual advisors for persons on death row.
House: Security & Sanctions Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Religion
HJR 25 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hall, Tip
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from property taxes certain motor vehicles owned by a church or religious organization.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 88 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hall, Tip
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from taxation the property owned by a church or religious organization and used for religious education or training.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 7 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to silent prayer or meditation in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
SB 167 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to exemption of certain educational facilities and religious organizations from licensing requirements for child care facilities.
Senate: Human Resources
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
SB 1085 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to exemption of certain child caring institutions from licensing requirements.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Day Care | Religion
SB 1126 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to exemption from taxation for church camps and retreats.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 42 66-0 (1979)
Author: Blake, Roy
Amending the constitution to authorize the legislature to exempt from taxation the property owned by a church or religious organization and used for religious education and training.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 190 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hall, AnthonySponsor: Jones, Gene
Exempting from the Motor Vehicle Sales Tax the receipts from the sale or rental and the use of certain church vehicles.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Religion | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 900 65-0 (1977)
Author: Vaughan, Kenneth
Relating to exemption of certain child care facilities and child caring institutions and to venue in suits for injunctive relief under the Child Care Licensing Act.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Religion
HB 1354 65-0 (1977)
Author: Vaughan, Kenneth
Relating to exemption of certain child care facilities and to venue in suits for injunctive relief under the Child Care Licensing Act.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
| Human Services--Child Services | Religion
HB 1492 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Relating to a testimonial privilege of certain professionals and nontestimonial confidentiality of certain professional communications and records; providing injunctive relief and civil damages.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Religion
HB 2080 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hill, GeraldSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption of certain religious, educational, charitable, or eleemosynary organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 86 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to silent prayer or meditation in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
SB 382 65-0 (1977)
Author: Sherman, MaxSponsor: Simpson, Bob
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for items sold at certain sales by religious, educational, charitable or eleemosynary organizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Sales
SB 683 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the regulation of certain child care facilities operated in connection with churches or other religious organizations; exempting from certain provisions of the Child Care Licensing Act certain schools or classes for religious instruction by churches or other religious institutions.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
| Human Services--Child Services | Religion
HJR 39 65-2 (1978)
Author: Hall, Tip
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from property taxes vehicles owned by a church or religious organization and used primarily for the transportation of persons to and from religious services.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 82 64-0 (1975)
Author: Kubiak, DanSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to disclosure of privileged information by a minister, priest, rabbi, or Christian Science practitioner in certain court proceedings.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Passed to third reading
| Criminal Procedure--General | Religion
HB 438 64-0 (1975)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to silent prayer in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Education--General | Religion
HB 1591 64-0 (1975)
Author: Reynolds, Richard F.
Relating to the definition of day care centers licensed by the State Department of Public Welfare.
House: Health & Welfare
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
| Day Care | Religion
HB 1656 64-0 (1975)
Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick"
Relating to the registration of certain vehicles used by certain institutions to transport people to certain activities.
House: Transportation
Referred to subcommittee
| Religion | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1746 64-0 (1975)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to excusing persons who are members of the Jewish faith from school attendance on certain Jewish holidays; providing that the persons shall be counted as attending school for purposes of determining the school district's average daily attendance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Holidays | Religion
SB 60 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to silent prayer in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Education--General | Religion
SB 109 64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to disclosure of privileged information by a minister, priest, rabbi, or Christian Science practitioner in certain court proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably substituted
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Religion
HB 75 63-0 (1973)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to the use of flashing red signal lights on church buses; requiring drivers of other vehicles to stop when approaching a church bus under certain circumstances.
House: Transportation
Reported from subcommittee
| Common Carriers | Religion
HB 1521 63-0 (1973)
Author: Reynolds, Richard F.
Relating to the definition of a Day Care Center; amending Subdivision (c), Subsection 1, Section 8(a), Public Welfare Act of 1941, Article 695c, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes; and declaring an emergency.
House: Human Resources
Reported favorably
| Day Care | Religion
SB 3 63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to the use of flashing red signal lights on church buses.
House: Transportation Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
| Common Carriers | Religion
SB 117 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to silent prayer in public schools.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
SB 753 63-0 (1973)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to clergyman-penitent privilege.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Sent to subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
HB 1049 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to silent prayer in public schools.
| Education--General | Religion
HR 164 62-0 (1971)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Urging Congress to adopt legislative amending the Constitution to permit nondenominational prayer in public buildings.
| Religion | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 7 62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, Ralph
Relating to prohibitions against disturbing religious meetings; providing penalties.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Religion
SB 584 62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Longoria, Raul
Relating to permitting churches, religious societies, veteran's organizations, and other nonprofit charitable organizations to conduct lotteries for their benefit on property owned by the conducting agency; providing for penalties.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | LOTTERIES | Military & Veterans | Religion
SR 132 62-2 (1972)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Calling upon President Nixon to seek religious freedom for all persecuted religious groups in the Soviet Union and to put the plight of the Soviet Jews on the agenda of his discussions with Soviet leaders.
| NIXON, RICHARD MILHOUS | Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | SOVIET JEWS
SB 44 62-4 (1972)
| Religion | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 183 61-0 (1969)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to providing for tax exemption of certain property used exclusively as dwelling places for the ministers of a church or religious society.
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 776 61-0 (1969)
Author: Vance, Arthur K. | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Penal Code so as to permit growing, cutting, harvesting, drying, curing, storing, possessing, handling, mailing, distributing, supplying, selling, and delivering, and otherwise dealing with, peyote in relation to its nondrug use in bona fide religious ceremonies of the Native American Church of North America.
| Crimes--Drugs | Religion
HB 1468 61-0 (1969)
Author: Blanton, Jack C. F. | et. al.
Relating to disturbing congregations; providing for prohibitions against disturbing religious meetings, defining conduct calculated to disturb religious assemblages, and increasing maximum penalties therefor.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Religion
HJR 52 61-0 (1969)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize religious nonprofit organizations to conduct bingo games for charitable purposes.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 669 61-0 (1969)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank"
Relating to transferring authority for preservation of Gethsemane Church from the State Building Commission to the State Historical Survey Committee; vesting authority and responsibility for the preservation of the structure known as the Carrington-Covert House in the State Historical Survey Committee.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Religion
SB 846 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hall, Ralph M. | et. al.
Relating to disturbing congregations; providing for prohibitions against disturbing religious meetings, defining conduct calculated to disturb religious assemblages, and increasing maximum penalties therefor.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Religion
HB 21 60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain child-care institutions by the State Department of Public Welfare; providing that certain child-caring facilities shall not be required to obtain a license.
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | PUBLIC WELFARE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF | Religion
HB 22 60-0 (1967)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W. | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain child-care institutions by the State Board of Health.
| Day Care | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Human Services--Child Services | Religion
HB 49 60-0 (1967)
Author: Clayton, Bill | et. al.
Relating to making privileged certain communications between a clergyman and his penitent.
| Religion
HB 51 60-0 (1967)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to the exemption of certain sales of tangible personal property made by religious, educational, charitable, eleemosynary, or fraternal organizations from the provisions of the Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | Taxation--Sales
HB 280 60-0 (1967)
Author: Richardson, Jr., George L. "Skeet" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute so as to exempt from taxation property of the Dan Dancigar Jewish Foundation, for so long as the property so exempted is owned by and exclusively used by said Dan Dancigar Jewish Foundation and not in whole or in part leased out to others or otherwise used with a view to profit.
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 521 60-0 (1967)
Author: Sherman, W.C. "Bud" | et. al.
Relating to the definition of the term "actual places of religious worship".
| Religion
SB 35 60-0 (1967)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to making privileged certain communications between a clergyman and his penitent.
| Religion
SB 209 60-0 (1967)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to the definition of the term "actual places of religious worship".
| Religion
HB 213 59-0 (1965)
Author: Miller, Wallace H.
Relating to making privileged certain communications between husband and wife, attorney and client, clergyman and confessor, physician and patient, and newsman and his source of information.
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | Family--Marriage Relationship | Health Care Providers | Religion
HB 321 59-0 (1965)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron
Relating to exempting certain church-owned motor vehicles used for church school purposes from certain motor vehicles sales taxes and registration fees, and providing for refunds of certain motor fuel taxes.
| Religion | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 781 59-0 (1965)
Author: Scoggins, Ralph "Skip" | et. al.
Relating to removing the requirement that a church vesting management of its affairs in its members provide for a board of directors in its articles of incorporation; amending the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion
HB 812 59-0 (1965)
Author: Fondren, Gene Norris | et. al.
Relating to the preservation of the structure known as the Gethsemane Church.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Religion
SB 86 59-0 (1965)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to making privileged certain communications between a clergyman and confessor.
| Religion
SB 382 59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the preservation of the structure known as the Gethsemane Church.
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Religion
HCR 14 59-1 (1966)
Author: Miller, Wallace H. | et. al.
Expressing intent of the Public Welfare Act of 1941.
| Day Care | PUBLIC WELFARE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF | Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 342 58-0 (1963)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain church-owned motor vehicles used for church school purposes from certain motor vehicles sales taxes and registration fees.
| Religion | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HCR 85 58-0 (1963)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron
Suspending the Joint Rules to consider House Bill No. 342.
| Religion | Resolutions--Administration | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HCR 93 58-0 (1963)
Author: Ritter, Jr., Jack | et. al.
Providing for a suitable room in the Capitol Building for non-denominational prayer and worship services for State officers and employees.
| Religion | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | STATE BOARD OF CONTROL | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SB 29 58-0 (1963)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing an exemption of property passing to or for the use of any religious, educational, or charitable organization, if the laws of the jurisdiction under which such organization is organized or is operating provide an exemption from death tax of any character with respect to property passing (1) to or for the use of any such organization, or (2) to or for the use of any such organization organized or operating within the State of Texas, or (3) to or for the use of any such organization organized or operating within any other jurisdiction which grants a reciprocal exemption.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Inheritance
SB 258 58-0 (1963)
Author: Krueger, Culp
Relating to exempting certain church-owned motor vehicles used for church school purposes from certain motor vehicles sales taxes and registration fees, and providing for refunds of certain motor fuel taxes.
| Religion | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 15 57-0 (1961)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts exempting certain church-owned motor vehicles used for church school purposes from certain motor vehicles sales taxes and registration fees, and providing for refunds of certain motor fuel taxes; providing for severability.
| Religion | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 286 57-0 (1961)
Author: Thurman, Leon | et. al.
Relating to making it unlawful the wearing of religious garb while teaching in the public schools of this State; providing that no public funds shall be expended in support of any school in which this Act is being violated.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Religion
HB 465 57-0 (1961)
Author: Butler, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure providing a privilege for a clergyman to refuse to testify or disclose certain confidential communications.
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | Religion | WITNESSES
HB 548 57-0 (1961)
Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun" | et. al.
Relating to providing requirements for the holders of any office or public trust in this state, or employment in public schools, public junior colleges, and state colleges and universities: setting out administrative procedures for filing and inspection, making violation an offense and prescribing the penalty therefor.
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Human Relations | Religion
SB 225 57-0 (1961)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the exemption of property owned by a church and used as the dwelling place for the ministry.
| Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 21 57-3 (1962)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending a certain Statute exempting certain organizations and persons from the filing of certain applications and the payment of certain fees.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Sales
HB 619 56-0 (1959)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes by exempting churches operating schools from the provisions of the motor vehicle retail sales tax.
| Religion | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 620 56-0 (1959)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes by exempting churches operating schools from the provisions of the motor vehicle retail sales tax.
| Religion | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 621 56-0 (1959)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing for the exemption of churches operating schools from the payment of registration fees on motor vehicles.
| Religion | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 654 56-0 (1959)
Author: Matthew, C. T. "Pete" | et. al.
Relating to amending the Code of Criminal Procedure by providing a privilege for a clergyman to refuse to testify or disclose certain confidential communications.
| Criminal Procedure--Trial | Religion
HB 929 56-0 (1959)
Author: Green, Howard Lemuel | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts relating to exemption from taxation of property owned by a church and used as a residence for the ministry, including associate pastors and educational directors.
| Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 392 56-0 (1959)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to amending certain acts by providing that it shall not be unlawful for organized religious societies or sects to bury persons within church buildings owned by such societies or sects.
| Cemeteries | Religion
SB 356 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hudson, Hubert R.
Relating to permitting reading of the Bible in the public schools; prohibiting sectarian or doctrinal teaching.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Religion
HB 465 54-0 (1955)
Author: Carr, Waggoner
Relating to amending certain Statutes and exempting from taxation the property of the organization known as Missionary Crusader, Incorporated.
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 121 54-0 (1955)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to providing for the granting of corporate charters to subordinate churches, congregations, parishes, committees or any other religious organizations of the Orthodox Church and other like institutions and orders organized for religious purposes which are incorporated under the laws of Texas; providing for the rights of the subordinate; providing for the revocation of the charters of the subordinates by such parent.
| Corporations & Associations | Religion
SB 282 54-0 (1955)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending certain Statutes prescribing studies to be taught in public schools to provide for exemptions therefrom when in conflict with certain religious teachings.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Religion
HB 27 51-0 (1949)
Author: Loving, James William "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to the provision of motor vehicle license registration for church buses, and for other purposes; providing a penalty for violation of its provisions.
| Religion | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 99 51-0 (1949)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to provide motor vehicle license registration for church buses, and for other purposes, providing a penalty for violation of its provisions.
| LICENSE PLATES | Religion | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 190 50-0 (1947)
Author: Jones, Charles R.
Relating to amending the Penal Code relative to those who practice physio-therapy and confine their practice strictly to non-medical treatment by electricity, massage, exercise by active or passive movements (rather than by drugs).
| Health Care Providers | Religion
HB 702 47-0 (1941)
Author: Pevehouse, Doyle
Relating to exempting busses owned and operated by churches from the payment of registration fees.
| Common Carriers | Religion | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 93 47-0 (1941)
Author: Sulak, Louis J. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Act so as to exempt therefrom associations not operated for profit, composed only of the members of a particular religious denomination which do not provide insurance benefits in excess of One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars.
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Religion
SB 399 47-0 (1941)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to amending certain Act exempting religious book stores from the tax therein provided.
| Religion | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HB 10 46-0 (1939)
Author: Hankamer, Harold Monroe | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the 1925 Revised Civil Statutes; providing that those ministering to the sick or suffering shall refrain from maintaining offices except for the purpose of exercising the teachings of the Church.
| Health Care Providers | Religion
SB 26 46-0 (1939)
Author: Redditt, John Sayers
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to Christian Scientists ministering to the sick; providing that those so ministering or offering to minister to the sick or suffering shall refrain from maintaining offices, except for the purpose of exercising the principles, tenets, or teachings of the Church of which they are bona fide members.
| Health Care Providers | Religion
SB 5 43-1 (1933)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to prohibiting inquiry concerning the religion or religious affiliations of persons seeking employment or official position in the public schools, providing a penalty.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Religion
HB 258 42-0 (1931)
Author: Anderson, Preston Louis | et. al.
Relating to amending certain article by adding a provision exempting a dwelling place for the ministry of any church or religious society from all taxes.
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 22 42-0 (1931)
Author: Hornsby, John William | et. al.
Relating to exempting from taxation property owned by a church or by a strictly religious society for the exclusive use as a dwelling place for the minister and property used exclusively in conducting any association engaged in promoting the religious, educational and physical development of boys, girls, young men or young women.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 98 42-0 (1931)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to exempting from taxation property owned exclusively and in fee by a church for the exclusive use as a dwelling place for the ministry of such church, which yields no revenue whatever to such church.
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 14 41-0 (1929)
Author: Thompson, J. Lewis
Proposing an amendment providing that no minister of the gospel or priest of any denomination shall be eligible to the office of Governor or to a seat in either branch of the Legislature.
| Governor | Legislature | Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 584 41-0 (1929)
Author: Williamson, W. Albert "Cap"
Relating to exempting from taxation public property used for public purposes; actual places of religious worship, also any property owned by a church or religious society for the exclusive use as a dwelling place for the ministry of such church.
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 231 40-0 (1927)
Author: Kemble, Sr., George Clark
Relating to authorizing the judge of any district court, or other court having jurisdiction, to appoint a receiver or receivers for any defunct or disorganized church or congregation and authorize the management, sale or other disposition of any and all properties.
| Religion
HJR 20 40-0 (1927)
Author: Nabors, A. Edgar | et. al.
Proposing an amendment authorizing the Legislature to exempt from taxation any property owned by a church or religious society as a dwelling place for the ministry.
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 144 40-0 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell | et. al.
Relating to repealing that portion of Article 4011 of the Revised Civil Statutes requiring that if any corporation, company, association or person mentioned shall grant to any minister of religion, a free pass over its lines of railroads, it shall issue like free transportation to each and every minister of religion who may make application therefor.
| Religion | Transportation--Railroads
HB 112 40-1 (1927)
Author: McCombs, Charles S.
Relating to amending Article 4011, Revised Civil Statutes, 1925, so as to permit a railroad to issue a free pass, or free transportation, to any minister of religion without being required to issue like free pass or free transportation to every other minister of religion in the State making application therefor.
| Religion | Transportation--Railroads
HB 359 39-0 (1925)
Author: Irwin, Thomas K. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to authorizing the free transportation to ministers of religion when making intrastate trips; defining ministers of religion.
House: Common Carriers
| Religion | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 481 39-0 (1925)
Author: Harper, James W. | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting any person teaching or performing his duties as teacher, instructor, professor, officer, president or superintendent in any public school in this State who is an atheist or who disbelieves in a Supreme Being, requiring an oath to accomplish such end.
House: Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Religion
SB 296 39-0 (1925)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to authorizing judges to appoint a receiver or receivers of any defunct or disorganized church or congregation; authorizing the management and sale of all such properties.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--District | Religion
HB 39 38-0 (1923)
Author: McDonald, William T. | et. al.
Relating to making provision for an opening exercise, in all the class and assembly room of the public schools of this State, to consist of readings, without comment, of appropriate page from the Bible with religious or patriotic song.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Religion
HB 238 38-0 (1923)
Author: Irwin, Thomas K.
Relating to exempting from taxation Young Men's Christian Association buildings, Young Men's Hebrew Association buildings, and Young Women's Christian Association buildings.
| Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 668 38-0 (1923)
Author: Miller, Eugene
Relating to inhibiting any person teaching or performing his duties as teacher, instructor, professor, officer, president or superintendent in any public school in this State who is an atheist or who disbelieves in a Supreme Being, and requiring an oath to accomplish such end.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Religion
SB 15 38-0 (1923)
Author: Darwin, Henry Lewis | et. al.
Relating to making provision for an opening exercise, in all the class and assembly rooms of the public schools of this State, to consist of readings, without comment, of appropriate passages from the Bible with religious or patriotic song.
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Religion
SB 144 38-0 (1923)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to amending certain statute in reference to exempting from taxation Young Men's Christian Association Buildings, Young Men's Hebrew Association Buildings and Young Women's Christian Association Buildings.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 236 38-2 (1923)
Author: Carpenter, Lewis Thomas
Relating to authorizing steam or electric railway companies, street railway companies, interurban railway companies and other chartered transportation companies, sleeping car companies, or persons or association of persons operating the same, or the receivers or lessees thereof, or their officers, agents or employees, to issue free transportation to ministers of religion in this State when making intrastate trips.
| Common Carriers | Religion | Transportation--Railroads
HB 430 36-0 (1919)
Author: Johnson, Thomas S.
Relating to amending certain statute so as to eliminate the quantity of intoxicating liquors that may be ordered, received, shipped or transported for sacramental purposes only.
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Religion
SB 122 36-0 (1919)
Author: Caldwell, Walter Douglass
Relating to authorizing and empowering the Governor of the State of Texas to convey to the trustees of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, South, of Austin, Texas, the north of one-half of block No. 124 of the City of Austin, prescribing the conditions of said conveyance.
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Religion
SB 277 36-0 (1919)
Author: Suiter, William David "Will" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Act by providing that nothing in this Act shall make it unlawful for any priest or minister of any religious denomination or sect, to order or receive wine for sacramental purposes only.
House: Liquor Traffic Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Religion
SB 25 35-0 (1917)
Author: Bee, Carlos
Relating to exempting the Catholic Womens' Homes and Associations used exclusively for the purpose of furthering religious work from taxation.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 178 34-0 (1915)
Author: Smith, Lon A.
Relating to amending the Penal Code relating to disturbances of congregations during religious worship.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Religion
HB 811 33-0 (1913)
Author: Sullivan, R. L. | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting base ball being played on Sunday within one mile of a place of public worship except in towns and cities of over twenty thousand (20,000) inhabitants.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Religion
SB 345 33-0 (1913)
Author: Warren, Robert Lee
Relating to amending the Penal Code of 1911, by adding article 485a, providing that if any person shall falsely assume or pretend to be a judicial or ministerial officer and while so falsely pretending shall perform a pretended or mock marriage shall be guilty of a felony, providing for punishment therefor.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Religion
SB 221 32-0 (1911)
Author: Weinert, Ferdinand C. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and directing the Governor of the State of Texas to convey to the Texas District of the German Evangelical Synod of North America about three acres of land out of original Survey 25 in the name of Anselmo Galvan, about five miles south of the city of San Antonio, in Bexar county, Texas; also about nine [and ] 6-10 acres of land out of Survey 26 in the name of William Small about five miles south of the city of San Antonio in Bexar county, Texas.
| BEXAR COUNTY | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Religion
HB 162 25-0 (1897)
Relating to amending the Penal Code of the State of Texas; relating to disturbance of religious worship.
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Religion
SB 158 21-0 (1889)
Relating to providing that Jewish rabbis be added to the list of those authorized to celebrate the rites of matrimony.
| Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Religion
HB 82 20-0 (1887)
Relating to the salaries of chaplains of the penitentiaries.
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Religion | Salaries & Expenses
SB 40 18-0 (1883)
Relating to wilfully disturbing any congregation or part of a congregation assembled for religious worship; creating an offense
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Religion
