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HB 166 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1655 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al. Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2054 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to municipal and county regulation of sex parlors, including the imposition of civil and criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2285 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the regulation of and criminal offenses occurring near certain child-care facilities and age restrictions on persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3520 87-0 (2021) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3718 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the requirement that certain entities post human trafficking signs; providing a civil penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3721 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 315 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 750 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to prohibiting the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of certain sexually oriented businesses; creating a criminal offense; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 766 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to sexually oriented businesses, including a requirement to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and restricting the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises; creating criminal offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2239 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the presence of a minor on the premises of a sexually oriented business that is permitted or licensed under the Alcoholic Beverage Code; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2336 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 4319 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 923 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to restrictions on the age of persons employed by or allowed on the premises of a sexually oriented business; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 29 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 2101 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the issuance of a food and beverage certificate to holders of certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2846 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the employment of certain individuals at a sexually oriented business. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 666 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to a sign required to be posted in the restrooms of sexually oriented businesses; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1866 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the employment of certain individuals at a sexually oriented business. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1785 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to reducing the amount of a fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1805 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to abolishing a fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3431 84-0 (2015) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the imposition and use of the admission fee to sexually oriented businesses; increasing the amount of a fee. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3768 84-0 (2015) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 1653 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; requiring an occupational license; imposing fees; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 337 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 675 83-0 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett Relating to regulation by a municipality or county of off-premise signs advertising sexually oriented businesses. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3359 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to imposing a tax on the gross receipts from certain admissions fees charged by sexually oriented businesses. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 289 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 290 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 722 82-0 (2011) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the regulation of massage therapists, massage establishments, massage schools, and sexually oriented businesses; providing penalties. House: Public Health No action taken in committee
HB 1642 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the sexual assault program fund and to the fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1929 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses to reduce risks to public and occupational health and to prevent human trafficking; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1930 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the membership and duties of the Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force. House: Human Services
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2107 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to notice by sign requirement for sexually oriented businesses. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3635 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the registration of and taxes and fees imposed on sexually oriented businesses; providing a civil penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 194 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 195 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1030 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to notice by sign requirement for sexually oriented businesses. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1037 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John Relating to the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts from admissions fees charged by sexually oriented businesses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 124 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 960 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to providing municipalities and counties access to criminal history record information for sexually oriented business license applicants. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 961 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to notice by sign requirement for sexually oriented businesses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 982 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts from admissions fees charged by sexually oriented businesses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
HB 1034 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to requiring a sexually oriented business to maintain certain photographic identification records; providing a criminal penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2070 81-0 (2009) Author: Cohen, Ellen | et. al. Relating to the fee based on admissions to certain sexually oriented businesses. House: Ways & Means Postponed
SB 707 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to requiring a sexually oriented business to maintain certain photographic identification records; providing a criminal penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 708 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the authority of the attorney general to seek an injunction against certain employment practices involving children. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
SB 709 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 710 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1289 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the fee based on admissions to certain sexually oriented businesses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1306 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the punishment for the offense of employment harmful to children. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2187 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the imposition of a tax on the gross receipts from admissions fees charged by sexually oriented businesses. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 880 80-0 (2007) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to a sign advertising or identifying a sexually oriented business; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1466 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1751 80-0 (2007) Author: Cohen, Ellen | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the imposition and use of a fee on certain sexually oriented businesses and certain programs for the prevention of sexual assault. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/08
HB 2123 80-0 (2007) Author: Cohen, Ellen Relating to certain sexually oriented businesses and the funding of and appropriations from the sexual assault program fund; providing a civil penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2124 80-0 (2007) Author: Cohen, Ellen Relating to imposing a fee on admissions to certain sexually oriented businesses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2435 80-0 (2007) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the regulation and oversight of public and occupational health risks related to the operation of sexually oriented businesses; providing penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1717 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the imposition of fees on sexually oriented businesses to provide funding for certain purposes, including funding of the sexual assault program fund, and distributing that money from that fund. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 219 79-0 (2005) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to a sign advertising or identifying a sexually oriented business; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2533 79-0 (2005) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the possession of alcoholic beverages on the premises of certain sexually oriented businesses; providing a penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 3004 79-0 (2005) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the regulation of owners, operators, employees, and independent contractors of sexually oriented businesses; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 155 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to prohibiting a sex offender from owning or serving in certain capacities on behalf of a sexually oriented business; creating an offense and providing a penalty. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1747 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George Relating to requiring counties to regulate sexually oriented businesses. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2257 78-0 (2003) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to the regulation of sexually oriented businesses. House: County Affairs Reported favorably as substituted
HB 81 78-4 (2003) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the possession of alcoholic beverages on the premises of certain sexually oriented businesses; providing a penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1444 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Bob Relating to the application of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act on Sexually Oriented Business regulations. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2920 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Elizabeth | et. al. Relating to county regulation of sexually oriented businesses located within the corporate boundaries of a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3596 77-0 (2001) Author: Gray, Patricia Relating to exempting certain governmental actions regulating sexually oriented businesses from the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
SB 756 77-0 (2001) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to exempting certain governmental actions regulating sexually oriented businesses from the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1049 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to county regulation of sexually oriented businesses located within the corporate boundaries of a municipality. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 874 76-0 (1999) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to certain prohibited activities by persons younger than 18 years of age conducted on premises covered by an alcoholic beverage license or permit; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1441 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to employment harmful to persons younger than 21 years of age on the premises of a holder of an alcoholic beverage permit or license. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1442 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to employment harmful to persons younger than 21 years of age; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1794 76-0 (1999) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the offense of employment harmful to certain persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2491 76-0 (1999) Author: Yarbrough, Ken | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the inspection of the premises of sexually oriented businesses for a violation of law. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3390 76-0 (1999) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to prohibiting the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of certain sexually oriented businesses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 3598 76-0 (1999) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to requiring notice regarding the location of establishments serving alcoholic beverages, sexually oriented businesses, and correctional or rehabilitation facilities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 222 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to certain prohibited activities by persons younger than 18 years of age conducted on premises covered by an alcoholic beverage license or permit; providing penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 198 75-0 (1997) Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al. Relating to holding an election in each county on whether certain sexually oriented businesses should be allowed to operate in the county. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 281 75-0 (1997) Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al. Relating to the sale, service, delivery, distribution, consumption, or possession of alcoholic beverages at sexually oriented businesses; providing a penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 282 75-0 (1997) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to the sale, service, delivery, distribution, or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of a sexually oriented business. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 630 75-0 (1997) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to impose specific distance requirements regarding the location of a sexually oriented business. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar
HB 761 75-0 (1997) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to the notice required before a sexually oriented business may be constructed, operated, or used; providing penalties. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 1120 75-0 (1997) Author: Davila, Diana Relating to the employment of minors on the premises of a sexually oriented business; providing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1121 75-0 (1997) Author: Davila, Diana Relating to the presence of minors on the premises of certain sexually oriented businesses; providing a criminal penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1252 75-0 (1997) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to regulation of a person that exhibits nudity and that allows the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises; providing criminal penalties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Left pending in committee
HB 2647 75-0 (1997) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to hearing requirements for sexually oriented businesses applying for certain permits and licenses under the Alcoholic Beverage Code. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2757 75-0 (1997) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the regulation of sexually oriented businesses in certain areas. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 3287 75-0 (1997) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the statewide regulation of sexually oriented businesses; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 3472 75-0 (1997) Author: Clark, Ron | et. al. Relating to the regulation of outdoor advertising of sexually oriented businesses on or near an interstate or primary highway system. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HB 101 74-0 (1995) Author: Yarbrough, Ken | et. al. Relating to the location of sexually oriented businesses. House: Land and Resource Management Reported from s/c favorably as amended
HB 103 74-0 (1995) Author: Yarbrough, Ken | et. al. Relating to the renewal of certain alcoholic beverage permits and licenses by the operator of a sexually oriented business. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Coauthor Authorized
HB 105 74-0 (1995) Author: Yarbrough, Ken | et. al. Relating to the provision of public notice by an applicant for certain alcoholic beverage permits or licenses by posting a sign. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 272 74-0 (1995) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate a sexually oriented business. House: Land and Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 705 74-0 (1995) Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of authorizing or employing persons without identification to work in certain sexually oriented businesses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor Authorized
HB 1051 74-0 (1995) Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the regulation of the location of a sexually oriented business selling alcoholic beverages. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1711 74-0 (1995) Author: Brady, Kevin | et. al. Relating to the local regulation of a sexually oriented business and the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of a sexually oriented business; providing a penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Posting rule suspended
HB 1784 74-0 (1995) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the possession or consumption of an alcoholic beverage on the premises of a sexually oriented business that does not have an alcoholic beverage permit or license; providing a criminal penalty. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1864 74-0 (1995) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to licensing or permitting of an owner, operator, or employee of a sexually oriented business. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2064 74-0 (1995) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to holding an election in each county on whether sexually oriented businesses should be allowed to operate in the county. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2255 74-0 (1995) Author: Davila, Diana Relating to a warning sign at certain tanning facilities. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
SB 782 74-0 (1995) Author: Ratliff, Bill Relating to regulation of the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises of a sexually oriented business. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1003 74-0 (1995) Author: Cain, David Relating to the possession or consumption of an alcoholic beverage on the premises of a sexually oriented business that does not have an alcoholic beverage permit or license; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 263 73-0 (1993) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the location of sexually oriented businesses. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 625 73-0 (1993) Author: Yarbrough, Ken Relating to the local regulation of the location of businesses selling alcoholic beverages. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2538 73-0 (1993) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to a requirement of a hearing before granting or renewing a license or other permit to a sexually oriented business. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Tagged in committee
HB 2420 72-0 (1991) Author: Colbert, Paul
Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the regulation of massage therapists, the practice of massage therapy, and certain sexually oriented businesses; providing penalties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1032 72-0 (1991) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Crawford, Richard
Relating to the jurisdiction of a district court in a suit regarding a permit for a sexually oriented business. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 160 71-0 (1989) Author: Campbell, Ben | et. al. Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate sexually oriented businesses. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
SB 525 71-0 (1989) Author: Tejeda, Frank
Sponsor: Beauchamp, Jerry
Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to license and otherwise regulate sexually oriented businesses; providing a penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 778 71-0 (1989) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the authority of municipalities and counties to regulate sexually oriented businesses. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 77 71-2 (1989) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the regulation of massage therapists, the practice of massage therapy, and certain sexually oriented businesses; providing a penalty. House: Public Health Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 146 71-4 (1990) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the regulation of massage therapists, the practice of massage therapy, and certain sexually oriented businesses; providing a penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 127 71-5 (1990) Author: Colbert, Paul Relating to the regulation of massage therapists, the practice of massage therapy, and certain sexually oriented businesses; providing a penalty. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 837 70-0 (1987) Author: Culberson, John Relating to the authority of cities and counties to regulate the location of certain sexually oriented commercial enterprises. House: State Affairs Pending in committee
HB 1904 70-0 (1987) Author: Guerrero, Lena
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the offense of employment harmful to minors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
SB 837 70-0 (1987) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the authority of cities and counties to regulate the location of certain sexually oriented commercial enterprises. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 586 69-0 (1985) Author: Smith, Ashley Relating to local regulation of a business that sells alcoholic beverages and in which an employee engages in certain sexually oriented conduct. House: Liquor Regulation Companion considered in lieu in comm.
HB 1514 69-0 (1985) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the Alcoholic Beverage Code and authorizing certain incorporated cities to regulate or prohibit the sale of liquor in nude or topless bars. House: Liquor Regulation Referred to subcommittee
HB 2128 69-0 (1985) Author: Morales, Dan
Sponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the penalty for a violation of a city or county regulation regarding the location of certain sexually oriented commercial activities. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2524 69-0 (1985) Author: Green, Gene Relating to the regulation by cities and counties of the location of sexually oriented commercial enterprises; providing penalties. House: Liquor Regulation Referred to Liquor Regulation
SB 106 69-0 (1985) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Smith, Ashley
Relating to local regulation of certain sexually oriented business activities; providing penalties. House: Liquor Regulation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 46 68-0 (1983) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Toomey, Mike
Relating to local regulation of a business that sells alcoholic beverages and in which an employee engages in certain sexually oriented conduct. House: Liquor Regulation
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 15 68-1 (1983) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to local regulation of a business that sells alcoholic beverages and in which an employee engages in certain sexually oriented conduct. House: Liquor Regulation Coauthor authorized
SB 15 68-1 (1983) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to local regulation of business that sells alcoholic beverages and in which an employee engages in certain sexually oriented conduct. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 654 66-0 (1979) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the authority of cities and counties to regulate the location of certain sexually oriented commercial activities. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1642 66-0 (1979) Author: Green, Gene Relating to county regulation of certain businesses where nudity is practiced; providing a penalty. House: Intergovernmental Affairs Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1768 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to requiring that records on the sources of certain materials be kept by the operators of adult establishments; providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1769 66-0 (1979) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to the requirement that owners of adult businesses file affidavits of ownership with the attorney general and secretary of state. House: Business & Industry Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 558 66-0 (1979) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to the regulation of sexually oriented conduct in on-premise alcoholic beverage establishments; providing a penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 559 66-0 (1979) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to county regulation of certain businesses where nudity is practiced; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1266 65-0 (1977) Author: Wallace III, Ralph Relating to business establishments that sell, distribute, rent or exhibit certain sexually oriented material from locating within a certain distance of a church or school. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Coauthor authorized
SB 506 65-0 (1977) Author: Ogg, Jack Relating to the authority of cities and counties to regulate the location of certain sexually oriented commercial activities; providing a penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to subcommittee


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