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HB 184 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 658 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the powers and duties of certain prosecutors and authorized peace officers of the offices of those prosecutors with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 324 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the powers and duties of certain prosecutors and authorized peace officers of the offices of those prosecutors with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1508 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the election integrity division in the office of the attorney general. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
SB 1717 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 561 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 796 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1614 86-0 (2019) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the operation of the Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2173 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the regulation of state banks, state trust companies, and third-party service providers of state banks and state trust companies. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 3453 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3598 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain unclaimed property that is presumed abandoned. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4302 86-0 (2019) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to regulations authorizing special education hearing officer subpoenas. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
SB 1823 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the regulation of state banks, state trust companies, and third-party service providers of state banks and state trust companies. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2093 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 2333 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the operation of the Texas Title Insurance Guaranty Association. Senate: Business & Commerce Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 116 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to the availability of certain pre-suit discovery in connection with a claim involving injury to or death of a minor. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1396 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the licensing and regulation of pilots in certain ports. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 2053 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliveira, René
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the enforcement of workers' compensation compliance and practice requirements. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2622 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to an online service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2823 85-0 (2017) Author: Dean, Jay
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the issuance and enforcement of a subpoena during the course of an investigation of a residential mortgage loan servicer. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2829 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to enforcement of certain unclaimed property laws. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3388 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken Relating to certain limitations on a journalist's qualified privilege not to testify; creating a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3960 85-0 (2017) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas and the regulation of pain management clinics by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 4005 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 182 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the availability of certain pre-suit discovery in connection with a claim involving injury to or death of a minor. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 315 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of subpoenas, the regulation of pain management clinics, and the adoption of guidelines for prescribing certain opioids by the Texas Medical Board. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1029 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the powers and duties of the board of pilot commissioners for certain ports. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1203 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the issuance of subpoenas or certain other court orders with respect to an online service provider in the investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1306 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to the enforcement of workers' compensation compliance and practice requirements. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1918 85-0 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the issuance and enforcement of a subpoena during the course of an investigation of a residential mortgage loan servicer. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3151 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to the powers and duties of the board of pilot commissioners for certain ports. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3711 84-0 (2015) Author: Márquez, Marisa Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in certain county or sheriff department employee grievance proceedings; creating a criminal offense. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
SB 779 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to access to certain medical test results in a criminal proceeding; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1222 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to issue subpoenas during an investigation of educator misconduct. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 210 83-0 (2013) Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al. Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to issue subpoenas and conduct accreditation investigations. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar
HB 267 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee
HB 1329 83-0 (2013) Author: Márquez, Marisa Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in an arbitration proceeding involving firefighters or police officers in certain political subdivisions; creating an offense. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3725 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the service of a subpoena for the attendance of a law enforcement agency employee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
SB 123 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the commissioner of education to issue subpoenas and conduct accreditation investigations. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1691 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in an arbitration proceeding involving firefighters or police officers in certain political subdivisions. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3788 82-0 (2011) Author: Marquez, Marisa
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the authority of a county civil service commission to administer oaths and issue subpoenas; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1069 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to service of process in this state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1728 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communications records. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2559 81-0 (2009) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the powers and duties of and benefits available under the Employees Retirement System of Texas and to a chronic disease prevention and wellness pilot program administered by the system and the Department of State Health Services for department employees. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1404 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the powers and duties of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1673 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the secrecy of a grand jury subpoena or summons. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 428 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communication records. House: Corrections
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
HB 1433 80-0 (2007) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to audits, investigations, and reviews conducted in health and human services programs and reimbursements under certain of those programs. House: Government Reform
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
SB 6 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the apprehension, prosecution, and punishment of individuals committing or attempting to commit certain sex offenses, to the placement by public schools of certain students who are sex offenders, and to the notification requirements concerning certain offenses committed by students. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1782 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communication records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
SB 1307 79-0 (2005) Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, receive evidence, and gather information. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1508 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to a subpoena issued to obtain information relating to certain attorney-client relationships. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2132 78-0 (2003) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the subpoena authority of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. House: Public Health
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 1299 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the subpoena authority of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. Senate: Health & Human Services Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1593 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to the subpoena authority of the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2578 77-0 (2001) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to the subpoena and investigative authority of the Texas Lottery Commission for the regulation of bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2948 77-0 (2001) Author: Davis, John Relating to the disclosure of certain information in connection with a disciplinary proceeding by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. House: Human Services No action taken in committee
SB 918 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the authority of the attorney general to issue an administrative subpoena for certain business records of a communications carrier or service. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee
HB 1372 76-0 (1999) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al. Relating to an application for issuance of a subpoena. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2824 76-0 (1999) Author: Gray, Patricia
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to confidentiality of certain records and to the subpoena authority of certain licensing agencies. House: Public Health
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 851 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to an application for issuance of a subpoena. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1094 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the subpoena authority of certain licensing agencies. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 697 70-0 (1987) Author: Melton, Bob
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the use of subpoenas to obtain the testimony of children in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1037 69-0 (1985) Author: Givens, Ron
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to subpoena procedures under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 566 69-0 (1985) Author: Montford, John Relating to subpoena procedures under the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to subcommittee
HB 1025 67-0 (1981) Author: Smith, Terral Relating to the service of subpoenas in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 259 67-0 (1981) Author: Santiesteban, H.
Sponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to service of subpoenas in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 768 66-0 (1979) Author: Valles, Robert "Bob" Relating to the issuance of subpoenas by local school boards. House: Judiciary Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
SB 211 66-0 (1979) Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Sponsor: Gilley, Smith
Relating to service of certain subpoenas. House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to Calendar Committee
SB 275 66-0 (1979) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Valles, Robert "Bob"
Relating to the issuance of subpoenas by local school boards and to payment of certain expenses and fees. House: Judiciary
Senate: Education
Reported from committee with no recommendation
SB 704 66-0 (1979) Author: Jones, Grant
Sponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to the issuance of subpoenas by the Legislative Audit Committee. House: House Administration
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 849 66-0 (1979) Author: Parker, Carl
Sponsor: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to the manner of serving a subpoena. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 279 65-0 (1977) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to service of certain subpoenas. Senate: Jurisprudence Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2113 64-0 (1975) Author: Washington, Craig Relating to subpoenas in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 692 63-0 (1973) Author: Powers, Pike
Sponsor: Harrington, D. Roy
Relating to the subpeona and attachment of out-of-county witnesses for grand juries. House: Judiciary
Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
HB 1204 60-0 (1967) Author: Ratcliff, Joseph Neil "Joe" Relating to amending The Securities Act relating to subpoenas or other process in investigations by the Commissioner.
SB 242 49-0 (1945) Author: Knight, Roger A. Relating to providing for issuance of subpoenas in civil cases, by district or county clerks, and justices of the peace, for witnesses residing in the county of trial or within a radius of one hundred and fifty (150) miles of the place of trial, or who may be found within such areas at the time of trial; repealing conflicting laws and rules.
HB 49 46-0 (1939) Author: Keith, Joseph Arthur "Joe" | et. al. Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing for the issuance of subpoenas in civil cases.
HB 306 42-0 (1931) Author: Petsch, Alfred P.C. | et. al. Relating to creating a public utilities commission.
HB 95 36-0 (1919) Author: Lange, Edward Henry | et. al. Relating to amending certain articles by adding thereto an article relating to the manner of enforcing the attendance of witnesses where money, property, or other things of value has been obtained under false pretenses; prescribing manner in which such witnesses may be required to attend any trial.
HB 165 36-0 (1919) Author: Miller, Barry Relating to amending statutes relating to depositions of witnesses.
HB 325 36-0 (1919) Author: Bolin, T. R. Relating to amending certain act requiring application under oath to be made for witnesses in felony cases; fixing a penalty.
HB 621 36-0 (1919) Author: Brown, Sr., Marvin H. Relating to conferring upon the Court of Criminal Appeals and the clerk of said court in original cases filed in said court all of the powers conferred by the laws of this State upon the district courts and the clerks thereof in the issuance of subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and all other process; making an appropriation to pay witness fees and costs.
SB 63 36-0 (1919) Author: McNealus, James Clayton Relating to amending certain title of the Code of Criminal Procedure relating to the manner of enforcing the attendance of witnesses where money, property, or other things of value has been obtained under false pretenses, or by uttering or delivering any check, draft or order in payment of any obligation to defraud; prescribing the manner in which such witnesses may be required to attend any trial; providing for their pay.
SB 380 36-0 (1919) Author: Carlock, Sr., Robert Lee | et. al. Relating to conferring upon the Court of Criminal Appeals and the Clerk of said Court in original cases filed in said court all of the powers conferred by the laws of this State upon the District Courts and the clerks thereof in the issuance of subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and all other process. House: Judiciary
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence
HB 582 35-0 (1917) Author: Burton, George W. | et. al. Relating to regulating the manner of service of subpoenas issued in any civil or criminal action or upon any proceeding before an examining court, coroner's inquest, grand jury or before a judge hearing an application under habeus corpus, or in any case or matter where any witnesses may be summoned; authorizing the execution of such subpoenas.
SB 92 35-0 (1917) Author: McNealus, James Clayton Relating to amending certain laws in regard to the manner of enforcing the attendance of witnesses relating to the obtaining of money or other things of value under false pretenses or fraudulent check.
SB 294 35-0 (1917) Author: Decherd, Jr., Edmond Anderson Relating to regulating the manner of service of subpoenas issued in any civil or criminal action or upon any proceeding before an examining court; authorizing service over telephone or by registered mail.
HB 621 34-0 (1915) Author: Fly, William Madden Relating to amending certain laws requiring application under oath to be made for witnesses in felon cases; providing penalties for unlawfully issuing subpoenas in felony cases.
SB 114 34-0 (1915) Author: Harley, James A. Relating to amending a certain Statute requiring officers commissioned to take dispositions of witnesses to notify the parties of the suit.
SB 89 24-0 (1895) Relating to prescribing the manner in which citations shall be served upon witnesses disobeying subpoenas in criminal cases and the character of judgment that may be rendered in such cases.
HB 302 21-0 (1889) Relating to preventing the duplication of process for witnesses in felony cases.


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