HB 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 13 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to training, preparedness, and funding for school safety and emergencies in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 59 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CATI'S ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 66 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the regulation of kennels; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Animals | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | SMOKE DETECTORS
HB 194 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to safety requirements for amusement ride operators.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 588 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Safety
HB 608 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the sale of fireworks before and during the Diwali holiday.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| County Government--General | DIWALI | Holidays | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 655 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the placement by a school district of a student who engages in habitually violent behavior.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 697 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Property Interests--Real Property | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 717 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to fire escape exemptions for certain courthouses.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| COTTLE COUNTY | County Government--General | Courts--General | Safety
HB 801 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to requiring safety vestibules on public school campuses.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety
HB 817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 846 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 861 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
HB 872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of ingredients and toxic metals in lipstick and lip gloss.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 873 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to a manufacturer's disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety
HB 880 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to responsibility for law enforcement and security services within the Capitol Complex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | TEXAS CAPITOL PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
HB 1014 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies.
House: County Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--General | Safety
HB 1080 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 1159 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Safety
HB 1177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to a school security volunteer program.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1198 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a public awareness campaign to promote the proper attachment of trailers to certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Safety | TRAILERS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1199 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the inclusion of certain information regarding trailers in vehicle accident reports.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ACCIDENTS | Safety | TRAILERS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, roadside food vendors, temporary food service establishments, and food managers.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | FOOD | Health--General | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1286 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to construction standards for certain recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety
HB 1302 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aeronautics | Common Carriers | Criminal Procedure--General | Environment--Air | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Aviation | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1412 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
HB 1445 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food manager certifications, and food service programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESTAURANTS | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1459 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 1466 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain continuing education programs.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1568 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | MITCHELL CHANG SWIM SAFETY ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
HB 1855 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the designation of highway safety corridors; increasing a fine.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| DR. MICHAEL JAMES BABINEAUX ACT | Highways | Safety | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2009 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to measures for school safety in public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 2032 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools provide emergency response mapping data to local law enforcement agencies.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 2063 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to required informed consent before a dog or cat may be boarded at a kennel and left unattended; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | INFORMED CONSENT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2069 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for entry safety point protocols and infrastructure for school districts and charter schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 2090 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al.
Relating to an elective course on community safety, firearm safety, and mental health for certain public high school students.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | Weapons
HB 2104 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to requiring a school district to employ a social worker to assist district security personnel and oversee the district's threat assessment and safe and supportive school teams.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
HB 2105 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to training requirements for public school teachers under the school's multihazard emergency operations plan.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 2252 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the regulation of trampoline courts; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Crimes--Miscellaneous | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | Safety
HB 2329 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to honey production operations and the harvesting and packaging of honey and honeycomb.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Postponed
| Agriculture | FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2360 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Safety
HB 2385 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to exempting certain autocycles from the requirement that an operator or passenger of an autocycle wear protective headgear.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2424 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to training and certification requirements for inspectors of public swimming pools, including spas, and artificial swimming lagoons.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 2484 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the safety of a referee, judge, or other official at certain public school extracurricular activities and competitions and prohibiting certain conduct by a spectator related to those officials' safety.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 2539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the compensability of injuries sustained at a location other than an employer's worksite, including at an employee's home, under the workers' compensation system.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Safety
HB 2785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to county plat approval requirements related to fire protection for certain residential subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Annexation | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | PLATTING | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2811 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the use of a volunteer school protection force established by a county sheriff for purposes of school district safety.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SHERIFFS | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 2820 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the procedures for access to certain location information by certain law enforcement agencies.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crime Prevention | Safety | SHERIFFS | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2976 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to an elective course on firearms safety for public high school students and the designation of August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 3044 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| BONDS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to requiring a security plan for certain alcoholic beverage permit applications.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | PERMITS | Safety
HB 3134 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring social media platform operators to identify and notify law enforcement of credible threats of violence published on their platforms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Safety | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 3255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian | et. al.
Relating to emergency response management training for certain administrators and security personnel at public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3257 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the confidentiality of certain biosecurity and other sensitive information shared with the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Safety
HB 3262 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to county or municipal regulation of mass gatherings and sports and community venue district duties regarding emergency services and fire suppression; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--General | County Government--General | FIRE MARSHAL | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | PERMITS | Safety | SHERIFFS
HB 3344 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to elevator inspection requirements in buildings with four stories or less.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety
HB 3517 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to public school accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Safety
HB 3540 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John
Relating to overdose mapping by a local health authority or a law enforcement agency for public safety purposes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | County Government--General | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Safety
HB 3546 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the justified use of force by a school employee or volunteer against a student.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Safety
HB 3572 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Safety
HB 3639 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to active shooter response training for peace officers, including school district peace officers and school resource officers.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Safety
HB 3671 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to justice court security in certain counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Courts--Justice | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Safety | Weapons
HB 3944 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to a notification provided by a transportation network company regarding a designated bicycle lane.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| BICYCLES | Electronic Information Systems | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3982 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to notice and safety requirements applicable to certain LP-Gas containers.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--General | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4050 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to compliance with minimum safety standards as a condition for the issuance of tax-supported bonds by school districts.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| BONDS | Education--School Districts | Safety | Taxation--School District
HB 4110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to certain administrative penalties and procedures associated with aging, community-based, and long-term care service providers and the establishment of a task force to study certain rules and policies related to those services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | LONG-TERM CARE | Safety
HB 4166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the packaging requirements for certain donated prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
HB 4171 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal regulation of automated external defibrillators.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | County Government--General | DEFIBRILLATORS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--General | Safety
HB 4313 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the safety standards of certain rail employees; requiring an occupational permit.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MEXICO | PUBLIC NOTICE | Safety | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
HB 4320 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of certain chemicals included in hydraulic fracturing treatments.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Water | Health--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 4331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the donors of certain unused prescription drugs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Safety
HB 4365 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--General | Hospitals | Safety
HB 4406 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to creating the State School Safety Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the safety of schools in this state.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4514 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to public school accountability, including the assessment of academic performance, and district and campus performance standards and sanctions.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4729 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the amounts budgeted by certain political subdivisions for fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety
HB 4786 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a handgun safety course required for the transfer of a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
HB 4887 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to gun storage and safety measures; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 4909 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the reporting method in determining that a dog is dangerous.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Safety | WITNESSES
HB 4979 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to certain student records and conduct.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TRANSFER STUDENTS | TRUANCY
HB 5061 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to fire alarms in commercial buildings.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 5096 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to mental health first aid training for certain school district employees and volunteers.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VOLUNTEERS
HB 5099 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist certain current and former peace officers in receiving a teacher certification.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety
SB 11 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including measures related to the health and safety of public school students and active shooter training for certain peace officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Postponed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Governor | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | OFFICE OF SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRUANCY
SB 275 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the sale of fireworks before and during the Diwali holiday.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| County Government--General | DIWALI | Holidays | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
SB 330 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 349 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--General | Safety
SB 475 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of a school safety domain for evaluating districts and campuses under the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 497 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
SB 573 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to municipal requirements for exterior key boxes to provide access to buildings to first responders.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Safety
SB 577 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to regulation of food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food units, roadside food vendors, temporary food service establishments, and food managers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | FOOD | Health--General | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 578 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or a person protected by a protective order.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Family--Family Violence | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | Safety
SB 591 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| CATI'S ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 664 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
SB 690 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the appointment of an inspector general for education and the creation of a division of inspector general for education in the governor's office to investigate the administration of public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FRAUD | Governor | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR EDUCATION DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Safety
SB 707 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | Hospitals | Safety
SB 709 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to school marshals, including eligibility for appointment as a school marshal, licensure and training requirements, and school marshal uniforms or badges.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Weapons
SB 738 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to law enforcement radio interoperability and training.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | Safety
SB 765 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the licensing and regulation of child swim instruction operators; requiring an occupational license; imposing penalties, including administrative penalties; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | MITCHELL CHANG SWIM SAFETY ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 808 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of public schools as polling place locations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Elections--Administration | Safety
SB 812 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments, food handler and food manager certifications, and food service training or education programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | RESTAURANTS | Safety | SERGIO LOPEZ FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS ACT | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 864 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain seller's disclosures for the sale of residential real property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property | Safety | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 866 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a requirement that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools provide emergency response mapping data to local law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 888 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to fire escape exemptions for certain courthouses.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| COUNTY COURTHOUSES | County Government--General | Courts--General | Safety
SB 912 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to gun storage and safety measures; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
SB 1037 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to establishing a committee to develop school safety and security rules and standards for newly constructed school facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1304 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to county and municipal regulation of automated external defibrillators.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | County Government--General | DEFIBRILLATORS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--General | Safety
SB 1367 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information for employees of a county courthouse or the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the employees' family members.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| COUNTY COURTHOUSES | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1405 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to exempting certain autocycles from the requirement that an operator or passenger of an autocycle wear protective headgear.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1415 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of certain continuing education programs.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1550 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BONDS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1589 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Safety
SB 1664 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the school safety technical advisory committee and the school safety accountability program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
SB 1672 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1703 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a study on the impact of illegal immigration in this state.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | Environment--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Utilities--Electric
SB 1740 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to gun safety; creating an offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BOATS & BOATING | Business & Commerce--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SIGNS | Weapons
SB 1884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to identification of and sanctions against certain foreign actors.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Ethics | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--General | Safety | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1922 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to notice to property owners regarding certain stationary LP-gas installations.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2036 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain biosecurity and other sensitive information shared with the Texas Animal Health Commission.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Safety
SB 2130 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 2226 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the reporting method in determining that a dog is dangerous.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | Safety
SB 2253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to addressing abusive conduct in the workplace; creating a private right of action.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Safety
SB 2273 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requiring semiannual school safety meetings in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| CONSTABLES | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS
SB 2297 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to emergency operations plans for school districts and public junior colleges to promote safe and positive schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 2438 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the safety of a referee, judge, or other official at a public school extracurricular activity and prohibiting certain conduct by a spectator related to those officials' safety.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 11 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 8 88-1 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities.
Senate: Border Security
Received from the Senate
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Intergovernmental Relations | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | Safety | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 27 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a study conducted by the Commission on Jail Standards on the living conditions and safety of persons confined in the Harris County jail.
Filed
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | HARRIS COUNTY | Health--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Safety
HB 28 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 19 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Insurance to publish and maintain a list of certain swim schools.
Filed
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 77 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 158 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a prohibition on the sale, production, or distribution of lab-grown meat; authorizing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 177 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a bonus payment for certain public school employees and to the public school finance system.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Safety | Salaries & Expenses
SB 27 88-3 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of certain continuing education programs.
Filed
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 40 88-3 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Safety | Taxation--School District
HB 2 88-4 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including the establishment of a school safety grant program and a school safety plan implementation grant program, and the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the state school safety fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 68 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HJR 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide ongoing financial support for projects that ensure the safety of public schools in this state and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Safety
SB 18 88-4 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the regulation of certain continuing education programs.
Filed
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Safety | Taxation--School District
HB 67 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to restrictive covenants related to swimming pool enclosures.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS | Safety
HB 74 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to manufacturer disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety
HB 75 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 90 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to manufacturer disclosure of lipstick and lip gloss ingredients and toxic metals.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Safety
HB 103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the Texas Active Shooter Alert System.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crime Prevention | LEILAH HERNANDEZ ACT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 172 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unlawful possession or transfer of an assault weapon.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Safety | Weapons
HB 185 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to creating the criminal offense of failure to safely store a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 205 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to safety requirements for amusement ride operators.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 326 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Safety
HB 466 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sale of fireworks before and during the Diwali holiday.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| County Government--General | DIWALI | Holidays | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| GUN TRIGGER SAFETY LOCKS | Safety | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 638 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to adopt a budget that reduces the amount allocated to provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Political Subdivisions | Safety
HB 655 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to school district compliance with certain school safety measures; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 741 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to voter approval of a county or municipal budget that reduces by a certain percentage the amount allocated to provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Elections--General | Health--General | Safety
HB 762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 1034 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire or wildland-urban interface code.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 1043 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1097 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the processing and sale of kratom and kratom products; providing civil penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Crimes--Drugs | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | TEXAS KRATOM CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
HB 1229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to abortion safety; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | PHYSICIANS | Safety | Women
HB 1257 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the definition of personal property for purposes of removing personal property from a roadway or right-of-way.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Highways | Law Enforcement | MANUFACTURED HOUSING | Safety
HB 1452 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 1485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics, elevator apprentices, and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
HB 1536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 1676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations; authorizing disciplinary action, including an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CATI'S ACT | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 1681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the construction of certain assisted living facilities located within a floodplain in certain counties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | FLOODS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 1692 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the amounts budgeted by certain political subdivisions for fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Political Subdivisions | Safety
HB 1950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the control and funding of law enforcement and public safety services in certain political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety
HB 1989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2205 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to applicability of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code to certain pools, spas, and other swimming areas.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 2267 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the sale and purchase of retail fireworks permits from an Internet website.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Electronic Information Systems | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks
HB 2270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the wearing of a personal flotation device while being towed behind a motorboat or while engaged in water sports in or on the wake of a motorboat; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Received from the House
| BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Safety
HB 2520 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the considerations when determining whether an operator of a motor vehicle is an employee of a motor carrier or an independent contractor.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, SamSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the deadline to begin a county fire code inspection in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| BUILDING INSPECTORS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Safety
HB 2689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2717 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain requirements for water systems.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the safety of aboveground storage tanks.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | STORAGE TANKS | Water--General
HB 2868 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2891 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishment of the Texas Emergency Alert Management System (TEAMS).
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 2957 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Aeronautics | Common Carriers | Criminal Procedure--General | Environment--Air | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Aviation | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 3154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3168 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3205 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for committing certain offenses while wearing a mask or military-style gear.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Safety
HB 3319 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to certain measures to promote compliance with and improve public awareness of the state's move over or slow down law concerning the passing of certain vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Highways | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, ValoreeSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the appeal of certain orders regarding dangerous dogs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Animals | Courts--Justice | Safety
HB 3597 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Highways | Hospitals | HOTELS & MOTELS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 3792 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to protecting the population of Texas, its environment, and its most vulnerable communities, promoting the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
HB 3798 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal housing authority pet policies.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
| Animals | Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Safety
HB 3807 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of lifeguards and informational signs to improve safety on public beaches.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Safety | SIGNS
HB 3808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the establishment of a statewide alert system and education program to improve water safety in the state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the adjustment of the voter-approval tax rate of a taxing unit to reflect public spending necessary to correct a deficiency in the first response capacity of a fire or police department of the taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Elections--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3954 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the safety standards of certain rail employees; requiring an occupational permit.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| MEXICO | PERMITS | Safety | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3975 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the sanitary transportation of human and animal food.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 4118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Safety
HB 4158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4380 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to examinations for applicants for or holders of licenses or registrations to perform certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 4415 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the display of knives by retail establishments.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Weapons
HB 4511 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the animals classified as dangerous wild animals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Animals | Health--General | Safety
HB 4526 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to prohibiting participation in or attendance at future extracurricular activities for certain conduct involving the assault of an extracurricular activity official and the safety of an extracurricular activity official.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 60 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain firearm safety supplies, including educational materials.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Safety | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 238 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the use of the school safety allotment for a school district's pandemic preparation and response.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Safety
SB 313 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| GUN TRIGGER SAFETY LOCKS | Safety | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
SB 367 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the requirements for an application for a permit to drill an oil or gas well at a site adjacent to a well blowout site.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House passage as amended reported
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--Air | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 429 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the adoption and implementation of a surgical smoke evacuation system policy at certain health care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health--General | Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Safety
SB 437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the establishment of a personal protective equipment reserve advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESERVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a power outage alert system and a study on a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
SB 900 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the safety of storage vessels.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | STORAGE TANKS | Water--General
SB 954 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 958 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishment of the Texas Active Shooter Alert System.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crime Prevention | LEILAH HERNANDEZ ACT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sale of fireworks before and during the Diwali holiday.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| County Government--General | DIWALI | Holidays | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
SB 1297 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to child water safety requirements for certain organizations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 1516 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sanitary transportation of human and animal food.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
SB 1582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: White, James
Relating to examinations for applicants for or holders of licenses or registrations to perform certain activities pertaining to compressed natural gas or liquefied natural gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 1583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to inspections and examinations by the Railroad Commission of Texas of certain sites and facilities conducted using unmanned aircraft.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aeronautics | Common Carriers | Criminal Procedure--General | Environment--Air | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Aviation | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1606 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 1627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the deadline to begin a county fire code inspection in certain counties.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BUILDING INSPECTORS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Safety
SB 1863 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the regulation of elevator mechanics and contractors; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
SB 2017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to continuing education programs for fire detection and alarm device installation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 2108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2120 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a study on the safety of Texas swim schools.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 2231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | GRID SECURITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 276 87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.
Filed
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 71 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
Filed
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | Environment--General | Health--General | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 128 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to government authority to require a person to wear a mask or personal protective equipment during a disaster.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--General | Safety
HB 159 87-2 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain executive orders affecting public schools.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
HB 204 87-2 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the safety of a referee, judge, or other official at a public school extracurricular activity and prohibiting certain conduct by a spectator related to those officials' safety.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 231 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to the establishment by the Railroad Commission of Texas of a policy to eliminate the routine flaring of natural gas from wells or other facilities regulated by the commission.
Filed
| Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 95 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
| City Government--Finance | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
HB 147 87-3 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the regulation of kennels; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 33 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | Safety
HB 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to public school safety measures and procedures.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FIRE MARSHAL | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the notification of affected persons of certain releases of water from certain dams.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALERT SYSTEM | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FLOODS | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Safety
HB 137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to reports by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality about dams that have certain hazard classifications.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 257 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a policy requiring certain public primary and secondary schools to provide local law enforcement agencies certain information regarding certain individuals authorized to carry a handgun on a campus.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of the possession, manufacture, transport, repair, or sale of certain parts designed to increase the rate of fire of a semiautomatic rifle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Weapons
HB 389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Courts--General | Safety
HB 502 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to training regarding fire safety inspections required by law.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 511 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Safety | SHERIFFS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to fire safety inspections.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 748 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses involving protective headgear requirements for motorcycle operators and passengers.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Insurance--Health & Accident | MOTORCYCLE HELMETS | MOTORCYCLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the availability of personal information of a child protective services caseworker, adult protective services caseworker, or investigator.
House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Protection of Personal Information | Safety
HB 823 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an expedited on-site health inspection process for assisted living facility license applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 863 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to gas pipeline operator reporting of pipeline incidents; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 864 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to pipeline incidents; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the installation, removal, and replacement of certain gas pipelines; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 868 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to gas pipeline operator disclosure of the location of pipeline leaks; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to county regulation of game rooms.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GAMBLING | Safety
HB 897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to safety requirements for a person directly operating an amusement ride.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the sale of fireworks during and before the Diwali holiday.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Holidays | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 962 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle passing a pedestrian or a person operating a bicycle.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BICYCLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 973 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to school district compliance with certain school safety measures; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 975 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 1014 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service workers.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | FOOD | Safety
HB 1042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to establish a campus active shooter response plan.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 1106 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 1146 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to workplace violence prevention in certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Safety
HB 1147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas require the installation and use of subsurface safety valves on oil and gas wells drilled in certain areas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 1221 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Elections--General | Safety | Taxation--Sales
HB 1226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to highway maintenance vehicles and certain service vehicles.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1267 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to civil and administrative penalties assessed or imposed for violations of laws protecting drinking water, public water supplies, and bodies of water.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Safety | Water--General
HB 1288 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the carrying and possession of a handgun by a public junior college school marshal.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety
HB 1387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 1496 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to a notice requirement regarding possible acts of school violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Juvenile | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Safety
HB 1684 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the posting of a boiler's certificate of operation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BOILERS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to allowing safety recall information to be included in a vehicle inspection report.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1754 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to creating a school safety allotment under the foundation school program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 1770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to regulation and liability of certain vehicles on a highway; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1777 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a reduction of the amount required to be paid by a school district to achieve the equalized wealth level under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Safety
HB 1922 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 1980 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT COUNCIL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Health--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to required human trafficking prevention training as a condition of registration permit or license renewal for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHYSICIANS | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2228 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the inspection of certain boilers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| BOILERS | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Safety
HB 2273 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the definition of a cottage food production operation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 2318 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to facilities of the hospital system of the Reagan Hospital District of Reagan County, Texas.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| REAGAN COUNTY | REAGAN HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2328 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the training requirements for and the expiration of a school marshal license issued or renewed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 2392 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 2466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the regulation of contractors and equipment mechanics for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the considerations when determining whether a person is an employee of a motor carrier or an independent contractor.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aeronautics | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2584 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | Weapons
HB 2608 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Safety | Weapons
HB 2654 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to building standards for instructional facilities and campus safety procedures for public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | Weapons
HB 2741 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, InaSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the application of the fire code to and the inspection of buildings owned or leased by counties; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 2745 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to manufacturer disclosure of lipstick and lip gloss ingredients and toxic metals.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Safety
HB 2746 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to manufacturer disclosure of cosmetic ingredients; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety
HB 2775 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, MattSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the movement of pedestrians in front of, under, between, or through rail cars at a railroad grade crossing.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Safety | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2807 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to regulation and liability of certain vehicles on a highway; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Highways | Safety | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2814 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the designation of highway safety corridors; increasing a fine.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2858 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to adoption of a uniform swimming pool and spa code for use in municipalities in this state.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--General | HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITIES | Health--General | Safety
HB 2952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure grant program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | LOANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3090 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the disposition of certain amounts collected for rail safety.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Safety | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the adoption of special threat response policies by school districts and special threat response policies and protocols by law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in school districts and of standard terminology for special threat response by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 3326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require that an intrastate pipeline be buried to a certain depth.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| City Government--General | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3371 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of certain battery-charged fences by municipalities and counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 3385 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas publish maps of pipeline evacuation zones.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas | Water--General
HB 3407 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to an alert for a missing person with a guardian.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | Safety
HB 3446 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| BORDER | Safety | SHERIFFS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the creation of a wet debris study group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
HB 3518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the authority of a county to require a permit for certain food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | PERMITS | Safety
HB 3558 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to capturing images of the illegal passing of a stationary tow truck.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Safety | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3665 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3773 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to regulation of short-term rental units by municipalities; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | INTERNET | Safety | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3778 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to regulation of short-term rental units; authorizing a civil penalty; limiting the amount of a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Housing--General | INTERNET | Safety | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3929 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to enforce federal regulations on blasting by aggregate production operations.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 4060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a program administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to provide grants to promote pipeline emergency preparedness; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4067 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a wet debris work group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
HB 4098 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Family--Family Violence | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to safety and inspection requirements for certain utilities that provide electricity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | WILLIAM THOMAS HEATH POWER LINE SAFETY ACT
HB 4213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to abortion safety; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Safety
HB 4358 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in residential rental units.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CARBON MONOXIDE & WATER DETECTORS | Health--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Safety | SMOKE DETECTORS
HB 4410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to authority of counties and municipalities to limit the photography of critical infrastructure.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Safety
SB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | STUDENT LOANS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure requirements regarding certain oil or gas well accidents.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
SB 193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to registration and safety requirements for flotation tank facilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Safety | Weapons
SB 244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the number of school marshals that may be appointed to serve on a public school campus or at a private school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
SB 372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school to employ security personnel, commission peace officers, and have school resource officers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Weapons
SB 406 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying or storage of a handgun by a school marshal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Safety | Weapons
SB 530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to civil and administrative penalties assessed or imposed for violations of laws protecting drinking water, public water supplies, and bodies of water.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Safety | Water--General
SB 684 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
Withdrawn by the Author
| Animals | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
SB 711 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to allowing safety recall information to be included in a vehicle inspection report.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 758 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the inspection of certain boilers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BOILERS | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | Safety
SB 764 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring an animal bite.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 811 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Safety
SB 898 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to applicants for employment at assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | Safety
SB 984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the suspension of certain local laws and property regulations by the governor during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to creating a school safety allotment under the foundation school program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 1064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1272 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; authorizing fees.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to road specifications and safety standards for access to a solid waste facility.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| County Government--Roads | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Highways | PERMITS | Safety
SB 1620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
SB 1625 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the posting of a boiler's certificate of operation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BOILERS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a school district or open-enrollment charter school adopting a policy allowing a school employee to carry or possess a handgun on school property or at a school event.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
SB 1773 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the provision of alarm system services by certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
SB 1888 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to regulation of short-term rental units by municipalities; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | INTERNET | Safety | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1890 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to authorizing certain projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--General | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Elections--General | Safety | Taxation--Sales
SB 1967 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the duties of the Texas School Safety Center and school districts regarding public school safety and security.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1989 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of restraint, seclusion, and time-out in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 2092 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to county regulation of game rooms.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Safety
SB 2213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the operations of the Texas Crime Stoppers Council and crime stoppers organizations.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIME STOPPERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | TEXAS CRIME STOPPERS COUNCIL
SB 2307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of certain battery-charged fences by municipalities and counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
SB 2352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Safety
SB 2375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to safety and inspection reporting requirements for certain utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Electric
HB 111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to an educational program and fee reductions to improve firearm safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
HB 280 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a grant program for reducing workplace violence against nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 284 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to authorization for certain health care facilities to secure residents with wheelchair self-release seat belts.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | Safety | SEAT BELTS
HB 406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 412 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Holidays | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks
HB 468 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to a restriction on certain accommodations in accessible hotel and motel guest rooms; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HOTELS & MOTELS | Safety
HB 642 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Energy--General | Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
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 703 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the availability of personal information of a child protective services caseworker or investigator.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Protection of Personal Information | Safety
HB 788 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to enhancing the security of the electric grid; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 812 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to standing in a roadway; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Placed on intent calendar
| Highways | Law Enforcement | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 863 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to safety training for employees performing construction work under a contract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Safety
HB 960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 1202 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on the effectiveness of Operation Secure Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BORDER | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Law Enforcement | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| IRIS STAGNER SAFE PASSING ACT | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1262 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the use of a school as a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Safety | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1313 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the establishment of school marshal grant programs by the criminal justice division of the governor's office and the adoption of a school marshals promotion program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | Weapons
HB 1363 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain pool safety barriers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Safety | Taxation--Sales
HB 1417 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the sale of fireworks during and before the Diwali holiday.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | Holidays | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Safety--Fireworks | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 1468 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the sanitation and safety requirements for certain artificial bodies of water maintained for public recreational purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 1568 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the movement of pedestrians in front of, under, between, or through rail cars at a railroad grade crossing; providing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to a residential property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation that the owner believes poses a fire risk.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Safety
HB 1611 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the use of warning devices by stationary authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1642 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to reporting requirements for investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation against residents of certain health facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | ELDER ABUSE | Law Enforcement | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 1677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1818 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1837 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of counties to require a person to notify a local governmental entity before starting an outdoor fire; creating a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
| BURNING & INCINERATORS | County Government--General | Environment--Air | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 1927 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to an alert system for notification of the release of toxic chemicals by a manufacturing facility.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Environment--Air | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety
HB 2040 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of certain counties; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Safety
HB 2169 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to the security of high-speed rail operated by a private entity.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2359 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to common nuisances.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 2366 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the use of certain lighting equipment on airport security vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AIRPORTS | EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to reports of sexual assault made to public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Family--Family Violence | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Safety | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2531 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of disorderly conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | EXPLOSIVES | Safety | Weapons
HB 2551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to regulation of short-term rentals by municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--General | Safety
HB 2770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 2814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the installation and inspection of fire sprinkler protection systems; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Housing--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 2932 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3211 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to requirements for the notice that excavators must provide to notification centers and underground facility operators for certain excavation operations.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Safety | Utilities--General
HB 3227 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 3257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the regulation and inspection of boilers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BOILERS | Health--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 3300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service workers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | FOOD | Safety
HB 3340 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information regarding firearm safety and suicide prevention.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 3405 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 3445 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of the state safety oversight program for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Safety | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3455 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Safety | SHERIFFS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3500 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to vehicles used in the maintenance of electrical power lines; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3612 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to vehicles used in the maintenance of electrical power lines; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Safety | SIGNS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to a study on public drinking water infrastructure by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | Safety | Water--General
HB 3940 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the sale of a motor vehicle with an open product recall.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4074 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to an audit of funds received by certain entities under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to fund health or public safety programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Health--General | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4095 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to safety requirements of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 4243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Hospitals | Safety
SB 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
SB 195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for public school students subject to a high risk of violence while walking to school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 208 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Environment--Recycling | EXPLOSIVES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SECONDHAND METAL
SB 300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 451 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to regulation of short-term rentals and short-term rental marketplaces by municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--General | Safety
SB 475 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to safety training for employees performing construction work under a contract with a governmental entity; providing administrative penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 567 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the imposition of administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Oil & Gas | PERMITS | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 733 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the sanitation and safety requirements for certain artificial bodies of water maintained for public recreational purposes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
SB 772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the authority of a code enforcement officer when performing official duties to possess or carry an instrument used for deterring the bite of an animal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | Weapons
SB 778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the appointment of school marshals by public schools and the ammunition approved for use by a school marshal serving a public school or a public junior college.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
SB 839 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aeronautics | Communications & Press | Safety
SB 975 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to the security of high-speed rail operated by a private entity.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1049 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to safety requirements of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | COMMISSION OF LICENSING & REGULATION | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Nursing Homes | Safety
SB 1113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Hospitals | Safety
SB 1196 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 1245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in this state.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1274 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the operation of a motor vehicle in the vicinity of an unprotected road user; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| IRIS STAGNER SAFE PASSING ACT | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1276 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to designation of gender-neutral bathrooms, changing rooms, locker rooms, shower rooms, and similar facilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Political Subdivisions | Safety
SB 1456 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of certain counties; creating a criminal offense and affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Safety
SB 1523 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of the state safety oversight program for rail fixed guideway public transportation systems.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1553 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain requirements imposed on a sex offender who enters the premises of a school and to the refusal of entry to or ejection from school district property.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | PARENTAL RIGHTS | Safety | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
SB 1668 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration and enforcement of produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
SB 1715 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of corrugated stainless steel tubing in residential and commercial structures.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
SB 1778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the provision of information regarding firearm safety and suicide prevention.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SUICIDE | Weapons
SB 1829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to common nuisances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 1858 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an alert system for public health or safety threat notifications.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ALERT SYSTEM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1874 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to vehicles used in the maintenance of electrical power lines; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to firearm safety awareness; decreasing the application and license fee for a license to carry a handgun.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FIREARM AWARENESS AND SAFETY TASK FORCE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 2034 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to creation of a task force to study the health effects of concrete and rock crushing.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Environment--Air | Governor | Health--General | Legislature | ROCK QUARRIES & PITS | Safety | TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF CONCRETE AND ROCK CRUSHING
SB 2078 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the duties of school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas School Safety Center regarding multihazard emergency operations plans and other school safety measures.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 2098 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to requirements for underground facility damage prevention and safety.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Safety | Utilities--General
SB 2099 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to enforce requirements for the prevention of damage to interstate and intrastate underground facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 70 85-1 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Safety
HB 170 85-1 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to single-occupancy bathroom and changing facilities in public buildings; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety
HB 204 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to cardiac assessments of high school participants in extracurricular athletic activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 276 85-1 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an assessment of the safety and regulation of municipal solid waste facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety
SB 14 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to a property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Received from the Senate
| Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Safety
SB 65 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to regulations and policies for entering or using a bathroom or changing facility in buildings operated by certain governmental entities and public schools; authorizing a civil penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Hospitals | Political Subdivisions | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 68 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 103 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Taxation--Sales
HB 105 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions.
Filed
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Taxation--Sales
HB 224 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 239 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to storage of flammable liquids at retail service stations in unincorporated areas and certain municipalities.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Environment--General | Safety
HB 383 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to unprotected road users; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to information regarding the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 471 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to safety equipment requirements for certain cyclists; changing the elements of an offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| BICYCLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 684 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 716 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the certification of certain peace officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 942 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; transferring enforcement of certain reporting requirements, including the imposition of criminal, civil, and administrative penalties, from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; reenacting a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 946 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to painting and marking requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers; creating an offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
HB 1106 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the name of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Common Carriers | ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Energy--General | Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1173 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Safety | Weapons
HB 1233 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to persons authorized by law to conduct certain fire safety inspections and training.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1238 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to requirements for construction and maintenance work zones; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | Safety | SPEED LIMITS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1297 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the transportation of unsecured objects by a vehicle; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1377 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to a restriction on certain accommodations in accessible hotel guest rooms; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Disabilities, Persons with | HOTELS & MOTELS | Safety
HB 1436 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory | Safety
HB 1442 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to a property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation that the owner believes poses a fire risk.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Safety
HB 1572 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to safety and security policies and procedures in the Capitol Complex.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Employees
HB 1643 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to abatement of public nuisances on certain undeveloped land; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 1744 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the establishment of a survey and report on campus safety at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Safety | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1769 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requirements for assisted living facility license applicants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
HB 1858 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification requirements for certain food service workers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION | FOOD | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1860 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide money for security at certain major events; authorizing fees.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Safety
HB 2162 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to municipal regulation of the use of alarm systems; authorizing a municipal fee.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--General | County Government--General | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 2178 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | DISTANCE EDUCATION | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Safety
HB 2289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 2426 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the effect on local regulation of state law for fire extinguisher service and installation; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Insurance--General | Safety
HB 2430 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to food and beverage consumption in certain public swimming pools.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FOOD | Safety
HB 2490 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the regulation of certain amusement rides by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; requiring an occupational license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2513 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the provision of automatic location identification and automatic tier two facility identification as part of the 9-1-1 system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reporting of physical assaults against certain direct care personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Health--General | Hospitals | Labor--Health & Safety | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2696 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on reducing workplace violence against nurses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--Health & Safety | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2697 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to services provided by continuing care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Health--General | Insurance--General | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 2758 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the duties of excavators to notify operators of the location of planned excavations and the duties of operators to mark the location of underground facilities.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Utilities--General
HB 2787 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to authorization for certain health care facilities to secure residents with wheelchair safety belts.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 2802 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to the use of public bathrooms, locker rooms, and shower facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety
HB 3044 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the effect of rules and standards adopted by the Railroad Commission of Texas relating to the pipeline industry on ordinances, orders or rules adopted by political subdivisions.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3057 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for the purpose of controlling certain predatory animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | BORDER | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 3089 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential high-rise buildings in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 3091 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the standards for boiler inspection agencies.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| BOILERS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 3160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to an exception to the period of filing an application for the grant of letters testamentary or of administration of a decedent's estate.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--General | Health--General | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 3266 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to construction standards for certain recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety
HB 3552 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to enhancing the security of the electric grid, making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Electric
HB 3648 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to motor vehicle registration and safety inspections; repealing certain fees and increasing certain fees.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Environment--Air | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | Safety | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3771 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on the effectiveness of Operation Strong Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Law Enforcement | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3862 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the use of money in the motorcycle education fund account for certain motorcycle safety programs.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTORCYCLES | Safety | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4090 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Recycling | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | Safety | SECONDHAND METAL | Weapons
SB 31 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Taxation--Sales
SB 320 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of certain motor vehicle weight and safety standards.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
SB 382 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to public school educator continuing education credit for instruction on the use of an automated external defibrillator.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | DEFIBRILLATORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 386 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to school marshals for public junior colleges, notifying a parent or guardian whether an employee of a public junior college is appointed school marshal, and the confidentiality of information submitted to or collected by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement in connection with a certification for appointment as school marshal.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Junior College Districts | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | Safety | Weapons
SB 505 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to painting and marking requirements for certain meteorological evaluation towers; creating an offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
SB 528 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; transferring enforcement of certain reporting requirements, including the imposition of criminal, civil, and administrative penalties, from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 636 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate recreational use of rivers.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Safety
SB 754 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the use of money in the motorcycle education fund account for certain motorcycle safety programs.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTORCYCLES | Safety | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 917 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Mass Gatherings Act to certain horse and greyhound races.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | MASS GATHERINGS | Safety
SB 1019 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to abatement of public nuisances on undeveloped land in the unincorporated area of a county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
SB 1106 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the creation of a safety reimbursement program for employers participating in the workers' compensation system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Safety
SB 1194 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; imposing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Recycling | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | Safety | SECONDHAND METAL | Weapons
SB 1324 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to food and beverage consumption in certain public swimming pools.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Business & Industry
| FOOD | Safety
SB 1373 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Oil & Gas | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Safety
SB 1442 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the standards for boiler inspection agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| BOILERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1635 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment and administration of a program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the demolition and replacement of unsafe housing.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Safety
SB 1636 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to financial assistance provided by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation for the demolition and replacement of unsafe housing and the purchase of manufactured homes by individuals and families of very low income.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Housing--General | Housing--Manufactured Housing | Safety
SB 1709 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to criminal liability for certain federal motor carrier safety regulation violations; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1759 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the transportation of unsecured objects by a vehicle; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | GULF OF MEXICO | Law Enforcement | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1855 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to appeals of certain determinations by an animal control authority or certain courts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory | Safety
SB 1919 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a variable speed limit pilot program by the Texas Transportation Commission.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Highways | Safety | SPEED LIMITS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1972 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide money for security at certain major events; authorizing fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Safety
SB 2058 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments; authorizing a fee; requiring a food allergen awareness certification for certain food service employees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 2063 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Safe Home Demonstration Program.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Safety
HB 218 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to prohibiting the manufacture and sale of certain children's products containing bisphenol-A or certain other substances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 295 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DROWSY DRIVING STUDY COMMISSION | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 297 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory | Safety
HB 307 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to safety equipment requirements for certain cyclists; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| BICYCLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 493 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Safety
HB 677 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulation and enforcement of dam safety by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 761 83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | Safety | Utilities--General
HB 801 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the discharge of a firearm across the property line of a school.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Safety | Weapons
HB 832 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 1009 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a new category of law enforcement officer who shall be designated a school marshal, the training and appointment of certain employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school as school marshals, and the rights, restrictions, limitations, and responsibilities of school marshals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROTECTION OF TEXAS CHILDREN ACT | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 1015 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of big cats and nonhuman primates; providing penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Animals | City Government--General | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | County Government--General | Safety
HB 1041 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 emergency services fee; clarifying the applicability of the fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1044 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles; creating an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1102 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, children, senior citizens, users of public transportation, movers of commercial goods, and motorists on streets and highways.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Safety | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1142 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a public school elective course on firearm safety, training, and history.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Safety | Weapons
HB 1235 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the operation of certain swimming pools by certain populous municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 1291 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Safety | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 1294 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the offense of failing to secure a child in a child passenger safety seat system.
House: Transportation Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Criminal Procedure--General | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint
HB 1449 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to licensing and regulation of dog and cat dealers; providing penalties and imposing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1537 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | Safety | Utilities--General
HB 1747 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to a packaging notice for new firearms and firearm ammunition; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety | Weapons
HB 1768 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| BORDER | City Government--General | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | MEXICO | Safety | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 1770 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund for grants to school districts to use in improving the security of school facilities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Crime Prevention | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1792 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1797 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the authority to regulate certain water and sewage utilities to ensure public safety in and around certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1863 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the amounts of the administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1950 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1988 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of corrugated stainless steel tubing in residential and commercial structures.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Oil & Gas | Safety
HB 2113 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the regulation of cottage food products and cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 2166 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENERGY COMMISSION, TEXAS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2188 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the requirements for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ACCIDENTS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 2438 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the authority of a county to assess costs and fees relating to the abatement of a nuisance on real property against certain persons.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 2447 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the sale and advertisement of portable fire extinguishers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| ADVERTISING | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Insurance--General | Safety
HB 2502 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 2517 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of counties to require a person to notify a local fire department before starting an outdoor fire; creating a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Environment--Air | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 2623 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain counties and the General Land Office to temporarily close a beach or beach access point.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Aeronautics | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF OF MEXICO | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety
HB 2757 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to authorizing a municipality to file a lien on homestead property for the costs incurred by the municipality related to a dangerous structure on the property.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Safety
HB 2790 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the offense of failing to secure a child in a child passenger safety seat system.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint
HB 2883 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the establishment of a regional center for public safety excellence in the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | HIDALGO COUNTY | Labor--Workforce Development | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PHARR, CITY OF | Political Subdivisions | RIO GRANDE VALLEY | Safety | SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 2982 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the power of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce safety standards applicable to the transportation by pipeline of hazardous liquids, carbon dioxide, and natural gas in rural locations.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ACCIDENTS | Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3221 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to training regarding fire safety inspections required by law.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3294 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing civil penalties for excavator violations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Safety | Utilities--General
HB 3320 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | NUISANCES | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 3598 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the amounts of the administrative penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3641 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to require certain persons to wear a helmet while operating a bicycle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BICYCLE HELMETS | BICYCLES | City Government--General | County Government--General | Safety
HB 3655 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the establishment of a school safety certification program and the School Safety Task Force.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
HB 3660 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to conduct a study and prepare a report on administrative attachment.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to vehicles passing a highway construction worker; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Highways | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HJR 123 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the foreclosure of a lien on homestead property for costs incurred by a municipality relating to a dangerous structure on the property.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Safety
HR 2759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1768.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Safety
SB 17 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the training in school safety of certain educators of a school district or an open-enrollment charter school authorized to carry a concealed handgun on school premises.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 36 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the detention and transportation of a person with a mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Safety | SHERIFFS
SB 167 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Safety
SB 170 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | Safety
SB 186 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
SB 212 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the continuation, functions, and name of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing for the imposition of fees and the elimination of a fee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 271 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of failing to secure a child in a child passenger safety seat system.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Criminal Procedure--General | Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint
SB 456 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | Safety | Utilities--General
SB 537 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Safety
SB 540 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the regulation, registration, and certification of inspectors for elevators, escalators, and related equipment.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 565 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, children, senior citizens, users of public transportation, movers of commercial goods, and motorists on streets and highways.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Highways | Safety | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to municipal swimming pool requirements for certain dwellings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 673 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the requirements for elevators, escalators, and related equipment; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| ACCIDENTS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 764 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to a limitation on liability for prescribed burning conducted on agricultural or conservation land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | BURNING & INCINERATORS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Political Subdivisions | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 819 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the disposal of demolition waste from abandoned or nuisance buildings by certain local governments.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 837 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
SB 900 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the amounts of the administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 901 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 972 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the repeal of certain offenses relating to certain occupations regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Labor--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1086 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the regulation of certain water and sewage utilities to ensure public safety in and around certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 1123 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring child safety alarms in certain vehicles used by child-care facilities to transport children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 1161 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the creation of a new category of law enforcement officer who shall be designated a school marshal, the training and appointment of certain employees of a school district or open-enrollment charter school as school marshals, and the rights, restrictions, limitations, and responsibilities of school marshals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROTECTION OF TEXAS CHILDREN ACT | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 1271 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the regulation and enforcement of dam safety by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1287 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the operation of all-terrain vehicles and recreational off-highway vehicles; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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 1374 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BORDER | City Government--General | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | MEXICO | Safety | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 1380 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the placement of video cameras in self-contained classrooms providing special education services.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Safety | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 1394 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the statewide critical infrastructure protection strategy.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Law Enforcement | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1462 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the power of the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt and enforce safety standards and practices applicable to the transportation by pipeline of certain substances and to certain pipeline facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1506 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to training regarding fire safety inspections required by law.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
SB 1556 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the establishment of a school safety certification program and the School Safety Task Force.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS
SB 1574 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain counties and the General Land Office to temporarily close a beach or beach access point.
Senate: Natural Resources
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aeronautics | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF OF MEXICO | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety
SB 1627 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of big cats and nonhuman primates; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | County Government--General | Safety
SB 1660 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the establishment of the School Safety Advisory Council and School Safety Certification Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--School Districts | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety
SB 1801 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the adoption of fire hydrant requirements for a wildland-urban interface in certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
SB 1857 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the certification of certain qualified handgun instructors to conduct school safety training.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 1914 83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to certain specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/13
| LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SR 1059 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1768.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Safety
HB 64 83-1 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
Filed
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 24 83-1 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Abortion | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Safety
HB 21 83-2 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 18 83-3 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
Filed
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 129 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to prohibiting the manufacture and sale of certain children's products containing bisphenol-A or certain other substances.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 240 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to requiring the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to adopt rules preventing access to on-site sewage disposal systems.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| Environment--General | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety
HB 251 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals; imposing a penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Safety
HB 263 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to an excavator's duties during an emergency excavation; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Safety | Utilities--General
HB 378 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to stationary tow trucks on a highway; providing a penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Highways | Safety | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 442 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure account.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | RADIO | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 564 82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to maintenance of portable fire extinguishers in government-owned vehicles in certain local governmental jurisdictions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 993 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the closure of a road or highway by certain firefighters.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| EMERGENCY VEHICLES | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Highways | Safety
HB 998 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of and insurance requirements for owners of certain dogs; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | Safety
HB 1125 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to a study regarding the odorization of natural gas transported in gathering and transmission lines located in populated areas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1132 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the time permitted for the abatement of a public nuisance.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 1168 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to smoke alarms and fire extinguishers in residential rental units.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Safety | SMOKE DETECTORS
HB 1174 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the expiration of a county burn ban.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--Judges | FIRE MARSHAL | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 1225 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to requirements for private passenger vehicle rental companies regarding child safety seats; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC NOTICE | RENTAL CARS | Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint
HB 1277 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the requirement that certain excavation equipment have a decal to promote safety issued by the Texas Underground Facility Notification Corporation; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | UNDERGROUND FACILITY NOTIFICATION CORPORATION, TEXAS
HB 1290 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to food safety.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1389 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalties for the owner of a dog that attacks another person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Safety
HB 1580 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the training and certification of state agency employees or contractors performing service work on pressure vessels.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Purchasing--State | Safety | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1583 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to safety equipment requirements for certain cyclists; providing a penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| BICYCLES | LIGHTING | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1649 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Housing--General | Safety
HB 1654 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| DROWSY DRIVING STUDY COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1876 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to require fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residences.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2013 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the disposal of demolition waste from abandoned or nuisance buildings in certain areas.
House: Environmental Regulation
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 2073 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the criminal penalty for the discarding of certain burning materials.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste | Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2118 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to adding certain synthetic compounds to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Drugs | Safety
HB 2125 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the priority of oil or gas well inspections by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety
HB 2184 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the disposal of low-level radioactive waste under the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Intergovernmental Relations | Legislature | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Safety | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2266 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to fire code certificates of compliance.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| BUILDING INSPECTORS | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 2515 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to patient safety plans for certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INTERNET | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2535 82-0 (2011)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to a requirement that middle, junior high, and high school and higher education students wear reflective clothing or gear while participating in nighttime athletic events or activities; providing penalties.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2643 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain health, safety, and professional regulation, including safety standards for elevators, escalators, and related equipment, the licensing and regulation of air conditioning and refrigeration contractors and technicians, and the establishment and operation of certain perpetual care cemeteries; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | Cemeteries | ELEVATORS | Insurance--General | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REFRIGERANTS & REFRIGERATION | Safety
HB 2679 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Courts--County & Statutory | Safety
HB 2682 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requiring upholstered furniture sold in this state to be made with filling that is burn resistant to an open flame; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | FURNITURE & FIXTURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2758 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to mandatory emergency alert systems at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| ALERT SYSTEM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Safety
HB 2797 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to elimination of the requirement that school districts and public junior college districts conduct periodic safety and security audits of district facilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Safety
HB 2979 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to county authority to provide certain exemptions to restrictions on outdoor burning.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| BURNING & INCINERATORS | County Government--General | Safety
HB 3003 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the issuance of an identification card to certain individuals to permit entrance into certain county buildings without passing through security services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
| Courts--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Lawyers | Safety
HB 3065 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, RalphSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the requirement that certain food service establishments post a sign depicting the Heimlich maneuver.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety | SIGNS
HB 3382 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the regulation of residential appliance installation, including pool-related electrical devices, under the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 3489 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the disclosure of a hazardous drain in a swimming pool or spa by a seller of residential real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Minors--Health & Safety | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 3547 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to enforcement by a local government of fire safety standards at certain child-care facilities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Safety
HB 3636 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to safety measures for culverts or other similar flood or drainage systems maintained by governmental entities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| FLOODS | Safety | Water--General
HB 3771 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to adopt safety standards for high-speed rail.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3863 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Taxation--Sales
HCR 172 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2643.
Signed by the Governor
| ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Corrective | Safety
SB 666 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
SB 710 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the disclosure of a hazardous drain in a swimming pool or spa by a seller of residential real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Minors--Health & Safety | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
SB 770 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to designating April as Water Safety Awareness Month.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Safety
SB 771 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to swimming pool safety alarms for certain single-family homes; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 861 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the enforcement of building code standards for new residential construction in the unincorporated area of a county; providing a fee.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Housing--General | Safety
SB 1043 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the criminal penalty for the discarding of certain burning materials.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1099 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to smoke alarms and fire extinguishers in residential rental units.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Safety | SMOKE DETECTORS
SB 1217 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to an excavator's duty to notify a notification center before excavating; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| Safety | Utilities--General
SB 1258 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the disposal of demolition waste from abandoned or nuisance buildings in certain areas.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 1389 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to safety training for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Education--School Districts | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1394 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to approve safety standards for high-speed rail; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1423 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to adding certain synthetic compounds to Penalty Group 2 of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Drugs | Safety
SB 1592 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the expiration of a county burn ban.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--Judges | FIRE MARSHAL | Safety
SB 1598 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the inspection of portable fire extinguishers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
SB 1630 82-0 (2011)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the regulation of residential appliance installation, including pool-related electrical devices, under the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1745 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to enforcement by a local government of fire safety standards at certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Human Services--General | Safety
SB 1814 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the time permitted for the abatement of a public nuisance.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 1825 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the design and installation of signs at low-water crossings.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
| Safety | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1927 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Garza, John
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Taxation--Sales
HB 207 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Public Safety
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| BORDER | Safety | SHERIFFS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, PatriciaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the authority of an animal control officer to carry a bite prevention stick in the performance of official duties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Animals | Safety | Weapons
HB 459 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to county abatement and regulation of nuisances.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-sponsor authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to swimming pool safety; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 526 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to swimming pool safety; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 568 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the slaughter and processing of livestock for use by certain child-care facilities.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Human Services--Child Services | Safety
HB 703 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to fall prevention awareness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK | Health--General | Legislature | Safety
HB 758 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Safety | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 808 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the availability of automated external defibrillators at certain athletic clubs.
House: Public Health
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | DEFIBRILLATORS | Health--General | Safety
HB 925 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the handling of or caring for a pit bull breed of dog by certain minors; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 1063 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to emergency vehicle access to certain gated communities and multiunit housing projects.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety
HB 1158 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to an enhanced penalty for an operator who commits certain traffic offenses while using a wireless communication device.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1179 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1187 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the membership of the board of managers for certain emergency communication districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1267 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1420 81-0 (2009)
Author: Orr, RobSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of the transportation of oil and gas drill cuttings; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
| Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1511 81-0 (2009)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to requirements that fire sprinkler systems be installed in certain dwellings.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 1524 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to prohibiting the manufacture and sale of certain children's products containing bisphenol-A or certain other substances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 1556 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to local public health and public safety alerts.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| ALERT SYSTEM | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1802 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to mobile food units in certain municipalities.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 1807 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to regulation of cranes and registration and regulation of crane operators; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRANE OPERATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1897 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to transportation services provided to aged or disabled clients of certain programs and facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1901 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to transportation safety training requirements for certain child-care providers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1908 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 1982 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the regulation of dangerous and vicious dogs; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Safety
HB 2159 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to a study regarding the health and safety issues posed by uncovered ditches that abut surface streets.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2248 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an emergency management plan for certain health care facilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aging | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Nursing Homes | Safety
HB 2266 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the investigation of indoor air quality in certain school buildings.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 2350 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to require trust accounts for certain commercial buildings; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | Safety | TRUSTS
HB 2384 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to certain mammography systems that fail certification standards.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MAMMOGRAPHY | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
HB 2507 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the establishment of an interoperable statewide emergency radio infrastructure and the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure account.
House: Public Safety Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | RADIO | Safety | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2535 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the regulation and enforcement of dam safety by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2647 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the quasi-judicial enforcement of certain health and safety ordinances.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Safety
HB 2775 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to prohibiting the manufacture and sale of certain children's products containing bisphenol-A or certain other substances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 2807 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to the water pressure standards for fire hydrants in certain municipalities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2895 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to compliance with federal occupational safety and health standards in environmental enforcement.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2902 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to removal of a public school student and placement in a disciplinary alternative education program for off-campus conduct.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Safety
HB 2971 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to licensing of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Health--General | Nursing Homes | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3007 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to food handlers.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS | Safety
HB 3012 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to food handlers and other food service employees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS | Safety
HB 3065 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to municipal registration of vacant buildings in certain counties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/10
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Safety
HB 3084 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol
Relating to the penalty for a false report or a failure to report in connection with certain recordkeeping requirements under the jurisdiction of the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3092 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of fireworks by certain counties; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Safety | Safety--Fireworks
HB 3099 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the reporting of preventable adverse events and the establishment of a patient safety program in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Nursing Homes | PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3243 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of fireworks by certain counties; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Safety | Safety--Fireworks
HB 3282 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
HB 3587 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to interactive water features and fountains.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Safety | Water--General
HB 3603 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a study of fire flow service by water supply corporations in semi-urban areas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3609 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to a requirement to provide sufficient water pressure for fire suppression in certain special utility districts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3628 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jones, DelwinSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the date by which the executive director of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation must require compliance with certain elevator safety standards.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Safety
HB 3653 81-0 (2009)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the use of restraints to control the movement of pregnant women and female children confined in certain correctional facilities in this state.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | RESTRAINTS | Safety | Women
HB 3661 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to standards for installing fire hydrants in certain residential areas.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 3682 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the regulation of uninhabitable, unsafe, or abandoned structures by certain counties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Safety | SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 3735 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorizing counties to enact ordinances to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| County Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Health--General | Safety
HB 3788 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to closure of a roadway or lane during times of emergency.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Highways | Safety
HB 3805 81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the use of sediment control ponds to satisfy certain environmental and safety requirements at surface coal mining operations.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mines & Mineral Resources | Safety
HB 3846 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the requirement to wear safety apparel and seat belts while operating certain off-highway vehicles; changing the elements of an offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | SEAT BELTS
HB 3866 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to fire safety inspections.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 4087 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the establishment of an ultrasound machine registry; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4300 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to safety rules for certain pipeline facilities and public awareness.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4332 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the certification of certain municipal police officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Highways | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4499 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to school bus safety.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS
SB 96 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to swimming pool and spa safety.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Safety
SB 527 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to certain mammography systems that fail certification standards.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MAMMOGRAPHY | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
SB 558 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the designation of highway safety corridors; providing penalties.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Highways | Safety | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 572 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to transportation safety training requirements for certain child-care providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
| Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 665 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment of a windstorm preparedness assistance program that provides financial assistance for certain homeowners in certain counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | Housing--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOANS | Safety
SB 968 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to interactive water features and fountains.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Safety | Water--General
SB 1028 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the offense of operating or riding in a passenger vehicle while not secured by a safety belt.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
| Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1080 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to compliance with federal occupational safety and health standards in environmental enforcement.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1298 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the authority of an animal control officer to carry a bite prevention stick in the performance of official duties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | Safety | Weapons
SB 1329 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to food manufacturers, food wholesalers, and warehouse operators required to hold a license.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1711 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the use of reservoirs for sediment control or to satisfy certain environmental and safety requirements at surface mining operations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Mines & Mineral Resources | Safety
SB 1715 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the requirements for a smoke detector in multifamily and other residential units.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/10
| HEARING DISORDERS | Housing--General | Safety | SMOKE DETECTORS
SB 1732 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to safety requirements for public swimming pools and other artificial bodies of water.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Safety
SB 1883 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to food safety.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS | Safety
SB 1887 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to food handlers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| County Government--General | FOOD | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS | Safety
SB 1901 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the safety of the fresh fruit and vegetables produced in this state.
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
SB 1904 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to promoting safety in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1908 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to safety and financial responsibility in the operating of oil and gas wells; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | Safety
SB 1967 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the safe operation of motorcycles and other vehicles in this state; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
| MOTORCYCLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1989 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to establishment of the Texas Statewide Interoperability Executive Advisory Council.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | RADIO | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1995 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the adoption of uniform residential building codes by political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2055 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to safety rules for gas pipeline facilities and public awareness.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2099 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a requirement to provide sufficient water pressure for fire suppression in certain special utility districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to school bus safety.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS
SB 2266 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to standards for installing fire hydrants in certain residential areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2428 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of Supplemental Environmental Projects to protect lands of significant natural resource and hazard mitigation value.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FLOODS | MEXICO | NATURAL RESOURCES | Safety
SB 2505 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to safety of children who participate in rodeos.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SJR 47 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to regulate land development if approved by a majority vote in a countywide election.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Elections--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Safety | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 32 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for discarding lighted smoking materials from a motor vehicle.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Environment--Solid Waste | Safety | Tobacco Products | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 214 80-0 (2007)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to the availability of automated external defibrillators at certain public school campuses and events.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| DEFIBRILLATORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 229 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to three-point seat belts on school buses.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 420 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to fetal and infant mortality review and health warnings related to fetal and infant mortality; imposing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | Political Subdivisions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Safety
HB 573 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to providing street lights in a subdivision in the unincorporated area of certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Roads | County Government--Finance | County Government--Roads | LIGHTING | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 757 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to safety measures for culverts or other similar flood or drainage systems maintained by governmental entities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| FLOODS | Safety | Water--General
HB 1045 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to designating April as Child Safety Month.
House: Public Education Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| CHILD SAFETY MONTH | Holidays | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 1272 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to commercial motor vehicle safety; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1273 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards by certain peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
| PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1355 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to dog attacks on persons; creating an offense.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | LILLIAN'S LAW | Safety
HB 1407 80-0 (2007)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain swimming pools as public nuisances in the unincorporated areas of counties.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--General | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 1582 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the creation of a submersion injury and drowning prevention database.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety | Water--General
HB 1586 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the offense of illumination of an aircraft by intense light.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
| Aeronautics | Criminal Procedure--General | LASER POINTERS | Law Enforcement | Safety | Transportation--Aviation
HB 1869 80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to pool safety; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | DROWNING PREVENTION & SWIMMING POOL SAFETY ACT | Health--General | Safety
HB 2026 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the availability of automated external defibrillators at certain athletic clubs.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | DEFIBRILLATORS | Health--General | Safety
HB 2183 80-0 (2007)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to public school safety and the safety plan of a campus.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety
HB 2395 80-0 (2007)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the application of certain diving-board-related safety requirements at a public swimming pool.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 2431 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the use of a safety belt by a school bus operator.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2643 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to exempting certain military personnel from the hunter education program.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
| Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Safety
HB 2742 80-0 (2007)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to sanitary, chemical, or bacteriological surveys of bodies of public water conducted by the Department of State Health Services and related fish advisories.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--General | Safety | Water--General
HB 2935 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of cigarettes; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Health--General | Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 3138 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority to operate a mobile food unit, roadside food vendor, or temporary food service establishment in certain counties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Safety
HB 3329 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to dog attacks on persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Animals | Courts--General | Safety
HB 3672 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to mobile food units in certain populous counties; providing a penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 3953 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the transportation of substances classified as hazardous or explosive.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Health--General | Safety
HCR 91 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Requesting that Congress improve public safety by implementing and enforcing stricter federal rail regulations.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | Safety | Transportation--Railroads
SB 25 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the availability of an automated external defibrillator at high school athletic events.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| DEFIBRILLATORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 118 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to three-point seat belts on school buses.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 143 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to fetal and infant mortality review and health warnings related to fetal and infant mortality; imposing a penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
| Family--Child Protection | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | Political Subdivisions | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Safety
SB 405 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Safety
SB 411 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to dog attacks on persons; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | LILLIAN'S LAW | Safety
SB 545 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards by certain peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
| PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 547 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to commercial motor vehicle safety; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 552 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the accreditation of basic food safety education and training programs for food handlers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 613 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the offense of illumination of an aircraft by intense light.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aeronautics | Criminal Procedure--General | LASER POINTERS | Law Enforcement | Safety | Transportation--Aviation
SB 680 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain swimming pools as public nuisances in the unincorporated areas of counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 971 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to swimming pool safety.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
| DROWNING PREVENTION & SWIMMING POOL SAFETY ACT | Health--General | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1080 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the use of a safety belt by a school bus operator; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1081 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to multifunction school activity buses.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1124 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to sanitary, chemical, or bacteriological surveys of bodies of public water conducted by the Department of State Health Services and related fish advisories.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
| Health--General | Safety | Water--General
SB 1141 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a demonstration project to provide consultation services to certain child-care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Safety
SB 1348 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a governmental unit for action taken by a peace officer engaged in the pursuit of a motor vehicle.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Civil Practices
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1532 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of food safety in fresh fruits and vegetables.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | Safety
SB 1574 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas of the use of the surface of land in connection with certain activities associated with the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Environment--General | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 245 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the offense of failing to use safety belts.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 424 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the safety of hotel guests; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | HOTELS & MOTELS | Labor--General | Safety
HB 521 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to restraining dogs with certain chains or tethers; providing criminal penalties.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety
HB 565 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the requirement of overhead roll bars on certain all-terrain vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 757 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to enact certain land development regulations after a local option election.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | Health--General | Safety
HB 852 79-0 (2005)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the liability of in-home service companies and residential delivery companies for negligent hiring.
House: Civil Practices
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Safety | SUE WEAVER ACT
HB 892 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to certain swimming pools as public nuisances in unincorporated areas of certain counties.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--General | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 1034 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to notification provided by certain health care providers to students and parents or guardians of students who participate in extracurricular sports activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | Safety
HB 1096 79-0 (2005)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of dogs in certain municipalities; creating an offense.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Record vote
| Animals | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Safety
HB 1171 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to protecting students and employees at an institution of higher education from threatened acts of violence.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Safety
HB 1314 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to operation of certain machinery or equipment near high-voltage lines.
House: State Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1505 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to developing and administering an animal control officer training program.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Political Subdivisions | Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1646 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the definition of all-terrain vehicle in the certificate of title and the motor vehicle registration laws.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1852 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the installation of panic buttons in certain nursing homes and related institutions.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Nursing Homes | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 1892 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to excluding certain challenge courses from regulation as amusement rides.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1898 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to offenses involving use of safety belts or a child passenger safety seat.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2093 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to safety in bicycling and certain other activities using nonmotorized recreational equipment.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| BICYCLE HELMETS | Minors--Health & Safety | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety
HB 2399 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to liability for damages caused by a leak from or a malfunction or the improper operation or modification of a liquefied petroleum gas system or related equipment.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Oil & Gas | Safety
HB 2459 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the establishment of homeland security training programs for older persons by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2516 79-0 (2005)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the installation of smoke detectors in certain leased dwellings.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| HEARING DISORDERS | Housing--Disabled Persons | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Safety | SMOKE DETECTORS
HB 2556 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to a prohibition on the importation of Chronic Wasting Disease-susceptible species; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety
HB 2840 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the regulation of dogs; establishing a defense to prosecution; limiting liability.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
| Animals | Safety
HB 3073 79-0 (2005)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to certain disclosure requirements regarding inspections of fire extinguishers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | Insurance--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 3168 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the court house security fund
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| County Government--General | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 3206 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to fire regulations for certain small commercial structures.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety
HB 3234 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the provision of and notice concerning safety equipment required in the construction, repair, rehabilitation, or alteration of public school facilities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Highways | Safety | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES
HB 3455 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to swimming pool safety.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Safety
SB 11 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to security in public schools.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Safety
SB 328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the protection of public water supplies.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Crimes--Against Property | Safety | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
SB 375 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to prohibiting the sale or use of unsafe children's products; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 474 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Relating to safety regulations for certain extracurricular school activities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Safety | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 479 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to protecting students and employees at an institution of higher education from threatened acts of violence.
Senate: Education
Refer to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--General | Safety
SB 587 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to operation of certain machinery or equipment near high-voltage lines.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 636 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to excluding a challenge course used for educational purposes from regulation as an amusement ride.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 642 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to offenses involving use of a child passenger safety seat.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 643 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to funding for safety or lap belts in public school buses.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 654 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to swimming pool safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Safety
SB 717 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the definition of all-terrain vehicle in the motor vehicle registration law.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
No action taken in committee
| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1111 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Safety
SB 1127 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the presence of open water lifeguards on all public beaches in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Safety
SB 1179 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to fire safety standards for cigarettes; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | Tobacco Products
SB 1511 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to liability for damages caused by a leak from or a malfunction or the improper operation or modification of a liquefied petroleum gas system or related equipment.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Energy Resources
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Oil & Gas | Safety
SB 1679 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the requirements for packing oysters; providing a penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Refer to s/c on Ag & Coastal Resc by Pres
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | OYSTERS | Safety | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HB 75 79-2 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to safety measures for culverts or other similar flood or drainage systems maintained by governmental entities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | Water--General
HB 108 79-3 (2006)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to dog attacks on persons; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Safety
HB 129 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of products containing mercury; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Health--General | Safety
HB 140 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, George | et. al.
Relating to authorizing counties to enact ordinances to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| County Government--General | Health--General | Safety
HB 151 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to offenses involving dogs or coyotes that are a danger to livestock and other animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
| Agriculture | Animals | Safety
HB 300 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to use of safety belts and child passenger safety seat systems.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CHILD SAFETY SEATS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 522 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the allowable operating expenses of certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 646 78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the inspection of commercial motor vehicles in certain counties containing a port of entry.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Common Carriers | Safety | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 656 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to inspection, installation, repair, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, chairlifts, people movers, moving sidewalks, platform lifts, and related equipment; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 705 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to liability of in-home service companies and residential delivery companies for negligent hiring.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Safety
HB 733 78-0 (2003)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain traffic offenses committed in a construction or maintenance work zone.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| Highways | Safety | SIGNS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 947 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the regulation of boilers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| BOILERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 963 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of products containing mercury; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Health--General | Safety
HB 965 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mercer, Ken
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health in consultation with the Texas Education Agency to study the cost and feasibility of installing automated external defibrillators in public high school buildings.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| DEFIBRILLATORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
HB 1007 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the offense of failing to use safety belts.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
| Safety | SEAT BELTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 1012 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to a report by the board of trustees of a school district concerning certain transportation projects near schools in the district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--School Districts | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Safety | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1103 78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information of certain governmental bodies relating to the security of a port in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Open Records | Safety
HB 1119 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the disposition of cruelly treated animals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
| Animals | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety
HB 1311 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to employer responsibilities under the Texas Commercial Driver's License Act; providing a penalty.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 1352 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to safety equipment provisions in contracts for construction, repair, rehabilitation, or alteration of public school facilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Safety | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES
HB 1504 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, PatrickSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to notification provided by certain health care professionals to students and parents or guardians of students who participate in extracurricular sports activities sponsored or sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PHYSICIANS | Safety
HB 1614 78-0 (2003)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting of medical errors and the establishment of a patient safety program in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and mental hospitals; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Safety
HB 1615 78-0 (2003)
Author: Farabee, DavidSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to requirements for door restrictors or firefighter's service applicable to certain elevators, escalators, or related equipment.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| ELEVATORS | Safety
HB 1636 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to carbon monoxide detectors and water detectors in certain child-care facilities and family homes.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Safety
HB 1708 78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of bottled and vended drinking water operators.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PERMITS | Safety | Water--General
HB 1997 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of electric personal assistive mobility devices.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2117 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to protecting students and employees at an institution of higher education from threatened acts of violence.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--General | Safety
HB 2349 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to regulation of frozen dessert products and manufacturing.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 2368 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Common Carriers | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2488 78-0 (2003)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to safety in bicycling and certain other activities using nonmotorized recreational equipment.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BICYCLES | Safety
HB 3261 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to railroad safety inspection fees.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Safety | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3356 78-0 (2003)
Author: Telford, Barry | et. al.
Relating to safety regulations for extracurricular school athletic activities and civil consequences arising from noncompliance with those regulations; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Safety
HB 3542 78-0 (2003)
Author: Laubenberg, JodieSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of milk and milk products.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
| FOOD | Health--General | MILK | PERMITS | Safety
SB 381 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to food manufacturer and food wholesaler licensing requirements under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| FOOD | Health--General | RESTAURANTS | Safety
SB 416 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to the regulation of boilers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| BOILERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 661 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the definition of a highway emergency for purposes of expedited contracting.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Safety
SB 753 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the allowable operating expenses of certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 859 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the reporting of medical errors by certain hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and mental hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Hospitals | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Safety
SB 1090 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to inspection, installation, repair, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, chairlifts, people movers, moving sidewalks, platform lifts, and related equipment; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
SB 1184 78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the enforcement of motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 9/1/03
| Safety | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 1277 78-0 (2003)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of electric personal assistive mobility devices.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1298 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to workplace safety in hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Hospitals | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1444 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Stick, Jack
Relating to safety regulations for certain extracurricular school activities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Safety
SB 1451 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of milk and milk products.
House: Public Health Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| FOOD | Health--General | MILK | PERMITS | Safety
SB 1453 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of bottled and vended drinking water operators.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | PERMITS | Safety | Water--General
SB 1454 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to regulation of frozen dessert products and manufacturing.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| FOOD | Health--General | Safety
SB 1528 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the disposition of cruelly treated animals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Animals | MAGISTRATES | Safety
SB 1657 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the promulgation of rules regarding the construction and maintenance of walkway standards.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1803 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to certain licensing requirements and violations under the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| Consumer Protection | FOOD | Safety
SB 1875 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to deliberations and information regarding the safety, security, or integrity of public wholesale water and sewerage supplies and public water and sewerage systems.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Open Meetings | Open Records | Safety | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | Water--General
HB 26 78-2 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to appropriating the fees relating to the office of patient protection collected by certain licensing agencies for the Health Professions Council under House Bill No. 2985, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PATIENT PROTECTION, OFFICE OF | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 70 77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to enforcement of certain safety requirements regarding elevators, escalators, and related equipment.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| ELEVATORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 143 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to posting reports of inspections of certain food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | Health--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Safety
HB 251 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certification of food managers.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTAURANTS | Safety
HB 264 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a requirement that school buses be equipped with mobile telephones.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 294 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to exempting gun safes from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Safety | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 395 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the safety of school district playgrounds.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | PLAYGROUNDS & PLAYGROUND SAFETY | Safety
HB 429 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, George
Relating to the use of titles by certain individuals engaged in practice as safety professionals; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety | SAFETY PROFESSIONAL TITLE RECOGNITION ACT | SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
HB 473 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for certain offenses relating to anhydrous ammonia.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| FERTILIZER | Health--General | Safety
HB 832 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to creating an advisory committee to assist the Department of Public Safety in the certification of motor vehicle inspection stations and inspectors.
House: Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Environment--Air | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 1126 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the discarding of burning materials; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
| FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Safety | SMOKING
HB 1251 77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to fire-resistant upholstered furniture; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| FURNITURE & FIXTURES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 1362 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals; providing for the imposition of civil penalties and the prosecution and punishment of certain related offenses.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| Animals | Safety
HB 1396 77-0 (2001)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an emergency communication district to provide emergency siren warning service.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Safety | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1457 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the required reimbursement of a commercial motor vehicle operator for certain expenditures made in connection with an out-of-service order.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Safety | TRAILERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 1574 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the abolishment of the Commission on State Emergency Communications and the transfer of its duties to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1673 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the salvage of certain distressed merchandise.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| FOOD | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
HB 1677 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the dedication of a portion of certain federal funds for certain local improvements and to the establishment of a Safe Routes to School Program.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1687 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Animal Health Commission.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1782 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the right of certain persons to enter a public facility with an assistance animal.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Safety
HB 1833 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to local enforcement of certain health and safety statutes and ordinances.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | NUISANCES | PUBLIC NOTICE | Safety
HB 2043 77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to safety standards for buses used to transport students.
House: Transportation Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2203 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the construction of facilities and trails for bicycles, electric bicycles, and pedestrians and to the safe operation of bicycles and electric bicycles.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| BICYCLES | MATTHEW BROWN ACT | Parks & Wildlife--General | SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2451 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the regulation of elevators, escalators, and related equipment and related licensing requirements.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ELEVATOR ADVISORY BOARD | ELEVATOR BOARD, TEXAS | ELEVATORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 2461 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to outdoor burning under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| BURNING & INCINERATORS | CLEAN AIR ACT | Property Interests--General | Safety
HB 2481 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to certain restrictions on the delivery or installation of a new or used manufactured home in a flood-prone area.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | Housing--General | MANUFACTURED HOUSING | Property Interests--General | Safety
HB 2535 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the use of single-use surgical devices; providing a penatly.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Health--General | Safety
HB 2659 77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to offer certain alarm services.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 2664 77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the liability of public school employees and volunteers and certain independent contractors of public schools.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Safety
HB 2688 77-0 (2001)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio | et. al.
Relating to school bus passenger safety.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
HB 2783 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to the enforcement of certain health and safety ordinances by municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Safety
HB 2797 77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to open-flame standards for mattresses and upholstered furniture; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FURNITURE & FIXTURES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 2802 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the penalties applicable for the violation of laws concerning the processing and sale of meat and poultry products.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
HB 3047 77-0 (2001)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to inspection of elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, and related equipment; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 3085 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of products containing mercury; providing a penalty.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
HB 3107 77-0 (2001)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to requiring occupants of certain boats to wear a lifesaving device.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
| BOATS & BOATING | Parks & Wildlife--General | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | Safety
HB 3125 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to certain injuries or death, including injuries resulting from malicious conduct endangering public safety; providing penalties.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Safety
HB 3555 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to transfer of the regulation of riding stables to the Texas Animal Health Commission from the Texas Department of Health.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Agriculture | Amusements, Games, Sports | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 3598 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to certain distressed or reconditioned food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics and certain licensed persons.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | Safety
HB 3601 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the enforcement powers of the Texas Department of Health over food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Consumer Protection | FOOD | Safety
HB 3602 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Consumer Protection | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 3610 77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to education and training programs for food service workers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FOOD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HCR 33 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Urging the Texas Department of Transportation to give top priority to the authorization and installation of traffic-control devices near schools.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Safety | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 235 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Safety
SB 238 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the safe operation of bicycles on roadways.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BICYCLES | Highways | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 296 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to posting notice about a violation of certain municipal ordinances or requirements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION & SANITARIANS | PUBLIC NOTICE | Safety
SB 327 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the servicing of a portable fire extinguisher.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| FIRE EXTINGUISHERS & FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEMS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Safety
SB 430 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to certain safety programs in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE | INTERNET | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 531 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Health in consultation with the General Services Commission to study the cost and feasibility of installing automated external defibrillators in state buildings.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
| DEFIBRILLATORS | GENERAL SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 586 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the creation of the Center for Transportation Safety as part of the Texas Transportation Institute.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--General | Highways | Safety | TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION SAFETY, CENTER FOR | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 685 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to transfer of the regulation of riding stables to the Texas Animal Health Commission from the Texas Department of Health.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
| Agriculture | Amusements, Games, Sports | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | HORSES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 766 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the processing and sale of meat and poultry products; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Safety
SB 878 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to fire-resistant mattresses and upholstered furniture; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FURNITURE & FIXTURES | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
SB 1034 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the right of certain persons to enter a public facility with an assistance animal.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Animals | Disabilities, Persons with | Safety
SB 1045 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| Consumer Protection | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
SB 1046 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the enforcement powers of the Texas Department of Health over food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Consumer Protection | FOOD | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
SB 1080 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to certain distressed or reconditioned food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics and certain licensed persons.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Safety
SB 1087 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the membership of the Public Safety Commission.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1198 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to inspection, installation, repair, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, chairlifts, people movers, moving sidewalks, and related equipment; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| ELEVATORS | LICENSING & REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
SB 1289 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to designating a model injury prevention center.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | REGIONAL INJURY PREVENTION CENTERS | Safety
SB 1373 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to education and training programs for food service workers.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| FOOD | HEALTH, TEXAS BOARD OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1375 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the enforcement of certain health and safety ordinances by municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | Safety
SB 1544 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to local enforcement of certain health and safety statutes and ordinances.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | NUISANCES | PUBLIC NOTICE | Safety
SB 1609 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to outdoor burning under the Texas Clean Air Act.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| BURNING & INCINERATORS | CLEAN AIR ACT | Property Interests--General | Safety
SB 1622 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the regulation of amusement rides; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
SB 1841 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the requirement that certain off-campus housing for students of institutions of higher education be equipped with a fire protection sprinkler system; providing a penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Safety
HB 247 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the use of neighborhood associations in the enforcement of certain municipal health and safety ordinances.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--General | Health--General | Law Enforcement | NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS | Safety | VOLUNTEERS
HB 285 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a requirement that school buses be equipped with mobile telephones.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Safety | SCHOOL BUSES & SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 291 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to instruction concerning child safety issues for public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| CHILD ABUSE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | KIDNAPPING | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 317 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to amusement park safety.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Safety | SIGNS
HB 489 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense intended to increase firearm safety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| GUN TRIGGER SAFETY LOCKS | Safety | Weapons
HB 507 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the assessment of court costs for certain offenses to finance child health and safety programs in municipalities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety | SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 588 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, George | et. al.
Relating to authorizing counties to enact ordinances to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Health--General | Safety
HB 673 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to requiring the use of protective helmets for bicycle safety.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
S. refuses to adopt conf comm rept.-reported
| BICYCLES | Minors--Health & Safety | Safety
HB 730 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to exempting gun safes from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Safety | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 749 76-0 (1999)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the sale of certain items at a flea market; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | FLEA MARKETS | FOOD | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Safety
HB 1040 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the discarding of burning materials; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Environment--General | Safety | Tobacco Products
HB 1059 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the regulation of amusement rides; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/00
| AMUSEMENT PARKS & CARNIVAL RIDES | Amusements, Games, Sports | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Safety
HB 1147 76-0 (1999)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to lighting and red flag requirements for certain vehicles with extended loads.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
| Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 1168 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to security services in certain court buildings.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
| County Government--Finance | Courts--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 1170 76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to certain requirements relating to abandoned or inactive pits.
House: Land & Resource Management
Withdrawn from schedule
| Environment--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Safety
HB 1177 76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to permissible uses of courthouse security fund and municipal court building security fund.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--General | Courts--Municipal | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 1365 76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to security bars on residential dwellings.
House: Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | Property Interests--General | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
