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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to fire safety inspections.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 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
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
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
HB 860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchia, 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
HB 863 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchia, 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
HB 864 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchia, 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
HB 866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchia, 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
HB 868 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchia, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
HB 3090 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the disposition of certain amounts collected for rail safety.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 4213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to abortion safety; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 758 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the inspection of certain boilers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to the offense of passing certain vehicles on a highway.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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
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
SB 1620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 2092 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to county regulation of game rooms.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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
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
SB 2352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
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
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
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
HB 412 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to regulation of the retail sale of fireworks.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1202 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a study on the effectiveness of Operation Secure Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
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
HB 1262 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the use of a school as a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the installation and inspection of fire sprinkler protection systems; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2932 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchia, 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3405 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 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.
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.
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
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
HB 3743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to food allergen awareness in food service establishments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 839 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 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
SB 1829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to common nuisances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1643 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to abatement of public nuisances on certain undeveloped land; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3089 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential high-rise buildings in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 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
HB 3160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to an exception to the period of filing an application for the grant of letters testamentary or of administration of a decedent's estate.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1019 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to abatement of public nuisances on undeveloped land in the unincorporated area of a county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 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
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
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
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
SB 1442 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the standards for boiler inspection agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 295 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the creation of a commission to study drowsy driving.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 297 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
HB 832 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1235 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the operation of certain swimming pools by certain populous municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2438 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the authority of a county to assess costs and fees relating to the abatement of a nuisance on real property against certain persons.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 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
HB 2502 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3320 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 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
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
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
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
HB 3754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to vehicles passing a highway construction worker; providing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
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
HR 2759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1768.
Reported enrolled
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
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
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
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
SB 186 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 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
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
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
SB 537 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
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
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
SB 582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to municipal swimming pool requirements for certain dwellings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 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
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
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
SB 837 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SR 1059 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1768.
Reported enrolled
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
SB 24 83-1 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for abortion facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1290 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to food safety.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
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
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
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
HB 1649 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2679 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, Todd | et. al.
Relating to appeals regarding dangerous dogs.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3489 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the disclosure of a hazardous drain in a swimming pool or spa by a seller of residential real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 710 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the disclosure of a hazardous drain in a swimming pool or spa by a seller of residential real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 770 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to designating April as Water Safety Awareness Month.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
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
SB 861 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to swimming pool safety; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 526 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to swimming pool safety; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
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
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
HB 808 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the availability of automated external defibrillators at certain athletic clubs.
House: Public Health
Postponed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2971 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to licensing of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3007 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to food handlers.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3282 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
HB 4499 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to school bus safety.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1883 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to food safety.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1887 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to food handlers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
SB 1904 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to promoting safety in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
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
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.
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
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
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
SB 2220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to school bus safety.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1272 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to commercial motor vehicle safety; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1869 80-0 (2007)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to pool safety; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
HB 3329 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to dog attacks on persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 405 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1081 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to multifunction school activity buses.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3168 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the court house security fund
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 3206 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to fire regulations for certain small commercial structures.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
HB 3455 79-0 (2005)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to swimming pool safety.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 654 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to swimming pool safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 1111 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the regulation of dogs; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1007 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the offense of failing to use safety belts.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 3261 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to railroad safety inspection fees.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1298 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to workplace safety in hospitals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 294 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to exempting gun safes from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 395 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the safety of school district playgrounds.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1673 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the salvage of certain distressed merchandise.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 2688 77-0 (2001)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio | et. al.
Relating to school bus passenger safety.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 238 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the safe operation of bicycles on roadways.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SB 1087 77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the membership of the Public Safety Commission.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 317 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to amusement park safety.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
HB 1646 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.
Relating to the standards for occupational exposure of public employees to bloodborne pathogens.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1891 76-0 (1999)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain health and safety statutes and ordinances by municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2160 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.
Relating to the certification of municipal police officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2169 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to construction and operation of outdoor shooting ranges; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2179 76-0 (1999)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to regulation of a product that is a combination of a drug and a device.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2259 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2296 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of boilers.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2402 76-0 (1999)
Author: Salinas Jr., Ignacio
Relating to the ability of a public fire suppression entity to recover the cost of controlling or extinguishing a fire that is intentionally set.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2514 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain workers' compensation programs conducted to increase worker safety.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2562 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to regional injury prevention centers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2620 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to authorizing counties to prohibit or restrict outdoor burning; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2621 76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue
Relating to the installation of asbestos in public buildings; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2637 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the Texas Department of Health's regulation of certain food establishments.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2638 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2668 76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to accreditation of environmental testing laboratories.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2731 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to bounties paid for predatory animals.
House: State Recreational Resources
Considered in Calendars
HB 2939 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the requirements for the owner of, and to the disposition of, a dangerous dog.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3194 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the law relating to architectural barriers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3379 76-0 (1999)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to a bill of rights for public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3547 76-0 (1999)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to elevators, escalators, and related equipment.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Economic Development
Testimony taken in committee
HB 3747 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the transport of hazardous materials through cities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3781 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
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
SB 66 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to exempting gun safes from the sales tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 139 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to residential fire suppression devices and to an insurance premium discount for the installation of such a device.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 295 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the servicing of a portable fire extinguisher.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 312 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the regulation of amusement rides; providing a penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 316 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of an offense intended to increase firearm safety.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 339 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the regulation of mass gatherings; imposing a penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 633 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the application of a fire code and fire code inspections to certain buildings in unincorporated areas of a county.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
SB 797 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to security services in certain court buildings.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 839 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Burnam, Lon
Relating to security bars on residential dwellings.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 905 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the standards for occupational exposure of public employees to bloodborne pathogens.
Senate: Health Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 959 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the law relating to architectural barriers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1156 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to regional injury prevention centers.
Senate: Health Services
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1186 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals; imposing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1236 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to regulation of a product that is a combination of a drug and a device.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
SB 1238 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to accreditation of environmental testing laboratories.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Health Services
Effective immediately
SB 1239 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the Texas Department of Health's regulation of certain food establishments.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1429 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Turner, Bob
Relating to the amount paid for bounties for predatory animals.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
SB 1533 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1633 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the sale or exchange of items at a flea market; providing a penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1766 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the commissioning of peace officers at the Texas School for the Deaf.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 17 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to posting signs along roadsides to promote traffic safety.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 186 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the requirement that the person in charge of a railroad locomotive sound a whistle, air whistle, or air siren and ring a bell at the intersection of the railway and certain roads and streets.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 326 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Delwin | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a vehicle with a child in an open bed of the vehicle or in the open bed of a trailer being towed by the vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 350 75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a motorcycle driver's license and the wearing of protective headgear by certain motorcycle operators and passengers.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 352 75-0 (1997)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the possession, use, manufacture, purchase, installation, transportation, or sale of chlorofluorocarbons.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 380 75-0 (1997)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to authorizing municipalities and counties to prohibit certain persons from possessing aerosol paint; providing a penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 418 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to infection rates at hospitals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 459 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to penalties for violation of certain nuisance and sanitation laws.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 492 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to activities covered by the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 559 75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to dogs causing serious bodily injury to a person.
House: County Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
HB 644 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to protection of public drinking water systems.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 728 75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the provision of Texas Poison Center Network Services to other jurisdictions and entities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 729 75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the facilities covered by and the emergency authority of the Texas Department of Health under the lead abatement law.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 730 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to promoting security and safety for neighborhood residents by permitting the limiting of access to certain municipal streets and alleys.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 763 75-0 (1997)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to prohibiting the licensing or operation of a rock quarry near Fort Parker State Park.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 774 75-0 (1997)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to county regulation of the possession of glass containers at a public park or beach; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 797 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.
Relating to requiring the use of protective helmets for bicycle safety; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Safety
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 914 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to safety seats on certain school buses.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 969 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to costs on conviction to fund courthouse and municipal court building security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 970 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the transportation of hazardous materials in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 991 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to dogs causing serious bodily injury to a person; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1053 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to access to neighborhood streets or alleys in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 1138 75-0 (1997)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the use of neighborhood associations in the enforcement of certain municipal health and safety ordinances.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from intent calendar
HB 1251 75-0 (1997)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to requiring protective headgear for minors riding certain animals; providing a penalty.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1305 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to safety consultations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 1432 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the regulation of industrial hygienists and occupational safety professionals; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1437 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an emergency telephone call box system for highway users in this state.
House: Transportation
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1553 75-0 (1997)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to court costs assessed for certain offenses to provide funding for child safety programs.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1561 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to regulation of alarm systems by municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 1571 75-0 (1997)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to environmental and health and safety audits.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1602 75-0 (1997)
Author: Kamel, Ted | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to dry fire hydrants.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1611 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the testing of natural gas piping systems in school district facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1714 75-0 (1997)
Author: Serna, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to the offense of criminal mischief involving graffiti, costs on conviction of that offense, and the regulation of customer access to aerosol paint.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1798 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, MiguelSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to recommendations for hospitals relating to missing infants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1836 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the interval between internal inspections of certain boilers.
House: Economic Development Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1839 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to restrictions on the location of facilities that store bulk fuel.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1955 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, PaulSponsor: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the operation of ice skating centers.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2025 75-0 (1997)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of the sale and use of certain refrigerants; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2042 75-0 (1997)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the effect of local ordinances relating to smoke detectors on residential rental property.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2101 75-0 (1997)
Author: Siebert, BillSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to stopping at railroad grade crossings; providing penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2111 75-0 (1997)
Author: Telford, Barry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2130 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to the sale of alarm products or services and burglary detection devices.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 2196 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to instruction concerning child safety issues for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2208 75-0 (1997)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to elevators, escalators, and related equipment.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2219 75-0 (1997)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to lead poisoning screening and lead inspection and abatement requirements for certain facilities; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2285 75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, FrankSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the ability of a commissioners court of a county to determine county courthouse security policies.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 2292 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a statewide building and fire code.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2295 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oakley, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2296 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the servicing of a portable fire extinguisher.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2399 75-0 (1997)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to municipal regulation of burglar alarm systems.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2401 75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the ability of a public fire suppression entity to recover the cost of controlling or extinguishing a fire that is intentionally set.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2422 75-0 (1997)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to municipal regulation of dangerous structures.
House: Urban Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2467 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in asbestos-related activities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2583 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the placement of hike and bike trails near active railroad tracks.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 2666 75-0 (1997)
Author: Garcia, DomingoSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to enforcement of certain public health and safety ordinances by a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2797 75-0 (1997)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the oversight of rail fixed guideway system safety.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2871 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to county authority to prohibit or restrict the burning of certain substances in certain areas; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3021 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the method of providing notice to vacate the premises in connection with an eviction action.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3090 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the enforcement of a municipality's ordinances regulating buildings or other structures.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3094 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to state funding for transportation of public school students on routes with hazardous traffic conditions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3128 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the regulation of shooting ranges; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3233 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation and training of code enforcement officers.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3252 75-0 (1997)
Author: Finnell, CharlesSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to safety regulations for certain contract carriers.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3376 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require a building permit for construction and renovation work on county-owned buildings and facilities by certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3406 75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to railroad bridges, crossings, and rights-of-way.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3459 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chisum, WarrenSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to environmental and health and safety audits; providing a penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
HCR 94 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ehrhardt, HarryetteSponsor: West, Royce
Commending the efforts of the United States to address the misuse of explosive materials.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
HCR 126 75-0 (1997)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to requesting the Texas congressional delegation to sponsor legislation regulating the speed at which a train may travel through a municipality.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HCR 278 75-0 (1997)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Directing the Department of Public Safety to study the feasibility of implementing a COP program statewide.
House: Public Safety
Received from the House
SB 10 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Denny, Mary
Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt and enforce a fire code.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 99 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the wearing of protective headgear by certain motorcycle operators and passengers and to a driver's license that authorizes the operation of a motorcycle.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 182 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to costs on conviction to fund courthouse and municipal court building security.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 256 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to dogs causing serious bodily injury to a person.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 278 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the wearing of protective headgear by motorcycle operators and passengers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 340 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring the use of protective helmets for bicycle safety; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 371 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Telford, Barry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the transfer of certain commission functions to the state fire marshal and the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 388 75-0 (1997)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the provision of Texas Poison Control Center Network services to other jurisdictions and entities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 473 75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the regulation of certain aggregate quarries and pits.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 489 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Corte, Frank
Relating to the regulation of explosives by a county fire marshal in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 491 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the provision of bulletproof vests for certain municipal police officers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 564 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the facilities covered by and the emergency authority of the Texas Department of Health under the lead abatement law.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 664 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of industrial hygienists and occupational safety professionals; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 735 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the oversight of rail fixed guideway system safety.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 758 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Serna, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a graffiti offense, to the criminal, civil, and family law consequences of engaging in conduct described by the offense, and to the regulation of customer access to aerosol paint.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 778 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to safety standards for school buses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 963 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the testing of natural gas piping systems in school district facilities.
Senate: Education
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1065 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the interval between internal inspections of certain boilers.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1104 75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the operation of ice skating centers.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
SB 1133 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the creation of an emergency telephone call box system for highway users in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1145 75-0 (1997)
Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.
Relating to the operation of a vehicle with a child in the open bed of the vehicle or in the open bed of a trailer being towed by the vehicle; providing a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1216 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to court fees used to provide security for certain public buildings.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1273 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to the sale of alarm products or services and burglary detection devices.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1275 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to safety consultations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1281 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities and providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1394 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require a building permit for construction and renovation work on county-owned buildings and facilities by certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1549 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to a signal indicating the approach of a train.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1573 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to disclosure and collection of electric and magnetic field information in certain real property transactions.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1585 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to environmental and health safety audits.
Senate: Natural Resources
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 1722 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to municipal regulation of dangerous structures.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 1757 75-0 (1997)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of drinking water at certain youth camps.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Public Health
SB 1911 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Oakley, Keith
Relating to interstate natural gas pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1912 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Oakley, Keith
Relating to hazardous liquid or carbon dioxide pipeline facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 7 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the identification of children suffering from lead poisoning and to control measures for lead contamination; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 38 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the creation of offenses intended to limit access by children to certain firearms and to firearm safety education for school children.
House: Public Safety
Coauthor Authorized
HB 44 74-0 (1995)
Author: Edwards, Al | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense to limit access by children to certain firearms and to firearms safety education for schoolchildren.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 72 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun; requiring of an applicant for the license a handgun proficiency and safety training course and a criminal background check; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety
Coauthor Authorized
HB 293 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the duty of a landlord to provide smoke detectors in leased residential premises.
House: Business & Industry
Rules suspended
HB 307 74-0 (1995)
Author: Park, Carolyn
Relating to a municipality's authority to obtain a lien against certain dangerous structures.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 455 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kamel, Ted
Relating to the powers of county fire marshals regarding fire escapes.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 457 74-0 (1995)
Author: Black, LaytonSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the exemption of certain miniature boilers from registration and certification requirements.
House: Economic Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 530 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the installation of smoke detectors with visual alarms in leased dwellings.
House: Business & Industry
Failed to pass
HB 535 74-0 (1995)
Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain property owners from certain requirements relating to abandoned or inactive pits.
House: Land and Resource Management
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 619 74-0 (1995)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.
Relating to requiring the use of protective helmets for bicycle safety; providing criminal penalties.
House: Public Safety
Coauthor Authorized
HB 620 74-0 (1995)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 632 74-0 (1995)
Author: Oakley, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the expenditure of public funds for certain playground facilities.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 754 74-0 (1995)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the responsibilities of amusement park riders and to suits brought for injuries incurred on amusement park rides.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to subcommittee
HB 849 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the requirement that safety belts be worn by persons operating or riding in certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 887 74-0 (1995)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to allowing a municipality to impose a fee against certain alarm system companies for excessive false alarms.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 899 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt codes for buildings in unincorporated areas.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 996 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the regulation of aggregate quarries and pits by certain counties.
House: Land and Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
HB 1021 74-0 (1995)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to creating an affirmative defense to certain damage claims for a landlord and the landlord's agent who comply with certain security and safety requirements.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1076 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, George
Relating to authorizing certain local governments to regulate the accessibility of certain glues and paints to business patrons.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1124 74-0 (1995)
Author: Finnell, CharlesSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the investigation of certain railroad crossing violations reported by a railway employee.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1183 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to bicycle safety.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1364 74-0 (1995)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to audible warning sounds used by certain industrial facilities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1389 74-0 (1995)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to an exemption of certain fire alarm devices from certain license requirements.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1405 74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, SteveSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to facility response plans for hazardous liquids pipelines.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1456 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the identification of children suffering from lead poisoning and to control measures for lead contamination.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1465 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education to close streets or alleys running through the campuses of those institutions.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1588 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to the adoption of certain security measures to protect customers of unmanned teller machines.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
HB 1637 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to smoke detectors in leased residential premises.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1695 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to authorizing the Texas Youth Commission to perform fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression activities at or near commission facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 1888 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the regulation of lead-based paint activities and hazards; providing civil, administrative, and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1954 74-0 (1995)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to the creation of an emergency telephone call box system for highway users in this state.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1958 74-0 (1995)
Author: Longoria, John
Relating to the marking of school crossing zones.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1978 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the application of certain laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1982 74-0 (1995)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over pipeline safety.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2051 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to certain special stops required of motor vehicles at railroad crossings.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2052 74-0 (1995)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of the use and installation of certain fire detection devices and fire alarms.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2075 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain elevators, escalators, and related equipment in industrial facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2097 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the power of a municipality to abate certain nuisances that are dangerous to the public health or safety; creating a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2109 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to exempting elevators, escalators, and related equipment in certain buildings from regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2137 74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan
Relating to pool and spa enclosures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2271 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to a bond for the construction of a swimming pool.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2285 74-0 (1995)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the demolition of a public building in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2293 74-0 (1995)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the regulation of sources of radiation.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2298 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to playground safety; providing civil penalties.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 2353 74-0 (1995)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to certain hydraulic elevators.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2372 74-0 (1995)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the safety regulation of aggregate quarries and pits.
House: Land and Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 2436 74-0 (1995)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in asbestos-related activities.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2464 74-0 (1995)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the provision at certain retail establishments of security measures and devices to protect employees and customers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
HB 2473 74-0 (1995)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to audits to determine compliance with certain laws, rules, and regulations; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2478 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to pesticide worker protection standards.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2479 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the consolidation of herbicide, pesticide, and agricultural workplace chemical laws under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture.
House: Environmental Regulation
Returned to committee
HB 2534 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to security devices in certain rental dwellings; and declaring an emergency.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2595 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the closure or restricted use of bridges under the jurisdiction of a municipality or county.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2636 74-0 (1995)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to premium discounts by certain insurance companies for persons installing home security devices.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2653 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to structural pest control outdoor treatment notification standards.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2693 74-0 (1995)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken | et. al.
Relating to elevator inspections; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2701 74-0 (1995)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the inspection and certification of elevators and related equipment.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 2745 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, SylviaSponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to user safety at unmanned teller machines.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 2789 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to the regulation of mass gatherings.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2835 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to labeling of products containing hazardous substances.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2838 74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Health under the Texas Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2918 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brady, Kevin
Relating to authorizing counties to adopt ordinances by election to protect the public health, safety, or welfare; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2929 74-0 (1995)
Author: Black, LaytonSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the safe operation of bicycles on roadways and to the consequences of certain offenses involving the operation of bicycles on roadways; creating an offense.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2974 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the implementation of an automated highway-railroad grade crossing enforcement system demonstration project.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2978 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to access by customers to aerosol paints; providing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2988 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the requirement that the person in charge of a railroad locomotive sound a whistle, air whistle, or air siren and ring a bell at the intersection of the railway and certain roads and streets.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3059 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the provision by certain health care facilities of security devices involving the use of video surveillance equipment for the safety and protection of patients, employees and visitors.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3127 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the lawful transfer or purchase of a handgun; requiring a handgun proficiency safety training course; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3208 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to requiring safety chains for certain vehicles towing trailers.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
HCR 78 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hirschi, John
Encouraging the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Department of Public Safety to set transportation and safety goals consistent with those recommended by the National Bicycle and Walking Study.
House: Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 126 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Directing the Texas Department of Transportation to repair and maintain certain suspension bridges.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HCR 148 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Encouraging the Texas Education Agency to promote the use of the National Rifle Association's Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
SB 60 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a license to carry a concealed handgun; requiring of an applicant for the license a handgun proficiency and safety training course and a criminal background check; providing penalties.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 74 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, JerrySponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate dangerous structures; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 226 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Tillery, Dale | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain property owners from certain requirements relating to abandoned or inactive pits.
House: Land and Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 269 74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the identification of children suffering from lead poisoning.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 337 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Carter, Bill
Relating to requiring the use of protective helmets for bicycle safety.
House: Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Motion to reconsider fails
SB 389 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to excavation operations that may damage underground facilities; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 445 74-0 (1995)
Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Christine
Relating to the offense of operation of a vehicle with a child in an open bed of the vehicle or in the open bed of a trailer being towed by the vehicle.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 457 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to inspection of certain buildings in certain coastal counties.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 466 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of offenses intended to limit access by children to certain firearms and to firearms safety education for schoolchildren.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 473 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the offense of not using protective headgear required for motorcycle operators and passengers.
Senate: State Affairs
Record vote
SB 478 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to an exemption of certain fire alarm devices from certain license requirements.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 480 74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Railroad Commission of Texas over pipeline safety.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 487 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the duty of a landlord to provide smoke detectors in leased residential premises.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
SB 490 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to premium discounts by certain insurance companies for persons installing home security devices.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 503 74-0 (1995)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to the training and licensing of motorcycle operators in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 544 74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to lead-based paint activities in target housing; providing civil, administrative, and criminal penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 609 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Marchant, Ken
Relating to municipal regulation of pool yard enclosures.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 632 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to bicycle safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 683 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the opportunity for a hearing before the construction of certain concrete plants.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 707 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Serna, Gilbert
Relating to creating an offense for the possession of aerosol paint by a person younger than 18 years of age and regulating access by customers to aerosol paints; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 728 74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the governing bodies of certain public institutions of higher education to close streets or alleys running through the campuses of those institutions.
Senate: Education
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
SB 739 74-0 (1995)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the inspection and certification of elevators in certain buildings and industrial facilities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 777 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to authorizing the Texas Youth Commission to perform fire protection, fire prevention, and fire suppression activities at or near commission facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 819 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the installation and maintenance by a railway company of an automatic gate at a railroad grade crossing.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 823 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to standards for and accreditation of laboratories that perform work for the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1031 74-0 (1995)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the consolidation of herbicide, pesticide, and agricultural workplace chemical laws under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1044 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to elevator inspections; providing penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
