HB 2 87-0 (2021)
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 288 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the financial audit of public institutions of higher education by the state auditor.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 424 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a continuing review and revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 444 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses and certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 641 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 664 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of certain public officials who restrict or prohibit regular business operations under a declaration of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1063 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the Texas State Guard uniform and insignia fund.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a joint select committee to study the feasibility and sustainability of providing a cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 1804 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of state appropriations or public money of a political subdivision to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against certain public officers and employees.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 1852 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1904 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of the water infrastructure fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2021 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the acceptance, rejection, and uses of certain money provided by the federal government to this state.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of Texas Mobility Fund obligations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2304 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to oil and gas operations; increasing fees.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2633 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to resources provided to human trafficking victims and the establishment of the trafficked persons grant program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2707 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the state contribution to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2708 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of certain fees deposited to the hazardous and solid waste remediation fee account for reimbursement of environmental remediation at certain former battery recycling facility sites.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the applicability of certain laws relating to contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by certain political subdivisions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2812 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2896 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 2905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to public-private partnerships to design, develop, finance, construct, and receive financial assistance for certain water-related projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2927 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al.
Relating to required agreement provisions and eligibility of certain games and events for funding administered by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to establishing the system benefit account and programs for providing assistance to certain low-income, ill, and disabled electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3248 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide direct financial assistance to certain residents of this state who were affected by the winter disaster of 2021.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3576 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas to study geothermal energy and associated resources.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3832 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and a voluntary contribution to that fund when applying for a handgun license.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
HB 3957 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and the issuance of specialty license plates to honor members of the United States armed forces exposed to open burn pits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3959 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas youth livestock show grant program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3973 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a study on abandoned oil and gas wells in this state and the use of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4018 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of improvement and modernization projects for state agency information resources.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 4067 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the small business assistance disaster recovery program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4165 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to a prohibition against the appropriation of money to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against certain members of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4278 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to a study of the economic effects of alternative methods of financing government projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4284 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 4430 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the establishment of a power generation resiliency loan program administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4452 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of the attendance credit receipts fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the creation of a fund to pay for border security enhancement projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the consideration of pecuniary factors in certain state investments.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 4537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to money used in and the continuation of the system benefit fund
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 2 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HJR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 27 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the allocation of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and to use that revenue for certain science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarships.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 34 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 39 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 56 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 82 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the water infrastructure resiliency fund and the critical infrastructure resiliency fund to assist in the financing of certain infrastructure projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HJR 116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to provide for the reimbursement of certain political subdivisions for the implementation of laws that establish, expand, or modify a duty or activity that requires the political subdivisions to spend revenue.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 5 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Referred to State Affairs
SB 133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a report regarding the fiscal effects of inflation or deflation on certain dollar amounts specified in state statute.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 282 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the appropriation of money to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against certain members of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government and to a prohibition against the use of other public money to settle such a claim.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 321 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 531 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of the water infrastructure fund.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas student connectivity account; imposing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to investments made by the comptroller of public accounts with state funds not deposited in state depositories.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 868 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to certain revenues dedicated to the Texas Mobility Fund.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 976 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to inclusion of appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to the Employees Retirement System of Texas in certain general appropriations bills prepared by the Legislative Budget Board.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 995 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 1276 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public health improvement and pollution reduction through recycling incentives; assessing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1298 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1419 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1451 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 1455 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the issuance of Texas Mobility Fund obligations.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to certain Department of State Health Services procurements for communicable disease data collection and investigations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1605 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1682 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the funding of utility reliability projects by the Texas Water Development Board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, granting rulemaking authority, and making an appropriation.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 1757 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to securitizing costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the universal service fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing the establishment and administration of a state bullion
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1897 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children in the managing conservatorship of this state and funding those attorneys ad litem through an instant-ticket lottery.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the reassignment of the carryforward designation of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of public securities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SJR 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster, including an epidemic or pandemic.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 62 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability of water, electricity, natural gas and broadband utilities in this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 99 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.
Filed
HB 122 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 158 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 236 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
HB 246 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Filed
HB 292 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
HB 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 57 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Filed
HB 84 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
HB 120 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
HB 150 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 180 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields.
Filed
HB 181 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
HB 210 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
HJR 25 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
Filed
SB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 21 87-2 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Co-author authorized
SB 69 87-2 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Bullion Depository.
Filed
SB 70 87-2 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to providing for the review of the Texas Bullion Depository under the Texas Sunset Act.
Filed
SJR 15 87-2 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appropriation of certain surplus state revenue for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
HB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
HB 32 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
HB 80 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
HB 85 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide grants to law enforcement agencies to equip certain motor vehicles with bullet-resistant windshields.
Filed
HB 90 87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 97 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
Filed
HB 106 87-3 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a one-time payment for certain homeowners; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 156 87-3 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the eligibility of certain events for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
Filed
HB 157 87-3 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the eligibility of the Professional Bull Riders World Finals for funding under the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
Filed
HB 160 87-3 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations for education initiatives, institutions, and related agencies and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
HB 161 87-3 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to health and human services and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
HJR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
HJR 9 87-3 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the State Utilities Reliability Fund and the State Utilities Reliability Revenue Fund to provide financial support for projects that enhance the reliability and resiliency of water, electric, and natural gas utilities, broadband providers, and power generation resources in this state.
Filed
HJR 13 87-3 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas university fund to provide funding for research activities conducted by public institutions of higher education in the Texas Tech University System or the University of Houston System.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 36 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the use of state money to enforce federal vaccine or treatment mandates and on required COVID-19 vaccinations.
Co-author authorized
SJR 9 87-3 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
HB 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction, including direction regarding reimbursement, and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas Mental and Behavioral Health Research Institute.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund and to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the Texas legacy distribution fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
HB 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to permissible uses of the instructional materials allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
HB 362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Received from the House
HB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to acceptable uses by a school district of the instructional materials and technology allotment.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 454 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 500 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to reimbursement for disaster remediation costs of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expiration of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 585 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of F-35 fighter jet specialty license plates.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an exemption for a homeless individual from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a pilot program for the recovery of delinquent state obligations owed to certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 634 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 663 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to proclamations for the production of instructional materials and selection of instructional materials by public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 690 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 889 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the repeal of the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1043 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the use of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1077 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to public school finance, supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1096 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the modernization of state agency information technology systems.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to maternal and newborn health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; eliminating program surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1262 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the extended registration of certain vehicles not subject to inspection.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to cultivated oyster mariculture; authorizing fees; requiring a permit; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, including the establishment and use of the non-road diesel subaccount.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1393 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to monthly reports on preservation, maintenance, and restoration expenses for the Alamo complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 1400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to monthly reports on preservation, maintenance, and restoration expenses for the Alamo complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the use of grants under the emergency medical services assistance program and the distribution of certain revenue received by the comptroller.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1487 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1507 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the operation of golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, and off-highway vehicles; authorizing fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of a municipality to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1564 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1593 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the Texas State Guard uniform and insignia fund.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1650 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction, including direction regarding reimbursement, and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1746 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1824 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the sale and taking of sand, gravel, marl, shell, and mudshell, including the use of funds collected from the sale of those materials and the taking of those materials from the San Jacinto River and its tributaries.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1917 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1995 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2023 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to postpayment audits conducted by the comptroller and annual financial reports submitted by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to vendors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2094 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a single local use tax rate as an alternative to combined local use tax rates for computing the amount of local use taxes remote sellers are required to collect and to the allocation of tax revenue collected at that rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to a commission to study the needs of areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Point of order sustained
HB 2230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 2236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berthing of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2294 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to state contributions to fund the group insurance program for retired school employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the disaster recovery loan program; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2333 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the Texas ambulance response safety net program; imposing a mandatory payment; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2463 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account and to the maximum balance of that account.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2472 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to retirement benefits for certain peace officers who are members of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including the creation of a peace officer supplemental retirement fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2505 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan; reducing a surcharge.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2802 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts of certain statutorily dedicated fees.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2935 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2953 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a grant program to provide salary increases to full-time peace officers employed by certain local governments with limited tax bases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2968 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to procedures for the issuance of certain private activity bonds.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3119 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 3189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the eligibility of certain exhibitions and festivals to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3249 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the use of Texas emissions reduction plan funds for a study conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3317 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 3396 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authorization of a fee for participation in the Managed Lands Deer Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to indefinite quantity contracts for the provision of certain services to declared disaster areas following a natural disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or other malfeasance in the use of public resources by public and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the comptroller's administration of federal money and certain general revenue and to the use of certain general revenue for property tax relief.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an appropriation of money to the General Land Office from the economic stabilization fund for certain disaster recovery and flood mitigation projects.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3850 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the funding of certain ship channel improvements; authorizing the Texas Transportation Commission to issue revenue bonds.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 3907 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to use of the electronic funds transfer system operated by the comptroller.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to plans required to be submitted to be eligible to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 4071 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, OscarSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4086 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the definition of "closing" for purposes of certain private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 4174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the event reimbursement programs, including the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund; including conforming amendments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 4239 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the allocation and dedication of certain revenue to the foundation school fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan to ensure the provision of prevention and early intervention services complies with federal law.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to border security infrastructure enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures; including a study on water retention infrastructure near the border.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Considered in public hearing
HB 4309 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of certain functions relating to state employee leave from the state auditor to the comptroller.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 4452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the authority of the legislature to vest the power to invest and manage certain public funds in certain officers, boards, and entities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the creation of a fund and the use of state money by a state elected official or a state elected official's staff to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against a state elected official or the state elected official's staff.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 85 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Expressing support for the process set out in Section 316.092, Government Code, and honoring the intent of the law relating to the Sufficient Balance for the Economic Stabilization Fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 10 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas legacy fund and the Texas legacy distribution fund, dedicating the Texas legacy distribution fund to certain state infrastructure projects or the reduction of certain long-term obligations, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
HJR 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the maximum bond amount authorized for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 14 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 42 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment for the creation of an endowment fund for this state and for the retention, transfer, or appropriation of fund assets, including investment earnings received on fund assets.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 81 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HJR 82 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the generate recurring oil wealth for Texas (GROW Texas) fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HJR 114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HJR 122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to provide for the reimbursement of certain political subdivisions for the implementation of laws that establish, expand, or modify a duty or activity that requires the expenditure of revenue.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 132 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for certain revenues otherwise allocated for transfer to the economic stabilization fund to be used for purposes related to public primary and secondary education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding limits on the rate of growth of spending by the state and certain political subdivisions of the state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to vest the power to invest and manage certain public funds in certain officers, boards, and entities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
SB 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school finance and public education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 68 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 69 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the allocations of money for transfer to the state highway fund and the economic stabilization fund and the investment of money in the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 70 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to a single local use tax rate as an alternative to combined local use tax rates for computing the amount of local use taxes remote sellers are required to collect and to the allocation of tax revenue collected at that rate.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 119 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to actions by a retailer that constitute engaging in business in this state for purposes of the use tax and to the allocation of certain revenue derived from that tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; temporarily increasing a criminal fine.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
SB 199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 200 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates of severance taxes on oil and gas production.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 240 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the issuance of F-35 fighter jet specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the driver responsibility program; reducing the amounts of surcharges.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 283 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to indefinite quantity contracts for the provision of certain services to declared disaster areas following a natural disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation, allocation, classification, and repeal of certain criminal court costs and other court-related costs, fines, and fees; imposing certain court costs and fees and increasing and decreasing the amounts of certain other court costs and fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the assistant prosecutor supplement fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 355 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to developing a strategic plan regarding implementation of prevention and early intervention services and community-based care and conducting a study regarding the resources provided to foster parents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 374 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the cessation of tolls by toll project entities in certain circumstances.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
SB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to funding of certain flood-related projects by the Texas Water Development Board and the reporting and administration of certain flood-related projects by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 456 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to state contributions to the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House passage as amended reported
SB 538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate to a youth experiencing homelessness.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to use of the electronic funds transfer system operated by the comptroller.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the reporting of information about the use of federal money for flood research, planning, and mitigation projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 568 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of child-care facilities and family homes; providing administrative penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 608 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 682 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to cultivated oyster mariculture; authorizing fees; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Agriculture
Referred to Agriculture
SB 695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to state policies and programs that affect the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 704 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of certain support services to persons who are deaf-blind.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 733 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authorization of a fee for participation in the Managed Lands Deer Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 765 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 861 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a zero-based budget legislative appropriations request process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 882 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas First Generation Matching Scholarship Program for certain first generation students at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 942 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 962 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund for the purpose of allocating general revenue to that fund and the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1026 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the deposit of certain money to the disaster contingency fund for the purpose of paying costs associated with Hurricane Harvey.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1085 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the licensing and regulation of hospitals in this state; increasing the amount of administrative penalties assessed or imposed against certain hospitals; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to securities contracts entered into by the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1192 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to the Texas college work-study program and to establishing a program for the off-campus employment of certain students at public or private institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1270 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the eligibility of certain events to receive funding through the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
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 1316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to requirements for maintaining and decommissioning certain wind-powered generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SB 1521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1571 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to vendors.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1577 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to a prohibition against the appropriation of money to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against certain members of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of deferred maintenance projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1756 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the reporting of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or other malfeasance in the use of public resources by public and private institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1858 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to private activity bonds.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1973 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to competitive and integrated employment of persons with disabilities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1998 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 2055 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to funding for comprehensive school counseling programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 2138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the administration and operation of Medicaid.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 2179 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 2219 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the distribution to the Texas Racing Commission of certain money deducted from simulcast pari-mutuel pools.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 2290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the allocation of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the education enrichment fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to issues involving the administration or finances of state entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2340 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance within the economic stabilization fund and to the adjustment of allocations of amounts to be transferred to the economic stabilization fund and the state highway fund under Section 49-g, Article III, Texas Constitution.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the Texas school finance system, including the creation of the bicentennial education fund, the establishment of the Texas Education Investment Management Organization, and the management and investment of the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SJR 1 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a transfer of economic stabilization fund investment earnings to a special endowment fund in the state treasury.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 21 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than 10 percent of the prior fiscal year's total net general revenue related collections and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Flood Plan Implementation Fund to assist in the financing of certain flood-related projects and the transfer to that fund of money from the economic stabilization fund.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SJR 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SJR 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the state deferred maintenance fund to provide funding for deferred maintenance at state facilities and transferring economic stabilization fund money to that fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to prevent the fund balance from falling below a prescribed minimum amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met, and limiting the permissible uses of that appropriated money.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 55 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 69 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenue to provide for property tax relief and public school teacher compensation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the education enrichment fund; allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 75 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 28 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue, in certain circumstances, to adjust franchise tax rates to phase out the franchise tax and to the expiration of that tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 84 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the sunset review date for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and the time for awarding cancer research and prevention grants.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
HB 114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state and submission of a zero-based budget by and performance of a financial audit of an agency undergoing review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 123 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to performance incentive funding for certain medical schools based on public health impact.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 151 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 263 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of "Back the Blue" specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 275 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 328 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to state and federal laws regarding immigrants or immigration, including the enforcement of those laws by certain governmental entities and the use of consular identity documents for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 413 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to increased flexibility in the use of the Instructional Materials Allotment
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 432 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 448 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of certain revenue into the state parks account.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 456 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 636 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a report on certain pending suits against the state, a state agency, or a state official.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 652 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the deposit and appropriation of revenue received or collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 671 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the capital access program and to transfers to and from the capital access fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 738 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 855 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, including the determination of a sufficient balance within the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 884 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 892 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 935 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to emergency medical air transportation funding.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 1003 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to investment of public funds, including certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 1137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1228 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the miscellaneous gross receipts tax on utility companies; decreasing the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1256 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the issuance of Blessed are the Peacemakers specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1280 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the distribution to school districts of the annual apportionment of the available school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1295 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities and state agencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 1472 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to investment by a public junior college district of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1492 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1498 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance, renovation, and repair of certain state buildings.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to required disclosures in ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1723 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales and use tax rates.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1724 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the establishment of the commercial license buyback account managed by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1741 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1839 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the submission of a report by certain entities identifying spending reduction measures.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1841 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the sunset review of the Legislative Budget Board and a study by the comptroller on the accuracy of fiscal notes prepared by the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1863 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1902 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to prohibiting the investment of certain retirement system funds in publicly traded business entities that donate to Planned Parenthood.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1930 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2068 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2167 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to state money or credit or a state guarantee used or provided for high-speed rail owned by a private entity.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2172 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2256 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the authority of the governor to transfer to the Texas Education Agency for prekindergarten programs amounts appropriated to trusteed programs in the office of the governor.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 2356 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 2362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to creating a fund to provide grants to certain local entities in areas of the state affected by decreased oil and gas production for economic development and diversification projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2383 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by the Health and Human Services Commission or a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2530 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a reduction of amounts appropriated to the Texas Department of Transportation for a violation of provisions relating to public participation in the environmental review of transportation projects.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2617 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to ownership and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school for which the charter has been revoked, denied renewal, or surrendered.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the cessation of certain deposits to the credit of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2647 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, PhilSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorized investments of public funds.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2648 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to including the obligations of Federal Home Loan Banks as authorized investments for a governmental entity.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to establishing the State of Texas Wealth Fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2674 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to reporting requirements for certain nonprofit corporations regarding employee and officer salaries.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2713 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to an audit by the comptroller of unpaid oil and gas royalties held in trust by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2928 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, PhilSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to including the obligations of Federal Home Loan Banks as authorized investments for a governmental entity and the requirements for certificates of deposit or share certificates held as authorized investments for a governmental entity.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2943 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3026 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the used oil recycling account, deposits of used oil recycling fees, and use of the water resource management account.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
HB 3064 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the dedication and maximization of returns on payments received by this state for economic losses sustained from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3119 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3169 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository, to depository agents, to the appropriation of money from the fees, charges, penalties, and other amounts related to the depository and deposited to the general revenue fund for that purpose, and to the provision of a related ad valorem tax exemption.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 3320 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3479 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan and other related programs and measures to reduce emissions.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3508 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a contract or other agreement between certain governmental entities and a credit services organization or related business.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3529 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the comptroller's investment of certain money held outside the state treasury.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3531 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public education; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3720 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3746 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the floodplain management account.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 3762 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the recovery of certain debts owed to this state; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 3764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the cessation of tolls on certain toll projects and the disposition of money appropriated for those projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, OscarSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to operation of the Texas leverage fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3781 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the uses of the lifetime license endowment account by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3837 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3849 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 3850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3874 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the use of state money to pay certain payments, including debt service payments, for public-private partnership projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3987 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4021 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the financing of ports in the state.
House: Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by the Health and Human Services Commission or a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
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 4117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the provision of telemental health services to prisoners confined in county jails, including the creation of the county jail telemental health fund, and to certain rules and procedures relating to the safety of those prisoners.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Posting rule suspended
HB 4257 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to constitutional allocations of money for emergency medical services and trauma care systems.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HCR 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Approving the sufficient balance of the economic stabilization fund adopted by the Joint Committee on Economic Stabilization Fund Balance, Select, for the state fiscal biennium beginning September 1, 2017.
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HJR 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 53 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 82 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess of the constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 85 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 114 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to divert any net income attributable to newly discovered oil and gas or other mineral interests on permanent university fund land from the permanent university fund to fund capital projects at certain public universities and agencies of higher education that are currently ineligible for distributions from the permanent university fund.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 28 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the financing of ports in the state.
House: Texas Ports, Innovation & Infrastructure, Select Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 81 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the operations of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas; authorizing a trust company to charge the institute an investment fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to abolishing the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 132 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the savings incentive program for state agencies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the submission of a report by certain entities identifying spending reduction measures.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 159 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the sunset review date for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas and the time for awarding cancer research and prevention grants.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 253 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 266 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SB 272 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 290 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the state's contribution to the financing of public education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 298 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas Forensic Science Commission operating account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 351 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 398 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study conducted by the State Auditor's Office to compare the projected cost estimate attached to certain bills and resolutions to the actual cost to the state of the bills and resolutions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Administration
Referred to Appropriations
SB 573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the disposition of proceeds from the sale of freshwater fishing stamps issued by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 642 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 694 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 753 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by this state as a result of the presence of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
SB 765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to providing the financial cost incurred by the Texas Education Agency as a result of providing educational services to persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 766 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by the health and human services system as a result of the presence in this state of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 767 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a result of the presence in this state of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 806 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a report concerning, and actions by certain state officers regarding, federal money provided to this state that is subject to a coercive federal condition.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 836 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a contract or other agreement between certain governmental entities and a credit services organization or related business.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 943 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 977 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the use of state money for high-speed rail operated by a private entity.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 980 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to state money or credit or a state guarantee used or provided for high-speed rail owned by a private entity.
Senate: Transportation
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 989 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the maximum loan amount made to persons under the owner-builder loan program.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1008 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to funding for the economic stabilization fund, including the rates of severance taxes on oil and gas production.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1105 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the abolishment of the used oil recycling account, deposits of used oil recycling fees, and use of the water resource management account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1231 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Texas Public Finance Authority to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1321 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the deposit and appropriation of revenue received or collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the sunset review of the Legislative Budget Board and a study by the comptroller on the accuracy of fiscal notes prepared by the Legislative Budget Board.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the floodplain management account.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1775 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1816 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to abolishing the spaceport trust fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 1904 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to ownership and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school for which the charter has been revoked, denied renewal, or surrendered.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1923 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to infrastructure funding for state hospital facilities and other state facilities, including the creation of the state hospital fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1924 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1971 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the Texas Racing Commission horse industry escrow account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1973 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the set aside, collection, and transfer of certain money for the Texas Racing Commission.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 2057 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation, administration, and funding of a state infrastructure endowment fund outside of the state treasury.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2173 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository; depository agents; and to the appropriation of money from the fees, charges, penalties, and other amounts related to the depository and deposited to the general revenue fund for that purpose.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 2185 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 2213 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2214 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2216 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to state fiscal matters regarding business and economic development.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to state fiscal matters.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2218 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2219 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SCR 18 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the approval of a sufficient balance of the constitutional economic stabilization fund by the 85th Legislature.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 14 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 15 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 25 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess of the constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to prevent the fund balance from falling below a prescribed minimum amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met, and limiting the permissible uses of that appropriated money.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for foregoing the transfer of oil and gas production tax revenue to the economic stabilization fund if the ending fund balance for the preceding fiscal year is greater than $5 billion and for reducing the rates of oil and gas production taxes by amounts sufficient to equal the foregone transfer.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 43 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of state funds to pay for the obligations of a local public retirement system.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Appropriations
SJR 46 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set aside general revenue as dedicated to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 47 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to pay for certain state infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 48 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit additional uses of certain dedicated general revenue transferred each fiscal year to the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 53 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to limiting the permissible uses of money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 57 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the maximum amount of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 58 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set aside money from the economic stabilization fund to pay for certain state infrastructure projects and to create a state infrastructure endowment fund for funding certain costs of those projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 59 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to set aside money from the economic stabilization fund and certain general revenue to pay for certain state infrastructure projects and to create a state infrastructure endowment fund for funding certain costs of those projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 20 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to decrease participants' health insurance costs for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
HB 30 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of certain appropriations to the Texas Education Agency and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the adjustment of appropriations for public school finance.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 74 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 83 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 97 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to actions by a retailer that constitute engaging in business in this state for purposes of the use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 118 85-1 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the appropriation of certain tax proceeds for the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berthing of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 128 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to prohibiting the use of appropriated state funds for abortion services.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 193 85-1 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to decrease health insurance premiums and deductibles for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Filed
HB 209 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the determination of the sufficient balance and management and investment of the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 229 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 230 85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the use of money in the state water pollution control revolving fund.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 319 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berthing of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 321 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to required state contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 346 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to making additional contributions to the state retirement system for education employees and to the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
HB 363 85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the allocation of certain funds designated for transfer to the retired school employees group insurance fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 367 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
HB 370 85-1 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the creation of the attendance credit receipts fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 372 85-1 (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: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 28 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the appropriation or distribution of state money for the performance of an elective abortion or to a person or entity that performs or assists in performing an elective abortion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 46 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to the state retirement system for education employees and to the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
HJR 52 85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allocate certain surplus state revenue to the retired school employees group insurance fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HJR 53 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment transferring certain surplus state revenue in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating that revenue to public education.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
SB 63 85-1 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
Filed
SB 97 85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the dedication of a portion of state lottery proceeds to the funding of salary increases and bonuses for experienced public school classroom teachers and costs associated with school district teacher retirement contributions.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 119 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to bonuses for public school classroom teachers and state assistance for the Texas Public School Employees Group Insurance Program; making an appropriation.
Filed
SB 120 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money in companies involved in the border wall between the United States and Mexico.
Filed
SJR 1 85-1 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate the net revenue from the state lottery to the foundation school fund, including a portion dedicated to funding salary increases and bonuses for experienced public school classroom teachers and costs associated with school district teacher retirement contributions.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SJR 12 85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for certain excess revenue to be dedicated toward contributions to state retirement systems, the health benefit plan for retired education employees and their dependents, the Texas tomorrow fund, the permanent school fund, and the permanent university fund.
Filed
HB 5 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 6 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 7 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain taxes, assessments, surcharges, and fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government and the authority of the comptroller concerning related funds and accounts.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 26 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, creation of the Economic Incentive Oversight Board and the governor's university research initiative, abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and renaming the Major Events trust fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to state economic development measures, including administration of the Texas Enterprise Fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Postponed
HB 29 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the funding of certain activities related to the commercialization of emerging technologies.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 107 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the fine imposed on a student convicted of truancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 122 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Mobility Fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 137 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to grants of appropriated money to certain peace officer organizations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 151 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing a credit representing motor fuels taxes against, and imposing, a mileage tax and to the use of revenue from that tax; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 159 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of state funds used on out-of-state travel by elected officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the use of appropriated money for certain advertisements, notices, or announcements featuring an elected state officer near an election.
House: Elections
No action taken in committee
HB 227 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to disposition of certain unclaimed money by local telephone exchange companies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 290 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to taxes wholly or partly deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; increasing the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes and authorizing the increase or decrease of those rates in subsequent years.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 401 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to certain fees deposited to the credit of the state highway fund; increasing motor vehicle registration fees.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 410 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 459 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state and submission of a zero-based budget by and performance of a financial audit of an agency undergoing review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 469 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 483 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository; authorizing fees.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 495 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 542 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 594 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to toll rates for certain vehicles traveling on State Highway 130.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the deposit of certain amounts to the credit of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 651 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the format of the general appropriations bill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school finance and the formation of school finance districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 799 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a study conducted by the Legislative Budget Board on the impact to state agencies of federal regulations and mandates enacted by federal law.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 812 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the investment of a percentage of the economic stabilization fund balance in excess of the sufficient balance.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 914 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation of a long-range revenue analysis committee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 915 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to quarterly financial condition reports on collected and anticipated state revenue.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 941 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1000 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to state support for general academic teaching institutions in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1001 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries; changing taxes and fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1031 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to funding for certain roadway projects intended to improve or maintain air quality.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1081 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1095 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the dedication of certain wine-related revenue.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to extending the period over which the balance of the system benefit fund is to be eliminated.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1163 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the percentage of the annual distribution from the permanent school fund set aside for the state instructional materials fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1165 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the disposition of administrative penalties and fines collected for violations of certain laws involving the operation of an overweight vehicle.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1216 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1224 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1283 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1295 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the disclosure of research, research sponsors, and interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1298 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to required state contributions to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
HB 1349 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation of a long-range revenue analysis committee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1370 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1467 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for a classroom building at Texas A&M University--Kingsville.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1474 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the placement of money in the state instructional materials fund and payment of the instructional materials allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1545 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of the State Cemetery preservation trust fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1547 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the funding of emergency medical services and trauma care.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1622 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue derived from the state gasoline tax.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1637 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of certain money deposited to the state highway fund for transportation projects in energy-producing regions of this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1650 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott
Relating to the legislative appropriations request process for the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair
HB 1697 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1743 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the use of a credit or charge card by certain state agencies to make certain purchases.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1836 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the allocation of certain sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Transportation
Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair
HB 1904 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund the renovation of Robert A. Welch Hall at The University of Texas at Austin.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2024 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2062 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2074 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the eligibility of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association finals event to receive funding through a major events trust fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2104 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the Texas Department of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2206 84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the transfer of the oversight of the Texas State Cemetery to the State Preservation Board and to the creation of the State Cemetery preservation trust fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2273 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a contract or other agreement between certain governmental entities and a credit services organization or credit access business.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 2307 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2338 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2548 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the disposal of pesticides.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2686 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the provision and use of certain transportation funding, including the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale or use of motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2737 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the allocation of certain motor fuels tax revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2811 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 2841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance and repairs at institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2842 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for maintenance, renovation, and repair of certain state buildings.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2861 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an optional procedure for the issuance of a permit by the City of Laredo for the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles carrying cargo in Webb County; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3006 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the distribution and use of certain penalties paid by health maintenance organizations and insurers for violating certain provisions governing prompt payment of physicians and health care providers.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3014 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
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 3071 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the notification and reporting duties of a state governmental entity with public retirement system investment holdings in Sudan or Iran.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 3077 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to funding for trauma facilities, emergency medical services, and emergency medical air transportation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3114 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the audit and review of regional mobility authorities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3142 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to Department of Agriculture fiscal matters; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3258 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance and the dedication of certain interest earned on the fund balance.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to certain state fiscal matters.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 3330 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3601 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the payment of interest by state agencies.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the establishment of a business investment fund in this state.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3626 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3639 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the limit on the rate of growth in appropriations and to the authority of the comptroller to reduce the state sales and use tax rates for designated periods.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3644 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to establishing a student grant program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board funded by depository interest and earnings on certain unclaimed original land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3686 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the dedication of certain fee revenue to automobile burglary and theft prevention and establishing a trust fund for the deposit of that revenue.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3710 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3763 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the allocation of certain increases in state sales tax revenue due to transportation projects to the state highway fund through the use of economic impact zones established by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair
HB 3824 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain short-term consumer loans; imposing an assessment and fees; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty; requiring an occupational license.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3825 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of a portion of certain severance tax revenue to the transportation infrastructure fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3847 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to seeking federal authorization to fund the Medicaid program through a block grant funding system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4115 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4209 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to investment of public funds.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate certain money to the purpose of retiring state debt early.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
HJR 13 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment temporarily dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 21 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring that any appropriations in excess of the constitutional spending limit be approved by a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 24 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating revenue derived from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of motor vehicles to the state highway fund and limiting the permissible uses of certain money in the fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HJR 27 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HJR 33 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 39 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 48 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the permissible uses of the state highway fund, including further limiting the use of additional tax and fee revenue attributable to changes to certain state taxes and fees, to increase revenue for nontolled public highway purposes.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HJR 53 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HJR 58 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 59 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 60 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 63 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 68 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate certain money to the purpose of retiring state debt early.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 80 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 91 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HJR 106 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 118 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the transfer of certain general revenue to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HJR 120 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish the Alamo preservation fund and make a one-time transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the Alamo preservation fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 130 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit state debt.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HR 3372 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 483.
Reported enrolled
HR 3488 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1295.
Reported enrolled
SB 5 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund and the available school fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the uses of the revenue allocated to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 15 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to state tax reductions and the limit on appropriations from certain state tax revenue for a state fiscal biennium.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 16 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 53 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 61 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the allocation and use of revenue derived from certain transportation-related taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 62 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by this state as a result of the presence of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
SB 101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 116 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 129 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to achievement benchmarks in fiscal notes and to legislative review of those benchmarks.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 137 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the maximum rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 139 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to use of money in the state highway fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 150 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 197 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the financial self-sufficiency of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Point of order sustained
SB 198 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of statutorily dedicated revenues for budget certification.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 217 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
SB 243 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the cost of education adjustment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 245 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 249 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state general obligation debt.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 270 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to toll rates for certain vehicles traveling on State Highway 130.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 307 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state general obligation debt.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 321 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the amount of money transferred monthly from the state highway fund to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 331 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 341 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 403 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 448 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of money from the permanent fund for health-related programs to provide grants to nursing education programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 574 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of the State Cemetery preservation trust fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 620 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the issuance of commemorative coins by a vendor designated as the official state mint.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 633 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to certain event trust funds and the abolishment of the special event trust fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 651 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to an audit of Major Events trust funds conducted by the state auditor.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 677 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the savings incentive program for state agencies.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 704 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt for transportation improvements.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 743 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 827 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the format of the general appropriations bill.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 838 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs, the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees, and the use of the state's disaster contingency fund for purposes related to immigration and refugees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 851 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reducing the penalty for certain offenders for possession of a small amount of certain controlled substances; creating a dedicated account.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 852 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 921 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the notification duties of a state governmental entity with public retirement system investment holdings in Sudan or Iran.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 989 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository; authorizing fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1100 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the eligibility of a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Finals Event for funding from the Major Events trust fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to creation of the university research initiative fund, the abolishment of the Texas emerging technology fund, and the disposition of balances from the Texas emerging technology fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1172 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of obligations payable from and secured by the Texas Mobility Fund.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
SB 1276 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain statutorily dedicated fees and assessments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1280 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Otto, John
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1366 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the allocation to the Parks and Wildlife Department of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1415 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the purposes for which the assets of certain revolving funds administered by the Texas Water Development Board may be used.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 1428 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of silver and gold coins as legal tender.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1493 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to emergency medical air transportation funding.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1512 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1586 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disposition of certain unclaimed money by local telephone exchange companies.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1657 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to approval of the issuance of tax and revenue anticipation notes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1730 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration by the General Land Office of money allocated to this state from the national Housing Trust Fund.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1736 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1741 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of Texas Emissions Reduction Plan funds for the diesel emissions reduction incentive program.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1830 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the use of a credit or charge card by certain state agencies to make certain purchases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1849 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the deposit of certain amounts to the credit of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1922 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the funding of the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account through the imposition of court costs on persons convicted of certain driving-related offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1923 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the funding of the designated trauma facility and emergency medical services account through the imposition of court costs on persons convicted of certain driving-related offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1925 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the dedication of revenue received from certain court costs to the truancy prevention and diversion fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1927 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1977 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of hunting license fees to help feed hungry Texans.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 2004 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to deferred maintenance funding for state facilities.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SJR 3 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 4 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 5 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax and the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 7 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SJR 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 19 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to a total amount that the comptroller of public accounts estimates will not result at any time in a fund balance of less than a prescribed minimum amount, other than in an emergency if certain requirements are met.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 23 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 25 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate certain money to the purpose of retiring state debt early.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SJR 42 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees and taxes on motor fuels and lubricants may be used.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 45 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish the Alamo preservation fund and make a one-time transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the Alamo preservation fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SJR 47 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 68 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to make a one-time transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the trust fund of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SR 1039 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 483.
Reported enrolled
SR 1064 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1295.
Reported enrolled
HB 4 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the administration of the Texas Water Development Board and the funding of water projects by the board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HB 6 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 7 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts or rates of certain statutorily dedicated fees and assessments; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 12 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to gifts and other consideration made to state agencies for state employee salary supplement or other purposes and to publication by state agencies of staff compensation and related information.
House: Transparency in State Agency Operations, Select Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 19 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to finance certain transportation infrastructure and water-related projects.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
HB 88 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 98 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 105 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 106 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to citizenship information reported by persons who receive local or state money to provide services to individuals in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 136 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 160 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement of state funds used on out-of-state travel by elected officers.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 162 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 228 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the maximum rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 237 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations from state tax revenues.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 264 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 265 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 306 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the limitation on appropriations for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 479 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
No action taken in committee
HB 486 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to outsourcing a service performed by a health and human services agency to a private commercial contractor.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 514 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 515 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the remittance of certain taxes and fees and the allocation of certain state money.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the system benefit fund fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 550 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers; lowering the amount of a fee; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 769 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to reports of political contributions accepted during a budget session.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 782 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 785 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance or increase of debt.
House: Elections
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 819 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the investment of retirement system funds in certain private business entities doing business in Iran.
House: Pensions
Considered in Calendars
HB 896 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to allowable transfers to the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission of proceeds from the taxes on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 969 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain child protective services workers.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 1026 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the established schedule of payments from the foundation school fund of the yearly entitlement of certain school districts.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1027 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the established schedule of payments from the foundation school fund of the yearly entitlement of certain school districts; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1068 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board of the feasibility of preparing an impact statement regarding the effects of certain proposed legislation on a political subdivision.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1105 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of certain motor fuel tax revenue to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1112 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to state assistance for certain county health care expenditures.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1215 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the abolition of the equine incentive program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
No action taken in committee
HB 1270 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain unclaimed lottery prize money.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1308 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain economic development programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Postponed
HB 1309 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing a credit representing motor fuels taxes against, and imposing, a mileage tax and to the use of revenue from that tax; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1315 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to annual reports regarding federal funding for state agencies.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1317 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to directing certain surplus revenue to water infrastructure funding.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1379 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to coercive conditions placed on the receipt by this state of federal money.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1383 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the state contribution for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1434 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to payment of tuition to attend public schools for students holding certain United States student visas.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1609 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the limit on the rate of growth in appropriations and to the authority of the comptroller to reduce the state sales tax rate for designated periods.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1627 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of revenue derived from state gasoline and special fuels taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1787 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the elimination of the discounts allowed for timely filing and prepayment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes for certain workforce training programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1823 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of revenue received from the tax imposed on the gross receipts from the rental of a motor vehicle.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1854 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for upgrading fixtures and materials in state buildings to maximize energy and water conservation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1878 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund and the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and for congestion mitigation projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1879 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to funds dedicated to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1880 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to funds dedicated to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1881 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to funds dedicated to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1903 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the allocation of amounts deposited into the oyster sales account and the abolishment of the oyster advisory committee.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1959 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the retirement of certain state debt.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1985 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the use of the state highway fund for rail relocation and improvement.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1991 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to district or county attorneys engaged in the business of debt collection; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2027 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2031 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to payments made to certain voter registrars for certain voter registration activities.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2043 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the Texas Mobility Fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2078 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to imposing an additional mixed beverage tax and depositing the revenue in the crime victim compensation fund.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 2083 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of service fees collected by the state and distributed to regional planning commissions via the commission.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 2089 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the powers and duties of the General Land Office, including the abolition of the Texas Facilities Commission and the transfer of its duties to the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2116 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the 1st Multicounty Court at Law composed of Fisher, Mitchell, and Nolan Counties and the abolishment of the County Court at Law of Nolan County; imposing a stenographer's fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2151 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a grant program to promote good citizenship and anger management.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2202 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the disposition of fees collected by or on behalf of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing fees.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 2203 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation, including the establishment of a workforce certification program and the elimination of certain tax discounts to fund the program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2278 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2302 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to signing electronic or digital court documents, to the electronic filing system established by the Texas Supreme Court, to the statewide electronic filing system fund, to certain court fees and court costs, and to recovery of electronic filing fees by taxing units; imposing and authorizing certain fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2326 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to creating a disadvantaged business assistance program to be operated by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2333 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the collection and disposition of fees for an application of title.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2340 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas First Investment Fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2385 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the requirement that a combined group include in its franchise tax report information about gross receipts of members who do not have nexus with this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 2464 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an additional fee for certain birth records to fund child abuse prevention programs; imposing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2492 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2531 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the use of money in the spaceport trust fund for programs related to the aerospace industry.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2672 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a change in the distribution of money in the state lottery account.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2714 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a waiver of sovereign immunity by public institutions of higher education with respect to certain contracts paid using institutional funds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2716 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the investment authority of certain independent school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2753 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to excellence funding for health-related institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2765 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas competitive knowledge fund to support excellence at qualifying institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2770 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the investment of a portion of the economic stabilization fund balance.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
HB 2799 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transfer from the state to a county of a portion of the revenue derived from oil and gas leases of land owned by the county to be used by the county for road maintenance purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2800 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to funding for certain county transportation infrastructure projects.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2891 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to duties of the comptroller's office regarding state-owned intellectual property and commercial equity.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2903 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the state infrastructure bank during the next state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2962 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the use of a credit or charge card by certain state agencies to make certain purchases.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Business & Commerce
Motion withdrawn
HB 2966 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the investment authority of the comptroller.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3005 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Workforce Commission to use certain unemployment compensation funds for reemployment activities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3028 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the use of the skills development fund and other funds available to the Texas Workforce Commission to support certain joint credit courses offered by school districts under agreements with lower-division institutions of higher education.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3039 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to financing programs and activities related to rural economic development; authorizing a fee.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3040 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the creation of a fee on registration of a vehicle to fund transportation projects.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3115 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the powers and duties of the Legislative Budget Board, including the receipt of reports by the board.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3129 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3182 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to changing eligibility requirements, limiting disbursements for eligible expenses and changing reporting requirements under the major events trust fund and events trust fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3188 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3421 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the distribution of certain amounts of unclaimed money to county road and bridge funds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3488 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to financial accounting and reporting of pension benefits for employees of this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
HB 3505 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and administration of a state bullion depository and the investment of certain public money in precious metals and depository accounts.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3578 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the allocation and transfer of money from the capital access fund by the Texas Economic Development Bank.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3579 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to investment of the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3580 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the state spending limit.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to state funding to support economic development; providing for the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 3608 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the evaluation by Texas Water Development Board of applications for financial assistance for certain retail public utilities.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3622 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the FAIR Plan Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3651 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the management and use of the Texas preservation trust fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3658 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3690 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to a study comparing the compensation of state employees to the compensation of private sector employees.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 3711 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to imposing an uncompensated care fee on certain hospitals to provide state funding for the Medicaid program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3721 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to facilitation by the state of refinancing of school district debt.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3733 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3751 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the use of certain letters of credit as related to the deposit and investment of public funds.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 3828 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to restrictions on tax and fee benefits for certain private entities that outsource jobs to foreign countries; changing taxes and fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3855 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to fiscal matters.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HCR 218 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 12.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 22 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 23 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 25 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net revenue from the state lottery to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in the state's public schools and to prohibit certain lottery advertisements and promotions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 26 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 34 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of revenue of or money received by this state and money held in or deposited to an account or fund inside or outside the state treasury and the authorized expenditure or appropriation of revenue or money dedicated by general law.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 35 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Supporting the ratification of a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for a balanced federal budget.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select
No action taken in committee
HJR 40 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 49 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the maximum amount of appropriations for a state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 52 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the rate of growth of appropriations for welfare programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 64 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment discontinuing the authority to issue bonded indebtedness on behalf of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 67 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 68 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 89 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using revenues, other money, or account or fund balances dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes and to limit using that money or those balances for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 95 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees and taxes on motor fuels and lubricants may be used.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 99 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance pay-for-performance contracts for certain programs and services for health programs.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
HJR 107 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to impose by general law an additional motor vehicle registration fee to be deposited into the Texas Mobility Fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 108 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants and motor vehicle tires and parts, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 111 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting appropriations from the economic stabilization fund to a total amount that the comptroller of public accounts estimates will not result at any time in a fund balance of less than a prescribed minimum amount.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using voluntarily paid additional fees and surcharges that are dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes and to prohibit using that money for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HR 3042 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 12.
Reported enrolled
HR 3094 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
SB 69 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain reimbursements provided for the collection of sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 70 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 71 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to eligibility for the tax reduction for certain high-cost gas and the allocation of certain gas production tax revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 79 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 101 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 127 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: King, Susan
Relating to the creation of certain funding formulas and policies and to certain public health evaluations by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 150 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the cancer prevention and research fund.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 156 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to achievement benchmarks in fiscal notes and to legislative review of those benchmarks.
Senate: Administration
Left pending in committee
SB 175 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 195 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the maintenance by the Legislative Budget Board of a searchable database containing certain budget information.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 224 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the availability of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for the purposes of projects in the state water plan.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 287 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the system benefit fund fee.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 326 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to financing programs for low-income electric customers and certain other electric customers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 345 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to certain programs for inmates, including the abolition of the state boot camp program and the use of programs by volunteer and faith-based organizations.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 446 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to allowable transfers to the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission of proceeds from the taxes on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 453 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to payment of tuition to attend public schools for students holding certain United States student visas.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 541 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to annual reports regarding federal funding for state agencies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 581 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to procedures for securing the deposit of public funds.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 626 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to fees collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 663 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 737 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to student loan repayment assistance for certain child protective services workers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 758 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the established schedule of payments from the foundation school fund of the yearly entitlement of certain school districts.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 806 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the use of a credit or charge card by a state agency to make certain purchases.
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee
SB 872 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services.
House: County Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 888 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the initial inspection period for certain vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 923 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation and funding of the state water plan fund to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects included in the state water plan; imposing a fee and a surcharge.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 933 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 936 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the availability and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenues and accounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 964 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of amounts deposited into the oyster sales account and the abolishment of the oyster advisory committee.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1015 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a franchise tax or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain certified nonprofit educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1027 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the coordination of state and federal standards and reporting requirements related to the receipt of certain federal money.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1129 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a semiannual report on revenue collections prepared by the comptroller.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1146 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the statewide electronic filing system fund and to certain court fees and court costs to fund the account; imposing fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1214 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain economic development programs administered by the Department of Agriculture.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 1222 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the control of conditional federal funds for state programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to improving access to nursing education programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1288 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the disposition of fees collected by or on behalf of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing fees.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1293 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to creating a disadvantaged business assistance program to be operated by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1319 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain comprehensive development agreements of the Texas Department of Transportation or a regional mobility authority.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1370 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the deposit of money received from the federal government.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1390 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to an audit by the state auditor of the Texas Enterprise Fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1391 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a requirement that the comptroller perform a study of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
SB 1392 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to an audit by the state auditor and a study by the comptroller of the events trust funds.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
SB 1445 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to imposing an uncompensated care fee on certain hospitals to provide state funding for the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1500 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the criteria to be used by the Texas Water Development Board in prioritizing applications for funds for the implementation of water supply projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1501 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the allocation of state revenue used to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for water supply projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1536 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1546 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the management and use of the Texas preservation trust fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1617 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to providing loan repayment assistance for physicians providing services to certain patients.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1652 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1653 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts in the state treasury, the dedication and rededication of revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1654 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of certain miscellaneous claims and judgments against the state out of funds designated by this Act; making appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1655 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Public Utility Commission of Texas to direct the comptroller to return the unappropriated balance of the system benefit fund to retail electric customers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1700 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the FAIR Plan Association and the renaming of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association as the Texas Residual Insurance Plan.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1727 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the use of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1887 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to excellence funding for health-related institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SCR 43 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.J.R. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
SJR 1 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas and the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas to assist in the financing of priority projects in the state water plan.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 10 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 17 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 19 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment discontinuing the authority to issue bonded indebtedness on behalf of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 20 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SJR 23 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using revenues, other money, or account or fund balances dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes or for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 24 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the diversion of and concerning the use of statutorily dedicated revenues.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 26 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using revenues, other money, or account or fund balances dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes and to limit using that money or those balances for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 31 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SJR 38 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the state infrastructure fund and board to provide financial assistance for certain projects related to economic development infrastructure and for the transfer to the fund of money from the economic stabilization fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 39 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the new capacity fund and the dedication of certain state revenue to that fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 47 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the rate of the state sales and use tax and dedicating revenue derived from that rate increase to repaying certain transportation bonds.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SJR 55 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment appropriating money from the system benefit fund for the purpose of returning system benefit fund fees to retail electric customers.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SJR 60 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit using voluntarily paid additional fees and surcharges that are dedicated by law for nondedicated general governmental purposes and to prohibit using that money for certification of appropriations for nondedicated purposes or entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 64 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SJR 65 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a transportation infrastructure fund to assist counties in this state in the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of transportation infrastructure that is intended to alleviate degradation caused by the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SR 1080 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 12.
Reported enrolled
SR 1091 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
HB 20 83-1 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 22 83-1 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the Texas Mobility Fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 29 83-1 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 41 83-1 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain fuel-related tax revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 52 83-1 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of revenue derived from state gasoline and special fuels taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 65 83-1 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 9 83-1 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the state highway fund and the economic stabilization fund and to authorize the payment from the state highway fund of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds.
House: Appropriations
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HJR 11 83-1 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 12 83-1 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the transfer of general revenue to the state highway fund and the economic stabilization fund and authorizing the payment from the state highway fund of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 13 83-1 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the transfer of certain state revenue to the Texas Mobility Fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 14 83-1 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 18 83-1 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the allocation of certain interest and investment income from the economic stabilization fund to the purposes of public education, water development projects, and transportation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 19 83-1 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the transfer of general revenue to the state highway fund and the economic stabilization fund and authorizing the payment from the state highway fund of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 45 83-1 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain funds to finance the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment of public schools.
Filed
SB 50 83-1 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund.
Filed
SJR 2 83-1 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund, to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the state highway fund and the dedication of that revenue, and to authorize the payment of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds from other money deposited to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
House passage as amended reported
SJR 8 83-1 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permissible uses of certain money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund by the legislature.
Filed
SJR 9 83-1 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the state highway fund, the foundation school fund, and the economic stabilization fund and to authorize the payment from the state highway fund of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds.
Co-author authorized
SJR 10 83-1 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
Filed
HB 8 83-2 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 9 83-2 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of revenue derived from state gasoline and special fuels taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 15 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the Texas Mobility Fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 16 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a study of the provision and use of certain state revenue.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 33 83-2 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the reimbursement of state funds used on out-of-state travel by elected officers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 38 83-2 (2013)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 53 83-2 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to appropriating money to the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of construction of, maintenance of, and acquisition of rights-of-way for certain public roadways.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 54 83-2 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the deposit to the state highway fund and the Texas emissions reduction plan fund of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue.
Filed
HB 55 83-2 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund.
Filed
HB 62 83-2 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
Relating to providing funding for certain transportation projects, including port-related transportation projects; making appropriations.
Filed
HCR 20 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 16.
Filed
HJR 1 83-2 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund, to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the state highway fund and the dedication of that revenue, and to authorize the payment of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds from certain general revenue transferred to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HJR 2 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for revenue from motor fuel taxes to be used solely for constructing, maintaining, and acquiring rights-of-way for certain public roadways and to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and the available school fund.
House: Appropriations
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HJR 7 83-2 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the transfer of certain state revenue to the Texas Mobility Fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HJR 8 83-2 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the transfer of general revenue to the state highway fund and the economic stabilization fund and authorizing the payment from the state highway fund of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 10 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the uses of revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, taxes on motor fuels and lubricants, and certain revenue received from the federal government.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HR 154 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.J.R. 2.
Reported enrolled
HR 155 83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 16.
Reported enrolled
SB 36 83-2 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund.
Filed
SCR 1 83-2 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 16.
Record vote
SJR 1 83-2 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund, to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the state highway fund and the dedication of that revenue, and to authorize the payment of the principal and interest on certain highway improvement bonds from certain general revenue transferred to the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SJR 5 83-2 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Proposing a constitutional amendment temporarily increasing the rate of the state sales and use tax and dedicating revenue derived from that rate increase to repaying certain transportation bonds and other obligations.
Filed
SJR 6 83-2 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a transportation infrastructure fund to assist counties in alleviating degradation to transportation infrastructure caused by the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas.
Filed
SJR 8 83-2 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permissible uses of certain money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund by the legislature.
Filed
SJR 10 83-2 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
Filed
HB 1 83-3 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to transportation funding, expenditures, and finance and the preservation of a sufficient balance in the economic stabilization fund; making an appropriation.
House: Transportation Funding, Select Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
HB 3 83-3 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the provision and use of revenue for transportation; making an appropriation.
House: Transportation Funding, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 4 83-3 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
Relating to providing funding for certain transportation projects, including port-related transportation projects; making appropriations.
House: Transportation Funding, Select
Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
