HB 1
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 9
88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the development and funding of broadband and telecommunications services.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 387
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, CecilSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the Texas State Guard uniform and insignia fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 500
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 561
88-0 (2023)
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
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 770
88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the salary and wages paid to public school employees; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1029
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to a prohibition on funding for gender reassignment.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1487
88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a rural county law enforcement grant program.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | RURAL | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1588
88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment; authorizing a surcharge.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 2237
88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the child first grant program.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2286
88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the use of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Energy--Nuclear | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2416
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to creation of the gulf coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Property Interests--Trusts | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 2691
88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, AngieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to issue certain payments to persons who are indebted or delinquent in taxes owed to the state and to state agency reporting requirements regarding such persons.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 2719
88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Texas Historical Commission over historic sites in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2832
88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the funding of multimodal transportation projects; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3258
88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Legislative Budget Board on the reliance by this state on certain dedicated revenue for purposes of budget certification.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3345
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses that is allocated to the sexual assault program fund and the allocation of certain other revenue to that fund; increasing the amount of a fee.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
HB 3461
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Huffman, Joan
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3619
88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund, the national research university fund, or money held by a public institution of higher education in financial companies that boycott certain energy companies.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Energy--General | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3687
88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the use by a public institution of higher education of money appropriated to the institution by the legislature as part of an across-the-board salary increase for state employees.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3873
88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of an economic opportunity grant program by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Human Services--Child Services | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3927
88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to reports by the Legislative Budget Board regarding the General Appropriations Act and other fiscal actions taken by the legislature and each general appropriations bill proposed by the legislature.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 3955
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a requirement that a public hearing be held on a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4015
88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of certain fees collected for the rail safety program.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
HB 4041
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Huffman, Joan
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 9/1/23
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4234
88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to establishing an account to create a program to pay off certain outstanding debts attributed to medical expenses; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4687
88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the administration of funding for the coordination of mental health, substance use, and public health care services in this state.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, & PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE COUNCIL | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 4900
88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the establishment of a charitable clinic grant program.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4911
88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a one-time cash payment to certain residents of this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5128
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to certain excess unappropriated money in and reimbursement of appropriated money from the Texas Racing Commission fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 5145
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to flood control planning contracts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 5191
88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the supplemental appropriation and reductions in appropriation and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriation for the development of a statewide broadband infrastructure for new transportation technology.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 5301
88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to a one-time cash payment to certain residents of this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 3
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 33
88-0 (2023)
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
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 41
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the dedication by general law of 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 money dedicated by general law.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 44
88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the general revenue fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 66
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 112
88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HJR 151
88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes after the 2043 tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District
HJR 164
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--General
HJR 203
88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
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
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HR 2339
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HR 2340
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 30.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
General Appropriations Bill.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 30
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 96
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a requirement that a public hearing be held on a proposal by the governor or the Legislative Budget Board to affect appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 537
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the Texas State Guard uniform and insignia fund.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
SB 841
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment, a surcharge, and an infrastructure grant.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1228
88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the establishment of a grant program for local mental health authorities building new mental health facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1244
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue to the sexual assault program fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
SB 1335
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1366
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to directing certain surplus state revenue to the flood infrastructure fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FLOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development
SB 1384
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the establishment of the child first grant program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1451
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Texas Historical Commission over historic sites in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1489
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to prohibiting the investment of the permanent university fund, the national research university fund, or money held by a public institution of higher education in financial companies that boycott certain energy companies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Energy--General | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1507
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1508
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1547
88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Appropriations | Weapons
SB 1616
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to reports by the Legislative Budget Board regarding the General Appropriations Act and other fiscal actions taken by the legislature and each general appropriations bill proposed by the legislature.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 1735
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a report by the Legislative Budget Board on the reliance by this state on certain dedicated revenue for purposes of budget certification.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1886
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a biennial report on certain contingent appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1966
88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to a grant program for school-based health care initiatives established to serve certain underserved students.
House: Health Care Reform, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2417
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a study on the effects of providing child life specialist services to certain individuals who receive supportive palliative care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | PALLIATIVE CARE INTERDISCIPLINARY ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2452
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of behavioral health crisis services, including the establishment of crisis centers and mobile crisis teams; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations | SUICIDE
SJR 4
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--School District
SJR 5
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 11
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 49
88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating a university research fund to support emerging research universities in The University of Texas System or The Texas A&M University System and disqualifying all component institutions of those university systems from receiving money from the national research university fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 76
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the constitutional provision that prohibits the appropriation of state money or property for the benefit of any sect, religious society, or theological or religious seminary.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Religion | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 81
88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SR 657
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on S.B. 30.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SR 658
88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on H.B.1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 1
88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SJR 2
88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 6
88-2 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes after the 2038 tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District
SJR 1
88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, to provide supplemental payments to full-time classroom teachers in school districts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 6
88-3 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 108
88-3 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the dedication of surplus money in the foundation school fund to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 119
88-3 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 147
88-3 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an agriculture disaster relief grant program; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 169
88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's departments in certain rural counties; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | RURAL | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 175
88-3 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an appropriation for the construction of the Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth.
Filed
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUNETEENTH | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 197
88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a Department of Public Safety office in Liberty County.
Filed
| Governor | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2
88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 6
88-3 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation for border security.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 62
88-3 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
HB 3
88-4 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 17
88-4 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to the establishment of an agriculture disaster relief grant program; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DROUGHT | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 18
88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's departments in certain rural counties; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | RURAL | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 39
88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a Department of Public Safety office in Liberty County.
Filed
| Governor | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 86
88-4 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an appropriation for the construction of the Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth.
Filed
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUNETEENTH | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 110
88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the school safety allotment under the public school finance system; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Animals | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 112
88-4 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the creation of the Gulf Coast protection account to be administered by the General Land Office.
Filed
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GULF COAST PROTECTION DISTRICT | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--General
SB 2
88-4 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.
House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Finance
Referred to Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 3
88-4 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 5
88-4 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program and the establishment of a school safety grant program; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 15
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas brain university research initiative.
House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | BRAIN INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
HB 125
87-0 (2021)
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
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 594
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 910
87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations and to appropriations of constitutionally dedicated revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1256
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from mixed beverage gross receipts and sales taxes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
HB 1377
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the repeal of the exemption from the severance tax for flared or vented gas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1863
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the issuance of Make-A-Wish specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2175
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2361
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the new technology implementation grant program administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--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
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Recycling | Environment--Solid Waste | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2828
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the provision of onetime cash payments to certain electric customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS EMERGENCY REFUND ACT | Utilities--Electric
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2994
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 3175
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to financial support and incentives for comprehensive regional universities.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3197
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the repair or replacement of certain damaged historical markers by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Highways | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3543
87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to bill payment assistance for certain utility bills after a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 3548
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 3681
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to limitations on claims for warrants for payments of certain deficiencies.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3734
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the professional nursing programs that may receive grants under the professional nursing shortage reduction program.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4377
87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4384
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the replacement of the light-duty motor vehicle purchase or lease incentive program with the gas flaring and venting reduction program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4393
87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to disaster relief and recovery.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Labor--Unemployment | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS RESCUE PLAN | Utilities--Electric | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LOANS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
HB 4508
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the dedication to the state highway fund of certain permit fee revenue attributable to oversize or overweight vehicles.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
HJR 20
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the legislature to appropriate funds to state institutions of higher education to fund certain education programs for veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--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
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 161
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Proposing a constitutional amendment to constitutionally dedicate certain revenue directed to the state highway fund for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, and maintaining public roadways.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| PERMITS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
HR 1701
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 413
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to state programs not funded by appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 625
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from mixed beverage gross receipts and sales taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
SB 667
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the issuance of Make-A-Wish specialty license plates.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSE PLATES | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 815
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to a biennial report on state programs not funded by certain appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 849
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Housing--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1336
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 1456
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the dedication to the state highway fund of certain permit fee revenue attributable to oversize or overweight vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
SB 1559
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the Texas emission reductions plan fund and account and certain revenues deposited therein.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1560
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the dedication to the state highway fund of certain permit fee revenue attributable to oversize or overweight vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2083
87-0 (2021)
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 52
87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund for the purpose of administering and implementing programs relating to reducing emissions of air contaminants or other pollutants and preventing areas of the state from being in violation of national ambient air quality standards.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 59
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to constitutionally dedicate certain revenue directed to the state highway fund for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, and maintaining public roadways.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PERMITS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SR 469
87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending the limitations on the conference committee jurisdiction for S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1
87-1 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making appropriations for the legislature and legislative agencies.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| State Finances--Appropriations
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 270
87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of a member of the legislature to receive certain state funds following an absence without leave when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum to do business.
Filed
| Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 20
87-1 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 10
87-1 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making appropriations for the legislature and legislative agencies.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 8
87-1 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1
87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making appropriations for the legislature and legislative agencies.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| State Finances--Appropriations
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District | UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON
HB 9
87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 33
87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of a member of the legislature to receive certain state funds following an absence without leave when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum to do business.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 239
87-2 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district; making an appropriation.
Filed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District
HJR 23
87-2 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 24
87-2 (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, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 27
87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the governor from vetoing an item of appropriation made to the legislative or judicial branch of state government, including to an agency the primary purpose of which is to assist those branches of government.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 10
87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making appropriations for the legislature and legislative agencies.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| State Finances--Appropriations
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SENATE, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--School District | UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON
SB 43
87-2 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain counties for increased costs incurred when officers employed by the Department of Public Safety are reassigned to another area of the state to secure the border.
Filed
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 89
87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SJR 8
87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a member of the legislature to be in the state in order to receive a per diem during a legislative session.
Co-author authorized
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 12
87-2 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 14
87-2 (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, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SJR 16
87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the governor's line-item veto authority.
Filed
| Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2
87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 20
87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of a member of the legislature to receive certain state funds following an absence without leave when the applicable house of the legislature lacks a quorum to do business.
Filed
| Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 101
87-3 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to a one-time payment for certain state-employed essential workers; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 127
87-3 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a grant program in the Parks and Wildlife Department for outreach to certain underserved populations; making an appropriation.
Filed
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 140
87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | TX. LEADING ON OPPORTUNITY, INVESTMENT, & ECONOMIC STIMULUS THROUGH AID AND RELIEF (LONESTAR) SUPP | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 145
87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crime Victims Compensation | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COVID-19 | FEDERAL RELATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Rural | Hospitals | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 162
87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Courts--District | HARRIS COUNTY | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 166
87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the creation of additional judicial districts composed of Harris County; making an appropriation.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Courts--District | HARRIS COUNTY | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 22
87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HR 297
87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 8.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2
87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an appropriation of certain federal coronavirus relief money for paying down the state's unemployment insurance debt.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Labor--Unemployment | State Finances--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
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 49
87-3 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a prohibition on the use of state or local money by certain hospitals to pay for travel nurses.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Management Relations | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 12
87-3 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Redistricting | REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | SUPREME COURT
SR 94
87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending the limitations on the conference committee jurisdiction for S.B. 8.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DYSLEXIA | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Elections--School District | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LITERACY | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District | TECHNICAL EDUCATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 9
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the contributions to and benefits under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 13
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Finances--Appropriations | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
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
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 127
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 272
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 894
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the repeal of the allowance authorized for the administration and enforcement of motor fuel taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Motor Fuels
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales
HB 1113
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to state contract limitations and programs for sex trafficking prevention and victim treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Elections--Voting Systems | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1243
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from mixed beverage gross receipts and sales taxes.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DRUG COURTS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
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
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 1562
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 1602
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the time at which instruction may begin in public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1800
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the Texas resilience infrastructure fund; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds; making an appropriation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2065
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a waiver of certain state park fees for certain children and the use of general revenue appropriations for the artificial reef program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2235
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the amount credited in a state fiscal year to the judicial fund to provide basic civil legal services.
House: Appropriations Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Courts--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2353
86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to administrative and other expenditures by Medicaid managed care organizations.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Legislature | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2377
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the re-creation, funding, and uses of the off-highway vehicle trail and recreational area account.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Highways | Parks & Wildlife--General | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2570
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee and to the payment of claims related to those grants by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2674
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to making an appropriation to the Health and Human Services Commission for children's advocacy centers and court-appointed special advocate programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2675
86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the repeal of the provisions providing for the suspension of the collection of certain fees when the balance in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund exceeds a specified amount.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2676
86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the composition and use of money in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2800
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2849
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for a grant program for mental health services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales | Weapons
HB 3119
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to strategic fiscal reviews of state agencies and programs.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3275
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the repeal of the exemption from the severance tax for flared or vented gas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Natural Gas
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3397
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to an appropriation of money from the emergency radio infrastructure account for the planning, development, and provision of an interoperable statewide emergency radio infrastructure.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | RADIO | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3517
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo complex and surrounding area by the Texas Historical Commission and the Alamo oversight committee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ALAMO PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD | ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3745
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and account.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 3974
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4034
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the use of money in the state lottery account for education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Amusements, Games, Sports | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | LOTTERIES | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4159
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state programs not funded by appropriations.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4216
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the deposit of certain hotel occupancy and car rental tax revenue into the foundation school fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Sales | Tourism
HB 4221
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the issuance of obligations to fund certain Interstate Highway 35 projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 4304
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to appropriations to and revenue of the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Against Property | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4399
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Legislature | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 4426
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to retain portion of appropriated funds to pay for implementation of certain health care programs under the Medicaid program.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | MEDICAID | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4459
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the addition of certain provisions to the Texas Rural Investment Fund.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | Military & Veterans | RURAL | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4532
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the development and posting by county governments of lists of local mental health resources available to the public.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4579
86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the introduction of the appropriations bill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4615
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to certain performance-based incentives and teacher education and development initiatives administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC STABILIZATION FUND BALANCE, SELECT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 188
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 500.
Filed
| Resolutions--Corrective | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HCR 190
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Resolutions--Corrective | State Finances--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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 30
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 66
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating the net revenue from any tax on the sale or use of cannabis or marijuana to public education.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Crimes--Drugs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | MARIHUANA | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--General
HJR 75
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
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
| DEBT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 76
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas resilience infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of resilience projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 113
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 144
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
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.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HR 2179
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Suspending limitations on the conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 500.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HR 2180
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Suspending limitations on the conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HR 2193
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3745.
Reported enrolled
| Environment--Air | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
General Appropriations Bill.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 181
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Drugs | GULF OF MEXICO | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 500
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: 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 Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 505
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund capital projects at public institutions of higher education; making an appropriation.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 709
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--FORT BEND | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE--NORTH TEXAS | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
SB 861
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to a zero-based budget legislative appropriations request process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Governor | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1073
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the issuance of obligations to fund certain Interstate Highway 35 projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1205
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to an appropriation of money from the general revenue fund to the State Soil and Water Conservation Board for the purpose of eradicating Carrizo cane, contingent on the receipt of federal funds for the same purpose.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | Water--General
SB 1271
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the issuance of Keep Austin Weird specialty license plates.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1369
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to state programs not funded by appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1466
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the state salary for retired judges.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Courts--Judges | Courts--Justice | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1595
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of general revenue appropriations for the artificial reef program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ARTIFICIAL REEFS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GOVERNMENT FACILITIES, JOINT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1674
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the amount credited in a state fiscal year to the judicial fund to provide basic civil legal services.
Senate: Finance
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Courts--General | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1891
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 2050
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the creation of the aviation development account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Aviation
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2087
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to traumatic injury response protocol and the use of bleeding control kits in public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Appropriations | Weapons
SB 2178
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to state fiscal matters.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Education--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Human Services--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | BICENTENNIAL EDUCATION FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Salaries & Expenses | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SCR 67
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 500.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Resolutions--Corrective | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SJR 4
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount that the state may contribute to the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 10
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 27
86-0 (2019)
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.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| DEBT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 30
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SJR 39
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periods unless the legislature has passed the state's budget and that budget is certified by the comptroller.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FLOODS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-State Administration
SR 834
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SR 842
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 500.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SR 848
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 3745.
Reported enrolled
| Environment--Air | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 157
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for classroom teacher salary increases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 314
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Education--General | Governor | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Minors--Juvenile Justice | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 318
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Hospitals | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Appropriations | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 541
85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 613
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to limitations on the rate of growth of appropriations for certain categories of spending.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Crimes--Against Property | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 751
85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to state agency authority to establish child-care subsidy programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Day Care | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 788
85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to enhancing the security of the electric grid; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 798
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to education fiscal impact statements for bills and resolutions.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 826
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to an annual report on the financial impact of undocumented immigrants on the state budget and economy.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 882
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the provision of a transportation allotment under the foundation school program based on the price of gasoline.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 896
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the repeal of the allowance authorized for the administration and enforcement of motor fuel taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Motor Fuels
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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 936
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 1025
85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 1037
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1039
85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to funding for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1203
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a requirement that certain state agencies report on border security operations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | BORDER | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | Law Enforcement | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1388
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1673
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 1795
85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the deposit of certain fees for permits for oversize or overweight vehicles to the credit of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
HB 1831
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the Alamo complex account; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2195
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to financial assistance for port security, transportation, or facility projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2196
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the establishment of a seaport preliminary studies grant program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2198
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the establishment of a seaport preliminary studies grant program.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2199
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the establishment of a seaport preliminary studies grant program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2715
85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the composition and use of money in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2808
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to preventing the commandeering of state resources by the federal government.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Referred to State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
| Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3291
85-0 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3520
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| CHILD ABUSE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3537
85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the use of money subject to restrictions under federal law that is credited to the deferred maintenance fund account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Parks & Wildlife--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3547
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the requirement that the name of a state agency be printed on certain state motor vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3962
85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to provide certain therapy services under the Medicaid program to children with disabilities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4240
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to a prohibition on the consideration of revenue anticipated to be derived from criminal fines in planning for the state budget.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4262
85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a restriction on the expenditure of state money by a state agency for the purpose of border security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BORDER | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--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
| JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC STABILIZATION FUND BALANCE, SELECT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 27
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 42
85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 75
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 83
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periods unless the legislature has passed the state's budget and that budget is certified by the comptroller.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HJR 101
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the Texas Water Development Fund II.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 124
85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the use and dedication of certain money transferred to the general revenue fund account for emergency medical services and trauma care systems.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HR 2544
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 9
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 100
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 351
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 358
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 596
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PERMITS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1156
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Alamo complex account; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ALAMO, THE | Historic Preservation & Museums | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1266
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
SB 1270
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the allocation and use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Drugs | GULF OF MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Water--Navigation & Ports
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
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Crimes--Against Property | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1330
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to funding for the operations of the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1348
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the deposit and appropriation of revenue received or collected by the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | Crimes--Against Property | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1505
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the application of certain taxes imposed on certain tobacco products and to the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes to increase funding for certain health care education programs.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Higher--Faculty | LOANS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Cigarette | Tobacco Products
SB 1650
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1795
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to education employees uniform group health coverage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1817
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the deposit of the gas utility pipeline tax to the credit of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Energy Resources | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1831
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to an annual report on state programs not funded by appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 2213
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC STABILIZATION FUND BALANCE, SELECT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 21
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor will not receive a state salary or per diem during certain periods unless the legislature has passed the state's budget and that budget is certified by the comptroller.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 31
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SJR 56
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding a transfer 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.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| BONDS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SR 899
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2
85-1 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the repeal of certain riders for the Texas Medical Board and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from the General Appropriations Act that are contingent upon the approval of certain Acts continuing those agencies during the 85th Regular Session.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 24
85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the salary paid to certain professional employees of public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 25
85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement rates for Medicaid acute care therapy services; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Received from the House
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 41
85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 61
85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 64
85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for classroom teacher salary increases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 65
85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an appropriation of money from the general revenue fund for classroom teacher salary increases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 75
85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to transferring to the property tax relief fund one-half of any unencumbered balance of general revenue at the end of a state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 76
85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to a supplemental appropriation for Teacher Retirement System of Texas retiree health.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 78
85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to school district tax rates, property values, and tax collections used by the commissioner of education in allocating Foundation School Program funding.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 127
85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Abortion | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 140
85-1 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to calculation of average daily attendance for school districts providing certain full-day prekindergarten programs.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 151
85-1 (2017)
Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al.
Relating to the administration of certain group benefits by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 208
85-1 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and appropriations of constitutionally dedicated revenue.
House: Appropriations
Returned to committee
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 228
85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to appropriations of water for use in aquifer storage and recovery projects.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 286
85-1 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to making an appropriation to provide grants to assist counties in providing indigent defense services.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 353
85-1 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the salary paid to classroom teachers employed by public schools; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 373
85-1 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to an audit of the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program money.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Medical Assistance | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
HJR 1
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HJR 18
85-1 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 32
85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Homestead | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 9
85-1 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and appropriations of constitutionally dedicated revenue.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 35
85-1 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for classroom teacher salary increases.
Filed
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 60
85-1 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the repeal of certain riders for the Texas Medical Board and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists from the General Appropriations Act that are contingent upon the approval of certain Acts continuing those agencies during the 85th Regular Session.
House: Appropriations Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 102
85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to reimbursement rates for Medicaid acute care therapy services; making an appropriation.
Filed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 103
85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a supplemental appropriation from the economic stabilization fund for certain health benefit plans administered by the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Filed
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 6
85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1
84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 2
84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 145
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain legislative deadlines.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | Sunset--Review Procedures
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 373
84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
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 and to the uses of that revenue.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 387
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for classroom teacher salary increases.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 395
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the rates of the state motor fuel taxes and to the use of additional revenue derived from those taxes; increasing the rates of certain taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 443
84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 457
84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan, including the use of money in the Texas emissions reduction plan fund for rail projects.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | Transportation--Railroads
HB 531
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Environment--Air | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 651
84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the format of the general appropriations bill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 711
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 801
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to planning for the use of and liability resulting from prescribed burns by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 802
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the provision of a transportation allotment under the foundation school program based on the price of gasoline.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 817
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the contingent establishment of a health benefit exchange tailored to the needs of the state.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 818
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a health benefit exchange tailored to the needs of the state.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 914
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation of a long-range revenue analysis committee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1011
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Hospitals | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Appropriations | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1158
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the use of money received by a nonprofit organization to implement a supplemental environmental project.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1209
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to funding sources for the repayment of certain speech-language pathologist and audiologist education loans.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1349
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation of a long-range revenue analysis committee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1384
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1389
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the funding of certain activities related to the commercialization of emerging technologies.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1437
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to certain dedicated accounts in the general revenue fund that fund trauma facilities and emergency medical services.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--KINGSVILLE
HB 1506
84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the transfer of a portion of certain money in the Texas emerging technology fund to the Texas Enterprise Fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 1521
84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to state agency authority to establish child-care subsidy programs.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1547
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the funding of emergency medical services and trauma care.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Energy--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
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
| Cemeteries | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CEMETERY | STATE CEMETERY COMMITTEE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2416
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to an annual report on the financial impact of undocumented immigrants on the state budget and economy.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 2521
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of payments received under oil and gas leases of land owned by the state for a county road.
House: County Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | County Government--Roads | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2659
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2810
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to proclamations issued by the State Board of Education for instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2915
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the transfer of certain general revenue to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2968
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the preservation of the Alamo complex and surrounding area and to the Alamo Preservation Advisory Board.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2981
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 3057
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a pilot program for the purpose of controlling certain predatory animals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Animals | BORDER | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 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
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3142
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to Department of Agriculture fiscal matters; making appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 3863
84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to fund a science, technology, and classroom building located at the University of Houston--Victoria.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA
HB 4017
84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to finance certain temporary border security initiatives.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BORDER | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4062
84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the percentage of money awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas for certain uses.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CANCER | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4107
84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to finance universal, high quality, prekindergarten education programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales
HJR 45
84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--School District
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
| Highways | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 94
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to limiting the permissible uses of money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HJR 97
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 103
84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to reduce the amount of an item of appropriation in an appropriations bill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| ALAMO, THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Historic Preservation & Museums | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 121
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HJR 130
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit state debt.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HR 3311
84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1.
Filed
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HR 3315
84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HR 3439
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 2968.
Reported enrolled
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HR 3466
84-0 (2015)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1191.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
SB 2
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
General Appropriations Bill.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 9
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the rate of growth of appropriations for certain categories of spending.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 137
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the maximum rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 198
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of statutorily dedicated revenues for budget certification.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 241
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transportation allotment provided under the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 242
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a transportation allotment credit for school districts required to take action to reduce wealth per student.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| BONDS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 271
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SB 361
84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to limitations on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 403
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 554
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 686
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the Math and Science Scholars Loan Repayment Program.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | STUDENT LOANS
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Water--Development
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
SB 827
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the format of the general appropriations bill.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 881
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the dedication of certain wine-related revenue.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| Agriculture | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | WINE & WINERIES
SB 1047
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to abolishing the Texas Enterprise Fund and the disposition of the balance of that fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
SB 1191
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the amount and allocation of the annual constitutional appropriation to certain agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | State Finances--Appropriations | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS COLLEGE OF LAW | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1327
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the Alamo preservation fund and the establishment of an Alamo preservation fund advisory committee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1371
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PERMITS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1433
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the identification of programs and activities in the general appropriations bill and the review of state agency performance and rules.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 1493
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to emergency medical air transportation funding.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1729
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to programs for imposing or increasing a toll on and increasing the vehicle registration fee for a commercial motor vehicle.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1734
84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the eradication of Carrizo cane along the Rio Grande River.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | BORDER | RIO GRANDE RIVER | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | Water--General
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Environment--Air | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1993
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SJR 2
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 11
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the maximum amount of appropriations for a state fiscal biennium.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SJR 26
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
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
| ALAMO, THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Historic Preservation & Museums | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 62
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue sources to be used for the acquisition of rights-of-way for and the construction and maintenance of public roadways.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 65
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of bonds and notes in the military value revolving loan account.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SR 1019
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SR 1056
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 2968.
Reported enrolled
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1
83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
| State Finances--Appropriations
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 10
83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to making emergency supplemental appropriations and providing direction and transfer authority regarding certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 11
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to finance certain water-related projects.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Returned to committee
| State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 128
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 227
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for the purposes of the water infrastructure fund during the next state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 228
83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the maximum rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
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
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES | WELFARE
HB 437
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to career and technical education and workforce development grant programs.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/13
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | TECHNICAL EDUCATION
HB 445
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities for certain foster children to pursue home ownership, postsecondary education, and business development.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 652
83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to consideration of certain appropriations in determining the constitutional biennial appropriations limit.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 715
83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 775
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to using the system benefit fund for the support of certain programs for low-income electric customers.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOANS | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 783
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | 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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 873
83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the amounts to which school districts are entitled under the Foundation School Program and the amounts appropriated to the Texas Education Agency for educational grant programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 998
83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the appropriation of money from the general revenue fund to the Texas Water Development Board to provide a grant to the Angelina and Neches River Authority to be used by the authority for the purpose of obtaining preconstruction permits or other authorizations for the proposed Lake Columbia reservoir project.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | LAKE COLUMBIA | PERMITS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | State Finances--Appropriations | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 1025
83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development
HB 1343
83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the availability and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1450
83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to pay-for-performance contracts for certain criminal justice programs and services.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 1770
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund for grants to school districts to use in improving the security of school facilities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Crime Prevention | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Safety | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1771
83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund for grants to school districts for the purchase of equipment for career and technology education courses.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | Education--School Districts | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RENTAL CARS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales
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
| Energy--Conservation | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 1870
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
| Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--General
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Financial--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2290
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the use for administrative costs of a portion of money received by certain entities to implement a supplemental environmental project.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2335
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to state contracting issues, including the duties of the comptroller, quality assurance team, and Contract Advisory Team.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Legislature | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2680
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to state financing for certain transportation projects.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2708
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the imposition of a tax on water consumption by certain residential water customers and the use of the revenue generated by the tax to finance water projects; providing for penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2713
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to making auxiliary and institutional funds of a state institution of higher education subject to legislative appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2715
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to institutional funds held by public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Athletics | Education--Higher--Finance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Finance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2873
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, LindaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development of a model contract management process for use with low-risk state procurements.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| Purchasing--State | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2887
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and expansion of community collaboratives by entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3065
83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the payment of state funds by the secretary of state directly to an entity conducting a primary election under contract.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Primaries | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 3211
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the Hispanic Heritage Center of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3309
83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, MyraSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the composition and use of money in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Environment--Water | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3339
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for public education.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3346
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the appropriations of money from the economic stabilization fund for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 3481
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for the purpose of repairing certain roadways and bridges.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3602
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the allocation of certain money in the Texas emissions reduction plan fund to fund the energy efficiency grant program.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Air | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
HB 3635
83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the assignment of a licensed psychologist or professional counselor to a public school campus.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3682
83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the state highway fund for terminating comprehensive development agreements related to State Highway 130.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | WELFARE
HJR 65
83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Elections--General | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 69
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes and to reduce public school district property taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--School District
HJR 70
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the maximum rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HJR 85
83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the consideration of appropriations from the constitutional economic stabilization fund to be appropriations of state tax revenues dedicated by the Texas Constitution.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 93
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the rate of growth of appropriations from all sources of revenue except the federal government and to authorize the legislature to appropriate money for tax rebates.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HJR 96
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--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
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health Care Providers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HR 2700
83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HR 3094
83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Pitts, Jim
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 22
83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the Texas Water Development Board; making an appropriation from the economic stabilization fund to finance certain water-related projects.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Governor | State Finances--Appropriations | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 142
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as a part of the sunset review process.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
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
| Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 300
83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to funding for certain county transportation infrastructure projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Roads | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
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
| BOOT CAMPS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 493
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
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
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 726
83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to authorization by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for certain public junior colleges to offer baccalaureate degree programs.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 735
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to using the system benefit fund for the support of certain programs for low-income electric customers.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Energy--Conservation | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOANS | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 980
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities for certain foster children to pursue home ownership, postsecondary education, and business development.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | Human Services--Child Services | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1014
83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations from state tax revenues.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1306
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the basic allotment for the Foundation School Program for the state fiscal year ending August 31, 2013; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1369
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to providing information to the legislature regarding state and local fiscal impact of legislative measures.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1377
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1378
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the appropriations of money from the economic stabilization fund for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 1477
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to flexibility in the administration of the Medicaid program, a block grant funding approach to Medicaid expansion, and the establishment of a health benefit exchange tailored to the needs of the state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Development | Water--General
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SB 1656
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 1742
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation, fiscal oversight and administration of the Texas Housing Innovations Competition Fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1804
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the establishment of community collaboratives by local entities to provide services to and coordinate the care of persons who are homeless, persons with mental illness, and persons with substance abuse problems.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1812
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program, the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and the Optional Retirement Program.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Education--Junior College Districts | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1887
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to excellence funding for health-related institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
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
| Resolutions--Corrective | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--School District
SJR 21
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Utilities--Electric
SJR 56
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 63
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment appropriating money from the economic stabilization fund for purposes of public education.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SR 1055
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SR 1091
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 31
83-1 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to consideration of appropriations from the economic stabilization fund in determining the constitutional biennial appropriations limit.
Filed
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 70
83-1 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to appropriating money to the Texas A&M Forest Service to assist volunteer fire departments during the next state fiscal biennium.
Filed
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 73
83-1 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to appropriating money to the Texas A&M Forest Service to be used to assist volunteer fire departments during the current state fiscal biennium.
Filed
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HCR 6
83-1 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Approving the item of appropriation to the Public Integrity Unit in Travis County made by the General Appropriations Act for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium notwithstanding the objections of the governor.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Governor | PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT--TRAVIS COUNTY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 10
83-1 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
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
Referred to Appropriations
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND
HJR 15
83-1 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the consideration of appropriations from the constitutional economic stabilization fund to be appropriations of state tax revenues dedicated by the Texas Constitution.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HJR 16
83-1 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for revenue from motor fuel taxes to be used solely for policing, maintaining, constructing, and acquiring rights-of-way for public roadways and to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the available school fund and the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 7
83-1 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
Filed
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 15
83-1 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations from state tax revenues.
Filed
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 48
83-1 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to appropriating money to the Texas A&M Forest Service to assist volunteer fire departments during the next state fiscal biennium.
Filed
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
SB 49
83-1 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to appropriating money to the Texas A&M Forest Service to be used to assist volunteer fire departments during the current state fiscal biennium.
Filed
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
SJR 1
83-1 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 11
83-2 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to appropriating money to the Texas A&M Forest Service to assist volunteer fire departments during the next state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 12
83-2 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to appropriating money to the Texas A&M Forest Service to be used to assist volunteer fire departments during the current state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
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
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
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
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HCR 1
83-2 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Approving the item of appropriation to the Public Integrity Unit made by the General Appropriations Act for the 2014-2015 state fiscal biennium notwithstanding the objections of the governor.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Ethics | Governor | Legislature | PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT--TRAVIS COUNTY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations
HCR 15
83-2 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Authorizing the 83rd Legislature to appropriate an amount that exceeds the amount authorized by Section 22(a), Article VIII, Texas Constitution.
Filed
| Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 20
83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 16.
Filed
| Highways | Resolutions--Corrective | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND
HR 154
83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.J.R. 2.
Reported enrolled
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Highways | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HR 155
83-2 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 16.
Reported enrolled
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 16
83-2 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations from state tax revenues.
Filed
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 31
83-2 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
Filed
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| Highways | Resolutions--Corrective | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 9
83-2 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2
83-3 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Department of Transportation for constructing, maintaining, and acquiring rights of way for public roadways other than toll roads.
House: Transportation Funding, Select
Left pending in committee
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 15
83-3 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to providing funding for constructing, maintaining, and acquiring rights-of-way for public roadways other than toll roads; making appropriations.
House: Transportation Funding, Select
Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 16
83-3 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue; making an appropriation.
House: Transportation Funding, Select
Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Taxation--Sales | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 24
83-3 (2013)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the legislative appropriations request process for the Texas Department of Transportation.
Filed
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HJR 1
83-3 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and to the state highway fund and for the dedication of the revenue transferred to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation Funding, Select
Laid on the table subject to call
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SB 1
83-3 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the creation and functions of legislative select committees on transportation funding, expenditures, and finance and to the preservation of a sufficient balance in the economic stabilization fund.
House: Transportation Funding, Select Senate: Finance
Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
| Highways | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 6
83-3 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations from state tax revenues.
Filed
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 1
83-3 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the transfer of certain general revenue to the economic stabilization fund and to the state highway fund and for the dedication of the revenue transferred to the state highway fund.
House: Transportation Funding, Select Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND
SJR 3
83-3 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
Filed
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 1
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 162
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 187
82-0 (2011)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 275
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for expenditure during the current state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 377
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the expenditure of money from the general revenue fund for rail projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
HB 380
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 581
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 658
82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 756
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the maximum rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 967
82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the computation of the state debt limit.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1001
82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of certain unclaimed money.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Property Interests--Personal Property | State Finances--Appropriations | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1166
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to tobacco cessation programs for certain public employees and their dependents and to the assessment of a fee on certain public employees who use tobacco.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Finances--Appropriations | Tobacco Products
HB 1185
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1347
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a refund of registration fees paid by home builders to the Texas Residential Construction Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1415
82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to county road materials.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Roads | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1590
82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to a suspension of the imposition of certain fees under certain conditions.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1591
82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to reporting regarding state fees by the comptroller and in the general appropriations bill.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1634
82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP
HB 1642
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the sexual assault program fund and to the fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crime Prevention | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1645
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to efficiencies and cost-savings in the health and human services and other related regulatory agencies, including the state medical assistance and child health plan programs.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICARE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1709
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the individual development account program to provide savings incentives and opportunities for certain foster children to pursue home ownership, postsecondary education, and business development.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1713
82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to payment of expenses for certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1900
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP
HB 1910
82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Legislative Budget Board to disclose proposed discontinuation of funding for public institutions.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Resolutions--Rules | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1963
82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the funding of scholarships by license fees.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SCHOLARSHIPS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2674
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the creation of a childhood health program grant.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2775
82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2804
82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin | et. al.
Relating to the format of the general appropriations bill.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2887
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the disposition of property seized by the Texas Department of Public Safety in connection with violations of the Texas Controlled Substances Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTRABAND | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2907
82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the requirements for and procedures governing tuition equalization grants.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3032
82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PERMITS | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3149
82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul | et. al.
Relating to pilot programs to implement a management methodology for the improvement of operations and reduction of costs for certain state agencies.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3180
82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to annual reports regarding federal funding for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3281
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the containment of costs incurred in the correctional health care system.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON
HB 3300
82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin
Relating to mechanisms to address the adverse impact of unfunded state mandates on local governments.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
| Juvenile Boards & Officers | JUVENILE PROBATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP
HB 3335
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3378
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to seat belt requirements for certain vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--School Districts | Legislature | SEAT BELTS | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint
HB 3414
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain fiscal matters relating to the Department of Agriculture.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3415
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the authority of the Texas Animal Health Commission to set and collect fees.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Agriculture | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3417
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to state fiscal matters regarding business and economic development.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | PERMITS | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
HB 3418
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain state fiscal matters related to natural resources or the environment.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| ADVERTISING | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3419
82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to state fiscal matters related to certain regulatory agencies.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH CARE PAYMENT & DELIVERY SYSTEM REFORM COMMITTEE | Health Care Providers | HEALTH INSURANCE CONNECTOR, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3503
82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the creation of the Texas Fiscal Stability Commission.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | FISCAL STABILITY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3574
82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul
Relating to the Texas Back to Work initiative.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Labor--Workforce Development | State Finances--Appropriations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3639
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to state fiscal matters related to public and higher education.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3644
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
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.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3647
82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Ogden, Steve
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 9/1/11
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 3648
82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to state fiscal matters related to the judiciary.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PROCESS SERVERS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 3649
82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to state fiscal matters related to law enforcement and criminal justice.
House: Appropriations
Reported favorably as substituted
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3651
82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the appropriation of certain revenue for information technology projects.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3656
82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to reimbursement to a county for payment to a person who reports for jury service.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| County Government--Finance | Courts--Juries | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3665
82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Electronic Information Systems | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CEMETERY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3666
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Human Services--General | MEDICAID | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TELEMEDICINE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HJR 33
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 42
82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 58
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 64
82-0 (2011)
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
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HJR 66
82-0 (2011)
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: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HJR 70
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the maximum rate of growth of appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus general revenues to fund the state's rainy day fund and a public school property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-State Administration
HJR 104
82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance and an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--School District
HJR 137
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 138
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation and funding of the state water implementation fund for Texas to assist the Texas Water Development Board in the funding of certain projects included in the state water plan.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HJR 141
82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the authorization of certain general obligation bonds or notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve colonias.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 144
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
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
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HR 2558
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HR 2730
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 23.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
General Appropriations Bill.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 23
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the administration of and efficiency, cost-saving, fraud prevention, and funding measures for certain health and human services and health benefits programs, including the medical assistance and child health plan programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | MEDICARE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 70
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 360
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the composition and use of money in the rural water assistance fund.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
| RURAL | State Finances--Appropriations | WATER & SEWER SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 421
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the computation of the state debt limit.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | DEBT | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 453
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to dedicating money in the system benefit fund to certain purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Finances--Appropriations | Utilities--Electric
SB 517
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the appropriation of certain unclaimed money.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Property Interests--Personal Property | State Finances--Appropriations | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 540
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to a study of the fiscal impact of adjusting the amount of the ad valorem tax exemption to which disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of disabled veterans and certain members of the armed forces are entitled.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Military & Veterans | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 571
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to efficiencies and cost-savings in the health and human services agencies and other related regulatory agencies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Medicaid by Chair
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 695
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a suspension of the imposition of certain fees under certain conditions.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 696
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to quarterly financial condition reports on collected and anticipated state revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 697
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a state budgeting plan to foster this state's economic health.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| STATE BUDGETING PLAN LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 698
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the analysis of certain legislative measures making an appropriation or affecting a state tax or fee.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 699
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to reporting regarding state fees by the comptroller and in the general appropriations bill.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 700
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the maintenance by the Legislative Budget Board of a searchable database containing certain budget information.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 703
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to annual reports regarding federal funding for state agencies.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 704
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to interim budget reduction requests.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 705
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to unfunded legislative mandates on local governments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 706
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the approval and issuance of tax and revenue anticipation notes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CASH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 707
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to transferring the Legislative Budget Board's performance review duties to the comptroller.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 828
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SB 970
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to information included in a searchable state revenue and expenditure database maintained by the comptroller.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1000
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to self-directed and semi-independent status of the Texas Real Estate Commission; making an appropriation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1278
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
SB 1344
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed state lottery prize money to support education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LOTTERIES | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 1377
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the amount of certain general obligation bonds authorized to be issued to provide financial assistance for colonia access roadway projects to serve border colonias.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1579
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to general government.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as substituted
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Electronic Information Systems | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | PARKING | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CEMETERY | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1580
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to health and human services and state agencies administering health and human services programs.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | DIABETES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Human Services--General | MEDICAID | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TELEMEDICINE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
SB 1581
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to state fiscal matters, and certain administrative and business matters, related to public and higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Point of order sustained
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1582
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to the judiciary.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as substituted
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PROCESS SERVERS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 1583
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1584
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to natural resources and the environment.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as substituted
| ADVERTISING | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | Animals | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Oil & Gas | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1585
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters regarding business and economic development.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE | PERMITS | RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT
SB 1586
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to certain regulatory agencies.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH CARE PAYMENT & DELIVERY SYSTEM REFORM COMMITTEE | Health Care Providers | HEALTH INSURANCE CONNECTOR, TEXAS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1588
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Pitts, Jim
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1589
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
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
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
SB 1610
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to seat belt requirements for certain vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Education--School Districts | Legislature | SEAT BELTS | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint
SB 1653
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the format of the general appropriations bill.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1931
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to making an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 18
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to appropriations for the preservation and perpetuation of certain items of historical value; allowing the legislature and state agencies to accept on behalf of the state gifts of items of historical value and contributions to purchase such items.
Senate: Administration
Committee report printed and distributed
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 23
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the rates of taxes imposed on gasoline and diesel fuel, adjusting those rates annually for inflation, and dedicating certain revenue from those taxes to the design, construction, and maintenance of public roadways.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SJR 27
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SJR 38
82-0 (2011)
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
No action taken in committee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SJR 39
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the authorization of certain general obligation bonds or notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve colonias.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | BORDER | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 54
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing an appropriation from the economic stabilization fund for the Foundation School Program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SR 1213
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2
82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011 and ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for allocating and expending the appropriated funds; and declaring an emergency.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 34
82-1 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT
HB 67
82-1 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to a certain funding level and to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for public education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 14
82-1 (2011)
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
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HR 197
82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
HR 232
82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2
82-1 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011, and ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for allocating and expending the appropriated funds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 23
82-1 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Electronic Information Systems | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT
SB 39
82-1 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to be used for public education during the next state fiscal biennium.
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 2
82-1 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing an appropriation from the economic stabilization fund for education by a majority vote.
Co-author authorized
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SR 105
82-1 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--School Districts | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Oil & Gas | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
SR 130
82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 6
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to appropriations for damages and disruptions suffered by state agencies and institutions of higher education caused by natural disasters and to an appropriation for disaster relief generally.
House: Appropriations
Considered in Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 261
81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 338
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to ensuring that at least 75 percent of dedicated revenues are spent for the purpose of the dedication.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 644
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the permissible uses of the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 994
81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations from state tax revenues.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1217
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to estimating the rate of growth of the state's economy for purposes of the constitutional spending limit.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1280
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to use of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund for rail projects.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
No action taken in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1403
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1436
81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to depositing revenue received by this state from undocumented immigrants to the indigent emergency medical services and preventative health care reimbursement fund.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Indigent Health Care | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1911
81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Rural Investment Fund.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | RURAL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2083
81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2116
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Transportation Commission of general obligation bonds for highway improvement projects.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2242
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the abolition of the Texas cultural endowment fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Arts & Humanities | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2354
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to county road materials.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| County Government--Roads | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2499
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the appropriation of money from the property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Property Interests--Homestead | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2531
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a reporting requirement regarding the Texas emerging technology fund.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
HB 2729
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
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 9/1/09
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 2830
81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to transferring to the property tax relief fund one-half of any unencumbered balance of general revenue at the end of a state fiscal biennium.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3118
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to a study on the cost and benefits of undocumented immigrants to the state budget and economy.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3291
81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | 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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3297
81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3456
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the education and preparation of resident physicians.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--State Coordination | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3505
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the use of money from the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund for rail projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3618
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the use and management of dedicated funds by the state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3648
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; transfer of state revenue to the Catastrophe Reserve Trust Fund for excess losses caused by natural disasters.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Insurance--Property & Casualty | State Finances--Appropriations | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 3750
81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3761
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to a grant program to assist counties in repairing county roads damaged by certain natural gas activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Roads | Oil & Gas | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 3856
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the state's current and future response to disasters and to preparations for disasters; making an appropriation for the purpose of providing disaster relief.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4102
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the disaster contingency fund and relief for school districts located in a disaster area.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4113
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to waste recycling plans of entities that receive money from this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Recycling | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4165
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the funds consolidation process and the use of state revenue dedicated by law for a particular purpose.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4263
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of the Texas Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| RECOVERY ACCOUNTABILITY & TRANSPARENCY BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4325
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation of a Sunny Day Fund to attract competitive federal grants to Texas under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4387
81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to the development of contract terms regarding noncompliance by state contractors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 4468
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the transfer of funds to the water infrastructure fund from the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4535
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the annual allocation of certain constitutional funds to eligible agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4583
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
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.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4585
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to ensuring that Texas state government has sufficient general law authority to apply for and receive the maximum amount of federal funds available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and any subsequent federal economic stimulus legislation that may make funds available to this state during the current or during the next state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Meeting cancelled
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4586
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority and prescribing limitations regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4616
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to financial support and incentives for the development of national research universities and high-quality comprehensive regional universities and a review of the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 13
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from motor fuel taxes to the construction of public highways.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 89
81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from motor fuel taxes to the construction of public highways.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Highways | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 101
81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 103
81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 109
81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the rate of growth of appropriations from all sources of revenue except the federal government and to authorize the legislature to appropriate money for tax rebates.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 110
81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limit on the amount in the economic stabilization fund (rainy day fund) and establishing an infrastructure fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 117
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of money from the economic stabilization fund for response to a natural disaster.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 125
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment to ensure that this state receives the maximum federal funding available under the child health plan program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 126
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to transfer certain surplus state revenues to a sales tax relief fund to support state sales tax holidays at the discretion of the comptroller.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales
HR 2875
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
HR 2963
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4102.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Pitts, Jim
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 9
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to financial support and incentives for the development of national research universities and high-quality comprehensive regional universities and a review of the institutional groupings under the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's accountability system.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--State Coordination | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 41
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 263
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Transportation Commission of general obligation bonds for highway improvement projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Finance
Placed on Major State Calendar
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 278
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to appropriations to the Department of State Health Services for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Health--General | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 494
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to making an appropriation to the Department of State Health Services to be used in connection with the reporting of health care-associated infections at certain health care facilities and the creation of an advisory panel.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 612
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Transportation related to rail facilities.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| LOANS | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
SB 628
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to immunity of the state and state agencies and employees of the state and state agencies from suit by certain public entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Officers
SB 736
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the funds consolidation process and the use of state revenue dedicated by law for a particular purpose.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 738
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a state agency review and analysis of the revenue sources that pay for the agency's functions and the adjustment by certain agencies of fee amounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STRATEGIC PLANS
SB 739
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to transferring the Legislative Budget Board's performance review duties to the comptroller.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 928
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 966
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 1434
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for the child health plan program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1588
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
SB 1844
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to revenue received from the provision of pay telephone service to inmates confined in facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crime Victims Compensation | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
SB 1900
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of the Texas cultural endowment fund.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Administration
Placed on General State Calendar
| Arts & Humanities | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1922
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
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
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1988
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Rural Investment Fund.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | RURAL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2064
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the issuance of state and local government securities, including the powers and duties of the Bond Review Board and the issuance of private activity bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | BONDS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2146
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to the annual allocation of certain constitutional funds to eligible agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Placed on Major State Calendar
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2286
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the issuance of additional state general obligation bonds and notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve border colonias.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
| BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2310
81-0 (2009)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the transfer of funds to the water infrastructure fund from the economic stabilization fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2354
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to ensuring that Texas state government has sufficient general law authority to apply for and receive the maximum amount of federal funds available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and any subsequent federal economic stimulus legislation that may make funds available to this state during the current or during the next state fiscal biennium.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2360
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to reducing state school commitments and increasing community services for persons with mental retardation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2403
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to making a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when registering a motor vehicle.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Military & Veterans | State Finances--Appropriations | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2567
81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to state fiscal matters; providing the authority to issue bonds; providing civil penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Placed on Major State Calendar
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SCR 67
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Authorizing the Texas Legislative Council to pay membership dues to the Council of State Governments for state officers.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
| COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS | Governor | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | State Finances--Appropriations
SCR 85
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Otto, John
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 2064.
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Corrective | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SCR 88
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1495.
Received from the Senate
| BONDS | Highways | Resolutions--Corrective | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SJR 6
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting goods sales tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales
SJR 21
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment to ensure that this state receives the maximum federal funding available under the child health plan program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 45
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional general obligation bonds and notes to provide financial assistance to counties for roadway projects to serve border colonias.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BONDS | COLONIAS | County Government--Roads | Governor | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
SR 1060
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations
SR 1098
81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4102.
Reported enrolled
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1
81-1 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain sources of revenue for the funding of highways and transportation projects.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BONDS | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1
81-1 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to certain sources of revenue for the funding of highways and transportation projects.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Motor Fuels | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 8
81-1 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to determination of state contributions for participation by certain junior college employees in the state employees group benefits program.
Filed
| Education--Junior College Districts | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Public Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
General Appropriations Bill.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making appropriations to the Texas Education Agency for the purpose of school district property tax rate reductions and providing for the transfer of general revenue into the property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 13
80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to homeland security issues, including border security issues and law enforcement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Returned from the House for further action
| Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 15
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction, transfer authority, and other adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 213
80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the constitutional creation of three special funds to replace the economic stabilization fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 250
80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Subcommittee members named
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 260
80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 354
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to estimating the rate of growth of the state's economy for purposes of the constitutional spending limit.
House: Appropriations
Subcommittee members named
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 592
80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the amounts to be appropriated for the state contribution to the teacher retirement program for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 639
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to information included in legislative appropriations requests of state agencies and in the budgets submitted by the governor and the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1021
80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to ensuring that at least 75 percent of dedicated revenues are spent for the purpose of the dedication.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General
HB 1105
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the state contribution to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, including a one-time supplemental annuity payment.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1218
80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to directing payment, after approval, of a certain unpaid claim of the City of Hondo; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| HONDO, CITY OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1375
80-0 (2007)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to making an appropriation to The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for the purpose of supporting the Regional Academic Health Center.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | REGIONAL ACADEMIC HEALTH CENTER | State Finances--Appropriations | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
HB 1424
80-0 (2007)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to the Department of Public Safety for the purpose of administering and supporting certain databases and clearinghouses related to missing persons and children.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Electronic Information Systems | MISSING CHILDREN | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH
HB 2155
80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the use of grant money received from the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
House: Border & International Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2169
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Medical Board for the purpose of hiring additional licensing staff and enhancing the board's information system capabilities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2170
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to making an appropriation to the Texas Medical Board for the purpose of enforcement activities and to repay a deficiency grant.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2189
80-0 (2007)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the use of grant money received from the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
House: Border & International Affairs
Referred to Border and International Affairs
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2227
80-0 (2007)
Author: Heflin, Joe | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the secretary of state to distribute state funds made available to reimburse political subdivisions for costs associated with a special constitutional amendment election.
House: Appropriations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Finance | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2246
80-0 (2007)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to transferring to the property tax relief fund one-half of any unencumbered balance of general revenue at the end of a state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Subcommittee members named
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2401
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the payment of a judgment against the state in favor of Edmund Bryan Heimlich.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2405
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to paying the costs incurred by a state agency that is deployed by the governor to respond to a natural disaster or other emergency.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2487
80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the coastal erosion response account as a special account within the general revenue fund and the allocation of certain revenue received by this state under Section 8(g), Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and from the Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act to the General Land Office.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | SPORTING GOODS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Sales
HB 2635
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 2878
80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to alternatives to abortion organizations; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2966
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to providing that dedicated revenues received from specialty license plate fees may not be used for general governmental purposes.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| LICENSE PLATES | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3080
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to funding of the tuition equalization grant program.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3107
80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Ogden, Steve
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.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3172
80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to limits on the appropriations by the Legislature.
House: Appropriations
Subcommittee members named
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 3200
80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to funding for community supervision and corrections departments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3533
80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
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
Left pending in subcommittee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 3713
80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the permissible uses of the state highway fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Highways | State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3714
80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to sources of revenue for the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3747
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the use of money from certain funds for rail projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on intent calendar
| State Finances--Appropriations | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3749
80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to use of money from the Texas enterprise fund for rail projects.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | State Finances--Appropriations | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3795
80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to funds appropriated to institutions of higher education.
House: Appropriations
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3864
80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the legislature's obligation to provide state funding for the public education system.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3881
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to state funding for certain persons eligible for services under the federal law for prevention and treatment of breast and cervical cancer.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| CANCER | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Appropriations | Women
HB 3918
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the state contribution to the Employee Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions & Investments
Withdrawn from schedule
| Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3920
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Relating to the state contribution to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
| Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3937
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the appropriation of money from the property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Property Interests--Homestead | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Property-Exemptions