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HB 156	88-0 (2023)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.	House: Corrections	Received from the House	\| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| Crimes--Capital Punishment \| PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 422	88-0 (2023)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to remotely conducting detention hearings in juvenile cases.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective immediately	\| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Courts--Administration \| Minors--Juvenile Justice \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 564	88-0 (2023)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to a study on energy-efficient and energy-saving information technologies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Energy--Conservation \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 1528	88-0 (2023)	Author: Smith, Reggie	Relating to magistration proceedings for criminal defendants and the retention of related records, to services and representation provided to indigent criminal defendants and indigent juveniles, and to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| County Government--General \| Criminal Procedure--General \| INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES \| Lawyers \| MAGISTRATES \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 2247	88-0 (2023)	Author: Smithee, John	Relating to certain Title IV-D cases and other cases with respect to child support or Title IV-D agency services and to practices and procedures for the operation of the Title IV-D agency.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Left pending in committee	\| Courts--General \| Family--Child Support \| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3259	88-0 (2023)	Author: Rogers, Glenn	Relating to the use of audiovisual technology during meetings by the Texas Water Development Board and the Water Conservation Advisory Council.	House: Natural Resources	Received from the House	\| Open Meetings \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING \| WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development \| Water--General
HB 3881	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bell, Keith	Relating to board of directors meeting locations of certain rural area water districts.	House: Natural Resources	Received from the House	\| RURAL \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3893	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paul, Dennis	Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.	House: Natural Resources	Received from the House	\| GULF COAST AUTHORITY \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4214	88-0 (2023)	Author: Isaac, Carrie	Relating to conducting certain contested case hearings under the Texas workers' compensation system by remote communication.	House: Business & Industry	Received from the House	\| Labor--Workers' Compensation \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING \| WORKERS' COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 5054	88-0 (2023)	Author: Button, Angie	Relating to the deadline by which a property owner is required to notify an appraisal review board of the owner's intent to appear at a protest hearing by telephone conference call or videoconference.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 335	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Hull, Lacey	Relating to meetings of the Family and Protective Services Council broadcast over the Internet.	House: Human Services Senate: Business & Commerce	Vetoed by the Governor	\| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES COUNCIL \| Family--General \| INTERNET \| Open Meetings \| Open Records \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 679	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the use of audiovisual technology during meetings by the Texas Water Development Board and the Water Conservation Advisory Council.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Open Meetings \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING \| WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development \| Water--General
SB 870	88-0 (2023)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to certain Title IV-D cases and other cases with respect to child support or Title IV-D agency services and to practices and procedures for the operation of the Title IV-D agency.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/23	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Courts--General \| Family--Child Support \| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1992	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Courts--Administration \| Minors--Juvenile Justice \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2155	88-0 (2023)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the authority to appear by telephone or videoconference in municipal and justice courts.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| Courts--Justice \| Courts--Municipal \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2336	88-0 (2023)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to meetings of the board of directors of the Gulf Coast Authority.	Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| GULF COAST AUTHORITY \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2411	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the deadline by which a property owner is required to notify an appraisal review board of the owner's intent to appear at a protest hearing by telephone conference call or videoconference.	Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 259	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to hearings by the Board of Pardons and Paroles regarding clemency matters.	House: Corrections	Referred to Corrections	\| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 890	87-0 (2021)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary \| et. al.	Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues	Placed on General State Calendar	\| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Courts--Administration \| Courts--Judges \| Minors--Juvenile Justice \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1447	87-0 (2021)	Author: Minjarez, Ina	Relating to the use of remote technology when conducting probate or guardianship proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Received from the House	\| Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts \| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1467	87-0 (2021)	Author: Jetton, Jacey \| et. al.	Relating to property owners' association annual meetings held electronically.	House: Business & Industry	Received from the House	\| Electronic Information Systems \| Property Interests--Property Owners Association \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1560	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goldman, Craig Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date	\| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS \| AUDIOLOGISTS \| BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD \| BARBERS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES \| Education--Driver Education & Training \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS \| POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| REAL ESTATE COMMISSION \| SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset—Required Reviews \| TELECONFERENCING \| TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1860	87-0 (2021)	Author: Cyrier, John	Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Open Meetings \| PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| TELECONFERENCING \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1888	87-0 (2021)	Author: Fierro, Art \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNET \| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2103	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bowers, Rhetta	Relating to the authority of certain water planning entities to hold an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call or videoconference call.	House: Natural Resources	Received from the House	\| Electronic Information Systems \| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING \| Water--Development \| Water--General
HB 2380	87-0 (2021)	Author: Smith, Reggie \| et. al.	Relating to participation by videoconference at informal proceedings of the Texas Medical Board.	House: Public Health	Received from the House	\| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2560	87-0 (2021)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2662	87-0 (2021)	Author: Krause, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ADVANCE DIRECTIVES \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS \| City Government--General \| County Government--General \| COVID-19 \| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing \| ELECTRONIC WILLS ACT \| FOOD \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health Care Providers \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Labor--Unemployment \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| NURSES & NURSE AIDES \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Open Meetings \| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3139	87-0 (2021)	Author: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNET \| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3253	87-0 (2021)	Author: Jetton, Jacey	Relating to meetings held by certain conservation and reclamation districts.	House: Natural Resources	Received from the House	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Open Meetings \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3330	87-0 (2021)	Author: Vasut, Cody	Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3502	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lambert, Stan \| et. al.	Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| INTERNET \| Open Meetings \| Property Interests--Property Owners Association \| Property Interests--Real Property \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3793	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4081	87-0 (2021)	Author: Crockett, Jasmine	Relating to allowing the option of remote conduct in court proceedings.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	\| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Courts--General \| Courts--Judges \| Courts--Juries \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4269	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hull, Lacey \| et. al.	Relating to the procedure to be used by an appraisal review board to conduct a hearing on a protest.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| Electronic Information Systems \| Open Meetings \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4294	87-0 (2021)	Author: Metcalf, Will Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government through joint entities.	House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Open Meetings \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| TELECONFERENCING \| TRAVEL \| UNIFORM STATE LAWS, COMMISSION ON \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 639	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José \| et. al.	Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 713	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn Sponsor: Cyrier, John	Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.	House: State Affairs Senate: Administration	Effective immediately	\| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE \| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS \| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| AUDITOR, STATE \| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL COMPACT COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Open Meetings \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| TELECONFERENCING \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 714	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD \| BARBERS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES \| Education--Driver Education & Training \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset—Required Reviews \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 759	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the use of remote technology when conducting probate or guardianship proceedings.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts \| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 859	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of certain water planning entities to hold an open or closed meeting by telephone conference call or videoconference call.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 861	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 923	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to open government.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Electronic Information Systems \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| INTERNET \| Open Meetings \| Open Records \| Protection of Personal Information \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1515	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the authority of all governmental bodies to hold open and closed meetings by telephone or videoconference call.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNET \| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1939	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| INTERNET \| Open Meetings \| Property Interests--Property Owners Association \| Property Interests--Real Property \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2900	86-0 (2019)	Author: Fierro, Art \| et. al. Sponsor: Hall, Bob	Relating to the authority of a commodity producers board or a committee to hold meetings by telephone conference.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| Open Meetings \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 3845	86-0 (2019)	Author: Calanni, Gina \| et. al.	Relating to the use of video teleconferencing for testimony of a forensic analyst in a criminal proceeding.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING \| WITNESSES
SB 1125	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Calanni, Gina \| et. al.	Relating to the use of video teleconferencing for testimony of a forensic analyst in a criminal proceeding.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Criminal Procedure--General \| Criminal Procedure--Trial \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING \| WITNESSES
HB 455	85-0 (2017)	Author: Metcalf, Will \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to the authority of a property owner to participate by telephone conference call at a protest hearing by an appraisal review board.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| TELECONFERENCING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 2634	85-0 (2017)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Courts--Civil Procedure \| Family--Child Support \| Family--Parent & Child \| Oil & Gas \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1965	85-0 (2017)	Author: Creighton, Brandon Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to enforcement of child support obligations.	House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/17	\| Courts--Civil Procedure \| Family--Child Support \| Oil & Gas \| ROYALTIES \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 435	84-0 (2015)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS \| TELECONFERENCING
SB 607	84-0 (2015)	Author: Hancock, Kelly Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/15	\| HOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THE \| Housing--Homeless Persons \| Human Services--General \| Intergovernmental Relations \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 143	83-0 (2013)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the instruction of American Sign Language in public high schools.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 1332	83-0 (2013)	Author: Frank, James	Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.	House: Natural Resources	Left pending in committee	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INTERNET \| RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS \| Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| TELECONFERENCING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| VIDEOCONFERENCING \| Water--Rights
HB 1339	83-0 (2013)	Author: Ritter, Allan	Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference.	House: Natural Resources	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| Open Meetings \| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. \| Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1892	83-0 (2013)	Author: Gonzales, Larry	Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS \| STUDENT LOANS \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 1936	83-0 (2013)	Author: Sheets, Kenneth	Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee	\| INSURANCE RATES \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--General \| Insurance--Insurers & Agents \| Insurance--Motor Vehicles \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| TELECONFERENCING \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2607	83-0 (2013)	Author: Huberty, Dan Sponsor: Davis, Wendy	Relating to the representation through a telephone conference call of a school district employee under a district grievance policy.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Effective immediately	\| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 3878	83-0 (2013)	Author: Gooden, Lance	Relating to the Lazy W District No. 1.	House: Special Purpose Districts	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| LAZY W CONSERVATION DISTRICT \| LAZY W DISTRICT NO. 1 \| Parks & Wildlife--General \| Property Interests--Eminent Domain \| Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 281	83-0 (2013)	Author: Estes, Craig Sponsor: Frank, James	Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources	Effective on 9/1/13	\| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INTERNET \| RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS \| Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| TELECONFERENCING \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| VIDEOCONFERENCING \| Water--Rights
SB 293	83-0 (2013)	Author: Williams, Tommy Sponsor: Ritter, Allan	Relating to the authority of certain water districts to hold meetings by teleconference or videoconference.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Open Government	Effective immediately	\| Open Meetings \| Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. \| Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist. \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 653	83-0 (2013)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the composition and functions of the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.	Senate: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS \| STUDENT LOANS \| TELECONFERENCING
SB 733	83-0 (2013)	Author: Carona, John Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth	Relating to the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| INSURANCE RATES \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--General \| Insurance--Insurers & Agents \| Insurance--Motor Vehicles \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| TELECONFERENCING \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 916	83-0 (2013)	Author: Estes, Craig Sponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim	Relating to quorums and meetings by teleconference of the Texas Bioenergy Policy Council and the Texas Bioenergy Research Committee.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Open Government	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| BIOENERGY POLICY COUNCIL \| BIOENERGY RESEARCH COMMITTEE \| Energy--General \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 2945	82-0 (2011)	Author: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions.	House: County Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| County Government--General \| Courts--Juries \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Elections--Administration \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| TELECONFERENCING
SB 1233	82-0 (2011)	Author: West, Royce Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet	Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| County Government--Finance \| County Government--General \| Courts--Juries \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Elections--Administration \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 3372	81-0 (2009)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions.	House: Corrections	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Criminal Procedure--General \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 1783	79-0 (2005)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| County Government--Finance \| Criminal Procedure--General \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 2397	79-0 (2005)	Author: Solis, Jim	Relating to allowing certain state boards to hold hearings by telephone or similar means.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2476	79-0 (2005)	Author: Delisi, Dianne Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to allowing the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel to hold hearings by telecommunication methods.	House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| Electronic Information Systems \| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING
SB 395	79-0 (2005)	Author: Seliger, Kel Sponsor: Swinford, David	Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| County Government--Finance \| Criminal Procedure--General \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 2115	78-0 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| County Government--Finance \| Criminal Procedure--General \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 2836	78-0 (2003)	Author: Brown, Betty	Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.	House: Public Health	Reported favorably as substituted	\| Courts--Judges \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 2837	78-0 (2003)	Author: Brown, Betty	Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Courts--Judges \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 2838	78-0 (2003)	Author: Brown, Betty	Relating to general provisions proceedings for court ordered mental health services.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Courts--Judges \| Mental Health & Mental Retardation \| TELECONFERENCING
SB 472	78-0 (2003)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to authorizing the legislature to meet by electronic means in a period of emergency.	Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security	Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security	\| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Legislature \| TELECONFERENCING
SB 1306	78-0 (2003)	Author: Bivins, Teel Sponsor: Swinford, David	Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| County Government--Finance \| Criminal Procedure--General \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 23	78-1 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to budgetary and other fiscal management matters affecting state government or certain regional entities.	House: Government Reform	Meeting cancelled	\| Governor \| Insurance--General \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Open Records \| REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS \| State Finances--Budget \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 24	78-1 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to the organization and operations of, and fiscal matters affecting, certain state entities.	House: Government Reform	Meeting cancelled	\| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Environment--Solid Waste \| Governor \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--General \| LANDFILLS \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Open Records \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Budget \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 25	78-1 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to various information, meetings, and operations of certain state entities.	House: Government Reform	Meeting cancelled	\| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Governor \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PRISON PRIVATIZATION, SELECT COMMITTEE ON \| State Finances--Budget \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 63	78-1 (2003)	Author: Cook, Robert	Relating to meetings of the Legislative Budget Board conducted through the use of certain telecommunication devices.	House: Government Reform	Received from the House	\| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Open Meetings \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELECONFERENCING \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 19	78-1 (2003)	Author: Ellis, Rodney	Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government.	Senate: Government Organization	No action taken in committee	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Electronic Information Systems \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Governor \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--General \| LANDFILLS \| LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION SERVICES BOARD \| Legislature \| PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION \| PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMISSION \| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE \| PRISON PRIVATIZATION, SELECT COMMITTEE ON \| PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD \| State Finances--Budget \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD \| STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF \| TELECONFERENCING \| TRAVEL \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 8	78-2 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to meetings of the Legislative Budget Board conducted through the use of certain telecommunication devices.	House: Government Reform	Reported engrossed	\| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Legislature \| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 7	78-3 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David \| et. al. Sponsor: Ogden, Steve	Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty.	House: Government Reform Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Education--General \| Education--School Districts \| Energy--Conservation \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Governor \| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--General \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| LANDFILLS \| LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| Legislature \| PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF \| PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS \| PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS \| Retirement Systems--State Employees \| SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE AIRCRAFT POOLING BOARD \| State Finances--Budget \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| TELECONFERENCING \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 10	78-3 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Relating to meetings of the Legislative Budget Board conducted through the use of certain telecommunication devices.	House: Government Reform	Referred to Government Reform	\| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Legislature \| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING
HR 344	78-3 (2003)	Author: Swinford, David	Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7.		Reported enrolled	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--District \| Education--School Districts \| Energy--Conservation \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Governor \| HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--General \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| LANDFILLS \| LEGISLATIVE AUDIT COMMITTEE \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| Legislature \| PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF \| PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS \| PRIVATE SECURITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS \| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports \| Retirement Systems--State Employees \| SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Budget \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| TELECONFERENCING \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 756	76-0 (1999)	Author: Hartnett, Will Sponsor: Madla, Frank	Relating to certain meetings held by a nonprofit corporation.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| Open Meetings \| TELECONFERENCING
HB 1874	76-0 (1999)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the operation and administration of The University of Texas--Pan American.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Education--Higher--General \| TELECONFERENCING \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN
HB 3418	76-0 (1999)	Author: Gallego, Pete Sponsor: Harris, Chris	Relating to the administration of teleconferencing technology within the judiciary.	House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Administration	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Courts--General \| TELECONFERENCING
SB 73	76-0 (1999)	Author: Truan, Carlos \| et. al. Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the establishment of a video teleconferencing pilot program to assist certain businesses in establishing international trade relationships.	House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Border Affairs - Special	Effective on 9/1/99	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| Science & Technology \| TELECONFERENCING \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN \| VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 868	70-0 (1987)	Author: Blake, Roy Sponsor: Shine, Hugh	Relating to actions and meetings of the Texas Employment Commission and participation by member by telephonic communication and requirements for that participation.	House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: State Affairs	Vetoed by the Governor	\| EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Open Meetings \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TELECONFERENCING

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