HB 33 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating oil and gas operations within the State of Texas.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 51 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONFEDERATE HEROES DAY | Holidays | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 101 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to the membership of the Texas Transportation Commission.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | Intergovernmental Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to judicial review of certain orders issued to address a declared state of disaster, declared public health disaster, or ordered public health emergency or to prevent the spread of a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 214 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
HB 243 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the historically underutilized business task force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Governor | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS TASK FORCE | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 256 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 262 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Intergovernmental Relations | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 311 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 354 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Education--Higher--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 390 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the Internet broadcast or recording of certain open meetings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 495 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 537 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to public access to the audit records of certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | INTERNET | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 540 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Libraries & Librarians | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 558 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 560 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to analyzing and mitigating transportation security threats in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 563 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to honesty in state taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--General
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 583 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the production by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an annual report on public drinking water supply systems.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 584 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges or public technical institutes to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 671 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention campaign.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 679 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to limitations on the use of workers' compensation insurance experience modifier values in soliciting and awarding public construction contracts.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 712 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to state agency and local government security incident procedures.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 713 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the proprietary purchases process for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATEWIDE INTERAGENCY AGING SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 743 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the use of an appliance, system, or component that is fueled by natural gas or propane.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 749 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to state agency reports submitted to the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 821 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the placement of electric vehicle charging equipment on state property.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to a prohibition on the purchase of periodicals by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Libraries & Librarians | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 850 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 851 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for transgender persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TRANSGENDER EQUALITY TASK FORCE
HB 857 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 876 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the purchase of a United States flag or Texas flag by a governmental agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FLAGS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 892 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to a law enforcement agency accreditation grant program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 913 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a statewide homelessness data system.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | HOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THE | Housing--Homeless Persons | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 984 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the employment of a chief privacy officer in the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1016 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to status notifications provided by the Parks and Wildlife Department to a person who submits a rulemaking petition or accessibility complaint.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1038 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | Financial--General | LOANS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1089 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to contracting with companies that boycott or discriminate against certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FREEDOM OF SPEECH ACT | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1090 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to contracting with companies that boycott Israel.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ISRAEL | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1091 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to contracting with companies that boycott certain energy companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1092 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to contracting with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1156 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the disposition of surplus traffic and roadwork safety equipment by the Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1215 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to consideration of criminal history of applicants for public employment.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1259 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to studies and reports regarding public-private partnerships and funding for certain public projects, including transportation projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1296 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the recusal of a member of the Railroad Commission of Texas in certain matters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RAILROAD COMMISSIONER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1418 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state agency contracting and certain state employees involved with the contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1420 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging stations installed or funded by the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 1457 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to required military informed care or military cultural competency training for certain personnel of entities that provide mental health services to veterans or veterans' families before award of a state agency grant.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1467 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | HEMP | Labor--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1483 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the adoption and voidability of certain rules proposed by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1495 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Arts & Humanities | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to certain powers and duties in relation to information resources at public institutions of higher education and other state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1512 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ALAMO, THE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Officers
HB 1515 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation and functions of and certain programs subject to rules adopted by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | Tourism
HB 1550 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of State-Federal Relations.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Intergovernmental Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1565 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the functions of the Texas Water Development Board and continuation and functions of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to matters affecting the powers and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVERTISING | Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1586 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to dedication ceremonies for new state buildings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1620 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HORSE RACING | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE EMPLOYEE CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1657 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state agency information technology infrastructure and information security assessments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1659 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to cybersecurity training for certain public employees.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | Legislature | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1717 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities renamed as the office for health equity and the duties of that office.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE FOR | Health--General | Interim Studies | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the validity of a contract for which a disclosure of interested parties is required.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1821 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the designation of Diwali and Dashain as optional holidays.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DASHAIN | DIWALI | Holidays | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1947 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to de novo review and interpretation of state laws and state agency rules by reviewing court judges and administrative law judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Courts--Judges | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1948 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that certain rules proposed by state agencies in the executive branch of state government be approved by certain elected state officials.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | PUBLIC NOTICE | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1949 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, ReggieSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| RED RIVER BOUNDARY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General
HB 2005 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Symbols
HB 2089 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of the attorney general with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2156 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the position of chief information security officer in the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2157 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the salary of certain employees who transfer within a state agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2161 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to reports to the legislature on administrative hearings conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2265 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the award of compensatory damages caused by certain delays under governmental construction contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2278 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 2307 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the retention by a managed care organization of certain money recovered as a result of a fraud or abuse investigation under Medicaid or the child health plan program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| FRAUD | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--General | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2350 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to regulate certain activities.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2388 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to memoranda of understanding between the Texas Water Development Board and other state agencies.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2469 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the administration of certain functions relating to state employee leave.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2489 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to renaming the Texas Natural Resources Information System as the Texas Geographic Information Office and the duties of certain officers of that entity.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OFFICE, TEXAS | NATURAL RESOURCES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 2494 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to information security officers and network threat detection and response for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2514 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 2518 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to required lease terms for public property leased to a nongovernmental entity; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2610 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and trauma-informed care training for certain department employees.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2654 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2674 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, StanSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the application submitted to the comptroller for designation as a state depository.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2698 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE
HB 2712 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the effect of the amendment of certain documents incorporated by reference into the laws or policy of this state on related state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2718 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 2724 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to prohibiting a public institution of higher education from partnering with certain private entities for the construction of a student housing facility.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2731 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the authority of a member of the State Board of Education to request an attorney general opinion.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2758 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to a prohibition on state contracts with certain foreign companies or organizations; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2760 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2768 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the applicability of the open meetings law and the public information law to the Texas Energy Reliability Council and to independent organizations established to manage power regions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Environment--General | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 2788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Intergovernmental Relations | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2792 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to requiring a state agency to notify the legislature regarding certain required reports.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2823 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Intergovernmental Relations | Purchasing--State | RUSSIA | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2829 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the relocation of the Battleship "Texas" after refurbishment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2926 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits or compensation by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COVID-19 | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2927 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to quarantine leave for certain public safety employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3013 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, ShelbySponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to exempting certain contracts from procurement notice requirements.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3017 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the required posting by governmental entities of employee contracts and compensation on entity Internet websites.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNET | Labor--Wages | Political Subdivisions | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3019 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to references to "the people's money" in state documents, publications, and notices.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3044 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| BONDS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3069 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to certain government contracts with and investments in companies that boycott Israel.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ISRAEL | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3107 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work at places other than the employees' regular or temporarily assigned places of employment and to earn compensatory time for that work.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3116 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of efficiency audits of state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John
Relating to the review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of a state agency's use of information technology.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 3133 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the electronic system for occupational licensing transactions administered by the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the Texas land and water conservation fund.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
| Agriculture | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | LAND & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HIGHWAY FUND | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WATER--CONSERVATION | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 3180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith
Relating to the review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of the sale of personal data by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 3203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the sunset review of local workforce development boards in this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 3217 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lujan, John
Relating to a biennial audit by the Department of Information Resources of state agency information technology infrastructure.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 3279 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--Appellate | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 3312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial buildings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3322 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | FOOD SYSTEM SECURITY & RESILIENCY, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3326 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the development of an extreme weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FLOODS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3353 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the recognition of occupational licenses and government certifications issued in other states; imposing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3366 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the validity of a proposed state agency rule for which the agency fails to publish a summary of the rule on the agency's Internet website.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INTERNET | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3367 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Retirement Systems--Judicial | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3399 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to governmental contracts with companies that engage in certain economic boycotts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Environment--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the consolidation of ombudsman programs administered by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Disabilities, Persons with | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FOSTER CARE | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN | MANAGED CARE | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | OMBUDSMAN FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCESS TO CARE | OMBUDSMAN FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE | OMBUDSMAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY | OMBUDSMAN FOR MANAGED CARE ASSISTANCE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
HB 3491 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to the creation of the offense of smoking tobacco on the grounds of certain state buildings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Tobacco Products
HB 3679 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to establishing a toll-free telephone hotline for state assistance and concerns.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3682 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against affirmative action in governmental employment and in higher education admissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--General | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3714 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to limitations on the enforcement of certain occupational regulations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3753 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3782 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TASK FORCE | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3808 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to the pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome advisory council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3809 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cunningham, Charles
Relating to the study of public education performance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3846 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3863 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the regulation of conflicts of interest of officials of municipalities, counties, and certain other local governments.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3924 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to state agency employment openings and aptitude assessments.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITOR, STATE | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 3935 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the governor's authority during the recovery period following a state of disaster declaration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3960 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to contracts or agreements entered into by governmental entities involving the enforcement of immigration law or common or contract carriers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Common Carriers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4012 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, StanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of the electronic state business daily.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4023 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to security procedures for digital applications that pose a network security risk to state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4043 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the governance of public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4099 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the payment of gas customer rate relief charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to and use of certain criminal history record information.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4236 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an interagency child protection database.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4240 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the effectiveness of state-funded homelessness programs at helping beneficiaries advance toward self-sufficiency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Homeless Persons | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4248 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain executive heads of state agencies and employees reporting to those executive heads.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4254 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to decisions of an administrative law judge of the State Office of Administrative Hearings in contested cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4357 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to the persons who must be physically present for certain remote meetings under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Open Meetings | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4370 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the abolishment of the State Energy Conservation Office and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 4408 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of a strategic fuel reserve program in this state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4415 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, CarlSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Health and Human Services Commission to the StarCare Specialty Health System.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | LUBBOCK COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4440 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to state and local government responses to a pandemic disaster, including the establishment of the Pandemic Disaster Legislative Oversight Committee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS PANDEMIC RESPONSE ACT
HB 4462 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to transferring data analysis and certain reporting functions from the Department of Family and Protective Services to the Texas Tech University System.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 4474 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to qualifications for participation in the moving image industry incentive program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Arts & Humanities | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4510 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to reporting of certain information by state agencies and counties, including information related to appropriated money, activities of certain consultants, and tax revenue.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4553 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, OscarSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the eligibility of certain entities for services and commodity items provided by the Department of Information Resources and statewide technology centers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4585 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4654 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard | et. al.
Relating to providing for a reduction in the total number of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 4665 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman
Relating to incentives for the film, television, video, and digital interactive media production industries.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Arts & Humanities | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 4681 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the requirement that a public employer give notice to employees of the right to join certain labor organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4840 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to prohibited provisions in a settlement agreement between a governmental agency and employee regarding a claim or complaint involving sexual assault or certain unlawful conduct based on sex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL ASSAULT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4841 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the prohibition on COVID-19 restrictions, with exceptions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4902 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for unemployment benefits and the validity of certain claims for unemployment benefits submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Unemployment | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4903 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of gold and silver specie and the establishment of a digital currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | Financial--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 4930 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a climate policy in a municipal charter.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4934 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline
Relating to support for new businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Purchasing--State | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4947 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to a statewide cyber insurance program.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Interim Studies | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 5021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to requiring Health and Human Services Commission contractors to report certain information regarding subcontractors.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 5060 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, explosives, and combustibles during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 5073 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to benefits and services for veterans and certain other related benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5125 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and operation of the legislative branch of state government.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD
HB 5130 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the use of appropriated money for nonprofit organizations advocating for governmental adoption of a policy of managed retreat.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 5140 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor in governmental employment or contracting, in other governmental functions, and in higher education admissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Governor | Labor--General | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 5162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith
Relating to abolishing the Anatomical Board of the State of Texas.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 5229 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to an employment preference for members of the military and their spouses for positions at state agencies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 5260 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, BenSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the office of vehicle fleet management's plan for the state's vehicle fleet.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| OFFICE OF VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 12 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the composition of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Governor | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 2422 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1893.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 42 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to remote and other meetings held under the open meetings law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 43 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to business days for purposes of the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--School Districts | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 63 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's authority during the recovery period following a state of disaster declaration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 136 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the Texas Indian Affairs Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | INDIAN AFFAIRS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Intergovernmental Relations | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the Center for Elimination of Disproportionality and Disparities renamed as the office for health equity and the duties of that office.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE FOR | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of the ombudsman to resolve complaints against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT--HHSC | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 194 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas African American Heritage Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 197 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Libraries & Librarians | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 222 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADOPTION | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 226 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the use of green stormwater infrastructure in new state buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Environment--Water | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 236 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to participation of the members of the Texas Workforce Commission in certain functions of the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| Labor--Workforce Development | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 239 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to employment restrictions for former employees of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Ethics | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 242 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 267 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 271 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to state agency and local government security incident procedures.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 272 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the composition of the governor's broadband development council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 284 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the requirement that a public employer provide a place for employees to express breast milk.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
SB 304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited immunization status discrimination and vaccine mandates; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 382 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the production by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality of an annual report on public drinking water supply systems.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 422 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of certain military service members to engage in a business or occupation in this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating oil and gas operations within the State of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Oil & Gas | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 498 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation of statewide technology centers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 506 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to information required to be reported biennially to the legislature by state agencies that administer state taxes or fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--State
SB 535 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency information technology infrastructure and information security assessments.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the barring of certain vendors from participation in contracts with the state or a political subdivision and to prohibiting the use of technologies manufactured or sold by certain of those vendors.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 549 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Arts & Humanities | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Interim Studies | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 553 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to dedication ceremonies for new state buildings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the purchase of periodicals by state agencies and certain state officers and to prohibiting state agencies from providing financial support to the news media.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Libraries & Librarians | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 581 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a veterans suicide prevention campaign.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Co-author authorized
| INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 606 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| RED RIVER BOUNDARY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General
SB 621 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the position of chief information security officer in the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 640 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the state agencies responsible for providing facilities management services for certain state buildings allocated for legislative use.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD
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 704 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information by a governmental body or peace officer or by a person for commercial purposes; authorizing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Business & Commerce--General | DNA | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information | SEARCH WARRANTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 712 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to renaming the Texas Natural Resources Information System as the Texas Geographic Information Office and the duties of certain officers of that entity.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OFFICE, TEXAS | NATURAL RESOURCES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 735 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to memoranda of understanding between the Texas Water Development Board and other state agencies.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 753 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the powers and duties of the office of the attorney general with respect to certain laws governing the installation and use of tracking equipment and access to certain communications.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 759 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the office of food system security and resiliency in the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 782 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the employment of a chief privacy officer in the Department of Information Resources.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 783 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to regulate the use of an appliance, system, or component that is fueled by natural gas or propane.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--General | County Government--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Office of Environmental Justice within the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, OFFICE OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Health--General | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 821 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Keith
Relating to the review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of the sale of personal data by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to suicide awareness and prevention training for certain employees of the Texas Veterans Commission.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 918 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the adoption and voidability of certain rules proposed by a state agency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 927 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of the State Securities Board; authorizing fees.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | Salaries & Expenses | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 935 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the retention by a managed care organization of certain money recovered as a result of a fraud or abuse investigation under Medicaid or the child health plan program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| FRAUD | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--General | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of personal affiliation information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 966 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to paid leave by certain state employees for the birth or adoption of a child.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Family--Parent & Child | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 987 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding the payment of state money to certain vendors and counties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1103 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Health and Human Services Commission to the StarCare Specialty Health System.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | LUBBOCK COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1104 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to studies of buildings and facilities owned, leased, or otherwise occupied by this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1148 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to terms for members of the state executive committee of the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
SB 1159 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the eligibility of certain entities for services and commodity items provided by the Department of Information Resources and statewide technology centers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1189 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Intergovernmental Relations | Purchasing--State | RUSSIA | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1201 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development of a state information technology credential offered by public junior colleges to address shortages in the state information resources workforce.
Senate: Education
Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres
| AUDITOR, STATE | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state and local government information technology and information security.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Intergovernmental Relations | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1205 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the modernization of information technology of state agencies and certain local governments.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
SB 1209 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to requiring state agencies participating in Operation Lone Star to develop and report performance measures on the agency's operations.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| BORDER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1245 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to contributions to, benefits from, and the administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Retirement Systems--Judicial | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1299 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the conduct of efficiency audits of state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1351 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the functions of the Texas Water Development Board and continuation and functions of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Advisory Committee.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 1376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to an employment preference for members of the military and their spouses for positions at state agencies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1382 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to contracting with companies that boycott certain energy companies.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Energy--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1400 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Office of State-Federal Relations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Intergovernmental Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 1422 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to enforcement of criminal offenses by state agencies, law enforcement agencies, political subdivisions, or local entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1427 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal conduct and organizations that threaten the security of this state and its residents and borders; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1437 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY POWERS BOARD | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1443 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to public school library materials and certain performances at public school facilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | INTERNET | Libraries & Librarians | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
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 1459 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to benefits and incentives for media production in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Arts & Humanities | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 1460 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to incentives for the moving image industry in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Arts & Humanities | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 1479 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Symbols
SB 1481 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by the Texas Facilities Commission to build a wall along this state's international border.
Senate: Border Security
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the state historically underutilized business program; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1501 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the payment of gas customer rate relief charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1550 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BONDS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1560 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1575 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the authority of the chair of the State Board of Education to request an attorney general opinion.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1597 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the office of vehicle fleet management's plan for the state's vehicle fleet.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| OFFICE OF VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1598 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 1621 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1674 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work at places other than the employees' regular or temporarily assigned places of employment and to earn compensatory time for that work.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1701 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1762 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a priority system for consideration by state governmental entities of oral or written public comments received from certain persons.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | RUSSIA | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1828 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the procurement by local governments of energy savings performance contracts for certain conservation measures; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Energy--Conservation | Energy--General | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | Purchasing--Local | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION | Utilities--General | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1847 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the eligibility of certain individuals for unemployment benefits and the validity of certain claims for unemployment benefits submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Electronic Information Systems | Labor--Unemployment | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1849 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to an interagency reportable conduct search engine, standards for a person's removal from the employee misconduct registry and eligibility for certification as certain Texas Juvenile Justice Department officers and employees, and the use of certain information by certain state agencies to conduct background checks.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERAGENCY COORDINATION ON REPORTABLE CONDUCT, OFFICE OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--General | Minors--Health & Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1859 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to benefits and services for veterans and certain other related benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1860 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the adoption of a climate policy in a municipal charter.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--General | Environment--General | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to identification of and sanctions against certain foreign actors.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Ethics | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--General | Safety | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1885 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome advisory council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME ADVISORY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1893 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1902 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the submission of certain state agency rules for review by the regulatory compliance division in the office of the governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1940 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | Tourism
SB 1984 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to public-private partnerships for public and private facilities and infrastructure.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ACT | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1986 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to prohibiting the acquisition or use of certain unmanned aircraft by a governmental entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aeronautics | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2076 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access by members of the legislature to training materials used by state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Legislature | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2103 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to transferring certain investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation to the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Consumer Protection | Day Care | Disabilities, Persons with | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2159 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--Appellate | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 2217 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to requiring state agencies participating in Operation Lone Star to develop and report performance measures on the agency's operations.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| BORDER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on the use of fiber-optic technology for the purpose of border security.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
SB 2293 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of a state agency to contest the issuance of a permit or license by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2333 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to rules permitting service dogs in the Capitol.
House: House Administration Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/23
| Animals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SB 2334 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a digital currency backed by gold; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | Financial--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2358 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to security procedures for digital applications that pose a network security risk to state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2383 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2453 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial buildings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
SB 2459 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2475 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2530 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to contracts with and investments in companies that boycott certain energy companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--General | Oil & Gas | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2551 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the use of appropriated money for nonprofit organizations advocating for governmental adoption of a policy of managed retreat.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | GULF OF MEXICO | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2612 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the commissioning by the General Land Office of certain Alamo complex rangers as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| ALAMO, THE | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SJR 71 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SR 686 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on S.B. 1893.
Reported enrolled
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 37 88-1 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the prohibited use of public money to pay the costs of providing public benefits to certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--School Districts | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 54 88-2 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to a prohibition against affirmative action in governmental employment and in higher education admissions.
Filed
| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 41 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the functions and duties of the University Interscholastic League.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Open Meetings | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE
HB 97 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to water breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
Filed
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 116 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating gas appliance, vehicle, and tool usage within the State of Texas.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 126 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to impeding illegal entry into Texas by providing more funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure.
Filed
| BORDER | Governor | MEXICO | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 127 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 138 88-3 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws regarding immigration.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 142 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring the Department of Public Safety to maintain an office in Liberty County.
Filed
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 144 88-3 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 145 88-3 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during certain declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 150 88-3 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to a prohibition against affirmative action in governmental employment and in higher education admissions.
Filed
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 152 88-3 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to honesty in state taxation.
Filed
| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--General
HB 186 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to state agency review of adopted rules.
Filed
| INTERNET | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 23 88-3 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 38 88-3 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by the Texas Facilities Commission to build a wall along this state's international border.
Filed
| BORDER | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 81 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 13 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing the Texas Homeland Security Division and the Border Security Advisory Council, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 14 88-4 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by certain governmental entities.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 53 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating gas appliance, vehicle, and tool usage within the State of Texas.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Environment--Air | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 91 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to honesty in state taxation.
Filed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--General
HB 95 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during certain declared states of disaster.
Filed
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 21 88-4 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited; making an appropriation.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 39 88-4 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial buildings.
Filed
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | TEXAS PANDEMIC RESPONSE ACT
HB 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 36 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONFEDERATE HEROES DAY | Holidays | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 70 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to legislative review and approval of certain state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 112 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
HB 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to restrictions on certain state agency actions relating to high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
HB 188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONFEDERATE HEROES DAY | Holidays | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain contracting requirements for the provision of broadband Internet access service to governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 263 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the declaration and length of a state of disaster or public health disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 315 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the purchasing of the uniform of certain honorably retired or medically discharged peace officers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the women's health advisory committee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
HB 327 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 374 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| RED RIVER BOUNDARY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General
HB 391 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 397 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to comparisons of state budgets made by the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget
HB 550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 564 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TASK FORCE
HB 629 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 635 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 637 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 645 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to honesty in state taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--General
HB 648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duties of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 655 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 665 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to an emergency rule adopted by a state agency during certain periods of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 697 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans or veterans' families to provide military informed care or military cultural competency training to certain entity personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 710 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to statements on the impact of legislation on childhood racial disparity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--General | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 819 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Rural | Education--School Districts | Labor--Workforce Development--Rural | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a licensing authority from taking disciplinary action against certain license holders for violating an emergency management plan or a rule, order, or ordinance issued under the plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
HB 923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 935 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transfer of certain real property in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System and to the uses of that property.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | LAREDO, CITY OF | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to the relocation of the Battleship "Texas" after refurbishment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to state agency and local government compliance with cybersecurity training requirements.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Political Subdivisions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1186 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to removing or renaming certain objects and structures located in or near the Capitol.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD
HB 1239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to protection for public employees who report violations of law by governmental entities or other public employees; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1266 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | City Government--General | County Government--General | SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE SEED & PLANT CERTIFICATION COUNCIL | TEXAS CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
HB 1295 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1322 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a summary of a rule proposed by a state agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| INTERNET | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1357 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CONSTABLES | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1373 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a study on leasing state property for private use.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1380 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to information technology purchased through the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1381 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to the award of library construction grants by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| Libraries & Librarians | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to judicial review of certain orders regarding a declared state of disaster or public health disaster or issued to prevent the spread of a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a vendor's remedies for nonpayment of a contract with this state or a political subdivision of this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to performance and payment bonds for public work contracts on public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1488 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to state agency reports submitted to the legislature.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1498 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to certain regulations adopted by a governmental entity restricting the use of a natural gas or propane appliance or other system or component.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Returned from the House for further action
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1511 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the creation of the connectivity office within the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission as an advisory committee to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Human Relations | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1575 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to certain provisions applicable to state agencies subject to review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Review Procedures
HB 1600 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the review date for certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Placed on intent calendar
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | CREDIT UNION DEPARTMENT | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 1632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Arts & Humanities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 1644 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to determinations by the Texas Historical Commission regarding the relocation of historical markers.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1661 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| Human Relations | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1663 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Human Relations | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EXPLOSIVES | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1717 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the protection of personal information sold by a state agency to a contractor; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Political Subdivisions | SIGNS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1804 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the use of state appropriations or public money of a political subdivision to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against certain public officers and employees.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Ethics | Legislature | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 1817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the proprietary purchases process for state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1833 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to restrictions on the sale by a state agency of information that identifies an individual.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1836 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the pledge of allegiance to the state flag.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FLAGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Symbols
HB 1845 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1949 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 1956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 1978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a state of disaster declared by the governor because of COVID-19.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain nondisclosure or confidentiality provisions in employment agreements.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to procedures and practices governing the appeal of a disciplinary action within the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2051 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2063 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the establishment of a state employee family leave pool.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to purchasing standards for state agencies and institutions of higher education, including standards for contracting with historically underutilized businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the purchase of a United States flag or Texas flag by a governmental agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| FLAGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2158 87-0 (2021)
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 | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to analyzing and mitigating transportation security threats in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to efficiency audits of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2189 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to state emergency management during a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the Texas Climate Action Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS CLIMATE ACTION ACT
HB 2207 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Texas African American Heritage Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to companies in which employees have ownership interests through employee stock ownership plans.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2289 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of the State District as the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Governor | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE DISTRICT
HB 2336 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of Sul Ross State University to The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2355 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for persons who are transgender.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSGENDER EQUALITY TASK FORCE
HB 2417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to incentives for media production facilities in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Arts & Humanities | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to incentives for the moving image industry in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Arts & Humanities | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2464 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to noncompliance with provisions regarding the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to prohibited state contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| DISCRIMINATION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 2571 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2578 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the comptroller's establishment and operation of a public information Internet website.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2622 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY STATE ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 2649 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the women who are eligible for certification as owners of a historically underutilized business.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
HB 2660 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, BenSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the jurisdiction and management of the Star of the Republic Museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| ALAMO, THE | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Officers
HB 2716 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to recommendations made by the Parks and Wildlife Department and intervention by the Parks and Wildlife Department in matters regarding certain permits.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to state agency information on child-care services available to veterans and their families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2743 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the salary of certain employees who transfer within a state agency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2753 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to coverage for conversion therapy by a health benefit plan offered by a public employer.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the applicability of certain laws relating to contingent fee contracts for legal services entered into by certain political subdivisions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the requirement that attorneys employed by or contracting with the attorney general document and maintain records of hours spent on state legal actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2823 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2854 87-0 (2021)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the creation of a Texas film and entertainment industry incentive program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Arts & Humanities | Economic & Industrial Development--General | MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 2858 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to a study and analysis by the comptroller on delivery methods used for certain projects of the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Water Development Board.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo Cenotaph; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2868 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishment of the Texas Emergency Alert Management System (TEAMS).
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an instruction guide for family members and caregivers of veterans who have mental health disorders.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2937 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the historically underutilized business task force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Governor | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS TASK FORCE | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to state agency audits of a contractor's compliance with a historically underutilized business subcontracting plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3034 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, LizSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study on the establishment of a statewide homelessness data system.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | HOMELESS, TEXAS INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR THE | Housing--Homeless Persons | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3046 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3073 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a requirement that state agencies make agency guidance documents accessible to the public.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 3093 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the name and governance of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY | Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3130 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency contracts for Internet application development.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3149 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to drug testing and prescription drug policies and certain legal protections for employees and independent contractors of state agencies and political subdivisions and for other persons regarding the medical use of low-THC cannabis and hemp.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Drugs | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | Labor--General | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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 3215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to energy efficiency building standards.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 3283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to preemployment physical examinations for employment with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the procurement process of state agencies, including the evaluation of and communication with vendors.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to public access to the audit records of certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3388 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information regarding state agency vehicle fleets.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| OFFICE OF VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Redistricting | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SHERIFFS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Candidates | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3518 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to an annual report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 3552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Women
HB 3561 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the elimination of the state's historically underutilized business program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the creation of the Texas Public Health Crisis and Pandemic Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS AND PANDEMIC COUNCIL, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to disaster preparedness education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DEBT | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3649 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a report by the attorney general regarding certain contracts for outside counsel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to state agency contracting and state employees, officers, contractors, and other persons involved with the contracting.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 3749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the provision of electric service during extreme weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Governor | INTERNET | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 3759 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE
HB 3781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a prohibition on executive orders issued during a declared state of disaster that prohibit a business or category of businesses from operating.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the governor's authority to suspend regulatory statutes, orders, and rules during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Electric Grid Security and Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ELECTRIC GRID SECURITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--General
HB 3821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3838 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3955 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3963 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the placement of electric vehicle charging equipment in state parks.
House: State Affairs Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3997 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the transfer of certain functions relating to state employee leave from the state auditor to the comptroller.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4018 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of improvement and modernization projects for state agency information resources.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4026 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the disposition of surplus traffic and roadwork safety equipment by the Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SURPLUS PROPERTY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 4057 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the definition of business case for major information resources projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a coordination of disability services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4071 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for the purchase of endpoint devices by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4075 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the Texas reserve militia.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Governor | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Military & Veterans | OATHS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of the State Securities Board; authorizing fees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4139 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the Office for Health Equity.
House: Public Health
Received from the House
| COVID-19 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HEALTH EQUITY, OFFICE OF | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 4158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to the transfer of the Health and Human Services function of regulating facilities and family homes under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, to the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4165 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to a prohibition against the appropriation of money to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against certain members of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Legislature | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 4190 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith
Relating to registration and annual filing requirements for governmental units establishing a self-insurance fund.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an office of the inspector general at the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF (PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION) | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 4217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Cemeteries | CREMATORIES & CREMATION | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an annual regional electric network overview produced by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 4234 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual report on water treatment facilities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 4239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the organization and duties of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 4272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| COVID-19 | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | IMMUNIZATIONS | INFORMED CONSENT | INTERNET | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Political Subdivisions | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 4301 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to state agency and local government security incident procedures.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to certain studies and reports regarding delivery methods, funding, and comprehensive development agreements for certain public projects, including transportation projects.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4450 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to training on emergency management for members of the emergency management council and state emergency response commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to the creation of a fund to pay for border security enhancement projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY POWERS BOARD | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the requirement that a state agency provide information to another state agency on request.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4494 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain projects by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Office of the Public Utility Counsel, and the independent organization certified for the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HCR 113 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, MattSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Recalling H.B. No. 1322 from the governor.
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Recall | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HCR 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, MattSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make a correction in H.B. No. 1322.
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Resolutions--Corrective | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate net state lottery revenue to support educational programs that benefit classroom teaching in public schools and to prohibit advertisements and promotions that state or imply lottery ticket sales revenue will financially assist public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ADVERTISING | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 85 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prevent certain public officers and entities from prohibiting the operation of industries or other categories of business or commercial activity in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HJR 105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE DISTRICT
HJR 111 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of certain state agency rules adopted in response to a threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HJR 160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 13 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 16 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the dissemination by a state agency of an individual's personal data.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to prohibited contracts with companies that discriminate against the firearm or ammunition industries.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| DISCRIMINATION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
SB 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 108 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to statements on the impact of legislation on childhood racial disparity.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Human Relations | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--General | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the African American Family Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY COMMISSION | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to judicial review of acts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to notice and reporting requirements for vendor rebates under a contract listed on a multiple award contract schedule.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 282 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the appropriation of money to settle or pay a sexual harassment claim made against certain members of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of state government and to a prohibition against the use of other public money to settle such a claim.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Legislature | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 341 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 344 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the use of electronic signatures that employ blockchain or distributed ledger technology in certain business or governmental transactions.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency and local government compliance with cybersecurity training requirements.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Electronic Information Systems | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to registration and annual filing requirements for governmental units establishing a self-insurance fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 399 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of a state agency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 422 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY POWERS BOARD | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to state agency enforcement of laws regulating small businesses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 444 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the purchasing of a uniform by certain honorably retired peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 470 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of individuals and entities that conduct forensic analyses, examinations, and tests.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to state agency and local government information management and security, including establishment of the state risk and authorization management program and the Texas volunteer incident response team; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | Purchasing--State | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VOLUNTEERS
SB 499 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
SB 513 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS FIREARM PROTECTION ACT | Weapons
SB 522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the transfer of Sul Ross State University to The Texas A&M University System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY | SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY--RIO GRANDE COLLEGE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to an emergency rule adopted by a state agency during certain periods of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of a state agency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to information technology purchased through the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 547 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
SB 609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| Arts & Humanities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 676 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the continuation of the Red River Boundary Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
| RED RIVER BOUNDARY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General
SB 677 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | City Government--General | County Government--General | SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE SEED & PLANT CERTIFICATION COUNCIL | TEXAS CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
SB 708 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission as an advisory committee to the Texas Historical Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS | HOLOCAUST & GENOCIDE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Human Relations | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 709 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 712 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to certain provisions applicable to state agencies subject to review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 767 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to investments made by the comptroller of public accounts with state funds not deposited in state depositories.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 779 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the selection of forensic science professional services by governmental entities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| FORENSIC TESTING | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 783 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the purchase of iron and steel products made in the United States for certain projects by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Purchasing--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 805 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 851 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| CYBERSECURITY COUNCIL | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a power outage alert system and a study on a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 881 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the jurisdiction and management of the Star of the Republic Museum by the Texas Historical Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the use of green stormwater infrastructure in new state buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Environment--Water | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 897 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Senate: Local Government
No action taken in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 954 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the capture and retention of biometric identifiers by governmental entities; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1010 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to prohibitions on the sale by a state agency of an individual's personal data.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1014 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to performance and payment bonds for public work contracts on public property leased to a nongovernmental entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BONDS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1025 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1026 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to purchasing standards for state agencies and institutions of higher education, including standards for contracting with historically underutilized businesses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1127 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility of certain members of the state military forces to participate in the state group benefits program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the dissemination of confidential information contained in the juvenile justice information system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state contracts with and investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to gubernatorial appointments to the board of directors of certain regional mobility authorities.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1192 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of businesses that hold a winery permit during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WINE & WINERIES
SB 1197 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to state agency information technology and data services modernization plans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the applicability of executive orders issued by the President of the United States.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Congress | County Government--General | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PRESIDENT, U.S. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1250 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1269 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the main street program administered by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency contracts for Internet application development.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the creation of a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and state agency response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COVID-19 | COVID-19 HEALTH EQUITY TASK FORCE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1323 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to preemployment physical examinations for employment with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1346 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the creation of the office of forensic services within the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC TESTING | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1370 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the approval by the comptroller of certain contracts for legal services between an attorney and the attorney general.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Economic & Industrial Development--General | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 1416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments, memorials, or designations located on public property; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ALAMO, THE | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SB 1420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to zero-based budgeting for state agencies as part of the sunset review process.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 1484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to certain Department of State Health Services procurements for communicable disease data collection and investigations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| AUDITOR, STATE | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1541 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the definition of business case for major information resources projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1554 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to energy savings performance contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1628 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission's office of the ombudsman to resolve complaints against the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the Texas African American Heritage Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1666 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to energy efficiency building standards.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1678 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Political Subdivisions | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1738 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a prohibition on the purchase of periodicals by a state agency.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Legislature | Libraries & Librarians | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1771 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the assumption by the office of the secretary of state of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties and to the provision of some of those services by certain vendors; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1827 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND COUNCIL, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing the establishment and administration of a state bullion
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SB 1903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the state's continuing duty to disclose exculpatory, impeachment, or mitigating evidence in a criminal case and prohibited retaliation against local assistant prosecutors for discharging that duty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1928 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of unauthorized aliens; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1952 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the capture and use of an individual's biometric identifiers, specimen, or genetic information by a governmental body or peace officer or by a person for commercial purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | DNA | Protection of Personal Information | SEARCH WARRANTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2002 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the state historically underutilized business program; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2041 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to required consultation with American Indian tribes before beginning certain projects with respect to the Alamo.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a written proposal or recommendation the Alamo Preservation Advisory Board submits to the General Land Office.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| ALAMO PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD | ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2079 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the composition of the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 2119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to state contracts with certain companies that censor their users' speech.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to passenger transportation on state aircraft.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Aviation
SJR 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SJR 37 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
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
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 26 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the requirement for payment bonds from certain public work contractors.
Filed
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 48 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 91 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 115 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 133 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information received or maintained by the Veterans' Land Board.
Filed
| Military & Veterans | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 144 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
Filed
| Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 145 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 204 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.
Filed
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Redistricting | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SHERIFFS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 219 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to honesty in state taxation.
Filed
| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--General
HB 231 87-1 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the applicability of the public information law to independent organizations certified to manage a power region.
Filed
| Energy--General | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
HB 233 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a biennial report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 242 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the use of demand response technology to reduce energy consumption in state-owned buildings.
Filed
| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 243 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 250 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 294 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 305 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 307 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to state agency and local government security incident procedures.
Filed
| Consumer Protection | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 24 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 29 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 40 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain training concerning race or sex, including a prohibition on state or local government contracts with companies that require that training; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | DISCRIMINATION | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--General | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 57 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 58 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 60 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 107 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 148 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 194 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the display of emergency and other notices by a governmental entity on the entity's Internet website.
Filed
| Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 201 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a biennial report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 202 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 246 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive government contracts from requiring employees to receive a vaccination.
Filed
| IMMUNIZATIONS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 21 87-2 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to state investments in social media companies that censor political speech.
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 69 87-2 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the abolition of the Texas Bullion Depository.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SB 70 87-2 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to providing for the review of the Texas Bullion Depository under the Texas Sunset Act.
Filed
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SB 98 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--District | COVID-19 | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 99 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Courts--District | COVID-19 | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 100 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of governmental entities to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for entity employees.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive government contracts from requiring employees to receive a vaccination.
Filed
| IMMUNIZATIONS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 28 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 57 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 69 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 78 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the identification of and prohibited cooperation by state and local entities with certain federal acts that violate the United States Constitution.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 98 87-3 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the authority of a business to implement certain communicable disease prevention and control policies.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 110 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to COVID-19 vaccination policies and related measures of governmental entities; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 125 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on compliance with and enforcement of federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 137 87-3 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive governmental contracts or financial benefits from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 146 87-3 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Redistricting | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SHERIFFS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 163 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 169 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a prohibition on certain governmental contracts with companies that require employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | IMMUNIZATIONS | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 13 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the application of COVID-19 vaccine exemptions to certain employees.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Education--School Districts | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Health & Safety | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibiting COVID-19 vaccine mandates by a governmental entity.
Filed
| City Government--General | County Government--General | COVID-19 | Education--School Districts | IMMUNIZATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 30 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of governmental entities to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for entity employees.
Filed
| COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to debris management and other disaster recovery efforts.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
HB 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to disaster relief and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disaster preparation for state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 39 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the repeal of certain time limitations on the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to paid leave for a state employee who is a search and rescue volunteer.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | VOLUNTEERS
HB 112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to legislative review and approval of certain state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the provision of temporary secure storage for weapons at certain public buildings; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Political Subdivisions | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Human Relations | MEXICO | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 169 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the requirement that contractors verify compliance with wage payment laws in governmental contracts with governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the preference given by state agencies for certain goods and services produced or offered by small businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state and to make certain recommendations regarding those laws, to criminal offenses previously compiled in statutes outside the Penal Code, to repealing certain of those offenses, and to conforming punishments for certain of those offenses to the penalty structure provided in the Penal Code; increasing the punishment for the criminal offenses of sedition, sabotage, and capital sabotage; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CERTAIN PENAL LAWS, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUPREME COURT
HB 237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to zero-based budgeting for certain entities funded by this state and submission of a zero-based budget by and performance of a financial audit of an agency undergoing review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AUDITOR, STATE | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION
HB 238 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of certain federal laws regulating firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition within the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a report by the Department of Public Safety of certain information on border crime and other criminal activity related to border security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | CRIME-STATISTICS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 270 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TELECOMMUTING
HB 298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the procedure by which a state agency may issue an opinion that a watercourse is navigable.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 305 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the requirement that certain political subdivisions with authority to impose a tax post certain information on an Internet website.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
HB 318 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the Internet broadcast or audio recording of certain open meetings.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 319 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist fire departments and volunteer fire departments with the purchase of certain equipment and machines.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Financial--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 350 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the composition of the cybersecurity council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Protection of Personal Information | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 351 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to emergency management for cyber attacks against this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 381 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Monument.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GRID SECURITY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Electric
HB 402 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Electronic Information Systems | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | UNIFORM ELECTRONIC LEGAL MATERIAL ACT
HB 405 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to designating June as Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Awareness Month.
House: Public Health Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Holidays | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the abolishment of the Music, Film, Television, and Multimedia Office in the office of the governor and the moving image industry incentive program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | Governor | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
| BONDS | City Government--General | Elections--General | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
HB 543 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the applicability to certain draft grant applications of the exception from disclosure under the public information law for agency memoranda.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Health--General | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 583 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property; providing civil penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Military & Veterans | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the release of confidential physician-patient communications to the Texas Medical Board.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 632 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a pilot program for the recovery of delinquent state obligations owed to certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 676 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to sell educational resources and services.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Received from the House
| ADVERTISING | Libraries & Librarians | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 689 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to comparisons of state budgets made by the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget
HB 701 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of call centers; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the employment of certain persons with disabilities.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Disabilities, Persons with | Human Services--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 718 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to food and beverages available from a vending machine located on property used by a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | FOOD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | NUTRITION | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VENDING MACHINES
HB 784 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to conflicts of interest of members of state agency governing boards and governing officers; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 793 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain government contracts with companies that boycott Israel.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ISRAEL | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the name and governance of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS ENERGY RESOURCES COMMISSION | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 864 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to pipeline incidents; clarifying changes to related administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| PIPELINE SAFETY | RAILROAD COMMISSION | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 872 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance paid to the survivors of certain law enforcement officers and other public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 1041 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the places a public employer may provide for employees to express breast milk.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 1096 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the modernization of state agency information technology systems.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the composition of the statewide health coordinating council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 1128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the authority of the General Land Office to sell retail electric power.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1166 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to wrongful exclusion of handgun license holders from certain property owned by or leased to a governmental entity and to certain offenses relating to the carrying of handguns on that property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1170 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to prohibiting the investment of certain state retirement system funds in companies that manufacture firearms or firearm ammunition.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | Retirement Systems--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to abolishing Confederate Heroes Day.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Holidays | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to limitations on adjudication awards arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1198 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to companies in which employees have ownership interests through employee stock ownership plans.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE OFFICE | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1233 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1235 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the issuance by a state agency of a permit required for the construction of a high-speed rail project by a private entity.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--General | County Government--General | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1283 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the authority of the Department of Information Resources to provide telecommunications services through statewide technology centers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Intergovernmental Relations | Political Subdivisions | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Withdrawn from schedule
| Cemeteries | Ethics | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of a disaster case management system by the General Land Office.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to a restriction on the ability of an individual who has engaged in certain actions to be appointed as the executive head of, or be employed as a member of the executive staff of, a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Ethics | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1311 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1351 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the United States armed forces and the state military forces.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| Military & Veterans | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to requirements for vendors providing certain services involving computers to governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1393 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to monthly reports on preservation, maintenance, and restoration expenses for the Alamo complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | INTERNET | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to monthly reports on preservation, maintenance, and restoration expenses for the Alamo complex.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | INTERNET | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1422 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1523 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | SENATE, TEXAS | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | SURVEYORS
HB 1524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, MattSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to correcting outdated references to the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to trauma-informed care for children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services, trauma-informed care training for certain department employees, and the establishment of the Trauma-Informed Care Task Force.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSERVATORSHIP | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | Governor | Minors--Health & Safety | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TASK FORCE
HB 1541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and to the operations of certain other entities performing functions associated with the department.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including the consolidation, repeal, and creation of certain licenses and permits; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | PACKAGE STORES | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WINE & WINERIES
HB 1550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1670 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | PLUMBING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1680 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1758 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to a grant program and interagency review of resources to support and sustain recovery community organizations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1769 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain missing adults and to a study of the alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALERT SYSTEM | Governor | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1784 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to management and storage of state records and information.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1788 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COLONIAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1791 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 1834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to invoices and payments under certain state contracts for outside legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Lawyers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1836 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the preservation, maintenance, and restoration of the Alamo Cenotaph; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1876 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the ethics of public servants, including regulations related to certain political contributions, lobbying activities, reports, and disclosures; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1877 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the ethics of public servants, including regulations relating to certain contributions, expenditures, and reports, and certain authority and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1915 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1920 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to workforce and succession planning by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITOR, STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1924 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to state agency enforcement of laws regulating small businesses.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to claims for financial assistance for survivors of certain public employees killed in the line of duty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Fire Fighters & Police--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1929 86-0 (2019)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Abortion | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of catastrophic debris management in county emergency management programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1957 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a provision of a contract that conflicts with state law.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1962 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, including the custody and ownership of certain state records and real property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE LIBRARY | Legislature | Libraries & Librarians | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1983 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the duties of the Texas Water Development Board.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| COLONIAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
HB 1994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transfer of certain real property in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System and to the uses of that property.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | LAREDO, CITY OF | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 2036 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the issuance of permits for the analysis of human remains recovered on state archeological landmarks.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ARCHEOLOGY & ARCHEOLOGISTS | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2037 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for state employment.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, LynnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to postpayment audits conducted by the comptroller and annual financial reports submitted by state agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for violations of the Antiquities Code of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Historic Preservation & Museums | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2071 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to state agencies developing applications.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to vendors.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to state agency measurement and management of customer satisfaction.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INTERNET | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2166 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the administration of seed and plant certification in this state by the State Seed and Plant Certification Council and the Texas Crop Improvement Association.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | City Government--General | County Government--General | SEED & PLANT BOARD, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE SEED & PLANT CERTIFICATION COUNCIL
HB 2186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund for the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berthing of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| BATTLESHIP TEXAS | Historic Preservation & Museums | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2283 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the placement and construction of a memorial plaza commemorating the Bill of Rights on the Supreme Court Building plaza.
House: House Administration
Withdrawn from schedule
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2284 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the representation of an individual or legal entity by a member of the legislature for compensation before a state agency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Ethics | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to administrative penalties assessed against certain nursing facilities for the improper discharge or transfer of a resident.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Nursing Homes | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of engaging in certain conduct with respect to certain firearm accessories and prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws related to certain firearm accessories.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
HB 2305 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a work group on enhancing the training and credentialing of emergency management personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to requiring entities that provide mental health services to veterans to provide military cultural competency training to personnel to accept a grant from a state agency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2330 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study of an intake system and state case management system for state and federal disaster assistance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2337 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the development of a contract template and contracting guidance for debris removal and monitoring contracts of political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Congress | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF | UNMANNED AIRCRAFT STUDY GROUP
HB 2364 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of certain services through statewide technology centers.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that state agency employees complete cybersecurity awareness training.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to a written response by the General Land Office to a request by a governmental entity to use certain real property owned by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2458 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 2459 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to information resources technology procurement by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2473 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Juvenile Boards & Officers | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2509 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to monitoring a state agency's compliance with the requirement to purchase certain goods and services from a community rehabilitation program.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITOR, STATE | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2512 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aeronautics | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development by the Texas Veterans Commission of an online repository of information of use to active duty military relocating to this state.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2535 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2558 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state employees for referring to climate change or global warming.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Environment--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to a debris management plan and training.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Environment--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 2591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 2605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to restrictions on certain state agency actions relating to high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Railroads
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 2683 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the transfer or sale of a law enforcement dog to a peace officer, an honorably retired peace officer, or a survivor of a deceased peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2687 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to study the legal and societal barriers to equality for persons who are transgender.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION, TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSGENDER EQUALITY TASK FORCE
HB 2692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2743 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an annual workplace climate survey conducted by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2806 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| Arts & Humanities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 2813 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the statewide behavioral health coordinating council.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL
HB 2827 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2863 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the applicability of competitive bidding requirements to expenditures for certain municipal utility facility relocations.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Utilities | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2868 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the procurement of interior design services by a governmental entity.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--General | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2884 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to statewide technology centers and cloud computing services.
House: State Affairs
Failed to pass to engrossment
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2941 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to requiring each state agency to post on the agency's Internet website information on suicide prevention.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUICIDE
HB 2943 86-0 (2019)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 2948 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of an advisory panel to study and compile a report on best management practices and funding mechanisms for the prevention, mitigation, and abatement of windblown and waterborne litter in communities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | LITTER | LITTER ADVISORY PANEL, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure grant program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | LOANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2971 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to powers and duties concerning records of the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Historic Preservation & Museums | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2977 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the transfer, sale, or exchange of real property or an interest in real property between the City of Austin and a state agency.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to certain requirements for the issuance of an occupational license to persons licensed in other jurisdictions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Electronic Information Systems | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CONSTABLES | Governor | Law Enforcement | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3075 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the delegation of powers and duties by the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3088 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to an exemption for certain purchasing personnel of the Texas Department of Transportation from training on state purchasing.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
| Highways | Purchasing--State | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to contested case hearings on matters under the jurisdiction of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Considered in Calendars
| Courts--Judges | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
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 3138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to reporting of incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on state property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | INTERNET | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STALKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of membership in and support to religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3261 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the use of green stormwater infrastructure in new state buildings.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Environment--Water | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the execution capability readiness scoring of major information resources projects.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3269 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEMEDICINE
HB 3301 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to merger agreements among certain hospitals; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAVIS COUNTY
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 3362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | Military & Veterans | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the creation of a business advisory council on disaster recovery and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISASTER RECOVERY & MITIGATION | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3377 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
HB 3389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to creating a position of nonprofit agency services coordinator for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to information and outreach regarding hurricane preparedness and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the transfer of a retired county law enforcement dog.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Animals | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the creation of a wet debris study group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Safety | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
HB 3515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or the county's chief administrator.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
No action taken in committee
| County Government--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a report of projects requiring federal funding as a result of a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3592 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3596 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to compensation received by state employees working in certain high injury risk positions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3615 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to a task force to expedite permitting and funding following certain disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PERMITS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a reduced occupational licensing fee for certain former license holders.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADOPTION | Family--Parent & Child | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3653 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of the state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Governor | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3699 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3760 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the issuance of buyer's temporary tags for vehicles sold by governmental agencies.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SURPLUS PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the regulatory analysis of rules proposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the requirement that certain state and local government employees and state contractors complete a cybersecurity training program certified by the Department of Information Resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3852 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to purchasing and contracting by governmental entities; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3872 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to data matching with financial institutions to facilitate the collection of state delinquent tax liabilities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Financial--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Taxation--General
HB 3875 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to cloud compatibility of certain state agency information technology purchases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, DadeSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to state agency reports submitted to the legislature.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3921 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to certain contracting requirements for the provision of broadband Internet access service to governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous claims and regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 3948 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the removal, relocation, alteration, or construction of certain monuments or memorials located on public property.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to creating a program to designate historic sites in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to providing information and communication regarding and during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 4067 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a wet debris work group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Water--General | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
HB 4111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to a written statement regarding certain rules adopted by a state agency that issues an occupational license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4112 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the review of certain occupational licensing rules by the office of the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 4210 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to publication of notice requirements for certain governmental entities and representatives.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | City Government--General | County Government--General | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4214 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to matters concerning governmental entities, including cybersecurity, governmental efficiencies, information resources, and emergency planning.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| City Government--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Purchasing--State | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the duties of the Texas Veterans Commission regarding citizenship of veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission to provide energy industry career training for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Energy--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 4309 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the transfer of certain functions relating to state employee leave from the state auditor to the comptroller.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to certain conflicts of interest of the commissioner of insurance and employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; requiring registration.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Ethics | GIFTS & DONATIONS | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to prohibited employment of certain former commissioners of insurance and employees of the Texas Department of Insurance; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Ethics | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4380 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the creation of the Environmental Task Force Advisory Committee.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4407 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibited state contracts with vendors that perform elective abortions, destructive embryonic stem cell research, or human cloning or that conduct research on human fetal tissue.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Health--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to state occupational licensing of certain military veterans and military spouses.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4429 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to mental health first aid training for veterans and immediate family members of veterans.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to a prohibition on certain contracts for construction projects by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4446 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the Star of the Republic Museum to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4451 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to state recognition of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan Nation.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Human Relations | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4452 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the authority of the legislature to vest the power to invest and manage certain public funds in certain officers, boards, and entities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4478 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to prohibited provisions in a settlement agreement between a government agency and employee regarding a claim or complaint involving sexual assault or certain unlawful conduct based on sex.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ASSAULT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4479 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the performance of administrative support services functions for the Health and Human Services Commission's office of inspector general.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Human Services--General | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4506 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to accelerated payments applicable to state contracts in which a small businesses concern performs services as a prime contractor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4513 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to employing and training mental health professionals for the mental health program for veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4514 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Veterans Commission provide training to support the veterans mental health program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to state agency energy savings programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Conservation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4585 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to legislative review of certain state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4597 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to cybersecurity of state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 4609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the consideration of sexual harassment claims against contractors in awarding certain state agency contracts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to the Texas mental and behavioral health research fund established to fund research, treatment, and access to services in this state for behavioral health, mental health, and substance use and addiction issues.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEMEDICINE
HJR 12 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the maximum bond amount authorized for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
House: Public Health Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 79 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing legislative action at any time during a regular session of the legislature on a bill that extends the existence of an agency, commission, or advisory committee following legislative review.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 85 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring legislative approval of the historical narrative for certain exhibits featured at the Alamo or a museum owned or operated by the state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| ALAMO, THE | Historic Preservation & Museums | Legislature | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 88 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HJR 143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to vest the power to invest and manage certain public funds in certain officers, boards, and entities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of state agency rules.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WORK GROUP | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Environment--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
SB 17 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 27 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous claims and regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by a state agency or political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Lawyers | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 45 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the expression of breast milk in the Capitol and other public buildings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | Women
SB 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to cybersecurity for information resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
SB 65 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state agency contracting and procurement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | Purchasing--State | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | GRID SECURITY COUNCIL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Utilities--Electric
SB 84 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the right of public officers to information of certain governmental entities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--School Districts | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a salary career ladder for certain state employees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Salaries & Expenses | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 122 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the procedure by which a state agency considers legislative intent when adopting an agency rule.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Legislature | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to state agency contracting and procurement.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the requirement that a veterans county service office report to the commissioners court or the county's chief administrator.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| County Government--General | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 221 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Workforce Development | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FOOD | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the criteria for review by the Sunset Advisory Commission of an agency that licenses an occupation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| INTERNET | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Review Procedures
SB 241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COLONIAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--General | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 271 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authority for certain state employees to work flexible hours and to work from home or other authorized alternative work sites.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TELECOMMUTING
SB 285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to information, outreach, and other actions regarding hurricane preparedness and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 389 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the prohibition of certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Abortion | Health Care Providers | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 438 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain time limitations on the award of grants by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to discrimination by a state agency against an applicant for or holder of an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DISCRIMINATION | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Religion | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 485 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the capture of a biometric identifier by a governmental entity; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 491 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to certain government contracts with companies that boycott Israel.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| ISRAEL | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to certain procedures applicable to meetings under the open meetings law and the disclosure of public information under the public information law in the event of an emergency, urgent public necessity, or catastrophic event.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the designation of an emergency management planner by state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 542 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the allocation of housing tax credits to developments within proximate geographical areas.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the reporting of information about the use of federal money for flood research, planning, and mitigation projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | FLOODS | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development | Water--General
SB 582 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 594 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of a business advisory council on disaster recovery and mitigation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL ON DISASTER RECOVERY & MITIGATION | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 595 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to an annual audit by the state auditor regarding certain community development block grant disaster recovery program money.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 602 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Department.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and to the operations of certain other entities performing functions associated with the department.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Historical Commission.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 608 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Mines & Mineral Resources | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 609 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Labor--Workers' Compensation | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | BORDER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the regulation of land surveyors and the transfer of the regulation to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, following the recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; changing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | SENATE, TEXAS | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | SURVEYORS
SB 618 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Legislature | Libraries & Librarians | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| ANATOMICAL BOARD, STATE OF TEXAS | ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY | BANDERA COUNTY RIVER AUTHORITY & GROUNDWATER DISTRICT | BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Labor--Workers' Compensation | LAVACA-NAVIDAD RIVER AUTHORITY | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY | MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE | NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY | PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL | PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SABINE RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO RIVER AUTHORITY | SAN JACINTO RIVER AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SULPHUR RIVER BASIN AUTHORITY | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset--Review Procedures | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 621 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the transfer of the regulation of plumbing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | PLUMBING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to adjudication of claims arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 749 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to level of care designations for hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TELEMEDICINE
SB 753 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to wage requirements for community rehabilitation programs participating in the purchasing from people with disabilities program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--General | MINIMUM WAGE | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 783 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to state agency enforcement of laws regulating small businesses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to emergency management and disaster recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
SB 819 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to state agency electronic information and processes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 838 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the Internet broadcast of certain open meetings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Open Meetings | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 856 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the student mental health division within the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to requiring training for certain emergency management coordinators.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 860 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the creation of a regulatory sandbox program administered by the attorney general for certain financial products and services; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Financial--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 922 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the procurement of interior design services by a governmental entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 927 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to exhibits presented at the Alamo complex.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ALAMO, THE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to a cybersecurity monitor for certain electric utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric
SB 964 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services performed as a volunteer during a disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of a work group to study local restrictions that impede disaster recovery efforts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the suspension of certain local laws and property regulations by the governor during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to contract management standards and information for contracts related to emergency management.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1051 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the capture and retention of certain biometric identifiers by certain governmental entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Protection of Personal Information | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the deposit of certain money to the disaster contingency fund for the purpose of paying costs associated with Hurricane Harvey.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the Children's Health and Nutrition Interagency Council.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CHILDREN'S HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL | EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH & NUTRITION INTERAGENCY COUNCIL | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | NUTRITION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the submission of certain utility reports in electronic form.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Electronic Information Systems | Legislature | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
