Legislation authored by Donna Campbell

Includes legislation with Donna Campbell as the primary author for the 83rd through 87th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System. Author information is not available for the 87th Legislature.

87th Regular Session
SB 20 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to carrying and storing a handgun or handgun ammunition by a hotel guest.
SB 551 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to wages and employment benefits.
SB 611 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty and to late applications for exemptions from such taxation for disabled members.
SB 650 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
SB 791 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to United States Navy submariners.
SB 792 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to specialty license plates and parking placards for vehicles of certain disabled veterans.
SB 793 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a ribbon for certain service members of the military who served in support of operations to secure this state's international border.
SB 794 Last Action: Effective on 1/1/22
Caption: Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a totally disabled veteran.
SB 795 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the requirement that the title of a state agency be printed on state-owned motor vehicles.
SB 833 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers.
SB 937 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to an excused absence from a public institution of higher education for a student called to required military service.
SB 938 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
SB 1079 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to monthly reports of certain activity of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
SB 1080 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to service contracts for leased or purchased motor vehicles.
SB 1082 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to parental access to curriculum materials used in a public school's human sexuality instruction.
SB 1083 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to parental approval for a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
SB 1163 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the criminal punishment and conditions of community supervision for the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; increasing a criminal penalty.
SB 1164 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of sexual assault.
SB 1166 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to who may request a public hearing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to the construction of a concrete plant.
SB 1167 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to boundaries of the Anthem Municipal Utility District; affecting the authority to issue bonds.
SB 1168 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a fine or fee in certain areas in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 1169 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to require a person to obtain a building permit from the county for certain portable structures.
SB 1439 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to required written notice to a physician, intern, or resident of an educational institution before directly or indirectly performing or participating in an elective abortion.
SB 1440 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder under the Texas Compassionate Use Act.
SB 1441 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation.
SB 1442 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to regulation of health care sharing ministries; providing civil penalties.
SB 1443 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to restoring electric service to certain vulnerable customers after a power outage and customer communication.
SB 1675 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to procedures for early voting by mail.
SB 1678 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: 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.
SB 1776 Last Action: Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
Caption: Relating to the inclusion of an elective course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
SB 1885 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to open meetings of governmental bodies.
SB 1886 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit.
SB 2116 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
SB 2158 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/21
Caption: Relating to requiring the Texas Education Agency to provide identification kits to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for distribution to the parent or legal custodian of certain students.
SB 2183 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the boundaries of, and validating certain acts and proceedings of, the Driftwood Conservation District.
SCR 22 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Designating Kyle as the official Pie Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2021.
SCR 38 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Designating the Texas star mushroom as the official State Mushroom of Texas.
SCR 50 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Private Marcelino Serna and to U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice William Ray Flores.
SJR 35 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
SJR 58 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a person from being placed on a ballot as a candidate for public office if the person has an outstanding financial obligation payable to the Texas Ethics Commission.
SJR 61 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting temporary suspension of absentee voting procedures.
SR 57 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of William Walter "Bud" Burnett.
SR 107 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Randy Moczygemba on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 108 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Frank Follis on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 119 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 28 to March 6, 2021, as Obesity Care Week.
SR 126 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Geronimo Creek Atmospheric Monitoring Station for its ongoing atmospheric measurements.
SR 177 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the fourth week of March 2021 as Hereditary Colon Cancer Syndrome Awareness Week.
SR 185 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Comal County on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.
SR 189 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Hidden Heroes campaign and the state’s military and veteran caregivers.
SR 216 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commemorating the 2021 State Civics Fair and its participants.
SR 237 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Recognizing April 13, 2021, as Alzheimer's Association State Advocacy Day.
SR 248 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 2021 as the Month of the Military Child.
SR 249 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Sunnye Lynn Collins Hubble.
SR 326 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing B. D. Tiner on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 384 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael Meek on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 385 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Benjamin Reynolds for his service as an intern for the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Border Security.
SR 386 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Drew Eisenman for his service as an intern for the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Border Security.
SR 387 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Nathan McCracken for his service as an intern for the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Border Security.
SR 388 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Robert Pedrigi for his service as an intern for the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Border Security.
SR 394 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Pediatric Society on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 514 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Endeavors for its service to people in crisis.
SR 515 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Memorial Day 2021.
SR 554 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Seth Woolbert for his service as a legislative intern.
SR 555 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ansh Samdaria for his service as a legislative intern.
SR 556 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Alex San Martin for his service as a legislative intern.
SR 557 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Elizabeth Stevenson for her service as a legislative intern.
87th 1st Called Session
SB 25 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to procedures for early voting by mail or voting by mail.
SB 59 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.
SB 60 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to prohibited logistical support by a governmental entity for procurement of an abortion or the services of an abortion provider.
87th 2nd Called Session
SB 68 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to wages and employment benefits.
SR 36 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo for its contributions to Texas education.
87th 3rd Called Session
SB 42 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the imposition of municipal ad valorem taxes on property that does not receive full municipal services.
SR 27 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Ramiro "Ray" Martinez for receiving a Living Legends of New Braunfels Award.
SR 28 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Atanacio "Nacho" Campos for receiving a Living Legends of New Braunfels Award.
SR 29 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael Gillette for receiving a Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Award.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jim Streety for receiving a Living Legends of New Braunfels Award.
SR 42 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of James Robert Holder.
SR 48 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines for their commitment to reducing drug usage and trafficking.
86th Regular Session
SB 22 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
SB 196 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
SB 208 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to prohibiting the operation of concrete plants and crushing facilities at certain locations.
SB 210 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the use of emergency engine cutoff switches on motorboats.
SB 371 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for certain assaults committed against employees of primary and secondary schools.
SB 372 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school to employ security personnel, commission peace officers, and have school resource officers.
SB 389 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the prohibition of certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion provider or affiliate of the provider.
SB 422 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a fine or fee in certain areas in the municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
SB 441 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to local school health advisory councils.
SB 462 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
SB 463 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
SB 464 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to requirements for a ballot proposition for a proposed municipal charter amendment.
SB 465 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions.
SB 483 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to permits for certain injection wells that transect a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
SB 520 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the storage and recovery of water in a portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
SB 535 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the carrying of a handgun by a license holder on the premises of certain places of religious worship.
SB 565 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive the new jobs creation requirement for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
SB 580 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to modification of certain prescription drug benefits and coverage offered by certain health benefit plans.
SB 652 Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Caption: Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
SB 662 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the availability of personal information of a statewide elected official or member of the legislature.
SB 673 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the scheduling of the first and last days of school for students by school districts.
SB 674 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing an exemption for open-enrollment charter schools from certain municipal drainage requirements.
SB 694 Last Action: Referred to Environmental Regulation
Caption: Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; increasing a fee; increasing administrative penalties.
SB 721 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to a limitation on the salary of superintendents of school districts.
SB 722 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to prohibiting a severance payment to a superintendent of a school district in certain circumstances.
SB 723 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to requiring an independent school district and an open-enrollment charter school to post certain annual compensation on its Internet website.
SB 746 Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Caption: Relating to certain procedures associated with voter approval of municipal annexation.
SB 762 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to wages and employment benefits.
SB 875 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
SB 881 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to withdrawals of water from the Edwards Aquifer to supply a military installation.
SB 917 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools and the review of challenges by open-enrollment charter schools or school districts to accountability determinations.
SB 947 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to the ability of certain students to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network.
SB 974 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to policies and programs that permit the use of public money to finance political campaigns.
SB 980 Last Action: Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
Caption: Relating to the military deployment, military mobilization, or temporary military duty of a conservator in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
SB 999 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to a state plan for education on and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
SB 1008 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to parental rights regarding a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
SB 1089 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the circumstances under which a school district is required to provide air-conditioned transportation for students.
SB 1090 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the vote required to authorize the issuance of certain bonds.
SB 1170 Last Action: Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the use of water withdrawn from the Edwards Aquifer by certain entities.
SB 1182 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to review and approval by the attorney general of certain bonds financing an educational facility for certain charter schools.
SB 1183 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the process for establishing speed limits on roads near certain schools.
SB 1200 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain military spouses to engage in a business or occupation in this state.
SB 1205 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to an appropriation of money from the general revenue fund to the State Soil and Water Conservation Board for the purpose of eradicating Carrizo cane, contingent on the receipt of federal funds for the same purpose.
SB 1221 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the designation of a portion of Ranch-to-Market Road 150 in Hays County as the William B. Travis Heritage Trail.
SB 1277 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to guidelines for the proper care and display of the United States and Texas flags by public schools.
SB 1282 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to prohibited practices relating to health benefit plan coverage for emergency care.
SB 1287 Last Action: Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Homeland Security Council.
SB 1326 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to municipal release of extraterritorial jurisdiction and disannexation involving certain areas.
SB 1327 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to municipal disannexation involving certain real estate subdivisions.
SB 1372 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to requirements for maintaining and decommissioning certain wind-powered generation facilities.
SB 1384 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the incorporation of a municipality in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of an existing municipality.
SB 1400 Last Action: Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Caption: Relating to the location of the Alamo Cenotaph.
SB 1443 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.
SB 1449 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to retaliation for municipal annexation disapproval.
SB 1468 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to annexation by certain municipalities of a special district under a strategic partnership agreement.
SB 1490 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain holders of a wine and beer retailer's permit to manufacture and sell wine and engage in certain related activities.
SB 1520 Last Action: Referred to Property Tax
Caption: Relating to the calculation of penalties and interest resulting from the final determination of an ad valorem tax appeal that changes a property owner's tax liability.
SB 1571 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to vendors.
SB 1634 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to require a labor peace agreement as a condition of engaging in a commercial transaction with the municipality or county.
SB 1647 Last Action: Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the administration, duties, and operation of the Edwards Aquifer Authority; authorizing a fee.
SB 1657 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to level of care designations for rural hospitals that provide maternal care.
SB 1696 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of aggregate production operations; requiring a permit; authorizing a fee.
SB 1722 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the award of grants from the skills development fund.
SB 1723 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the award of grants from the skills development fund.
SB 1724 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to certain public school workforce training programs funded by the skills development fund.
SB 1776 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the development of an elective course for public high school students on the founding principles of the United States and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
SB 1777 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the United States history end-of-course assessment instrument for public high school students.
SB 1819 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to designating May 8 as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
SB 1821 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to enforcement of the regulation of perpetual care cemeteries.
SB 1822 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to prepaid funeral benefits.
SB 1823 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the regulation of state banks, state trust companies, and third-party service providers of state banks and state trust companies.
SB 1851 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
SB 1905 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a tuition equalization grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
SB 1906 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
SB 2078 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to restrictions on municipal regulation in certain areas.
SB 2252 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the examination by the commissioner of insurance of certain insurers' network quality and adequacy.
SB 2258 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to procedures for requiring an independent school district to conduct an efficiency audit.
SB 2263 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to reporting of costs incurred by school districts in litigation or resolution of special education cases.
SB 2283 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/19
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of persons convicted of certain offenses to serve as a member of a board of trustees of a school district.
SB 2310 Last Action: Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt and enforce park use rules.
SB 2317 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the liability for unpaid tuition and fees at a public institution of higher education due to a misclassification of certain military personnel and their dependents.
SB 2318 Last Action: Referred to County Affairs
Caption: Relating to the authority of a county to require a person to obtain a building permit from the county for certain portable structures.
SB 2349 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authority of an insured to select a pharmacist under the insured's health insurance policy.
SB 2416 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and medical research cannabis.
SB 2548 Last Action: Recommendations filed with the Senate
Caption: Relating to boundaries of the Anthem Municipal Utility District.
SCR 18 Last Action: Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Caption: Designating Kyle as the official Pie Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2019.
SJR 47 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
SR 40 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 1, 2019, as National Wear Red Day in Texas.
SR 78 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing January 29, 2019, as Habitat for Humanity Texas Day.
SR 214 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Proclaiming February 22, 2019, President George Washington Day.
SR 276 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 27, 2019, as Buda Day.
SR 279 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Richard Kenneth Coleman.
SR 329 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tammie Jo Shults for her heroic actions.
SR 350 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John F. Nichols on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 351 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Military Ministry of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church of Selma for their service.
SR 430 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 3, 2019, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day.
SR 490 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
SR 513 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Jacob Alexander Graves.
SR 554 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending Andrew Roberts on his achievements as an author and a scholar.
SR 566 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 17, 2019, as Alzheimer's Association State Advocacy Day.
SR 617 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing April 24, 2019, as Cleaning For A Reason Awareness Day.
SR 645 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Douglas Faseler on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 731 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Andrea McWilliams for being named Texas Businesswoman of the Year by the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Texas.
SR 761 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Nathaniel Clark, Michael Garcia, Robert Lewis, Marshall Newton, and Charles Pike for their service to the Texas Senate and the Veteran Affairs and Border Security Committee.
SR 788 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Cruz Montemayor on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 803 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Public Policy Foundation on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.
SR 854 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Memorial Day 2019.
85th Regular Session
SB 27 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
SB 173 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the uniform election date.
SB 174 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
SB 198 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to voting eligibility requirements for members of a metropolitan planning organization policy board.
SB 199 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
SB 200 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
SB 201 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
SB 239 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to a parent's right to view the body of a deceased child before an autopsy is performed.
SB 277 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices.
SB 395 Last Action: Referred to Corrections
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of operation of unmanned aircraft over correctional facility or critical infrastructure facility.
SB 457 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to funding for an open-enrollment charter school and to the guaranteed level of state and local funds provided to school districts through the existing debt allotment.
SB 550 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the sale or assignment of tax credits for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
SB 564 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the applicability of open meetings requirements to certain meetings of a governing body relating to information technology security practices.
SB 583 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the punishment for the offense of unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder.
SB 587 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the state virtual school network, including the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the network.
SB 590 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain holders of a wine and beer retailer's permit to manufacture and sell wine and engage in certain related activities.
SB 601 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to authorizing an exemption for open-enrollment charter schools from certain municipal drainage requirements.
SB 616 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to requirements for a ballot proposition for a proposed municipal charter amendment.
SB 659 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the availability of personal information of a statewide elected official or member of the legislature.
SB 671 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English.
SB 715 Last Action: Point of order sustained
Caption: Relating to municipal annexation.
SB 732 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the authority of public junior colleges to offer certain courses and programs, including under agreements with independent school districts.
SB 751 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of and the abolishment date of the military base realignment and closure task force.
SB 752 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program.
SB 782 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.
SB 815 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the modification of an order establishing the conservatorship of a child.
SB 816 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the rendition by a court in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship of an order that is contrary to the expressed wishes of the child's parent.
SB 855 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to prohibiting certain transactions between a governmental entity and an abortion facility or affiliate of the facility.
SB 914 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 940 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the evaluation of and improvements to the quality of the Texas Workforce Commission's subsidized child care program.
SB 957 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the content and numbering of propositions on the ballot.
SB 1005 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the use of certain assessment instruments as secondary exit-level assessment instruments to allow certain public school students to receive a high school diploma.
SB 1094 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to parental rights regarding a student's participation in human sexuality instruction in public schools.
SB 1134 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the scheduling of the first day of school for students by school districts.
SB 1135 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school in a district of innovation.
SB 1176 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of a water park permit in the Alcoholic Beverage Code; authorizing a fee.
SB 1199 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to service contract providers.
SB 1200 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to guidelines for the proper care and display of the United States and Texas flags by public schools.
SB 1276 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to designation of gender-neutral bathrooms, changing rooms, locker rooms, shower rooms, and similar facilities.
SB 1324 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the eligibility for and emergency suspension of a license relating to massage therapy.
SB 1362 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to notification and informational materials regarding mutual consent voluntary adoption registries.
SB 1385 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to enforcement of certain regulations by the acquisition of a conservation easement.
SB 1400 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to state banks, state bank holding companies, and branches of foreign banks.
SB 1401 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the regulation of banks and trust companies.
SB 1402 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the regulation of cemeteries and the administration of perpetual care trust funds.
SB 1403 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the regulation of money services businesses.
SB 1440 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the attendance by a quorum of a governmental body at certain candidate events under the open meetings law.
SB 1455 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.
SB 1469 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to an election for the removal of a director serving on the board of directors of certain water districts.
SB 1485 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
SB 1486 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to payment standards for preferred provider benefit plans to reduce balance billing of insureds for out-of-network health care services.
SB 1536 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the ability of a child-placing agency to decline to provide services or accept a referral from the Department of Family and Protective Services on the basis of sincerely held religious beliefs.
SB 1602 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements by certain health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
SB 1613 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the assignment of health insurance benefits to a physician or health care provider.
SB 1614 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to a misleading representation or misrepresentation in an explanation of benefits provided by a health benefit plan issuer or administrator.
SB 1615 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to what constitutes balance billing of a health benefit plan enrollee by a physician or health care provider for purposes of certain disclosure and medication requirements.
SB 1636 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the use of extrapolation by a health maintenance organization or an insurer to audit claims.
SB 1759 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities.
SB 1797 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to regulation of electricians by local governments.
SB 1843 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to providing an opportunity for public high school students in grades 10 through 12 to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test or an alternative vocational aptitude test.
SB 1844 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program.
SB 1845 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service.
SB 1883 Last Action: Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Caption: Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools and the review of challenges by open-enrollment charter schools or school districts to accountability determinations.
SB 1901 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.
SB 1909 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund for toll projects.
SB 1989 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the elimination of straight-party voting for judicial offices.
SB 2059 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
SB 2060 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to compensation and restitution to crime victims and the disposition of unclaimed restitution payments; providing for an administrative penalty.
SB 2114 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain duties of a parent or guardian regarding information in reports prepared by the Department of Family and Protective Services in adoption cases.
SB 2198 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to interest that accrues under the Property Tax Code.
SB 2245 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the North Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 2; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2255 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/17
Caption: Relating to the composition of the Comal County Juvenile Board.
SB 2263 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Lerin Hills Municipal Utility District of Kendall County; providing authority to issue bonds and impose fees and taxes.
SB 2273 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Kendall County Water Control and Improvement District No. 4; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2292 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Meyer Ranch Municipal Utility District of Comal County; affecting an existing limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose fees and taxes.
SCR 29 Last Action: Referred to Administration
Caption: Designating Dripping Springs as the official Wedding Capital of Texas for a 10-year period beginning in 2017.
SJR 1 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
SR 33 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Armando Perez who was named the recipient of a Star of Texas Award.
SR 56 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 3, 2017, as National Wear Red Day in Texas.
SR 96 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Walter Penk for his achievements in the field of mental illness treatments for veterans.
SR 191 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Center for the Book and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for launching the Read Across Texas program.
SR 231 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Florence Roberta Key Fisher on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
SR 232 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas World War I Centennial Commemoration Association.
SR 262 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Dick Cole as the last surviving Doolittle Raider.
SR 416 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing October 13, 2017, as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
SR 466 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Barton Middle School and Dr. T. C. McCormick Jr. Middle School for their commitment to excellence in education.
SR 484 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Blaine Scott and his family for their service to veterans.
SR 583 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing special needs theme park, Morgan’s Wonderland.
SR 624 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Cavaliers and Michael Casillas for their contributions to the San Antonio community.
SR 640 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Jan and Kay Heining on the occasion of their 45th wedding anniversary.
SR 784 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Sharon Pierce on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 818 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Michael E. Thornton for his service to the nation.
SR 835 Last Action: Printed in full
Caption: In memory of Scott Deem.
SR 864 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the veterans who served as interns during the 85th Legislature for their service to the Texas Senate.
85th 1st Called Session
SB 6 Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caption: Relating to municipal annexation.
SB 10 Last Action: Received from the Senate
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
SB 85 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians and health care facilities for abortion complications; authorizing a civil penalty.
SB 86 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the local regulation of trees and timber.
SB 105 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the use of emergency engine cutoff switches on motorboats.
84th Regular Session
SB 119 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to requiring that members of the governing board of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities be elected.
SB 120 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election.
SB 191 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a prohibition on ownership, control, or management of the Alamo complex by a foreign entity.
SB 205 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to the functions of the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services.
SB 208 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Workforce Commission.
SB 214 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Education Agency and to the abolition of the State Board for Educator Certification and the transfer of its functions to the Texas Education Agency; providing for the ad valorem tax rate to be imposed after annexation of an insolvent or inoperative school district.
SB 215 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the transfer of driver and traffic safety education from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; changing the amounts of certain fees.
SB 249 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state general obligation debt.
SB 273 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty.
SB 276 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
SB 309 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
SB 310 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
SB 311 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.
SB 399 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
SB 400 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
SB 414 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
SB 531 Last Action: Considered in Calendars
Caption: Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in a proceeding involving marriage, a suit for dissolution of a marriage, or a suit affecting the parent-child relationship in this state.
SB 548 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the membership of the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board.
SB 573 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
SB 631 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain contiguous municipalities to agree to extend municipal court jurisdiction.
SB 635 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the eligibility of property used in connection with renewable energy electric generation through the use of wind power for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
SB 665 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
SB 674 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to instruction regarding mental health, substance abuse, and youth suicide in educator training programs.
SB 748 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to voting eligibility requirements for members of a metropolitan planning organization policy board.
SB 805 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference.
SB 806 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program.
SB 807 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses.
SB 832 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services.
SB 833 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service.
SB 874 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to a photo identification requirement to use certain state benefits.
SB 963 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Comal Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or surcharges.
SB 975 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the uniform election date.
SB 1049 Last Action: See remarks for effective date
Caption: Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
SB 1086 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to a parent's right to view the body of a deceased child before an autopsy is performed.
SB 1097 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to payment of and disclosures related to certain out-of-network provider charges; authorizing a fee; providing a penalty.
SB 1098 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the operation of certain managed care plans with respect to health care providers.
SB 1115 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically.
SB 1130 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to suspending a vehicle registration for the failure to establish financial responsibility; imposing penalties.
SB 1134 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to fingerprints collected by the Texas Department of Public Safety from an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate and used for the department's image verification system.
SB 1169 Last Action: Referred to Public Education
Caption: Relating to suicide prevention training for educators in public schools.
SB 1278 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the creation of a judicial district composed of Kendall County, the composition of the 216th Judicial District, the creation of a criminal district attorney of Kendall County, and the abolishment of the County Court at Law of Kendall County and the office of county attorney of Kendall County.
SB 1279 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to designated emergency infant care providers for certain abandoned children.
SB 1329 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the application of certain concealed handgun license laws to the attorney general, to assistant attorneys general, and to federal prosecutors, judges, and justices, and to the authority of those individuals to carry certain weapons.
SB 1330 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to injury leave for certain peace officers.
SB 1358 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations.
SB 1397 Last Action: Referred to Higher Education
Caption: Relating to the establishment of a rural resident physician grant program.
SB 1439 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to the territory of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District; authorizing the regulation of certain wells for the production of groundwater.
SB 1440 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the territory, jurisdiction, board composition, elections, and powers of the Barton Springs-Edwards Aquifer Conservation District, including its authority to regulate certain wells for the production of groundwater; imposing a cap on certain fees.
SB 1446 Last Action: Posting rule suspended
Caption: Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording.
SB 1447 Last Action: Referred to Education
Caption: Relating to equal opportunity for access by private and parochial school students to certain University Interscholastic League sponsored activities.
SB 1558 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain equipment and supplies associated with diabetes treatment.
SB 1594 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain amounts transferred to the state highway fund to designated corridors of commerce.
SB 1595 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to money allocated under the federal-aid highway program.
SB 1634 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to limiting certain powers of the Goforth Special Utility District.
SB 1639 Last Action: Referred to Land & Resource Management
Caption: Relating to the procedures for municipal annexations.
SB 1640 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Caption: Relating to prohibiting camping and building fires in certain areas; creating a criminal offense.
SB 1711 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to rules which insure that local independent school district selection of non-state adopted instructional materials to be purchased with state funds, is as accountable and transparent as the State Board of Education approval process for state-adopted instruction materials.
SB 1712 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
SB 1713 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers.
SB 1718 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the creation and maintenance of a registry of physicians co-managing patients with Licensees under Chapter 351, Occupations Code.
SB 1719 Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Caption: Relating to the evaluation of an application for a low income housing tax credit.
SB 1720 Last Action: Referred to Finance
Caption: Relating to ready-mix concrete trucks.
SB 1721 Last Action: Referred to Transportation
Caption: Relating to the issuance of the Alamo specialty license plates.
SB 1722 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to requirements for a partially deregulated telecommunications cooperative to offer certain services or make changes in its rates or tariffs.
SB 1753 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the identification requirements of certain health care providers associated with a hospital.
SB 1754 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to advertising by certain licensed freestanding emergency medical care facilities; providing an administrative penalty.
SB 1785 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to governmental actions affecting the use or value of private property.
SB 1789 Last Action: Referred to Business & Commerce
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain holders of a wine and beer retailer's permit to manufacture and sell wine and engage in certain related activities.
SB 1819 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
SB 1821 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
SB 1824 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to a study and report on the awarding of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor.
SB 1826 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the regulation of the amount of installed electric generation capacity.
SB 1827 Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Caption: Relating to the legislature's goals for renewable electric generating capacity.
SB 1872 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to coverage provided by certain qualified health plans for abortions.
SB 1873 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to requiring personnel of abortion facilities and certain other facilities performing abortions to complete training on human trafficking.
SB 1899 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the regulation of emergency medical services.
SB 1900 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to funding for an open-enrollment charter school based on average amounts collected by school districts under the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment.
SB 1901 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to emergency response employees or volunteers and others exposed or potentially exposed to certain diseases or parasites.
SB 1934 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to requirements for the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate and to a study on digital identification and proof of licensure.
SB 1935 Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services
Caption: Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
SB 2022 Last Action: Not again placed on intent calendar
Caption: Relating to the Driftwood Economic Development Municipal Management District.
SB 2070 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Headwaters Municipal Utility District; providing authority to issue bonds and impose taxes.
SB 2071 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the Rebecca Creek Municipal Utility District.
SB 2072 Last Action: Referred to Special Purpose Districts
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Hays County Municipal Utility District No. 7; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2073 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the Hays County Development District No. 1.
SB 2074 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Legacy Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
SB 2075 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/15
Caption: Relating to the annexation and eminent domain powers of and the development of certain wastewater projects by the Needmore Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1.
SCR 43 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Matthew E. Mendoza.
SCR 44 Last Action: Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Caption: Directing the governor of the State of Texas to posthumously award the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Cleto L. Rodriguez in recognition of his valiant service during World War II.
SCR 48 Last Action: Signed by the Governor
Caption: Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed while serving in the United States military and commemorating Memorial Day 2015.
SJR 10 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to an individual's or religious organization's freedom of religion.
SJR 16 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.
SJR 52 Last Action: Filed with the Secretary of State
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the requirement that state officers elected by voters statewide reside in the state capital.
SJR 59 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to nullify an order, rule, policy, or similar measure adopted by the executive branch of the federal government that exceeds the authority granted by the United States Constitution.
SJR 60 Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
SR 6 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of San Antonio for honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
SR 41 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Congratulating Jack Ohlrich and Hal Herbelin Jr. for receiving the Outstanding Range Management Award.
SR 55 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 6, 2015, as National Wear Red Day.
SR 56 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating Texas Capitol Schoolhouse Day.
SR 180 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Observing February 17, 2015, as Texas Trauma and Emergency Health Care Day.
SR 190 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing February 19, 2015, as Mental Illness Awareness Day.
SR 328 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joseph Lee Richmond.
SR 345 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Joel Craig Gandy.
SR 501 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John C. Hagee on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
SR 604 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of O. C. Haley.
SR 615 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the 2015 Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge.
SR 750 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Larkspur Elementary School on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
SR 798 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Vintage Oaks residential community on the occasion of the dedication of the Timber Ridge Park and Veteran's Walk.
SR 916 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Howard Hicks on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 952 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing John C. Osborn on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 995 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Kaitlyn Anderson to the Capitol.
SR 996 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Welcoming Jay Nelson to the Capitol.
SR 1048 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Charles William McMillon for his work during the 84th legislative session.
83rd Regular Session
SB 554 Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar
Caption: Relating to the penalty for theft of an official ballot or official carrier envelope for an election.
SB 682 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to reimbursement for services provided by advanced practice nurses and physician assistants under the Medicaid program.
SB 695 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in this state.
SB 864 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to a handgun proficiency course that is taken to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license.
SB 974 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the name of Texas State University--San Marcos.
SB 1027 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the coordination of state and federal standards and reporting requirements related to the receipt of certain federal money.
SB 1029 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the conversion of a nontolled state highway or segment of the state highway system to a toll project.
SB 1086 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the regulation of certain water and sewage utilities to ensure public safety in and around certain municipalities.
SB 1087 Last Action: Committee report printed and distributed
Caption: Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to file a lien for the costs of abatement of a floodplain ordinance violation; providing a civil penalty.
SB 1193 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Medical Board and the regulation of certain persons licensed by the board.
SB 1194 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to a suit for possession of or access to a child by a grandparent.
SB 1218 Last Action: Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Caption: Relating to the proof of an applicant's identity and age required for the issuance of a marriage license.
SB 1331 Last Action: Left pending in committee
Caption: Relating to voting eligibility requirements for members of a metropolitan planning organization policy board.
SB 1575 Last Action: No action taken in committee
Caption: Relating to state savings and government efficiency through a taxpayer savings grant program.
SB 1650 Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars
Caption: Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by governmental bodies, including regional tollway authorities, regional mobility authorities, and metropolitan planning organizations.
SB 1705 Last Action: Effective on 9/1/13
Caption: Relating to the administration of certain examinations required to obtain a driver's license.
SB 1707 Last Action: Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
Caption: Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the tax on the sale, rental, and use of motor vehicles to the Texas Mobility Fund.
SB 1735 Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice
Caption: Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.
SB 1736 Last Action: Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Caption: Relating to the regulation of dangerous wild animals.
SB 1771 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the expansion of the boundaries of the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority.
SB 1867 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Cascades Municipal Utility District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 1868 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Needmore Ranch Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 1869 Last Action: Effective immediately
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Kendall County Municipal Utility District No. 1; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 1915 Last Action: House appoints conferees-reported
Caption: Relating to the creation of the Comal County Water Improvement District No. 3; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, or taxes.
SB 1918 Last Action: Subcommittee meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to certain regulatory requirements placing expiration dates on land development permits and the use of land conveyed to the state or a political subdivision for a public purpose.
SB 1919 Last Action: Subcommittee meeting cancelled
Caption: Relating to the condemnation of conservation easements.
SJR 4 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's freedom of religion.
SJR 5 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rights of individuals to choose or decline to choose to purchase health insurance coverage.
SJR 49 Last Action: Referred to State Affairs
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's freedom of religion.
SR 33 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the greater San Antonio area recipients of the Texas Treasure Business Award.
SR 198 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Celebrating February 13, 2013, as Leadership Boerne Day at the Capitol.
SR 287 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing February 28, 2013, as Rare Disease Day.
SR 386 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Commending the sponsors and students of Youth Leadership New Braunfels.
SR 430 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the citizens of Comal County on the occasion of the restoration and rededication of the Comal County Courthouse.
SR 438 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing March 12, 2013, as TURF Day at the State Capitol.
SR 439 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing William Alloway of New Braunfels on the occasion of his 102nd birthday.
SR 440 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Tessye B. Maurer of Bulverde on the occasion of her 89th birthday.
SR 453 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Madison Albrecht and Kaitlyn Dehaven for being honored by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
SR 468 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: In memory of Mary Lou Grier.
SR 475 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Commending Anne Cornell and Aaron Mason for visiting all the state's courthouses.
SR 495 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Wanda Carter on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 685 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing Robert Paul Johnson on the occasion of his retirement.
SR 725 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Susan Angell-Gonzalez on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 741 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing April 25, 2013, as Pay It Forward Day.
SR 762 Last Action: Again read
Caption: Recognizing the Texas Department of Public Safety.
SR 838 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the New Braunfels Regional Airport for receiving the 2013 General Aviation Airport of the Year award.
SR 878 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Gary W. Raba for his service to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
SR 893 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing the Comal County Tax Office for earning a 2013 County Best Practices Award.
83rd 1st Called Session
SB 29 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
SB 34 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.
SB 50 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund.
SJR 8 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permissible uses of certain money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund by the legislature.
SJR 10 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
83rd 2nd Called Session
SB 18 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
SB 21 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to certain offenses involving the carrying of concealed handguns by license holders and to defenses and exceptions to the prosecution of those offenses.
SB 36 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund.
SJR 8 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permissible uses of certain money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund by the legislature.
SJR 10 Last Action: Filed
Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used.
SR 49 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Joyce L. Stevens on the occasion of her retirement.
SR 54 Last Action: Reported enrolled
Caption: Recognizing Antonio C. Luna on the occasion of his retirement.
83rd 3rd Called Session
SB 21 Last Action: Co-author authorized
Caption: Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.