HB 18 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the protection of minors from harmful, deceptive, or unfair trade practices in connection with the use of certain digital services and electronic devices, including the use and transfer of electronic devices to students by a public school.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Minors--Health & Safety | Protection of Personal Information | SECURING CHILDREN ONLINE THROUGH PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT (SCOPE) ACT | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 27 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to protection of employers from liability and certain other penalties in connection with the provision of employee benefits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
HB 73 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with livestock and agricultural land.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General | TRESPASS
HB 100 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Salaries & Expenses | TRANSFER STUDENTS | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 102 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CHRISTION FITZGERALD ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 125 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the enforcement of certain election laws by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Elections--General
HB 148 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 162 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to minimum standards for prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
HB 206 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 242 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Women
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 319 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
HB 444 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to certain civil penalties collected for violations of laws regulating massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Finance | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Finance | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 448 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Property Interests--General
HB 450 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | ROYALTIES
HB 508 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the civil prosecution of offenses involving certain municipal parking ordinances; authorizing a civil fine.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to exemption of certain civil actions from being subject to a motion to dismiss on the basis of involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 536 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 545 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the payment of gratuities to tipped employees; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 556 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SUPREME COURT
HB 567 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Housing--General | Labor--General
HB 569 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to activities the tolerance of which may constitute maintenance of a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| BURGLARY | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | NUISANCES
HB 603 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a business owner or operator arising from the exposure of an individual to a pandemic disease.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 611 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of unlawful disclosure of residence address or telephone number.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Electronic Information Systems | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 645 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to prohibiting financial institutions and other businesses from using value-based criteria.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Financial--Banks | Financial--General
HB 689 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to civil liability for discriminatory false reports to law enforcement agencies or emergency service providers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION
HB 791 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to state agency review of adopted rules.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INTERNET | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
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 888 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the statute of limitations on a health care liability claim involving certain gender modification drugs provided to and procedures performed on a minor.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | Minors--Health & Safety | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 925 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to firearms; authorizing a private civil right of action.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Minors--General | Weapons
HB 955 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Health Care Providers
HB 969 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHILD CUSTODY | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child
HB 980 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the privilege against disclosure of certain collaborative family law communications.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--General | Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 1012 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain senior retirement communities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Nursing Homes
HB 1181 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the publication or distribution of sexual material harmful to minors on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1246 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to disannexation of certain areas that do not receive full municipal services.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Annexation | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to limitations periods in arbitration proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1309 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits against certain governmental employees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1320 88-0 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 1350 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1367 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the violation of certain laws and provisions of governing instruments by, and the recall by property owners of, a property owners' association board member.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 1372 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the tort of public nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES
HB 1382 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the public sale of real property taken in execution of a judgment.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1453 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Criminal Procedure--General | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 1455 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to health care benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 1494 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the interpretation of certain laws protecting the free exercise of religion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
HB 1561 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the decision of a court of appeals not to accept certain interlocutory appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 1601 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
HB 1619 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the nature and functions of certain public facility corporations located in certain counties contiguous to the international border.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Housing--General
HB 1637 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to civil liability of irrigation districts for the recreational use of district land.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | IRRIGATION & IRRIGATORS | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1671 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to vote harvesting; creating a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--General
HB 1745 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to vicarious liability of a transportation network company for acts of a driver using the company's digital network.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 1752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to liability for the provision to certain children of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1753 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the right to assistive reproductive technology treatments and procedures, including in vitro fertilization.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFERTILITY
HB 1791 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 1806 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1823 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to certain documents or instruments purporting to convey real or personal property.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1872 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the prohibited sale of certain flavored e-cigarettes; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Tobacco Products
HB 1874 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a civil asset forfeiture proceeding.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1896 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 1920 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to policy-making authority of constables for the purpose of a federal civil rights action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Civil Procedure | Law Enforcement
HB 1936 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Crimes Against | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1999 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to unlawful employment practices based on sexual harassment, including complaints and civil actions arising from those practices.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 2007 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 2022 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to residential construction liability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims arising out of residential construction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 2065 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to nonrenewal of certain private passenger automobile insurance policies for the insured's failure to cooperate in a third-party liability claim or action.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 2115 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu
Relating to damages in certain claims involving sexual assault or sexual harassment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 2117 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 2119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in certain suits involving a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 2127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to state preemption of and the effect of certain state or federal law on certain municipal and county regulation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TEXAS REGULATORY CONSISTENCY ACT
HB 2165 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to requirements for subscription service contracts; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection
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 2267 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the sale of unplatted lots in certain subdivisions of land.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Property Interests--General
HB 2310 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to certain construction defect litigation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Property Interests--Real Property | SUPREME COURT
HB 2311 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to peace officer liability for an improper response to a mass casualty event.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2324 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the regulation of certain health professionals and health facilities; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ADVERTISING | ATHLETIC TRAINERS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Hospitals | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 2331 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to requests to a municipality for production or certification of a record in certain civil actions; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2342 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a limitation on certain civil actions brought against persons licensed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2383 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to court deposition and transcription services and fees and to court reporters and certified court interpreters; establishing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Reporters | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS | SUPREME COURT
HB 2412 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | EVIDENCE | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2432 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of real property in connection with the use of or entry onto the property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against certain first responders based on mental illness.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2510 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to transparency in certain contracts involving a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
HB 2519 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to law enforcement misconduct and law enforcement interactions with certain detained or arrested individuals and other members of the public, to public entity liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | GEORGE FLOYD ACT | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | RESTRAINTS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 2525 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--General
HB 2527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the duty of an attorney representing the state to disclose certain information regarding a defendant convicted of an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SUPREME COURT
HB 2536 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2573 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to liability of certain municipal hospital authorities under a contract for the sale of a hospital.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2584 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to indemnification and duties of real property appraisers under certain governmental contracts.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
HB 2595 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the advertisement of disposable wipes as flushable; providing a civil penalty.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| ADVERTISING | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2619 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to imposing a civil penalty for a violation of the Election Code.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--General
HB 2636 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to liability of a recreational vehicle park or campground entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PUBLIC NOTICE | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | SIGNS
HB 2690 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 2770 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, Mano
Relating to exemption of certain civil actions from being subject to a motion to dismiss on the basis of involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--General
HB 2772 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in cases involving veterinary malpractice or negligence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Malpractice--Professionals | VETERINARIANS
HB 2781 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the automatic stay of proceedings pending an interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2786 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to a limitation on liability in certain suits concerning damages arising from acts or omissions involving a jail or detention facility owned or operated by a county or municipality.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corrections--Jails & Prisons
HB 2874 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Open Records
HB 2879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to venue in certain actions involving a contract for an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2882 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to repealing provisions prohibiting a physician assistant from serving as a governing person or officer of certain business entities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 2955 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben | et. al.
Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
HB 2965 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2992 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to asset forfeiture under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement
HB 3004 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to assistance provided to an individual in obtaining an abortion outside of this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | TRAVEL
HB 3030 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to required verification of the employment history of certain job applicants.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain medical treatment to a pregnant woman by a physician or health care provider.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--General | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3063 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the medical authorization accompanying written notice of a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3082 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to a pharmacy, pharmacist, or pharmacy technician decision to not dispense or sell a drug according to religious belief or moral conviction.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Religion
HB 3102 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the cancellation of certain consumer transactions.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 3114 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the burden of proof in a suit or administrative proceeding to establish that an area is subject to the public beach easement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Coastal Affairs & Beaches
HB 3129 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to redesignation of certain provisions describing court orders eligible for an interlocutory appeal and a stay of proceedings pending certain interlocutory appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3156 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to liability of engineers and certain business entities performing construction monitoring and inspection services for the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3164 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion offices and employees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 3168 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the dormancy of certain judgments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3200 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the collection of certain judgments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DEBT
HB 3338 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to measures to prevent and respond to opioid-related drug overdoses, including policies and training regarding the use of opioid antagonists, at student residences on campuses of public institutions of higher education; providing immunity.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3357 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for obscenity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 3378 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
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 | Women
HB 3391 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3393 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the settlement of certain claims on behalf of a minor.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Minors--General | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 3395 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the charging of swipe fees on certain electronic payment transactions; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 3468 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to a patient's access to health records; authorizing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAL RECORDS
HB 3533 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3545 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
HB 3588 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to an exemption from abortion restrictions for unemancipated minors and the repeal of provisions regarding notice and consent to those abortions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Minors--Health & Safety | PHYSICIANS
HB 3605 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to certain criminal conduct involving agricultural land, including the justified use of force or deadly force to protect agricultural land from that conduct, and to civil liability arising out of certain justified threats to use force or deadly force; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 3662 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to railroad crew size requirements; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Health & Safety | Transportation--Railroads
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 3684 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to a procedure for applying for a place on a ballot as a candidate for precinct chair of a political party; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Political Parties | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3699 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to municipal regulation of subdivisions and approval of subdivision plans or plats.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | City Government--Roads | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PLATTING
HB 3702 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the effect of American Law Institute publications on actions governed by the laws of this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
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 3742 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the regulation of combative sports by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and to immunity for ringside physicians assigned to combative sports events.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS
HB 3750 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms and to statutory damages in actions brought by social media users against social media platforms for prohibited censorship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3751 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to statutory damages in actions brought by social media users against social media platforms for prohibited censorship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3756 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3758 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| ASSETS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3774 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to civil and criminal liability for pharmacists and pharmacies that dispense misoprostol.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS
HB 3913 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the disposition and use of the state's portion of civil penalties recovered in 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: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3918 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition, prevention, and remedying of certain discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHILD CUSTODY | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Family--Marriage Relationship | FATHER'S DAY | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Religion | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3926 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the liability of entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide community-based care.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection
HB 3933 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the liability of entities contracted with the Department of Family and Protective Services to provide community-based care or child welfare services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Child Services
HB 3949 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to arbitration of certain controversies involving members of certain nonprofit entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corporations & Associations
HB 3977 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria
Relating to an employer's civil liability under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act for injuries sustained by a victim of sexual assault.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--Workers' Compensation | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4009 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to procedures applicable to the emergency detention of a person with mental illness at a mental health facility, including the detention, transportation, and transfer of the person and to certain best practices for courts with jurisdiction over emergency mental health matters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4031 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the legislative approval of settlements related to elections.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Elections--General | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4038 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the limitations period for actions challenging and validations regarding municipal annexation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Annexation | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the use of opioid antagonists on the campuses of public and private schools and institutions of higher education and at or in transit to or from off-campus school events.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to service provided to residential customers by certain gas utilities during weather emergencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, EdSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action to enforce a motor vehicle mortgagee's lien.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 4179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Relating to assertion of immunity and application of certain laws in certain actions brought against peace officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to liability related to a duty to retrofit certain rented or leased motor vehicles with safety devices.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | RENTAL CARS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4239 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to property owner liability for personal injury claims arising from insurance restoration projects in which a contractor or subcontractor does not maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 4378 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a cause of action for drag performances performed in the presence of a minor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4381 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, ManoSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the suspension of a money judgment pending appeal in a civil action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 4395 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a restriction on an employee's responsibility for certain training and education expenditures required by an employer.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 4519 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to unlawful altering of election procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4557 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to liability for capturing and storing carbon dioxide.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--Air | INJECTION WELLS | Mines & Mineral Resources | NUISANCES | Oil & Gas | Water--Rights
HB 4601 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to certain suits for personal injury that arise as a result of conduct that violates certain Penal Code provisions concerning sexual offenses against a child but that are filed against certain persons who did not commit the conduct that violated those Penal Code provisions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against
HB 4624 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to gender modification procedures and treatments for certain minors; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4626 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a limitation on certain fees a credit card issuer may charge a merchant for processing a credit card sale; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Taxation--Sales
HB 4635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | DEBT | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS | TEXAS RACKETEERING ACT | WITNESSES
HB 4688 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the personal liability of an elected state officer of a state governmental entity for a claim brought against the entity under the whistleblower protection laws.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Officers | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 4715 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the establishment of paternity and the duty to pay child support and to victim restitution or compensation for certain sexual offenses resulting in pregnancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Family--Child Support | Family--Parent & Child | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PATERNITY | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 4730 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4762 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman | et. al.
Relating to liability of hospital personnel for certain uses of force while on duty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Hospitals
HB 4807 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
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 4876 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Imposing liability on those who perform or assist unlawful abortions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 4877 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the use of political contributions to settle a civil action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Officers
HB 4886 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 4897 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lalani, Suleman
Relating to civil liability for online impersonation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 4907 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to capturing and storing carbon dioxide.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--Air | Environment--Water | INJECTION WELLS | NUISANCES | STORAGE TANKS
HB 5003 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FROM NATIVIST JURISPRUDENCE ACT | Religion | State Employees | State Officers
HB 5062 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to a private right of action for the enforcement of public beach access.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Coastal Affairs & Beaches
HB 5179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to creating a cause of action for nonconsensual condom removal.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
HB 5232 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, DavidSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to civil penalties imposed for violations of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 5253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in common law and statutory tort claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 5272 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the prohibited resale of infant formula purchased at retail; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 5290 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to authorizing a private right of action against a school district or open enrollment charter school that violates a student or parental right.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 5299 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets in cases under the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | SUPREME COURT
HCR 126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3699.
Signed by the Governor
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | City Government--Roads | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 124 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HOME EQUITY | LOANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 143 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equality under the law regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Education--School Districts | Family--Marriage Relationship | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HJR 156 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the governor to negotiate and execute gaming compacts with the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and to authorize those tribes to sue this state if the governor fails to negotiate in good faith.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | NATIVE AMERICANS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 166 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing recovery of exemplary damages by parents or a person's estate for a homicide.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2477 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4635.
Reported enrolled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 110 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 176 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | Governor | Insurance--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--State | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
SB 227 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of laws prohibiting abortion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General
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 299 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to health care services provided at a hospital by a physician who is not a member of the hospital's medical staff and the hospital's liability for health care services provided by such a physician.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS
SB 302 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to employer civil liability for a vaccine requirement imposed on the employer's employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General
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 305 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to vaccine administration requirements and protection of immunization exemptions for health reasons.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 369 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to disannexation of certain areas that do not receive full municipal services; providing a civil penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Annexation | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 378 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the enforcement of criminal offenses by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys, and county attorneys; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 392 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to transparency in certain legal proceedings and contracts involving a school district and a limit on legal fees that may be spent by a school district in certain legal proceedings.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--School Districts | INTERNET
SB 393 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students; authorizing a civil remedy.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PARENTAL CONSENT | PARENTAL NOTIFICATION | PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 417 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to electronic device filters for certain explicit material; providing a civil penalty.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Crimes Against | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 431 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to local regulation to enforce child custody orders; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHILD CUSTODY | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 434 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the burden of proof in a suit or administrative proceeding to establish that an area is subject to the public beach easement.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Coastal Affairs & Beaches
SB 501 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | ROYALTIES
SB 513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the verification of the accuracy of an application for a license to practice medicine in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 569 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to requests to a municipality for production or certification of a record in certain civil actions; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 571 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 575 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of a cause of action for deprivation of rights and the waiver of immunity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 611 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain senior living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Nursing Homes
SB 665 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the tracking, reporting, and disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITOR, STATE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement
SB 694 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to liability of a religious organization or an employee or volunteer of a religious organization for security services provided to the organization.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
SB 714 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to civil liability of a business in connection with prohibiting concealed handguns on the business premises.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
SB 751 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 775 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption of certain personal property from garnishment, attachment, execution, or other seizure by creditors.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DEBT | Financial--General
SB 803 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the award of compensatory damages caused by certain delays under governmental construction contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 809 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the sale of unplatted lots in certain subdivisions of land.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Property Interests--General
SB 814 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to state preemption of certain municipal and county regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TEXAS REGULATORY CONSISTENCY ACT
SB 815 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with livestock and agricultural land.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | TRESPASS
SB 873 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to residential construction liability.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 896 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the stay of proceedings pending an interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 901 88-0 (2023)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to civil actions or arbitrations involving transportation network companies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SB 913 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to liability insurance for firearm ownership.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Weapons
SB 929 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the notice and compensation a municipality must provide before revoking the right to use property for a use that was allowed before the adoption of or change to a zoning regulation or boundary.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 939 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims arising out of residential construction.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 952 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--General
SB 963 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the distribution of the opioid abatement trust account.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 964 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to civil liability arising from a firearm hold agreement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
SB 1029 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for, governmental health plan coverage of, and public funding for gender modification procedures and treatments.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Finance | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Insurance--Health & Accident | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1034 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the tort of public nuisance.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES
SB 1039 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to processes to address election irregularities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1041 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to unlawful employment practices based on sexual harassment, including complaints and civil actions arising from those practices.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Management Relations | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1097 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to liability of certain municipal hospital authorities under a contract for the sale of a hospital.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1180 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | EVIDENCE | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1198 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the statute of limitations on a health care liability claim involving certain gender modification drugs provided to and procedures performed on a minor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Malpractice--Professionals | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Minors--Health & Safety | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1280 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to assistance provided to an individual in obtaining an abortion outside of this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | TRAVEL
SB 1320 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to state agency review of adopted rules.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INTERNET | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SB 1328 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to common nuisance remedies and registration and permitting requirements for the storage of scrap tires.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--Solid Waste | NUISANCES | TIRES
SB 1336 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1352 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CHRISTION FITZGERALD ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 1356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Housing--General | Labor--General
SB 1440 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the processing of certain credit card transactions; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Financial--General | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements in connection with the acquisition of real property for public use by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain
SB 1541 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the charging of swipe fees on certain electronic payment transactions; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 1602 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to venue and choice of law for certain actions involving censorship by social media platforms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 1603 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the decision of a court of appeals not to accept certain interlocutory appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
SB 1607 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to prohibiting the imposition of a monetary fine or penalty for a violation of a money services business's terms of service agreement; providing a civil penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER
SB 1706 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to restrictions on political contributions by out-of-state contributors; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
SB 1766 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to indemnification and duties of real property appraisers under certain governmental contracts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
SB 1788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS
SB 1843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 1879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FROM NATIVIST JURISPRUDENCE ACT | Religion | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1941 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to legal representation of certain hospital districts in civil proceedings.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1948 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the legislative approval of settlements related to elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Elections--General | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1971 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to liability of judges and magistrates for the improper release on personal bond of defendants accused of committing certain felony offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES
SB 1994 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to vote harvesting; creating a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Administration | Elections--General
SB 2067 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the public sale of real property taken in execution of a judgment.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2073 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain suits for personal injury that arise as a result of conduct that violates certain Penal Code provisions concerning sexual offenses against a child but that are filed against certain persons who did not commit the conduct that violated those Penal Code provisions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against
SB 2082 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the disruption of quiet enjoyment of a residence with pamphlets, leaflets, or flyers demonstrating ethnic or religious animus; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HATE CRIMES
SB 2086 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a property right in DNA; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Business & Industry
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 2100 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to defenses to prosecution of the criminal offenses of gambling, keeping a gambling place, and possession of a gambling device, equipment, or paraphernalia and county regulation of poker clubs; providing civil penalties; authorizing an occupational license; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GAMBLING
SB 2121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to property owner liability for personal injury claims arising from insurance restoration projects in which a contractor or subcontractor does not maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Workers' Compensation
SB 2171 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 2179 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to liability of professional entities performing construction monitoring and inspection services for the Texas Department of Transportation.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 2199 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of individuals from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
SB 2253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to addressing abusive conduct in the workplace; creating a private right of action.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Safety
SB 2255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement agencies; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2286 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Open Records
SB 2421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2439 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to capturing and storing carbon dioxide.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Energy--General | NUISANCES
SB 2474 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to civil and administrative penalties assessed for violations of statutes or rules governing chemical dependency treatment facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 2488 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 2510 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to statutory damages in actions brought by social media users against social media platforms for prohibited censorship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 2527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of telemedicine medical services, teledentistry services, and telehealth services; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | TELEMEDICINE
SR 700 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4635.
Reported enrolled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 21 88-2 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to civil liability for the sterilization, castration, or genital mutilation of children.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Intergovernmental Relations
HB 22 88-2 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Filed
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 44 88-2 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 4 88-3 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation and indemnification of certain claims relating to the enforcement of that offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 27 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 75 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 79 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to civil and criminal trespass while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction without consent of the owner; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 85 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 87 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 104 88-3 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to civil and criminal consequences of trespassing on the property of another while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 111 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Filed
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | Women | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 123 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to an employee's right to privacy of personal health information; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 124 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
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 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 158 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a prohibition on the sale, production, or distribution of lab-grown meat; authorizing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | Health--General | Safety
SB 7 88-3 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a private employer from adopting or enforcing certain COVID-19 vaccine mandates; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PHYSICIANS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 41 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 69 88-3 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to paid rest breaks for construction employees of construction contractors and subcontractors; providing an administrative penalty.
Filed
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4 88-4 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
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 36 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs and duties of Internet service providers; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a private civil right of action.
Filed
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Crimes--Against Morals | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | FAMILY PLANNING & BIRTH CONTROL | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Political Subdivisions | POSTAL SERVICE | Utilities--Telecommunications | WOMEN AND CHILD SAFETY ACT
HB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 40 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions, and authorizing under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate certain of those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 52 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to an employee's right to privacy of personal health information; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 55 88-4 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to civil and criminal consequences of trespassing on the property of another while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 88 88-4 (2023)
Author: Flores, Lulu
Relating to workplace heat illness prevention, including the creation of a heat illness prevention advisory board; imposing administrative penalties.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION ADVISORY BOARD | Labor--Health & Safety | SIGNS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 4 88-4 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 28 88-4 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to paid rest breaks for construction employees of construction contractors and subcontractors; providing an administrative penalty.
Filed
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Health & Safety | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of a commercial motor vehicle owner or operator, including the effect that changes to that liability have on commercial automobile insurance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| ACCIDENTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 87 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | SICK LEAVE | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 88 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | GEORGE FLOYD ACT | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HB 92 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of municipalities for failure to comply with immigration detainer requests.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 167 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to common and public nuisances.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES
HB 173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to civil liability for discriminatory false reports to law enforcement agencies or emergency service providers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
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 222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability of burn bosses in connection with certain prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
HB 251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 260 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 304 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability arising from farm animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HORSES
HB 392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Housing--General | Labor--General
HB 417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | Criminal Procedure--General | Financial--General
HB 448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the provision of certain eminent domain information to property owners through a landowner's bill of rights.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the civil prosecution of offenses involving certain municipal parking ordinances; authorizing a civil fine.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to repealing provisions prohibiting a physician assistant from serving as a governing person or officer of certain business entities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Religion
HB 549 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Protection of Personal Information
HB 614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a cause of action for deprivation of certain rights, privileges, or immunities under color of law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General
HB 621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to payment of health benefit claims in coordination with third-party liability insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 709 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to employment records of certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 804 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to an offset for amounts paid under an automobile insurance policy's personal injury protection coverage against a liability claim.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 900 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the liability of a landlord for damages resulting from the execution of a writ of possession in an eviction suit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the settlement of certain claims on behalf of a minor.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Minors--General | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 1012 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve certain personal property.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DIVORCE | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to health care benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 1069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 1074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | NUISANCES
HB 1078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to liability arising from farm animal activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the liability of governmental units under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1130 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to recovery in a civil action of damages attributable to excavation activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION & SAFETY ACT | Utilities--General
HB 1162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
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 1280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | PHYSICIANS
HB 1358 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion
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 1478 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to liability of a recreational vehicle park or campground entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
HB 1480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Science & Technology
HB 1491 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the liability of a rural or community hospital for a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Rural | Hospitals | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 1493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of an entity name that falsely implies governmental affiliation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging certain local laws or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain acts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions
HB 1515 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL RECORDS | PHYSICIANS | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | TEXAS HEARTBEAT ACT
HB 1540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY'S FEES | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | TRESPASS
HB 1548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
HB 1578 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corporations & Associations
HB 1593 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil liability of a nursing facility resident's responsible payor for misappropriation of the resident's funds.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Nursing Homes
HB 1617 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1682 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, ColeSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1794 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of real property in connection with the use of or entry onto the property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1837 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Law Enforcement | MOTORCYCLES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Appellate | Courts--District | Courts--General | Governor | SUPREME COURT
HB 1929 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the breach of development agreement contracts governing land in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | City Government--Utilities | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, ReggieSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the limitations periods for certain suits against real estate appraisers and appraisal firms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1948 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended or revoked license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Women
HB 2002 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against certain first responders based on mental illness.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2004 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a limitation on liability and sanctions in connection with certain prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | NATURAL RESOURCES
HB 2013 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to provision of a verified accounting for actions involving foreclosure of a lien on residential real property or recovery on a consumer credit account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Financial--General | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2020 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | DISCRIMINATION | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2071 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 2086 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, EddieSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to appeals from an interlocutory order denying a motion for summary judgment by certain contractors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS
HB 2116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to certain agreements by architects and engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 2144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the tort of public nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES
HB 2174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to restricting access to pornographic materials on certain websites and creating civil liability for certain actions that allow children to access pornographic materials.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 2188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--District | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of certain prosecutors for policies related to the prosecution of rioters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHIROPRACTIC & CHIROPRACTORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS
HB 2416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees as compensatory damages for certain claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2427 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
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 2549 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits against certain governmental employees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2587 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 2782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to businesses' civil liability for COVID-19 exposure.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 2788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil actions or arbitrations involving transportation network companies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 2841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to suits to collect assessments owed by certain citrus producers.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 2912 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a violation of the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act or a dedicatory instrument by a board member of a property owners' association and to the recall of a board member.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 2917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2918 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the collection of certain judgments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General
HB 2919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the dormancy of certain judgments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2925 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Health Care Providers
HB 2965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--District | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the censorship or disfavoring of political or religious speech by a social media website.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Religion | STOP SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP ACT
HB 3024 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3106 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 3115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the release of a judgment lien on homestead property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DEBT | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 3162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to liability arising from incident management towing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain laws governing certain construction liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3241 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Property Interests--General
HB 3262 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Oil & Gas | ROYALTIES
HB 3293 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the certificate of merit required for certain civil actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3295 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain actions by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
HB 3333 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to limitations periods in arbitration proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to activities the tolerance of which may constitute maintenance of a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| BURGLARY | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | NUISANCES
HB 3349 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3360 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 3365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPIOID COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 3377 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Water--General
HB 3422 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 3440 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to information a claimant must provide when bringing an action asserting an asbestos-related injury.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ASBESTOS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE
HB 3453 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to access to certain litigation, law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Health--General | Open Records
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 3589 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to civil liability of a local entity or institution of higher education official directing certain immigration law violations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 3595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to residential construction liability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
HB 3659 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or other disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS
HB 3695 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited use or dissemination of certain private or false information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to liability of health care providers for certain claims arising during a disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3748 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to liability of health care providers for certain claims arising during a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3796 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3860 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the determination of a person's eligibility to receive compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 3984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to service of expert reports for health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 4039 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords; imposing civil penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL RECORDS | FLOODS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 4121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to prompt review of land development applications and the award of court costs and attorney's fees against a political subdivision in certain actions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 4166 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to exemption of certain civil actions from being subject to a motion to dismiss on the basis of involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 4172 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the burden of proof in a suit or administrative proceeding to establish that an area is subject to the public beach easement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Coastal Affairs & Beaches
HB 4218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | ROYALTIES
HB 4331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to vote harvesting; creating an offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General
HB 4388 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to reemployment protections for certain members of the military.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Military & Veterans
HB 4390 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to waiving sovereign immunity in a suit concerning reemployment protections for certain members of the military.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Military & Veterans
HB 4481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to civil liability arising from COVID-19.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19
HB 4533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | PORNOGRAPHY
SB 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Day Care | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PHYSICIANS
SB 9 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | PHYSICIANS
SB 12 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for social media platforms and to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to procedure, evidence, and remedies in civil actions.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE
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 156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides and to the jurisdiction of the transferee court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 161 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Withdrawn by the Author
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | GEORGE FLOYD ACT | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to automated external defibrillators.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTINUING EDUCATION | DEFIBRILLATORS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Health--General
SB 207 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to service of expert reports for health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
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 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 270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil liability of a nursing facility resident's responsible payor for misappropriation of the resident's funds.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Nursing Homes
SB 275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the use of an entity name that falsely implies governmental affiliation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar (by author)
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 350 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to liability of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Malpractice--Professionals | PHYSICIANS
SB 359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to provision of a verified accounting for actions involving foreclosure of a lien on residential real property or recovery on a consumer credit account.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Financial--General | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 391 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN LIFE PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | PHYSICIANS
SB 419 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the jurisdiction of county and justice courts in civil matters.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice
SB 472 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Science & Technology
SB 484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the right of a member of the state military forces to retain private legal counsel and file a civil action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers | Military & Veterans
SB 493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to health care liability insurance for certain nursing facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Malpractice--Professionals | Nursing Homes
SB 494 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to regulation of certain group homes and other residential facilities for children, elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Nursing Homes
SB 534 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 695 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the service of a notice of assessment by the Texas Workforce Commission under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--General | Labor--Unemployment | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 737 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 738 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Religion
SB 755 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to protection of a client's money and property by an attorney representing the client; creating civil liability.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
House passage as amended reported
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 824 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of supported decision-making agreements by persons during court proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with | OATHS | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 908 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY'S FEES | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | TRESPASS
SB 1045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to certain claims against the third-party administrator or vendor of health benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions
SB 1066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to common and public nuisances.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES
SB 1078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability arising from farm animals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 1106 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 1143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1214 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the prosecution of certain actions by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
SB 1224 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SB 1259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Oil & Gas | ROYALTIES
SB 1309 87-0 (2021)
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 | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1368 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the limitations periods for certain suits against real estate appraisers and appraisal firms.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1594 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the release of a judgment lien on homestead property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DEBT | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 1599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Insurance--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Water--General
SB 1623 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to good cause for revoking the tenure of or otherwise disciplining a faculty member of a public institution of higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Faculty
SB 1639 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to remedies for fraud and duress in the conveyance of real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | Property Interests--General
SB 1681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
SB 1691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information
SB 1781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain laws governing certain construction liability claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 1794 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPIOID COUNCIL, TEXAS
SB 1821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 1926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a private civil cause of action against local entities and campus police departments that violate certain laws related to immigration enforcement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Law Enforcement
SB 1929 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the availability of certain remedies for the burdening by a government agency of a person's free exercise of religion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Religion
SB 1988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to ensuring compliance with federal civil-rights laws by corporations doing business in Texas, and prohibiting discrimination in the selection of a corporation's board members.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Corporations & Associations | DISCRIMINATION
HB 20 87-1 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for and censorship of users' expressions by social media platforms.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 71 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--General
HB 95 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--District | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 173 87-1 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Legislature | Political Subdivisions | STATE AGENCIES' RULES
HB 210 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 273 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 5 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for, and to the censorship of users' expressions by, social media platforms.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported engrossed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 20 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET
HB 32 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--General
HB 142 87-2 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Religion | TEXAS HEALTH CARE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT
HB 165 87-2 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--District | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
HB 243 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
SB 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for, and to the censorship of users' expressions by, social media platforms.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET
SB 90 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET
SB 92 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to lawsuits against businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 96 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Workers' Compensation | WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMMISSIONER OF
HB 120 87-3 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IMMUNIZATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 155 87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 165 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to employer civil liability for COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Labor--Management Relations
HB 167 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to civil liability for certain vaccine requirements or incentives.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | IMMUNIZATIONS
SB 32 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to lawsuits against businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS
HB 16 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of the rights of a living unborn child after an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PHYSICIANS
HB 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Law Enforcement | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 98 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Labor--Agricultural Workers
HB 243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
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
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | Women
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 359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 370 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 439 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 461 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 516 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, leased, or managed by the person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General | Weapons
HB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to damages in certain claims involving sexual assault or sexual harassment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 649 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 685 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to immunity from liability of a court clerk and county for the disclosure or release of certain court documents and information contained in the court documents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Administration
HB 687 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General
HB 715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to foreclose a lien on property to recover certain expenses.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | NUISANCES
HB 732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | NUISANCES
HB 765 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers
HB 790 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 810 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | Criminal Procedure--General | Financial--General
HB 932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Criminal Procedure--General | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 964 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to certain claims against the administrator of employment benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions
HB 1035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Family--General | FREE TO BELIEVE ACT | Health Care Providers | Religion | State Employees
HB 1116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the limitations periods for certain suits against real estate appraisers and appraisal firms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
HB 1123 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to civil liability for an insurer's violation of certain insurance laws.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
HB 1159 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the acknowledgment of a written instrument on behalf of a limited liability company or partnership.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Notaries
HB 1176 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
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 1211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of, and the construction of improvements to, real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONDEMNATION | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DENTAL ASSISTANTS | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the civil prosecution of offenses involving certain municipal parking ordinances; authorizing a civil fine.
House: Urban Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 1415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | CONSTABLES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | County Government--Employees/Officers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 1525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes applicable to sales involving marketplace providers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Sales
HB 1527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an employee's liability for sexual harassment.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Labor--General | SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 1592 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals | STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1693 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1744 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to limitations periods in arbitration proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
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 1793 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a suit against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
HB 1803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the comptroller's access to criminal history record information of wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 1892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 1897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Returned to committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | TEXAS FAIR PLAN ASSOCIATION
HB 1931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the liability of volunteer certified veterinary assistants, licensed veterinary technicians, or veterinarians who provide medical assistance to an injured animal in certain situations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | VETERINARIANS
HB 1999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the review and approval of contingent fee contracts for certain public agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Water--General
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 2053 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to individuals and organizations providing certain services and liability in connection with prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
HB 2096 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--General | SUPREME COURT
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 2109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Religion
HB 2181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to recording of oral depositions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Reporters | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 2192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney's fees in certain actions under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Open Records
HB 2251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to certain deceptive advertising of legal services; imposing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Lawyers
HB 2362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the standard of proof in health care liability claims involving emergency medical care.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 2369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the punishment for, and civil liability related to actions to prevent, the criminal offense of theft involving a package delivered to a residential or commercial property; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2371 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to an offset for amounts paid under an automobile insurance policy's personal injury protection coverage against a liability claim.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Motor Vehicles
HB 2375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the enforcement of certain arbitration agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2376 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
HB 2437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an action for the damage to property value caused by the use of an easement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2500 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to settlement offers in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SUPREME COURT
HB 2533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the offense of operation of a stash house and to funding certain crime victim services through the use of money derived from a civil asset forfeiture of contraband related to that offense, human smuggling and trafficking offenses, and certain prostitution offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2648 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to maintaining certain monuments and memorials and the names of certain public institutions; providing civil penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--School Districts | Historic Preservation & Museums | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to damage to certain state transportation infrastructure resulting from certain motor vehicle accidents; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Highways | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
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 2730 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to civil actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the rule of decision in a court of this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 2857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 2882 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to recovery in a civil action of damages attributable to excavation activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | UNDERGROUND FACILITY DAMAGE PREVENTION & SAFETY ACT | Utilities--General
HB 2891 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Animals | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | VETERINARIANS
HB 2899 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or other documents for the construction or repair of roads, highways, and related improvements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2901 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to payment of health benefit claims in coordination with third-party liability insurance.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3176 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to authorizing the imposition of an additional courthouse security fee in Robertson County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | ROBERTSON COUNTY
HB 3182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the status of certain medical residents and fellows as governmental employees for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 3186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to service of expert reports in health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers
HB 3224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on the creation of a defense under the Solid Waste Disposal Act for persons engaged in certain recycling transactions.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--Recycling | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees in a motion to dismiss for certain actions that have no basis in law or fact.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians for abortion complications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 3336 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Justice | SUPREME COURT
HB 3365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the civil liability of certain persons providing disaster assistance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 3372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Oil & Gas
HB 3395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3547 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to civil actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to civil and criminal liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility; creating criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT
HB 3564 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to remedies after certain casualty losses to residential rental premises.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 3569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the dissemination of eviction case information.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | SUPREME COURT
HB 3659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to liability insurance requirements for certain child-care providers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Day Care | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 3702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the amount of civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3809 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the limitations period for personal injury claims that arise from certain offenses involving child sexual abuse.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 3891 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the definition of "governmental unit" for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Utilities | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 3918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits against certain governmental employees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
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 3946 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil enforcement of an order of restitution for a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Crime Victims Compensation | Criminal Procedure--General
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 3997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of a rural or community hospital for a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Rural | Hospitals | Malpractice--Professionals
HB 4015 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to liability for the collection of late fees by a landowner or landlord.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 4066 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to repealing provisions prohibiting a physician assistant from serving as a governing person or officer of certain business entities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
HB 4115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to certain suits filed against a governmental unit and an employee of the governmental unit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 4122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a financial institution that answers a writ of garnishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--Banks
HB 4123 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the amendment of an original petition in an action on a sworn account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--General | SUPREME COURT
HB 4153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 4199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 4207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory county court in civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory
HB 4223 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the resolution of certain contract disputes through a contractual appraisal process.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 4345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to liability for disclosing certain information regarding sexual misconduct by an employee, volunteer, or independent contractor of a charitable organization.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
HB 4361 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the standing of municipalities in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 4374 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to liability of prescribed burn directors in connection with prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION
HB 4390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the privacy of personal identifying information and the creation of the Texas Privacy Protection Advisory Council.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PRIVACY PROTECTION ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS | Protection of Personal Information | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
HB 4402 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Juries | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with | ELDER ABUSE | Human Services--General
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 4497 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination for businesses and other persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Religion
HB 4526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 4527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Abortion | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | Health Care Providers
HB 4551 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging certain local laws or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions
HB 4575 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to civil actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 4584 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, ColeSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to sale of returnable containers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--Recycling
HB 4620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 4624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to civil liability of fiduciary or affiliate for failure to disclose benefits in relation to the affairs of the beneficiary
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HJR 87 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the payment of reparations to the next of kin of certain victims of the state's convict leasing system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2342.
Reported enrolled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Justice | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 23 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to enforcement of the rights of a living child born after an abortion; creating a civil cause of action; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers
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 85 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 97 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PORNOGRAPHY
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 156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Law Enforcement | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | Criminal Procedure--General | Financial--General
SB 192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General
SB 250 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | PORNOGRAPHY
SB 440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a suit against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
SB 447 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain claims against the administrator of employment benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions
SB 471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
SB 518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to remedies after certain casualty losses to residential rental premises.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
SB 720 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
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 752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | VOLUNTEERS
SB 771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain agreements by architects an engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
SB 772 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to evidence in certain civil actions of a person's failure to forbid handguns on certain property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Weapons
SB 786 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to health care liability insurance for certain nursing facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Malpractice--Professionals | Nursing Homes
SB 851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and other costs in certain proceedings involving a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive rights at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 888 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in places of public accommodation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 919 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Health Care Providers
SB 939 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the limitations periods for certain suits against real estate appraisers and appraisal firms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
SB 960 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Juries | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 970 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the review and approval of contingent fee contracts for certain public agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Water--General
SB 988 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney's fees in certain actions under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Open Records
SB 1009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Marriage Relationship | MARRIAGE CEREMONIES | Religion
SB 1057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the liability of a property owner who allows handguns to be carried on the owner's property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General | Weapons
SB 1151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the comptroller's access to criminal history record information of wrongfully imprisoned persons and certain annuity payments payable to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of those persons.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 1189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to certain deceptive advertising of legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ADVERTISING | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Lawyers
SB 1215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1442 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1465 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1484 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the required earnings statement provided by employers; creating civil liability; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1491 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to civil liability of a nursing facility resident's responsible payor for misappropriation of the resident's funds.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Nursing Homes
SB 1565 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
SB 1567 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Financial--General | SUPREME COURT
SB 1575 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to governmental immunity for and adjudication of claims arising from a local governmental entity's disaster recovery contract.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
SB 1589 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in cases involving veterinary malpractice or negligence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Animals | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General | VETERINARIANS
SB 1635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to medical and dental clinical education in public and nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Hospitals | SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT RIO GRANDE VALLEY | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER
SB 1755 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the status of certain medical residents and fellows as governmental employees for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Malpractice--Professionals | State Employees
SB 1811 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | CONSTABLES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | County Government--Employees/Officers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or other documents for the construction or repair of roads, highways, and related improvements.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Highways | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1884 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Science & Technology
SB 1900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
SB 1907 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities
SB 1928 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 1975 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and proceedings and other matters involving probate courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Judges | GUARDIANS & WARDS | Lawyers | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 1981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 1982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to speech protections for student journalism at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Communications & Press | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities
SB 1993 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to civil and criminal liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Property | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT
SB 2027 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the standard of judicial review for a suit involving a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to payment card skimmers and the creation of a payment card fraud center; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Agriculture | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | FRAUD
SB 2140 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the amount of civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection
SB 2153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adjudication of emergency evacuation discrimination complaints by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2162 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to civil actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 2303 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the use of a Restatement of the Law published by the American Law Institute.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Courts--Justice | SUPREME COURT
SB 2373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to certain deceptive trade practices by interactive computer services.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INTERNET | Religion | SOCIAL MEDIA DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES ACT
SB 2374 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to immunity from liability of a court clerk and county for the disclosure or release of certain court documents and information contained in the court documents.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Administration
SB 2378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the standard of proof in health care liability claims involving emergency medical care.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Malpractice--Professionals
SB 2382 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to sale of returnable containers; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--Recycling
SB 2402 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
SR 845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2342.
Reported enrolled
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Courts--Juries | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 45 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Texas Supreme Court to adopt rules and provide judicial instruction regarding the application of foreign laws in certain family law cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | FORUM NON CONVENIENS | SUPREME COURT
HB 53 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain limitations on settlement agreements with a governmental unit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Open Records
HB 81 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Law Enforcement | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain pre-suit discovery in connection with a claim involving injury to or death of a minor.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Minors--General | SUBPOENAS | SUPREME COURT
HB 200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Criminal Procedure--General | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the occurrence on certain premises of certain activities that may constitute a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | NUISANCES
HB 256 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of a city attorney to seek an injunction to abate a common nuisance under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES
HB 304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for bullying of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 305 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to student harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | HARASSMENT
HB 306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | HARASSMENT | INTERNET | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES
HB 381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to sovereign and governmental liability for workers' compensation benefits and related relief.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 401 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in or removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 434 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Women
HB 435 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the carrying of weapons, including the application of certain weapons and handgun license laws to certain persons, the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of a state hospital, and the liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a handgun; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the business premises.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Weapons
HB 451 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 473 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Labor--Health & Safety | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 478 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 487 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General
HB 497 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a business that allows handguns to be carried on the business's premises.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Weapons
HB 556 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of certain persons in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the premises of a business or apartment complex.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Weapons
HB 590 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside assistance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
HB 606 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, leased, or managed by the person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General | Weapons
HB 715 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the occurrence on certain premises of certain activities that may constitute a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | NUISANCES
HB 719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers
HB 742 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
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: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 744 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to civil liability of a local government for failure to comply with an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Political Subdivisions
HB 898 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the issuance of local permits by a regulatory agency of a political subdivision.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PERMITS | Political Subdivisions
HB 931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that contract with political subdivisions for certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric
HB 975 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS | Criminal Procedure--General | Financial--General
HB 1038 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees in a motion to dismiss for certain actions that have no basis in law or fact.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | SUPREME COURT
HB 1053 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to statutes of repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or the attachment of equipment to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1066 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the collection of certain judgments through court proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 1091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to liability arising from certain prescribed burning activity.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Agriculture | BURNING & INCINERATORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1166 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric
HB 1224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to compliance of excavators of underground utilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Utilities--General
HB 1246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 1315 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Management Relations | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS' PROPERTY ACT
HB 1362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to state agency and local government regulation of the use of multi-occupancy private spaces.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1364 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1433 85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to the collection of a contribution, a penalty, or interest under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Unemployment | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1435 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to commencement and prosecution of certain actions by and to investigations conducted by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
HB 1463 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to procedures for actions alleging failure to comply with certain standards to accommodate persons with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with
HB 1534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an 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
HB 1616 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Protection of Personal Information
HB 1689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to liability of certain governmental entities in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF
HB 1704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in actions to determine the applicability of certain local government regulations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions
HB 1726 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ELDER ABUSE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HOME HEALTH CARE | Law Enforcement | Nursing Homes
HB 1787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the execution of a declaration for mental health treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Notaries
HB 1805 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection
HB 1822 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS
HB 1844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1995 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | TEXAS UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT
HB 2057 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
HB 2069 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 2121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to damages in certain contract claims against the state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | UNIFORM FOREIGN-COUNTRY MONEY JUDGMENTS RECOGNITION ACT
HB 2128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to adjudication of claims arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the requirements for a candidate's application or petition for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | OATHS
HB 2260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to discovery procedures for a claim against a governmental entity under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the civil liability of a hospital with a children's isolation unit and of certain hospital employees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the recovery in a civil action of medical or health care expenses as economic damages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2301 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE
HB 2343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to prerequisites to asserting certain claims arising from certain construction defects.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2359 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to common nuisances.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 2385 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to benefits offered to purchasers by builders of new residences.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2394 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the award of damages in certain civil actions against certain entities regulated under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform
HB 2412 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 2422 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the certificate of merit required for certain civil actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2457 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 2476 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to approval by the comptroller of public accounts of certain contingent fee legal services contracts entered into by public agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Water--General
HB 2516 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 2533 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to civil suits brought by local governments or certain other persons 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: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 2573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of a justice court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Justice
HB 2574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to rules adopted by the Texas Supreme Court to promote the expedited resolution of a civil action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | SUPREME COURT
HB 2612 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages caused by the other person and to certain actions and investigations under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Crimes--Drugs | Minors--Health & Safety | SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
HB 2620 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the award of damages in a private action involving health benefits for certain prohibited acts or practices by an insurer.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2631 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the remedies available to a person to abate a public nuisance in a municipality.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2654 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the personal liability of certain elected officials under local government programs to fund water and energy savings improvements through assessments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Purchasing--Local
HB 2669 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to remedies in certain taxpayer suits against the state.
House: Ways & Means
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE | Taxation--General
HB 2770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | NUISANCES | Safety
HB 2779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Family--General | FREE TO BELIEVE ACT | Health Care Providers | Religion | State Employees
HB 2783 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Open Records
HB 2843 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 2886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to limiting the liability of certain health care providers.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2891 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 2929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Family Violence | Family--Parent & Child | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid and other health and human services programs.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID
HB 3110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain agreements by architects and engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING
HB 3113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTABLES | CONTINUING EDUCATION | County Government--Employees/Officers | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to liability for the sale or transfer of law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia; providing civil penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability of certain gas utilities providing services or materials in the inspection, construction, or repair of a gas pipeline.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PIPELINE SAFETY | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3356 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to privacy of certain structured settlement information.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Protection of Personal Information
HB 3368 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the eligibility of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities to receive funding from certain settlements.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Transportation--Mass Transit | TRUSTS
HB 3378 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ADVERSE POSSESSION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3387 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a defense against a libel claim based on the claimant's status as a public official or public figure.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Officers
HB 3388 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to certain limitations on a journalist's qualified privilege not to testify; creating a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Communications & Press | Elections--Campaign Financing | SUBPOENAS | WITNESSES
HB 3430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 3432 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to civil liability for injury of a protestor by the operator of a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3459 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requiring a business to pre-disclose the recording of a telephone conversation with a consumer; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Courts--District
HB 3542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection | Family--General | Health Care Providers | Health--General | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 3548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to the nonprofit corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds to open-enrollment charter schools for those schools to provide educational facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BONDS | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 3571 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to civil actions based on and local governmental punishment of a person's refusal to violate the person's sincerely held religious belief.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 3718 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the regulation of certain limited service pregnancy resource centers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 3724 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric
HB 3763 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to common nuisances.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES
HB 3811 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 3856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
HB 3869 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to civil liability for damages caused by a person while intoxicated or otherwise related to the person's intoxication.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DRUNK DRIVER LIABILITY ACT | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 3902 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to commencement and prosecution of certain actions by and to investigations conducted by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--Foreign Trade Zones | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Lawyers | SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
HB 3947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REGULATIONS WITH ECONOMIC IMPACT IN NEED OF SCRUTINY (REINS) ACT
HB 3956 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4024 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Environment--Noise
HB 4048 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the attachment of a hospital lien on a cause of action or claim of an injured person who receives hospital services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS' LIENS | Hospitals
HB 4153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to certain suits concerning real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | TRESPASS
HB 4158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibited denial of a stay of proceedings for a contested case for which an interlocutory appeal has been filed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4250 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to liability of food donors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HJR 45 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
SB 8 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | INFORMED CONSENT | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PHYSICIANS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 25 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Women
SB 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in or removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Minors--Health & Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 86 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a property owner who allows handguns to be carried on the owner's property.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Weapons
SB 165 85-0 (2017)
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 an 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 Employees
SB 170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a civil action to collect a civil penalty for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Law Enforcement | MARIHUANA | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DAVID'S LAW | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | HARASSMENT | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | SUPREME COURT
SB 180 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to student harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Family--Parent & Child | HARASSMENT
SB 181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for bullying of a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BULLYING | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety
SB 182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain pre-suit discovery in connection with a claim involving injury to or death of a minor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EVIDENCE | Minors--General | SUBPOENAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 188 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle and criminal liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Animals | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 207 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
SB 296 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with
SB 341 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on a holder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person who provides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
SB 368 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS
SB 380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 499 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS' PROPERTY ACT
SB 539 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Family--Family Violence | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric
SB 618 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the liability of certain property owners who allow handguns to be carried on certain property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Weapons
SB 621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Management Relations | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 635 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, DonSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging an order, ordinance, or similar measure of certain political subdivisions or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Political Subdivisions | Tort Reform
SB 658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General
SB 663 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crime Victims Compensation | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in actions to determine the applicability of certain local government regulations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions
SB 807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 813 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | STATE AGENCIES' RULES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 819 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the execution of a declaration for mental health treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Notaries
SB 827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to procedures for asserting claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disabilities, Persons with
SB 862 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and other costs in certain proceedings involving a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
SB 875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to civil liability for damages caused by a person while intoxicated or otherwise related to the person's intoxication.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DRUNK DRIVER LIABILITY ACT | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 877 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Political Subdivisions
SB 892 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services | Religion
SB 944 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | UNIFORM FOREIGN-COUNTRY MONEY JUDGMENTS RECOGNITION ACT
SB 947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Utilities--Electric
SB 1056 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
House passage as amended reported
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1151 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs
SB 1157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to limiting the liability of certain healthcare providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 1191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to remedies in certain taxpayer suits against the state.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SUITS AGAINST THE STATE | Taxation--General
SB 1196 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | INTERNET | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 1223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to suits against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
SB 1249 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADVERSE POSSESSION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the liability of a sport shooting range.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SHOOTING RANGES | Weapons
SB 1463 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to settlement of claims and actions against a governmental unit.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE | Open Records
SB 1537 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1568 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the filing of certain actions involving preauthorized medical care or health care services in the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | MEDICAID | PHYSICIANS
SB 1569 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Trial | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the electronic sharing of protected health information and certification of and enforcement actions against certain covered entities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | MEDICAL RECORDS
SB 1589 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to suspending the statute of limitations in the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act during a lawsuit.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Unemployment | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to waiver of a political subdivision's governmental immunity for certain employment benefit claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1736 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, controlled, or managed by the person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Weapons
SB 1789 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to common nuisances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | NUISANCES | Safety
SB 1872 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
SB 1894 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to certain suits concerning real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | TRESPASS
SB 1945 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | TEXAS UNIFORM TRADE SECRETS ACT
SB 1946 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an award of costs an attorney's fees in a motion to dismiss for certain actions that have no basis in law or fact.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
SB 1947 85-0 (2017)
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 1950 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to damages in certain contract claims against the state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1955 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1995 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to disclosures in connection with certain wrap mortgage loan transactions; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Financial--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 2036 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to liability insurance or other proof of financial responsibility for persons holding certain alcoholic beverage permits; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--General
SB 2096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COUNSELING & THERAPY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | Religion | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a defense against a libel claim based on the claimant's status as a public official or public figure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Officers
SB 2178 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | REGULATIONS WITH ECONOMIC IMPACT IN NEED OF SCRUTINY (REINS) ACT | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SJR 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Criminal Procedure--General | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HB 146 85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
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: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 170 85-1 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to single-occupancy bathroom and changing facilities in public buildings; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Safety
HB 176 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Criminal Procedure--General | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 177 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 185 85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the liability of certain persons for removal of a decedent's body parts or tissue.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS
HB 250 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to civil liability for injury of a protestor by the operator of a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 391 85-1 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al.
Relating to employee rights and protections; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | TEXAS FAIR SHOT ACT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 38 85-1 (2017)
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.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Housing--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | SEXUAL ORIENTATION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 113 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting abortion that is based on the sex of the unborn child; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--General | Women
HB 136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | Health Care Providers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 230 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Lawyers
HB 232 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
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: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--Parent & Child | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 241 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media presence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | PROCESS SERVERS | SUPREME COURT
HB 247 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to limits on certain actions arising out of attorney's fee agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 262 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of land that allows land to be used as a community garden.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | SIGNS
HB 264 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to procedures for asserting taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Health--General | Property Interests--General
HB 323 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General | VOLUNTEERS
HB 419 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to federal income tax liability for certain damages awarded in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Taxation--Income
HB 496 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Juvenile Justice | Open Records | PORNOGRAPHY
HB 512 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 604 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the collection of certain judgments through court proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 610 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the statute of limitations for an action on a credit card account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 623 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the funding, issuing, and litigation of certain marriage licenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | MARRIAGE LICENSES | PRESERVATION OF SOVEREIGNTY & MARRIAGE ACT | SAME-SEX MARRIAGE
HB 638 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to annuity payments to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Criminal Procedure--General | WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 670 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | FORUM NON CONVENIENS
HB 691 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS
HB 750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a landowner's liability for certain aviation activities on or above the owner's land.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--General | Transportation--Aviation
HB 770 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to civil liability for the provision of an alcoholic beverage to a minor.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 772 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the limitations period for bringing an action arising from certain insurance claims.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 801 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to planning for the use of and liability resulting from prescribed burns by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Property & Casualty | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 828 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the application of foreign and international laws and doctrines in this state and requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--General | Religion
HB 868 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to a defense to prosecution for and civil liability of an educator who uses force or deadly force to protect the educator's person, students of the school, or property of the school, and suspension of a student who assaults an employee of a school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 933 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the testing of autonomous motor vehicles; creating a border security pilot program.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Highways | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 956 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the scope of a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Malpractice--Professionals | Tort Reform
HB 968 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to civil liability of shareholders and members of certain legal entities that engage in the trafficking of persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 969 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to discovery of evidence of the net worth of a defendant in connection with a claim for exemplary damages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | EVIDENCE
HB 1040 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the liability of certain sports officials and organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SPORTS OFFICIALS
HB 1050 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to liability of food donors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FOOD | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 1079 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties, payments, and civil restitution received by the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Administration
HB 1098 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
HB 1102 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CHILD ABUSE | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ABUSE | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1116 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health Care Providers | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to adjudication of claims arising from written contracts with state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1171 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 1200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages caused by the other person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Drugs | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1203 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to limited liability for an agritourism entity involved in an agritourism activity.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | SIGNS | Tourism
HB 1319 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to use of health information technology in this state; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the notice to vacate required to be given by a landlord to a tenant before filing an eviction suit.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1334 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appeal of a residential eviction suit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Courts--Justice | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1353 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1367 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth and wrongful life causes of action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 1403 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the definition of health care liability claim for the purposes of certain laws governing those claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Malpractice--Professionals | Tort Reform
HB 1406 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FORECLOSURES | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1419 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to contested cases conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1455 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to procedures required before certain condominium associations file a suit or initiate an arbitration proceeding for a defect or design claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 1492 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in certain actions asserting asbestos- or silica-related injuries.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| ASBESTOS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1510 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1522 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | DISCRIMINATION | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 1569 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the creation of a defense under the Solid Waste Disposal Act for persons engaged in certain recycling transactions.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--General | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Recycling
HB 1577 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to notice regarding and abandoned property held in connection with receiverships for certain mineral interests.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1630 84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, RamonSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain limitations on settlement agreements with a governmental unit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Returned from the House for further action
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1642 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the rights, remedies, and liability of certain owners and operators of environmentally contaminated property in certain counties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1666 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1692 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FORUM NON CONVENIENS
HB 1694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain county criminal courts in Tarrant County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--Municipal | TARRANT COUNTY
HB 1722 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS
HB 1732 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Insurance--Reform | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 1760 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to maximum penalties for certain environmental violations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--General
HB 1766 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to certain defenses to libel actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1779 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient and confidential patient records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | MEDICAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | Protection of Personal Information
