HB 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 210 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 267 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to conditions of community supervision and procedures applicable to the reduction or termination of a defendant's period of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 890 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to remotely conducting depositions, hearings, and other proceedings in juvenile cases.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 970 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prosecutorial transparency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the procedure for transferring certain cases and proceedings between courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1553 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to evaluating the effectiveness of veterans treatment court programs in this state.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 1930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to landlord and tenant dispute information reported by justice courts to the Texas Judicial Council and made accessible to the public.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2352 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an educational and vocational training pilot program for certain state jail felony defendants and certain inmates released on parole; changing parole eligibility.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2578 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the comptroller's establishment and operation of a public information Internet website.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2702 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the removal of certain vacated protective orders from the registry.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2703 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the removal of a vacated protective order from the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2795 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the offense of solicitation of prostitution and certain other consequences of that offense; increasing a criminal penalty; making conforming changes.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3316 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the duties of peace officers investigating a family violence allegation or responding to a disturbance call that may involve family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3318 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to guardianships, alternatives to guardianship, and supports and services for incapacitated persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3334 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to a criminal justice system sentencing database established by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the creation of the Texas Sentencing Commission and to the collection and analysis of certain criminal sentencing information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3611 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to remotely conducting court proceedings in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 4081 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to allowing the option of remote conduct in court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the pretrial release of defendants and a prohibition on the use of monetary bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4293 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a court reminder program for criminal defendants.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to certain judicial statistics and related information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to reports to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on certain cases filed in justice and municipal courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to remotely conducting court proceedings in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 960 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot program that allows counties to establish public guardians for certain incapacitated persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1015 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the removal of a vacated protective order from the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the removal of a vacated protective order from the registry.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a data collection program established by the attorney general regarding defendants in certain criminal cases and access to information stored in criminal justice information databases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1129 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to guardianships, alternatives to guardianship, and supports and services for incapacitated persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1458 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to standardized forms and materials for the issuance of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1530 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1967 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a task force relating to reducing family violence by providing for the transfer of firearms.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 2027 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the procedure for transferring certain cases and proceedings between courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 170 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
SB 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
HB 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 52 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
SB 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 89 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
HB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 55 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
Filed
HB 145 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
SB 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 15 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, prosecution of, penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses and to orders of nondisclosure for persons who committed certain of those offenses; regulating occupations and property to prevent and respond to those criminal offenses, including requiring a student occupational permit for those purposes; authorizing fees; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study regarding the conversion of certain Class C misdemeanors to civil violations.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 601 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to criminal or juvenile procedures and reporting requirements regarding persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of court personnel and other persons and entities in regard to the registry.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of an electronic database for settlement agreements for certain suits involving minors or incapacitated persons; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to appeals to justice courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1020 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to requiring certain law enforcement agencies to implement a policy regarding cite and release for certain criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1216 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1286 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1653 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to pretrial diversion programs funded by the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Considered in Calendars
HB 1713 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a felony or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1788 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2955 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to oversight of specialty court programs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3027 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to orders of nondisclosure for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an interim study by the Texas Commission on Judicial Selection regarding the method by which certain trial and appellate judges are selected.
House: House Administration Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3305 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 3742 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the requirements for and compilation of certain emergency mental health detention records.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3919 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prosecutorial transparency.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4104 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the punishment for the offense of prostitution and to programs for certain defendants charged with or convicted of prostitution.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to requests for certain information by the Texas Judicial Council regarding reductions of state jail felony punishment to misdemeanor punishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 20 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of, reporting regarding, investigation of, prosecution of, criminal and civil penalties for, and other consequences of prostitution, trafficking of persons, and related criminal offenses, to treatment, services, and compensation available to victims of those offenses, and to orders of nondisclosure for certain persons who are victims of certain of those offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 31 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 241 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of court personnel and other persons and entities in regard to the registry.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation, allocation, classification, and repeal of certain criminal court costs and other court-related costs, fines, and fees; imposing certain court costs and fees and increasing and decreasing the amounts of certain other court costs and fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 536 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to associate judges for guardianship proceedings and protective services proceedings in certain courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 628 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to bail proceedings and related duties of a magistrate in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 667 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and certain procedures for persons who are incapacitated or have a mental illness.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 891 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in and grants provided by courts in the judicial branch of state government; increasing and imposing fees; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1018 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment by a county of public guardians for certain incapacitated persons and funding for guardianships by public guardians and related services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1633 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a program within the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System to provide reimbursement for legal representation in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1783 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to guardianships, alternatives to guardianship, and supports and services for incapacitated persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1849 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to public school safety measures, access to mental health professionals in public schools and during certain emergencies, access to criminal history and mental health records, and access to firearms; requiring a certificate for employment as a school behavioral counselor; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1946 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a standardized form and materials necessary for protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the implementation of a statewide case management system for judicial case information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on the use of forensic psychology in suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2174 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to prosecutorial transparency.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 12 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to individuals who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and who are or have been involved with the court system.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 1027 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of self-help resources on the Internet website of a state court and in the court building.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1204 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the provision of services as an alternative to adjudication for certain children who engage in conduct in need of supervision or delinquent conduct and to a study on certain juvenile justice issues.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1487 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1507 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the rights of certain defendants who successfully complete a term of community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1532 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to posting notice of self-help resources on the Internet website of a state court and in the office of the court clerk.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 1652 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on pending court matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1743 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on court reporting.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2315 85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of courts in regard to the registry.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2680 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2892 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2907 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to a study on the adjudication of juveniles charged with misdemeanors punishable by fine only and the use of certain terms signifying age in the criminal justice and juvenile justice statutes of this state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 3000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the eligibility for medical assistance of certain persons with mental illness confined in certain facilities, certain duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness, and the creation of a grant program to reduce recidivism of persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3001 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3011 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the pretrial release of a defendant and to funding for judicial continuing legal education.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3374 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the registration and regulation of certain communication access realtime translation providers; imposing a civil penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3631 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to establishing a guardianship compliance program.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3971 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the method used to calculate the salary of a state judge.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state; establishing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 47 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to a study on the availability of information regarding convictions and deferred dispositions for certain misdemeanors punishable by fine only.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 667 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to establishing a guardianship compliance program.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 963 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a guardianship court pilot program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the administrative attachment of the Texas Forensic Science Commission to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1320 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of courts in regard to the registry.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1325 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to authorizing counties to establish public guardians to serve as guardians for certain incapacitated persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1326 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to certain duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1338 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to bail and to judicial education regarding bail practices.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 1700 85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to uniform reporting of information concerning protective orders, concerning magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and concerning conditions of bond imposed on a person awaiting trial in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1836 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to a study on the adjudication of juveniles charged with misdemeanors punishable by fine only and the use of certain terms signifying age in the criminal justice and juvenile justice statutes of this state.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1911 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of certain self-help resources by state and county courts, including through the Internet website of a state court and in the office of the court clerk.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SR 567 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Recognizing the Texas Office of Court Administration on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
Reported enrolled
SB 64 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a review by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System of certain court filings made in connection with guardianship proceedings.
Filed
HB 48 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a commission to review convictions after exoneration and to prevent wrongful convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to a study on the availability of information regarding convictions and deferred dispositions for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1091 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to special three-judge district courts convened to hear certain cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1861 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to reports to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on the composition of grand and petit juries in each county.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2455 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3424 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study and report on the establishment of a central database containing information about certain individuals under guardianship.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3892 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3994 84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/16
SB 81 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a commission to examine and prevent wrongful convictions.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 455 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to special three-judge district courts convened to hear certain cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 769 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to reports to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on the composition of grand and petit juries in each county.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 944 84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the establishment of a task force to promote uniformity in the collection and reporting of information relating to family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1139 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government, the composition of certain juvenile boards, and the increase of certain filing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 1369 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to reports on attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, guardian, mediator, and competency evaluator appointments made by courts in this state and an interim study on a billing system for attorneys ad litem.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2066 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the process server review board.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2302 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to signing electronic or digital court documents, to the electronic filing system established by the Texas Supreme Court, to the statewide electronic filing system fund, to certain court fees and court costs, and to recovery of electronic filing fees by taxing units; imposing and authorizing certain fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3243 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3336 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a judge's findings when sentencing persons convicted of certain drug possession offenses to a term of confinement.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3790 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to creation of the Judicial Branch Certification Commission and the consolidation of judicial profession regulation; imposing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3819 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani | et. al.
Relating to the judicial procedure required before an abortion may be performed on a minor without notification to and consent of a parent or guardian.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to required reports and other documents prepared by state agencies and institutions of higher education.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 966 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to creation of the Judicial Branch Certification Commission and the consolidation of judicial profession regulation; imposing penalties; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
SB 977 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the procedure used to petition for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1080 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a study on the adequacy and appropriateness of additional compensation paid to certain county judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1097 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification cards for certain members of the judiciary.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1146 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the statewide electronic filing system fund and to certain court fees and court costs to fund the account; imposing fees.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1349 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1630 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the protection of defendants against vexatious litigants.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1908 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the repeal of certain court fees and costs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 66 83-1 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 67 83-1 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 27 83-2 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 720 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a person as a vexatious litigant.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1466 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to authorizing a suit to declare that certain young people have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and extending the jurisdiction of certain courts making such a declaration.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1614 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to fees for process server certification.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2174 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2949 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the administration of the collection improvement program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3445 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3648 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to state fiscal matters related to the judiciary.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
HB 3662 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to fees for process server certification.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3773 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the duties of the comptroller of public accounts to audit the Office of Court Administration's Collection Improvement Program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 726 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account to provide funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain county service fees and court costs imposed to fund the account.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1029 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the designation of a person as a vexatious litigant.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1059 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1266 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the elimination of certain reports submitted by the court of criminal appeals and the supreme court to the Office of Court Administration.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1512 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to fees for process server certification.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1582 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to the judiciary.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as substituted
SB 1717 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 34 82-1 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HR 197 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 2 82-1 (2011)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Appropriating money for the support of state government for the period beginning September 1, 2011, and ending August 31, 2013; and authorizing and prescribing conditions, limitations, rules, and procedures for allocating and expending the appropriated funds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 23 82-1 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to funding for basic civil legal services, indigent defense, and judicial technical support through certain fees and court costs and to the establishment of the judicial access and improvement account.
Co-author authorized
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
SR 105 82-1 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
HB 545 81-0 (2009)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to requiring courts to report the number of frivolous lawsuits filed each year.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 165 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an annual report and analysis by the Office of Court Administration regarding cases involving the trial of a capital offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 992 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of, and procedures relating to, certain courts in this state, including procedures for appeals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
SB 1062 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to creating an online resource center for individuals handling child abuse and neglect cases.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2088 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to state and local court costs and fees associated with criminal cases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 368 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to disposition of surplus computer equipment and the grant of money by the Office of Court Administration.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 371 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to a study regarding the conversion of certain Class C misdemeanors to civil infractions.
House: Judiciary Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 1550 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1598 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to an annual report by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System about jury charges and sentences in capital cases.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 1828 80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to requiring courts to report the number of frivolous lawsuits filed each year.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Judiciary
HB 2214 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to restitution and other assistance provided to victims of crime and to related claimants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 280 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 461 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to waivers for certain counties and municipalities from the requirement to implement a collection improvement program.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 705 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to an annual report by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System about jury charges and sentences in capital cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1616 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, KipSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to restitution and other assistance provided to victims of crime and to related claimants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 1812 80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to electronic publication of legal notice.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 1947 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the study of death eligible homicide cases committed and prosecuted in the state of Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1477 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Bill
Relating to jury service.
House: Judiciary
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1701 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the defense of indigent persons accused of a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2346 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to requiring courts to report the number of frivolous lawsuits filed each year.
House: Civil Practices
Meeting cancelled
HB 2977 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the establishment of criminal law hearing officers in Hidalgo County.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 503 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to making the award of an arbitration an open record.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 729 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to a weighted caseload study of the district courts.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 978 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the collection of certain costs, fees, and fines in criminal cases.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2191 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry
Relating to improving the collection of costs, fees, fines, and restitution in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3273 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the use of funds to provide trial courts with technical support equipment.
House: Judicial Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3518 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the consolidation of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System, the Judicial Committee on Information Technology, and the Texas Judicial Council.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 792 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a weighted caseload study of the district courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2111 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System, the Judicial Committee on Information Technology, and the Texas Judicial Council.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
SCR 20 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Reyna, Elvira
Urging judges who hear family law cases to increase use of alternative dispute resolution and mediation in solving child custody disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HB 1833 76-0 (1999)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a justice of the peace or municipal court judge by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 2230 76-0 (1999)
Author: Crabb, Joe
Relating to a uniform jury summons.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HCR 63 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Directing the Office of Court Administration to study and develop uniform guidelines for media pooling agreements for courtroom coverage.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 230 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Crabb, Joe
Relating to a uniform written jury summons.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 249 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the trial court emergency account.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SCR 21 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Directing the Office of Court Administration to report to the Legislature on costs of filing multi-party lawsuits.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
SCR 23 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Directing the Office of Court Administration to study and develop uniform guidelines for media pooling agreements for courtroom coverage.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HB 791 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the Office of Court Administration to request, accept, and administer gifts, grants, and donations.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 796 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program administered by the Office of Court Administration to improve the efficiency of court processing of family law cases.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 827 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to an emergency appropriation to the Texas Judicial Council, Office of Court Administration for the travel expenses of justices of courts of appeals to hear transferred cases.
Senate: Finance
Governor submitted as emergency
SB 649 72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support and to the administration of a statewide plan for the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 16 71-0 (1989)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support and to the administration of a statewide plan for the establishment, enforcement, and collection of child support....
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 983 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the establishment and administration of a state funding program by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System for the benefit of court-appointed volunteer advocate programs.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 44 71-2 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to emergency appropriations for the court-appointed volunteer advocate program at the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 19 71-3 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to emergency appropriations for the court-appointed volunteer advocate program administered by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 34 71-4 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to emergency appropriations for the court-appointed volunteer advocate program administered by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 66 71-5 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to emergency appropriations for the court-appointed volunteer advocate program administered by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1658 69-0 (1985)
Author: Gilley, SmithSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the creation and reapportionment of supreme judicial districts, the administration and management of certain courts, the assignment of justices and judges to certain courts and administrative judicial regions, and to the operation, administration, and management of the Office of Court Administration and administrative judicial regions.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SR 744 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Directing the Office of Court Administration to investigate the feasibility of providing State certification of court interpreters for bilingual proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
HR 29 67-1 (1981)
Author: Florence, Buck
Requesting the Office of Court Administration to study the personnel and equipment needs of the Courts of Appeals.
House: Judicial Affairs
HB 456 65-0 (1977)
Author: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System; providing for the promulgation of rules by the Supreme Court.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Committee on Judicial Affairs
SB 192 65-0 (1977)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System; providing for the promulgation of rules by the Supreme Court; and declaring an emergency.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 709 64-0 (1975)
Author: Earle, Ronald
Providing for a more efficient system of court administration; defining terms; providing for the promulgation of rules by the Supreme Court; creating an Office of Court Administration and providing for its direction and duties; providing for the division of the state into Administrative Judicial Districts; providing for the appointment, qualifications, term, powers, and duties of administrative judges; providing for the duties of court administrators; providing for annual meetings of judges and duties of the judges at such meetings; authorizing assignment of judges and additional compensation of judges; relating to counties in which there are certain courts; authorizing transfer of cases and exchange of benches, rule-making for the assignment, docketing and hearing of cases; providing for the selection, qualifications, term, powers, and duties of chief judges.
House: Judicial Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 163 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Earle, Ronald
Providing for an office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System; defining terms; providing for the promulgation of rules by the supreme court; creating an office of court administration headed by an administrative director who shall serve as executive director of the Texas Civil Judicial Council, and providing for his duties and responsibilities; prescribing the extent of the application of this Act.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Governor submitted as emergency
SCR 111 64-0 (1975)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Earle, Ronald
Suspending the Joint Rules so that eitehr House may take up and consider Senate Bill 163 at any time.
Signed by Governor
