HB 3
88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 121
88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
HB 413
88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a progressive disciplinary matrix for police officer misconduct in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement
HB 471
88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement to and claims for benefits for certain first responders and other employees related to illness and injury.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Tobacco Products
HB 514
88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Interim Studies | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 624
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to emergency medical transport by fire fighters of certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 894
88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 997
88-0 (2023)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the authority of a municipality to prohibit police or fire department employees from circulating or signing certain employment petitions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1171
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 1354
88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to the salaries of members of certain municipal police departments and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of those salaries.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Wages | Law Enforcement | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1579
88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1661
88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the age limit for a beginning position in a police department under municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1668
88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to counties required to hold an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1738
88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1808
88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to liability insurance obtained by certain peace officers for damages resulting from misconduct committed by those officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Public Employees | Law Enforcement
HB 1810
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to protection from employment retaliation for reporting the existence of certain policies, patterns, or practices of a local entity or institution of higher education related to immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 2137
88-0 (2023)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Highways | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2269
88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to security personnel and school resource officers at public schools.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | PEACE OFFICERS
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 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 2714
88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the authority of the officer or employee designated by the governing body of a municipality to calculate certain ad valorem tax rates of the municipality to recalculate those rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2782
88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the age limit for a beginning position in a fire department under municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2825
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the use of preferential voting in an election of officers of a municipality.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--Administration | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2925
88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to applicability of the civil service system for municipal firefighters and police officers and sheriff's departments.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 2927
88-0 (2023)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to quarantine leave for certain public safety employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2957
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben | et. al.
Relating to periodic occupational cancer screenings for firefighters.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| CANCER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Political Subdivisions
HB 3340
88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the public retirement systems of certain municipalities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 3428
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to certain employment restrictions for former county or municipal officers or employees.
House: County Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | Purchasing--Local
HB 3491
88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3613
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, BriscoeSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the election of the entire governing body of a municipality following each apportionment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--General | Redistricting
HB 3849
88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Municipal | WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP
HB 3863
88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the regulation of conflicts of interest of officials of municipalities, counties, and certain other local governments.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3967
88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to accompanying and filming peace officers of the state and local law enforcement agencies for producing a documentary film.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 3980
88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the business leave time account for a firefighter employee organization in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3981
88-0 (2023)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the designation of certain fire marshals and related officers, inspectors, and investigators as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4073
88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the renewal of certain expired certificates issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
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 4227
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the repeal of a municipal civil service system for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 4345
88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark
Relating to the reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 4533
88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to emergency possession of certain abandoned children by designated emergency infant care providers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| City Government--Employees/Officers | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 4751
88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to municipal release of extraterritorial jurisdiction and disannexation involving certain areas.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
HB 4842
88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to municipal civil service for fire fighters and police officers.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
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 5106
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for certain municipal, county, and school district elected officers.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CONTINUING EDUCATION | County Government--Employees/Officers | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Elections--School District | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 5140
88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor in governmental employment or contracting, in other governmental functions, and in higher education admissions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Governor | Labor--General | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | Purchasing--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Mass Transit
HJR 163
88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the voters to remove local elected officers from office by means of a recall election.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SECRETARY OF STATE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HR 2436
88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4227.
3 hr. notice-for consideration
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 66
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 184
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 185
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention and required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 232
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the removal from office of an officer of a political subdivision for commission of certain criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 540
88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 563
88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, Kevin
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
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 736
88-0 (2023)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to mandatory arbitration for certain municipal fire departments and employee bargaining agents.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 892
88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers as private security officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
SB 909
88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to municipal civil service for fire fighters and police officers.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement
SB 934
88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the eligibility of certain officers of a political subdivision authorized to impose a tax or issue bonds to hold at the same time certain other offices.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General
SB 1105
88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the suspension and removal of certain public officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE | SENATE, TEXAS | State Officers
SB 1258
88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 1436
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters in certain municipalities.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1738
88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the automatic suspension and investigation of law enforcement personnel involved in a shooting with a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
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 1848
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the dissolution by election of certain urban area water control and improvement districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--General | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
SB 1898
88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to emergency medical transport by fire fighters of certain patients.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 1976
88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2161
88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the age limit for a beginning position in a police department under municipal civil service.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
SB 2209
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to provisions governing the municipal civil service of fire fighters or police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 2343
88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to emergency possession of certain abandoned children by designated emergency infant care providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| City Government--Employees/Officers | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 2555
88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to training requirements for certain municipal, county, and school district elected officers.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTINUING EDUCATION | County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Open Meetings | Open Records
SR 692
88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4227.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
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 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 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 184
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SUBPOENAS
HB 499
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
HB 550
87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 792
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use an alternate work schedule for police dispatchers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 829
87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a progressive disciplinary matrix for police officer misconduct in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 959
87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
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 1087
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to acts for which a firefighter or police officer in certain municipalities may be subject to disciplinary procedures.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1216
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to civil service commission hearings for certain disciplinary actions against police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
HB 1251
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to protection for public employees who report violations of law by governmental entities or other public employees; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1292
87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS
HB 1561
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to entrance examinations for applicants for beginning positions in fire and police departments in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1563
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the disclosure of information in department files of fire fighters or police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records
HB 1589
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees
HB 1703
87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1940
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the appeal to a civil service commission of a disciplinary suspension of a fire fighter or police officer in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1943
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policies prohibiting a peace officer from discharging a firearm at or in the direction of a moving vehicle; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JORDAN EDWARDS ACT | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Weapons
HB 1973
87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2073
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to quarantine leave for fire fighters, peace officers, detention officers, and emergency medical technicians employed by, appointed by, or elected for a political subdivision.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | SICK LEAVE
HB 2087
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to mandatory arbitration for certain municipal fire departments and employee bargaining agents.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2171
87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 2242
87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to illness or injury leave of absence for county and municipal firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services personnel.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | SICK LEAVE
HB 2585
87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine | et. al.
Relating to recall elections for members of the governing body of a home-rule municipality who are elected from single-member districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
HB 2695
87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Law Enforcement
HB 2773
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the dismissal of the department head of a police department in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2877
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to notice to elected officials of a widespread power, water, or natural gas outage or emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Legislature | State Officers | Utilities--General
HB 2939
87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a certification election to recognize a police officers association as the bargaining agent for certain police officers.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2962
87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to municipal authority to prohibit police or fire department employees from signing certain employment petitions.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3019
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the use of campaign contributions made to a candidate for statewide office or the legislature.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | Legislature | State Officers
HB 3173
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to certain peace officer hiring policies related to applicant credit history.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CREDIT REPORTS | CREDIT SCORING | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3690
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the staggering of terms of aldermen on the governing body of a Type A general-law municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General
HB 3775
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3902
87-0 (2021)
Author: AnchĂa, Rafael
Relating to the resumption of employment by certain retirees within the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 4025
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to applicability of civil service status to emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 4050
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to communications made by an officer or employee of a county or municipality to a legislator, legislative committee, or executive branch officer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature
HB 4052
87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to voter approval of a county or municipal budget that reduces by a certain percentage the amount allocated to train and compensate individuals who provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement
HB 4087
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Highways | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4356
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the qualifications of directors of certain municipal development districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | NECHES RIVER | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | TRINITY RIVER
HB 4368
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to participation in, contributions to, and the benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 4463
87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain complaints against and training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | RACIAL PROFILING
SB 14
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General
SB 23
87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Elections--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
SB 66
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 67
87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 132
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 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 333
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the disciplinary suspension of police officers in certain municipalities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement
SB 621
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating removal from public office or employment for violation of nepotism laws.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Officers
SB 786
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1105
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: AnchĂa, Rafael
Relating to the resumption of employment by certain retirees within the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
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 1324
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1401
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to quarantine leave for fire fighters, peace officers, and emergency medical technicians employed by, appointed by, or elected for a political subdivision.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | SICK LEAVE
SB 1405
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prohibition of certain police force reductions in certain populous municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1406
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to police cadet training in certain municipalities.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1500
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to municipal release of extraterritorial jurisdiction and disannexation involving certain areas.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Employees/Officers | Property Interests--Property Owners Association
SB 1619
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to municipal control of certain local public retirement systems.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 1660
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
SB 1805
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to municipal civil service for fire fighters and police officers.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement
HB 12
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to acts for which a firefighter or police officer in certain municipalities may be subject to disciplinary procedures.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 44
87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 202
87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to recall elections for members of the governing body of a home-rule municipality who are elected from single-member districts.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
HB 254
87-1 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to severance pay for political subdivision employees and independent contractors.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions | Salaries & Expenses
HB 263
87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to entrance examinations for applicants for beginning positions in fire and police departments in certain municipalities.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 266
87-1 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS
SB 29
87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 10
87-2 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
HB 62
87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 14
87-2 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Returned to committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
SB 68
87-2 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to wages and employment benefits.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Wages | TEXAS SMALL BUSINESS PROTECTION ACT
HB 50
87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 53
87-3 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the authority of local governmental entities to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for entity employees.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | COVID-19 | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 74
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
HB 561
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SUBPOENAS
HB 647
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the disciplinary actions that may be taken against police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BILL BLACKWOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF TX | City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 761
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Pay Equity Task Force.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PAY EQUITY TASK FORCE, TEXAS | State Employees
HB 766
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 796
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SUBPOENAS
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 1001
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting certain violations of law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 1294
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring certain persons to receive emergency management training.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1473
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Purchasing--Local
HB 1654
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of certain employment benefits and policies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
HB 1681
86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to peer assistance programs for employees of local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Religion
HB 1700
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Open Records | State Officers
HB 1717
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a person holding office as a municipal judge in more than one municipality at the same time.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Ethics
HB 1861
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the criteria to determine compensation and conditions of employment of firefighters and police officers of certain political subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 1877
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the ethics of public servants, including regulations relating to certain contributions, expenditures, and reports, and certain authority and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1895
86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to the investigation of municipal fire fighters.
House: Urban Affairs
Postponed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Family Violence | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2191
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Employees | State Officers
HB 2885
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans
HB 2895
86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to collective bargaining and conditions of employment for fire fighters and police officers in certain political subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2953
86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a grant program to provide salary increases to full-time peace officers employed by certain local governments with limited tax bases.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3172
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of membership in and support to religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 3293
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the business leave time account for a firefighter employee organization in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3448
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the application of whistleblower protection laws to certain appointed municipal officers.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 3751
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to legal counsel provided by the attorney general to a political subdivision subject to a declared state of disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
HB 3792
86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to clerks of justice courts and deputy constables.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | Courts--Justice | Courts--Personnel | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Law Enforcement
HB 3813
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the removal from office of a public officer of a political subdivision for policies or actions regarding immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3859
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to mental health assessment programs for certain municipal police and fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 4606
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HJR 72
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting a person to hold more than one office as a municipal judge at the same time.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Ethics | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 15
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against certain local regulation of private employers.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--General
SB 168
86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrĂguez, JosĂ©
Relating to the removal from office of a public officer of a political subdivision for policies or actions regarding immigration enforcement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 416
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to legal counsel provided by the attorney general to a political subdivision subject to a declared state of disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
SB 433
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records
SB 446
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
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 452
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--General | TERM LIMITS
SB 681
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the criteria to determine compensation and conditions of employment of firefighters and police officers of certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 797
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to collective bargaining and conditions of employment for fire fighters and police officers in certain political subdivisions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 875
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 944
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | INTERNET | Open Records | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | State Employees | State Officers
SB 963
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to county contracts for emergency management consulting services; requiring a license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF
SB 1131
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to paid leave for military service for public officers and employees.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Military & Veterans | State Employees | State Officers
SB 1286
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
SB 1335
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to municipal control of certain local public retirement systems.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 1978
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of membership in, affiliation with, and support provided to religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1994
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to reporting requirements for certain accidental discharges or spills.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Environment--Water | Water--General
SB 2242
86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to youth diversion programs for children accused of certain fine-only offenses and related criminal justice matters; authorizing and imposing fees.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Justice | Courts--Municipal | Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 2294
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a minimum wage and monthly stipend for municipal and county peace officers; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS | Labor--Wages | Law Enforcement | MINIMUM WAGE | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
SB 2429
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to establish defined contribution plans to provide retirement benefits to certain employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 364
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to exemptions for disabled peace officers and fire fighters from payment of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 443
85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the places a public employer may provide for employees to express breast milk.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 510
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 563
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 577
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 765
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 1009
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the regulation of firefighters and fire departments by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Corrected comm. report printed & distributed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1115
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the definition of "affected person" for purposes of a contested case hearing held by or for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding certain environmental permit applications.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | PERMITS
HB 1185
85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--General | TERM LIMITS
HB 1238
85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, GarySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to investment training for officers of public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Housing--General | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1239
85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the governance of public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Housing--General
HB 1344
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to protection for reporting the existence of certain immigration policies of a governmental entity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | State Employees
HB 1355
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1570
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Highways | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1746
85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees | State Officers
HB 1923
85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious beliefs and moral convictions regarding marriage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1981
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information of applicants for public employment or an occupational license.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1983
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility of a first responder for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2033
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 2078
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 2226
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to complaints filed against certain law enforcement officers, peace officers, detention officers, and county jailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2351
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the investigation of fire fighters employed by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2473
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the disclosure of gifts by vendors to certain local government officers and of certain relationships with local government officers; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Received from the House
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 2477
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the authority of certain municipal employees to request the removal and storage of certain abandoned or illegally parked or operated vehicles.
House: Urban Affairs
Received from the House
| City Government--Employees/Officers | PARKING | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | VEHICLES FOR HIRE
HB 2486
85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to restoration of the position of public employees when relieved of duty from the Texas military forces or a similar unit.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Military & Veterans | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 2587
85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
HB 2670
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Open Records | State Officers
HB 2750
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
HB 3015
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to vacation leave time accounts for firefighter employee organizations.
House: Urban Affairs
Received from the House
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3082
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government officers.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3158
85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the retirement systems for and the provision of other benefits to police and fire fighters in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD
HB 3533
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to inspection procedures in certain long-term care facilities and the creation of a long-term care legislative oversight committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | City Government--Employees/Officers | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Legislature | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes
HB 3713
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to longevity pay for members of fire and police departments in certain counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3727
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to vacancies on the governing body of a Type A general-law municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 3824
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the duties and powers of peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 4005
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SUBPOENAS
SB 13
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
SB 110
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to term limits for elected officers of political subdivisions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | TERM LIMITS
SB 152
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to municipal control of certain public retirement systems established for the benefit of municipal employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 369
85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
SB 483
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 486
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 783
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the disclosure restrictions on personnel files of police officers of municipalities that have adopted certain civil service laws.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Criminal Procedure--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information
SB 893
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the protection of religious beliefs and moral convictions regarding marriage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1060
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring a public employer to give notice to new employees of the ability of certain employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--School Districts | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
SB 1109
85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of the general election for officers.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1262
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to adopt or enforce certain regulations regarding whether a private employer may obtain or consider an employment applicant's or employee's criminal history record information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1722
85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility of a firefighter or a peace officer for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Workers' Compensation | Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1752
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to establish defined contribution plans to provide retirement benefits to certain employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 2094
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the immigration authority delegation training grant program for local law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 2283
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the regulation of dangerous dogs and dogs that attack persons in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Animals | City Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General
SJR 13
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a political subdivision of this state to limit the number of terms for which a person may be elected to hold an office of the political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 17
85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the disclosure of gifts by vendors to certain local government officers and of certain relationships with local government officers; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 156
85-1 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 245
85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--General | TERM LIMITS
HB 357
85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to requiring a school district to give notice to new classroom teachers of the ability to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | LOANS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | STUDENT LOANS
HJR 37
85-1 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a political subdivision of this state to limit the number of terms for which a person may be elected to hold an office of the political subdivision.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TERM LIMITS
SB 7
85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Received from the Senate
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
SB 94
85-1 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to payroll deductions for state and local government employee organizations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 261
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 270
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the retention of and the required disclosure under the public information law of certain complaints alleging official oppression.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Open Records | Political Subdivisions
HB 484
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of certain public elective offices.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | State Officers
HB 548
84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for state employment.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
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 674
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to permitting a residency requirement for police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 716
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the certification of certain peace officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 786
84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the right of a public employee to express breast milk in the workplace.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 870
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government financial officers.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1090
84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to exemption of certain firefighters and police officers from jury service.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Juries | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1137
84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to whom certain violations of the law by a state or local governmental entity may be reported.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 1148
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain municipal officers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | Financial--General
HB 1246
84-0 (2015)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the methods of delivery for required financial statement forms sent to certain municipal officeholders and candidates for municipal office.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Ethics
HB 1355
84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the consequences for an elected officer who threatens, punishes, or intimidates a person based on the person's religious beliefs; creating a criminal offense.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Ethics | Religion | State Officers
HB 1390
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to remedies for discrimination by a public employer against a public employee in connection with a claim for workers' compensation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Labor--Workers' Compensation
HB 1400
84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government officers.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1405
84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political contributions or expenditures filed in connection with certain offices.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 1538
84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees
HB 1553
84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1740
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the administration of rabies vaccine under a local rabies control program.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| Animals | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RABIES | VETERINARIANS
HB 1745
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | PRESERVATION OF SOVEREIGNTY & MARRIAGE ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Employees
HB 1749
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the organization of public employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1761
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement
HB 1764
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to public information in the possession, custody, or control of a current or former officer or employee of a governmental body; creating a criminal offense.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
HB 1789
84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to longevity pay for peace officers and firefighters in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1790
84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to job performance on behalf of a fire fighter or police officer who is recovering from an off-duty injury.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | SICK LEAVE
HB 2015
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Employees | STOLEN VALOR ACT
HB 2030
84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement
HB 2201
84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to vacancies on the governing body of a Type A general-law municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General
HB 2516
84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the certification of municipal police officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2590
84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to providing a remedy for fraud committed in certain real estate transactions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | City Government--Employees/Officers | Consumer Protection | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | FRAUD | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 2608
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to municipal control of certain public retirement systems established for the benefit of municipal employees.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 2762
84-0 (2015)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to certain petitions prescribed by law outside the Election Code.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Administration | Political Subdivisions
HB 2785
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to notice requirements for certain meetings or hearings in fire or police departments in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Postponed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Open Meetings
HB 2828
84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to obtain criminal history record information for certain persons, including employees, independent contractors, and volunteers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2845
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of a public elective office.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Officers
HB 2917
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on certain elected officials.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--Candidates | TERM LIMITS
HB 3032
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to vacancies created because of promotional appointments in certain municipal fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs
Postponed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3033
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the disciplinary suspension of a municipal firefighter in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3053
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to complaints against a law enforcement officer or fire fighter.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 3234
84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick
Relating to the right of municipal officers to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Open Records
HB 3300
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the authority of general-law municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | TERM LIMITS
HB 3380
84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the grounds for and process by which elected officers of certain home-rule municipalities may be removed from office.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3712
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to collective bargaining for firefighters and police officers, including county jailers and detention officers.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS
HB 4042
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to collective bargaining for firefighters and police officers, including county jailers and detention officers.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS
HB 4117
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 110
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees
SB 320
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the enforcement of certain motor vehicle weight and safety standards.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | GULF OF MEXICO | Highways | PEACE OFFICERS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 336
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the right of municipal officers to obtain information, documents, and records.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Urban Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Open Records
SB 368
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
SB 376
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrĂguez, JosĂ© | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of criminal history record information regarding applicants for employment.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | State Employees
SB 555
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the eligibility of a person to be a candidate for or holder of a public elective office.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | State Officers
SB 664
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to employment termination for falsification of military record in obtaining employment or employment benefits.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Military & Veterans | State Employees | STOLEN VALOR ACT
SB 673
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | County Government--General | MARRIAGE LICENSES | PRESERVATION OF SOVEREIGNTY & MARRIAGE ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Employees
SB 716
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the methods of delivery for required financial statement forms sent to certain municipal officeholders and candidates for municipal office.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Ethics
SB 1035
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrĂguez, JosĂ©
Relating to the oversight of state border security activities.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in subcommittee
| BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement
SB 1037
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrĂguez, JosĂ©
Relating to law enforcement training programs and policies on using appropriate nonlethal force and nonviolent restraint; changing the education requirements for licensure as a peace officer.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Weapons
SB 1087
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the definition of, custody of, and access to public information; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Open Records | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Officers
SB 1151
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to consultation with public employees concerning employment matters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Wages | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1256
84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to notice requirements for certain meetings or hearings in fire or police departments in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Open Meetings
SB 1257
84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the disciplinary suspension of a municipal firefighter in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1258
84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to vacancies created because of promotional appointments in certain municipal fire departments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1295
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to separate negotiations regarding employment matters for police officers and firefighters in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1498
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to job performance on behalf of a fire fighter or police officer during illness or injury.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | SICK LEAVE
SB 1499
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to longevity pay for peace officers and firefighters in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1681
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to police chiefs of certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Fire Fighters & Police--General | OATHS
SB 1780
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the administration of rabies vaccine under a local rabies control program.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Animals | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RABIES | VETERINARIANS
SB 1968
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the organization of public employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LABOR UNIONS | Law Enforcement | State Employees
SJR 55
84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for retention elections for police chiefs of certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 195
83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political expenditures and contributions filed in connection with certain county and municipal offices.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 207
83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Relating to prohibited retaliation against state or local public employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 267
83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | SUBPOENAS
HB 403
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability of certain certified municipal inspectors for services rendered during an emergency or disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BUILDING INSPECTORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 483
83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie DonSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a public hearing held on the issue of making a payment in excess of the compensation contracted for by a political subdivision.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 609
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to participate in the retirement systems of certain municipalities.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 626
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the number of hours certain employees must work to be eligible to participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 741
83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the right of a public employee to express breast milk in the workplace.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Women
HB 1035
83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures and of personal financial statements by certain officeholders and candidates.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Officers
HB 1092
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the disciplinary suspension of firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1314
83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
House: Federalism & Fiscal Responsibility, Select Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
HB 1329
83-0 (2013)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in an arbitration proceeding involving firefighters or police officers in certain political subdivisions; creating an offense.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | OATHS | SUBPOENAS
HB 1364
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the local control of the conditions of firefighters' employment in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1577
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from a public retirement system of public officers or employees convicted of certain offenses.
House: Pensions
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--General | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Employees
HB 1688
83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the board of the Lubbock Reese Development Authority.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | LUBBOCK REESE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1691
83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure by a local government officer of certain gifts accepted as a guest.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 1734
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of the mayors of certain municipalities to call a special meeting.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General
HB 1804
83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to offer certain deferred compensation plans to employees.
House: Pensions
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | DEFERRED COMPENSATION | Political Subdivisions | Retirement Systems--General
HB 2164
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the delegation of authority by the governing body of a political subdivision during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions
HB 2174
83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the investigation of firefighters in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2175
83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to grievance procedures for firefighters in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
HB 2259
83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: RodrĂguez, JosĂ©
Relating to circumstances under which a vacancy on the governing body occurs in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General
HB 2264
83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2509
83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchĂa, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the business leave time account for a police officer employee organization in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 2924
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to military leave time accounts for police and fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans
HB 3015
83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: RodrĂguez, JosĂ©
Relating to a recall election for officials of certain general-law municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
HB 3739
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, LonSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the continued employment of municipal employees who become candidates for public office.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Legislature | SENATOR MARIO GALLEGOS ACT | State Officers
HB 3769
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a civil penalty on owners of certain motor vehicles parked on a highway under the jurisdiction of the municipality that do not display a valid registration insignia or inspection certificate.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | PARKING | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3794
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--Candidates | TERM LIMITS
HB 3829
83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to participate in the retirement systems of certain municipalities.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HJR 66
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing compensation for certain public school employees and certain retired public school employees serving as members of local governing bodies.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 103
83-0 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the requirement that certain counties continue to be divided into not fewer than four precincts used to elect justices of the peace and constables.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CHAMBERS COUNTY | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Law Enforcement | RANDALL COUNTY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 121
83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrĂguez, JosĂ©Sponsor: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to prohibited retaliation against certain state or local public employees for reporting to certain persons violations of law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Open Government
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
SB 366
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the authority of political subdivisions to offer certain deferred compensation plans to employees.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | DEFERRED COMPENSATION | Political Subdivisions | Retirement Systems--General
SB 696
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the board of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | LUBBOCK REESE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 755
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures and of personal financial statements by certain officeholders and candidates.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | Elections--Candidates | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | State Officers
SB 1144
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the appointment and removal of directors of a spaceport development corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Aeronautics | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Economic & Industrial Development--General | SPACEPORTS | Transportation--Aviation
SB 1277
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations
SB 1405
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in man-made or natural disasters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1569
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a municipality's comprehensive plan.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers
SB 1691
83-0 (2013)
Author: RodrĂguez, JosĂ©
Relating to the administration of oaths and issuance of subpoenas in an arbitration proceeding involving firefighters or police officers in certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | OATHS | SUBPOENAS
SB 1911
83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the right of a public employee to representation in certain internal investigatory interviews.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
HB 21
83-1 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the unlawful seizure of a firearm by a governmental officer or employee; providing penalties.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | State Employees | State Officers | Weapons
SB 14
83-3 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | State Employees
HB 43
82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the investigation of firefighters and police officers.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 122
82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to proof that is acceptable for identifying individuals acknowledging written instruments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Civil Procedure | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 554
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the civil service status of emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 611
82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain professional services by certain governmental entities.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 876
82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the filing of personal financial disclosure statements by municipal officers and candidates, members of the boards of trustees of school districts, and directors of sports and community venue districts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Elections--Candidates | Ethics | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1057
82-0 (2011)
Author: AnchĂa, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to business leave time for certain municipal firefighters and police officers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1085
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for service retirement annuities from the Employees Retirement System of Texas of certain public officers and employees convicted of serious crimes.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | State Employees
HB 1094
82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political expenditures and contributions filed in connection with certain county and municipal offices.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 1175
82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the election of the governing body of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--General
HB 1354
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain certified municipal inspectors for services rendered during an emergency or disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1447
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 1488
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to examinations for hiring in certain municipal fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1652
82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to collective bargaining by firefighters and police officers.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS
HB 1745
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | TERM LIMITS
HB 1820
82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the number of hours certain employees must work to be eligible to participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 2006
82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the release of a photograph of a police officer and access to records maintained by internal investigative divisions in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information
HB 2146
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the designation of certain municipal housing authority employees as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
| BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2215
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the requirements of a municipal budget that raises more property taxes than in the previous year's budget.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | INTERNET | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2274
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to requiring a municipality to pay for the expenses of an election contest for a person elected to the governing body of the municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Administration
HB 2366
82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of an open-enrollment charter school operated by a municipality to give a preference in admissions to children of employees of the municipality.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 2516
82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the appeal of an indefinite suspension of a municipal firefighter.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
HB 2736
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the designation of certain code compliance division employees as peace officers.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
No action taken in committee
| BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2920
82-0 (2011)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a governing body of a Type C general law city to adopt an ordinance to determine the manner of when commissioners run for elected office.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 3033
82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to retirement under public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Military & Veterans | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 3035
82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the grievance procedure for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
HB 3338
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life & Annuities | PUBLIC NOTICE | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 3357
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to municipal civilian complaint review boards.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3607
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to construction managers-at-risk used by local governments.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General
HB 3736
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to appointment of a department head of a fire or police department in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HJR 146
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the provision that requires the automatic resignation of certain county, municipal, or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 59
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of assistance by the Texas Ethics Commission in the reporting of political contributions and expenditures made in connection with offices of and measures proposed by local governmental entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
SB 344
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to municipal civil service for firefighters and police officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LABOR UNIONS | Salaries & Expenses | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 380
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the election of the governing body of certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--General
SB 484
82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the release of a photograph of a police officer and access to records maintained by internal investigative divisions in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information
SB 586
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to proof that is acceptable for identifying individuals acknowledging written instruments.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PASSPORTS | State Employees
SB 642
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life & Annuities | PUBLIC NOTICE | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 829
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the provision of certain professional services by certain governmental entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Employees/Officers
SB 885
82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain inspector generals of municipalities as peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 911
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the investigation of firefighters and police officers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 1045
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to examinations for hiring in certain municipal fire departments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1101
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the provision of certain professional services by certain governmental entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | OUTSOURCING | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1190
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the appeal of an indefinite suspension of a municipal firefighter.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SB 1284
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
SB 1351
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the civil service status of emergency medical services personnel in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 1474
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the grievance procedure for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
SB 1494
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to reporting to the Texas Judicial Council the election or appointment of certain municipal officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Administration | Courts--General | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 1521
82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from a municipal court building security fund.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Municipal
SB 1536
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to retirement under public retirement systems for employees of certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 1554
82-0 (2011)
Author: RodrĂguez, JosĂ©
Relating to the designation of certain municipal housing authority employees as peace officers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1746
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by fire departments created by an interlocal agreement between two or more political subdivisions of this state; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1919
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the election from single-member districts of the governing body of certain populous municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--General | Redistricting
SJR 37
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the length of the unexpired term that causes the automatic resignation of certain elected county or district officeholders if they become candidates for another office.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Voting Systems | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 780
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to eligibility requirements for a beginning police department position in certain municipalities under municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1173
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 1443
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the age limit for a beginning position in a fire department in certain municipalities under municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1554
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the pension retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 1721
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from an employee or official of a correctional facility.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--Employees/Officers | Weapons
HB 2054
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain districts and entities; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General
HB 2149
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the liability of public servants of certain governmental units for property damage.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Employees
HB 2288
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to license requirements for certain government employees.
House: Corrections
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES | PSYCHOLOGISTS | State Employees
HB 2307
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to coverage under a meet and confer agreement for certain municipal firefighters and police officers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2413
81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchĂa, Rafael
Relating to the business leave time account for a police officer employee organization in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2631
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the filing of personal financial disclosure statements by municipal officers and candidates, members of the boards of trustees of school districts, and directors of sports and community venue districts.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Ethics | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2635
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the issuance of Municipal Judge and Justice of the Peace specialty license plates.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | LICENSE PLATES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2940
81-0 (2009)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the grievance procedure for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
HB 3001
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the consideration of longevity and cost of living in setting the salaries for certain municipal employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 3006
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on municipal controllers and on the members of the municipalities' governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--Candidates | TERM LIMITS
HB 3048
81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the availability on the Internet of reports of political expenditures and contributions filed in connection with certain county and municipal offices.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | INTERNET | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 3091
81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to proof that is acceptable for identifying individuals acknowledging written instruments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Employees
HB 3188
81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to filing with the Texas Ethics Commission disclosure reports relating to local governmental entities and local government officers.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3298
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the requirement to post notice of the subject of a meeting under the open meetings law as it relates to informal discussion of a social, ceremonial, or community event.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Open Meetings | PUBLIC NOTICE | State Officers
HB 3500
81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the issuance of specialized license plates for municipal officials.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3677
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the residency requirement for a candidate for an unelected office in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 3686
81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 3905
81-0 (2009)
Author: England, Kirk
Relating to the hiring of applicants for a beginning position in the fire department or police department in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
HB 4033
81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the provision of assistance by the Texas Ethics Commission in the reporting of political contributions and expenditures made in connection with offices of and measures proposed by local governmental entities and of expenditures made in connection with attempts to influence the actions of local governmental entities.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | Purchasing--Local
HB 4168
81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the number of persons who may be appointed to the classification immediately below department head in a police department covered by municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 4295
81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchĂa, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 4298
81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the right of certain hospital districts to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4332
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the certification of certain municipal police officers to enforce commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Highways | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4432
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to certain transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 4486
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the participation of governmental entities and other employers in a federal work eligibility verification program; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HJR 120
81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a person who holds elective office, other than a municipal office with a term of two years or less, automatically vacates the office held on announcing a candidacy or becoming a candidate for another elective office when the unexpired portion of the person's term of office exceeds one year.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Governor | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
SB 460
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to access to information regarding a firefighter or police officer under the municipal civil service law.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations | Open Records
SB 461
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.Sponsor: Miklos, Robert
Relating to eligibility to take the entrance examination for a beginning position in the fire department.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 764
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
SB 765
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to eligibility requirements for a beginning police department position in certain municipalities under municipal civil service.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
SB 1041
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the liability of public servants of certain governmental units for property damage.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Employees
SB 1358
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 1401
81-0 (2009)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to taking or attempting to take a weapon from an employee or official of a correctional facility that is operated by a county or municipality.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--Employees/Officers | Weapons
SB 1450
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
SB 1618
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the election of the governing body of certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--General
SB 1628
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the pension retirement system in certain municipalities for firefighters and police.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 1744
81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to conditions of employment for law enforcement officers and corrections officers employed by certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
SB 1896
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to the employment of firefighters and police officers and the provision of emergency medical services in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
SB 1946
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: AnchĂa, Rafael
Relating to business leave time accounts for firefighter employee organizations in certain municipalities.
House: Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 2065
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to proof that is acceptable for identifying individuals acknowledging written instruments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Employees
SB 2137
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to filing with the Texas Ethics Commission disclosure reports relating to local governmental entities and local government officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2156
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the number of persons who may be appointed to the classification immediately below department head in a police department covered by municipal civil service.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 2242
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the provision of assistance by the Texas Ethics Commission in the reporting of political contributions and expenditures made in connection with offices of and measures proposed by local governmental entities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
SB 2265
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the disciplinary suspension or demotion of a firefighter or police officer under municipal civil service.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SB 2446
81-0 (2009)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
SB 2551
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of the Harris County Hospital District to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Hospitals | Labor--Wages | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2583
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to coverage under a meet and confer agreement for certain municipal firefighters and police officers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 364
80-0 (2007)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to authority to conduct a closed meeting to discuss certain personnel matters involving a municipal advisory body.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Open Meetings
HB 836
80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to excepting the birth date of a governmental official or employee and certain other information that could be used for the purpose of identity theft from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IDENTITY THEFT | Open Records | Protection of Personal Information | State Employees
HB 873
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to eligibility requirements for a beginning position in a police department in certain municipalities under municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 878
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the filing of personal financial disclosure statements by municipal officers and candidates, members of the boards of trustees of school districts, and directors of sports and community venue districts.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Ethics | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1176
80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to providing that a municipality may allow a municipal fire marshal or arson investigator to travel in an unmarked municipal vehicle when performing official duties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1473
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity of a political subdivision for claims brought by certain employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1478
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the waiver of immunity from suit of certain local government entities for claims arising under employment law.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions
HB 1491
80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 1562
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, KevinSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to hours of labor in certain fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1691
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1768
80-0 (2007)
Author: AnchĂa, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the hours worked during a week by police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2019
80-0 (2007)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to filling certain vacancies on the governing bodies of municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2099
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2184
80-0 (2007)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Wages | Open Records | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
HB 2269
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to entrance examination procedures for certain police officers under municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2387
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the investment of funds held by a local government for the purpose of paying certain postemployment benefits.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Finance | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Finance | Political Subdivisions | Retirement Systems--General
HB 2729
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain districts and entities; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2731
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the qualifications for directors of municipal utility districts.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3081
80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 3082
80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to requiring certain municipalities to make certain payroll deductions on the request of a municipal employee.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General
HB 3293
80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, MarkSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the performance of certain civil duties by officers in this state.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 3352
80-0 (2007)
Author: Woolley, BeverlySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to municipal civil service for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3392
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the resumption of employment by certain retirees within the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 3480
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--Candidates | TERM LIMITS
HB 3603
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to municipal power agencies.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Utilities--Electric
SB 243
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to local control of firefighter and police officer employment matters in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Testimony taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS
SB 339
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to entrance examination procedures for certain police officers under municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 342
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to eligibility requirements for a beginning position in a police department in certain municipalities under municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
SB 526
80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to providing that a municipality may allow a municipal fire marshal or arson investigator to travel in an unmarked municipal vehicle when performing official duties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 633
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to hours of labor in certain fire departments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 653
80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Heflin, Joe
Relating to filling certain vacancies on the governing bodies of municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers
SB 1014
80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the application of the doctrine of sovereign immunity in a judicial proceeding to enforce certain employment rights.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1015
80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the application of the doctrine of sovereign immunity in a judicial proceeding to enforce certain employment rights.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
SB 1183
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
SB 1212
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the local control of firefighter employment matters in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 1227
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain districts and entities; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1653
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
SB 1678
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a suit against an employee of a governmental unit alleging negligence in the course of the employee's employment.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | State Employees
SB 1718
80-0 (2007)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to municipal civil service for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1821
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the administration of municipal civil service promotional examinations in certain cities to eligible candidates unable to be physically present during the examination.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE FIGHTERS' & POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
HB 150
79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, Elvira | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of a person to be appointed to serve on certain civil service commissions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 233
79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the securing by municipal police officers of a scene to which the municipality's emergency ambulance service responds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 263
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the civil service status of certain fire department employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 304
79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to conditions of employment for police officers employed by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 641
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers and detention officers in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 707
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Relating to the ability of a home-rule municipality to sue and be sued.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts
HB 771
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers and detention officers in certain counties.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 914
79-0 (2005)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to disclosure and availability of certain information concerning certain local government officers and vendors; providing criminal penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 1144
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the hours worked during a week by police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1151
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the consideration of a person's age in determining the person's eligibility for a position in a police department in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1152
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to representation elections conducted under The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Law Enforcement
HB 1473
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to the composition of the pension board of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 1913
79-0 (2005)
Author: Olivo, DoraSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the application of the municipal civil service law for firefighters and police officers to certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2312
79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the filing of personal financial disclosure statements by municipal officers and candidates, members of the boards of trustees of school districts, and directors of sports and community venue districts.
House: Elections
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Ethics | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2380
79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the filing of personal financial statements by officers and employees of certain municipalities.
House: Elections
Left pending in subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
HB 2457
79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, RobertSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the entrance requirements, base pay, and longevity pay in certain municipalities for a police officer who has previous experience as a police officer.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2557
79-0 (2005)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure under the public information law of certain performance evaluations of governmental employees.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Open Records | RIGHT OF PRIVACY | State Employees
HB 2589
79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to local control of fire fighter and police officer employment matters in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
HB 2712
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to eligibility for beginning positions in certain police and fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2747
79-0 (2005)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 2866
79-0 (2005)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Labor--Wages | Open Records | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
HB 3090
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Delwin | et. al.
Relating to authority to conduct a closed meeting to discuss certain personnel matters involving a municipal advisory body.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Open Meetings
HB 3116
79-0 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the authority of regional planning commissions with respect to mutual aid agreements for emergency management purposes.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Political Subdivisions | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
HB 3322
79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
HB 3364
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the creation of a Civilian Oversight Commission and local district complaint offices; providing penalties.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT COMMISSION | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3562
79-0 (2005)
Author: Campbell, Scott
Relating to the number of persons who may be appointed to certain positions in police departments covered by municipal civil service.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HJR 59
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove restrictions on the types of voting methods that may be used to elect the governing body of a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 118
79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the civil service status of certain fire department employees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 281
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers in certain municipalities and counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 299
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the exception from required public disclosure of the name of an applicant for the position of city manager of certain home-rule municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Point of order sustained
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Open Meetings | Open Records
SB 716
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to payroll deductions for certain employees who are peace officers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1092
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the authority of regional planning commissions with respect to mutual aid agreements for emergency management purposes.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Political Subdivisions | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
SB 1372
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the administration of a retirement health care plan for firefighters and police officers in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 1539
79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the application of the municipal civil service law for firefighters and police officers to certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1601
79-0 (2005)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the entrance requirements and longevity pay in certain municipalities for a police officer who has previous experience as a police officer.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1731
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the composition of the pension board of certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 463
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the terms of an employment contract of a political subdivision.
House: County Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Political Subdivisions
HB 601
78-0 (2003)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the administration of a retirement system for officers and employees of certain municipalities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 775
78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose term limits on the members of their governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--Candidates | TERM LIMITS
HB 915
78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the establishment of a minimum wage for public employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE
HB 967
78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to representation of constituents on state and local governing bodies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1061
78-0 (2003)
Author: Griggs, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to municipal officer and employee participation in state travel services contracts.
House: Government Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Purchasing--Local | TRAVEL
HB 1229
78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to eligibility for appointment to the board of directors of an economic development corporation.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 1271
78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the uniform election date for certain cities.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 1292
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to oversight of persons to whom a municipality delegates management and supervision of programs funded by municipal hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1388
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 1606
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Ethics, Select Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Officers | Sunset Bills
HB 1716
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to conflicts of interest of certain local public officials engaged in the practice of law.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Lawyers
HB 1788
78-0 (2003)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to municipal payroll deductions for certain employees who are fire fighters.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2334
78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of residents of an area annexed for limited purposes to vote in certain municipal elections.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
HB 2355
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the timely filing of an application for a place on the ballot for an office of a home-rule city.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates
HB 2364
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2370
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to collective bargaining by officials of the state or of a political subdivision of the state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2385
78-0 (2003)
Author: Griggs, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to salary payments to municipal and county employees called to active military duty.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Military & Veterans | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2460
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to local control of police officer employment matters in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2642
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers and detention officers in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2730
78-0 (2003)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2804
78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to school district internship programs in which students earn local credit for high school graduation by working with elected government officials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | State Officers
HB 2873
78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to representation of constituents on local governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3160
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3391
78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to civil service for city marshals of certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement
HCR 295
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 1606.
Signed by the Governor
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Resolutions--Corrective | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Officers | Sunset Bills
HCR 297
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 1606.
Tabled
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Campaign Financing | Electronic Information Systems | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Legislature | LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS | Resolutions--Corrective | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Officers | Sunset Bills
HJR 41
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove restrictions on the types of voting methods that may be used to elect the governing body of a municipality.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 297
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 304
78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Griggs, Bob
Relating to municipal officer and employee participation in state travel services contracts.
House: Government Reform Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Purchasing--Local | TRAVEL
SB 308
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the administration of a retirement system for officers and employees of certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 454
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the uniform election date for certain cities.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Meeting cancelled
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
SB 734
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Hunter, Bob
Relating to the power of appointment in certain municipalities having city managers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
| City Government--Employees/Officers
SB 735
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to local government officials serving on state boards.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | County Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1027
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to municipal payroll deductions for certain employees who are fire fighters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1029
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to business leave time accounts for peace officers in certain municipalities and counties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 1174
78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Griggs, Bob | et. al.
Relating to salary payments to municipal and county employees called to active military duty.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Military & Veterans | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1286
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to collective bargaining by officials of the state or of a political subdivision of the state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 1288
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.Sponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to military leave and military leave time accounts for certain municipal firefighters and police officers.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans
SB 1448
78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms of employment of certain municipal employees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1478
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to protecting certain public employees who report violations of law.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees | WHISTLEBLOWERS
SB 1612
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of residents of an area annexed for limited purposes to vote in certain municipal elections.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
SB 18
78-3 (2003)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to personal financial statements filed by officers of certain local governments.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Ethics
HB 64
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to financial disclosure by certain municipal officers; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
HB 320
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the conditions of employment for certain firefighters.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations
HB 444
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the requirements for write-in candidates in an election for city officers.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General
HB 746
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to residency requirements for employees of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 798
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the terms of an employment contract of a political subdivision.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Labor--Management Relations | Political Subdivisions
HB 837
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to investigations of certain municipal police officers.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 926
77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to local control of police officer employment matters in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations
HB 990
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibiting term limits for the members of certain municipal governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | TERM LIMITS
HB 996
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of a municipality to authorize the removal of certain motor vehicles from public roadways in the municipality to aid in the enforcement of parking ordinances of the municipality.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Roads | Law Enforcement | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1194
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the eligibility of certain property owned or leased by a local official for ad valorem tax abatement or tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--City | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1282
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to the application of the nepotism prohibitions to employment of certain individuals.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | NEPOTISM
HB 1345
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1381
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the issuance of special license plates for members of the governing body of a municipality.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1388
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moreno, JoeSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the civil service status of fire fighters in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1519
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the terms of, and term limits on, the members of certain municipal governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | TERM LIMITS
HB 1569
77-0 (2001)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 1573
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment of a retirement system for officers and employees of certain municipalities and of the retirement system and the transfer of credit from one retirement system to the established system.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 1605
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing members of the governing body of certain municipalities to serve as volunteers.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | VOLUNTEERS
HB 1621
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the representation of the transportation disadvantaged in mass transportation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| Aging | City Government--Employees/Officers | Disabilities, Persons with | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 1675
77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the establishment of a minimum wage for public employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | State Employees
HB 1957
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2193
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to grievance procedures for certain municipal police officers and firefighters.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2220
77-0 (2001)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authorized use of an unmarked vehicle by a municipal employee to conduct an investigation involving suspected fraud or other mismanagement.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2260
77-0 (2001)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to accommodations and work assignments for certain pregnant municipal and county employees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2273
77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the hours worked during a week by police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2297
77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the payment of municipal fees and fines by electronic means.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INTERNET
HB 2321
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to petitioning for candidacy as a member of, and term limits on the members of, certain municipal governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Elections--General | TERM LIMITS
HB 2384
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to certain firefighter and police officer employment matters in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS
HB 2431
77-0 (2001)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to special license plates for a municipal judge.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Courts--Municipal | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2677
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms of employment of certain municipal employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 2694
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to disclosure of contracts between candidates for or holders of certain public offices and governmental entities; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | Purchasing--General | State Officers
HB 3193
77-0 (2001)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the number of members of the governing body of certain home-rule municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 3540
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to allowing employees, officers, or members of the governing body of a municipality to serve on board of directors of a corporation created pursuant to the Development Corporation Act of 1979.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
HB 3559
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HJR 57
77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the number of county commissioners in Dallas County.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | DALLAS COUNTY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 58
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the terms of office of certain officers of a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | TERM LIMITS
HJR 65
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Archer County to combine justice of the peace and constable precincts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| ARCHER COUNTY | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Justice | JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 122
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authorized use of an unmarked vehicle by a municipal employee to conduct a fraud investigation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 262
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to critical incident counseling for municipal public safety employees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 339
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to financial disclosure by certain municipal officers; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
SB 378
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the conditions of employment for fire fighters.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations
SB 559
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to certain committees, subcommittees, and similar entities that are created by the governing body of a municipality.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Open Meetings
SB 669
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment of a retirement system for officers and employees of certain municipalities and of the retirement system and the transfer of credit from one retirement system to the established system.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | HOUSTON, CITY OF | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 729
77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 738
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to authorizing members of the governing body of municipalities to serve as volunteers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | VOLUNTEERS
SB 750
77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of a municipality to authorize the removal of certain motor vehicles from public roadways in the municipality to aid in the enforcement of parking ordinances of the municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Roads | Law Enforcement | TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 820
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 846
77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
SB 961
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to salary supplements by a county or a municipality for child and adult protective services workers.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Human Services--Child Services | Salaries & Expenses | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS
SB 973
77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the hours worked during a week by police officers in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1177
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to payment of municipal fees and fines by electronic means.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INTERNET
SB 1248
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the civil service status of certain firefighters in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1254
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to local control of police officer employment matters in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations
SB 1255
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to grievance procedures for certain municipal police officers and firefighters.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES | Labor--Management Relations
SB 1259
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the representation of the transportation disadvantaged in mass transportation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Aging | City Government--Employees/Officers | Disabilities, Persons with | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 260
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to providing protection from retaliation for reporting a violation of certain laws by employees of water or sewer service systems.
House: Business & Industry
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Utilities--General | WHISTLEBLOWERS
HB 770
76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a municipality's request of assistance from a constable.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Tagged in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement
HB 961
76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the right of a public employee to communicate with any elected state official; imposing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Legislature | State Employees
HB 1149
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the ability of tenant representatives to serve a certain number of consecutive terms as commissioners of local housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 1173
76-0 (1999)
Author: Yarbrough, KenSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 1201
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the conditions of employment for police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General
HB 1238
76-0 (1999)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to classification of the position of fire marshal in certain municipal fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL
HB 1316
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the accumulation and valuation of sick leave by certain firefighters and police officers.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--General
HB 1505
76-0 (1999)
Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Relating to classification of the position of fire marshal in certain municipal fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL
HB 1528
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to residency requirements for employees of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1636
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1930
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to insurance provided by or through certain development corporations created by certain political subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Insurance--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 2020
76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to regulating conflicts of interest of certain elected local officials associated with certain labor organizations.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | LABOR UNIONS
HB 2314
76-0 (1999)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Nixon, Drew
Relating to the requirements a person must meet to serve as a director of fire fighters' and police officers' civil service.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2377
76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the establishment of a minimum wage for public employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 2503
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to civil service status of fire fighters in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| ARSON | City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2678
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the employment by certain municipalities of persons who reside outside the corporate limits of the municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Taxation--City
HB 2721
76-0 (1999)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to requirements for use of certain municipal employees on public works projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Utilities
HB 2754
76-0 (1999)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the administration of risk pools that provide health and accident coverage for political subdivisions.
House: Insurance Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions
HB 2874
76-0 (1999)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain transportation authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | PEACE OFFICERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2888
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the prohibition of collective bargaining by certain political entities or subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Political Subdivisions
HB 2895
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to municipal governing body confirmation of appointments to a venue district board.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General
HB 2925
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to access to criminal history record information by a municipality for certain background checks.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems
HB 2930
76-0 (1999)
Author: Walker, GarySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the application of nepotism prohibitions to certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | NEPOTISM
HB 3375
76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to local control of police officer employment matters by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS
HB 3376
76-0 (1999)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to fire and police department records concerning charges of misconduct and disciplinary actions in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Posting rule suspended
| City Government--Employees/Officers | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3377
76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to membership and credit in and benefits and administration of public retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 3468
76-0 (1999)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the appointment of directors and chairman of the board of directors of a sports and community venue district.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Employees/Officers | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SPORTS & COMMUNITY VENUE DISTRICTS
HB 3491
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the issuance of special license plates for members of the governing body of a municipality.
House: Transportation
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LICENSE PLATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3542
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the conditions of employment for fire fighters in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3695
76-0 (1999)
Author: Clark, Ron
Relating to the authorization of a closed meeting by the governing body of a municipality to deliberate certain personnel actions affecting a member of an advisory body.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Open Meetings
HB 3724
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to classification of positions within covered fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 3773
76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to credit in and benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 3836
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the removal of a member of the governing body of a general-law municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
HJR 63
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove restrictions on the types of voting methods that may be used to elect the governing body of a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 429
76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to participation in, contributions to, and benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 443
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to classification of the position of fire marshal in certain municipal fire departments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL
SB 444
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to abolishment of classified positions within covered fire departments
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 554
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to classification of the position of fire marshal in certain municipal fire departments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE MARSHAL
SB 568
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | Salaries & Expenses
SB 621
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain transportation authorities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | PEACE OFFICERS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 998
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to a firefighters' relief and retirement fund in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 1362
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the regulation of certain municipal planning professionals by the Texas Real Estate Commission; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | MUNICIPAL PLANNING PROFESSIONALS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1397
76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the creation of a virtual university to assist elected officials of rural local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | DISTANCE EDUCATION | Education--Higher--General | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 1501
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the appointment of directors and chairman of the board of directors of a sports and community venue district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | City Government--Employees/Officers | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | SPORTS & COMMUNITY VENUE DISTRICTS
SB 1539
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Talton, Robert
Relating to local control of police officer employment matters by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LABOR UNIONS | Labor--General
SB 1542
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to membership and credit in and benefits and administration of public retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
SB 1606
76-0 (1999)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the board of directors for sports and community venue districts in certain populous counties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General
SB 1806
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to critical incident stress debriefing of public safety employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COUNSELING & THERAPY | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 20
75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to liability of certain governmental units and the employees of those units.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 374
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to providing protection from retaliation for reporting a violation of certain laws by employees of water or sewer service systems.
House: Business & Industry
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Water--General | WHISTLEBLOWER
HB 450
75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to residency requirements for municipal employees.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 474
75-0 (1997)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to judicial review of certain local civil service commission decisions.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 586
75-0 (1997)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to permitting collective bargaining between the state or a political subdivision of the state and certain labor organizations representing public employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Political Subdivisions
HB 668
75-0 (1997)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the requirement that deliberations relating to collective bargaining between certain public employers and certain employee associations be open to the public.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Open Meetings
HB 719
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the power to appoint the commissioners of a housing authority in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing
HB 817
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the terms of, and term limits on, the members of certain municipal governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | TERM LIMITS
HB 873
75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 998
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hunter, BobSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the conflict-of-interests prohibition applying to a local official who has a substantial interest in a business entity.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
HB 1012
75-0 (1997)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the appointment of an environmental health officer in a home-rule municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Environment--General | Health--General
HB 1503
75-0 (1997)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to accommodating a municipal or county employee with a partial disability related to pregnancy.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 1568
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the terms of, and term limits on, the members of certain municipal governing bodies.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 1816
75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to assignment of claims by public employees.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Employees
HB 2398
75-0 (1997)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the salary of elected officers in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2523
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the appointment of a tenant representative as a commissioner of a municipal housing authority.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing
HB 2894
75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to regulation of membership on local governing bodies by employees of participating labor organizations.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations
HB 2912
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to residency requirements for employees of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2949
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the residence requirement for the office of mayor of a home-rule municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates
HB 3000
75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to voter approval of the compensation of members of the governing body of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Salaries & Expenses
HJR 110
75-0 (1997)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of constable in Jack County.
House: County Affairs
Posting rule suspended
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | JACK COUNTY | Law Enforcement
SB 63
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the recommendations of certain local officials regarding the issuance of permits by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | PERMITS
SB 240
75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the recall of an elected official in a general-law municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
SB 823
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to payroll deductions in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
SB 1233
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Denny, Mary
Relating to exemption from inscription requirements for an automobile used by a municipal or county medical examiner.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1421
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to accommodating a municipal or county employee with a partial disability related to pregnancy.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
SB 1840
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibiting certain prosecuting attorneys from running for an elected judicial office.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Judicial
SJR 30
75-0 (1997)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a taxing unit that seeks to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes to elect between enforcing the lien securing payment of the taxes and enforcing personal liability for the taxes.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Property-Assessment and Collection
SJR 31
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that certain amounts designated for deposit to the economic stabilization fund be transferred to the higher education fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--Finance | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 87
74-0 (1995)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of a local government to extend employee benefits to a person related to the employee.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Political Subdivisions
HB 151
74-0 (1995)
Author: Munoz, Sergio
Relating to exempting municipalities and municipal officers and employees from hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 166
74-0 (1995)
Author: Corte, Frank
Relating to liability of certain governmental units and the employees of those units.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Employees
HB 175
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the protection of a public employee who reports a violation of law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions | WHISTLEBLOWER
HB 220
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Relating to municipal access to criminal history record information about applicants for employment.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS
HB 250
74-0 (1995)
Author: Dear, Homer
Relating to municipal access to criminal history record information about applicants for employment.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS
HB 383
74-0 (1995)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to liability of certain governmental units and to the employees and officers of those units.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Officers
HB 385
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to persons authorized to administer oaths made in Texas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 562
74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the number of consecutive years a person may serve on certain mass transit authority boards.
House: Urban Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | TERM LIMITS | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 808
74-0 (1995)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to financial disclosure requirements and standards of conduct applying to county and district officers, candidates, and employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
HB 944
74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the cancellation of certain city council elections.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 1033
74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to health and workers' compensation insurance coverage providing benefits to employees of the state and local governments.
House: Pensions and Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMT. FOR CONSOLIDATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
HB 1156
74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to authorizing the state and political subdivisions of the state to enter into certain agreements regarding employment conditions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1262
74-0 (1995)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to applying the municipal civil service system to certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police
HB 1554
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to indemnification of certain government employees.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 1556
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the liability of certain government officials.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Officers
HB 1557
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to liability of certain governmental units and to the employees of those units.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1769
74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to establishing employee grievance procedures for certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Human Relations
HB 1791
74-0 (1995)
Author: Munoz, Sergio
Relating to the prohibition of certain conditions as a requirement for employment by a political subdivision.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions
HB 1951
74-0 (1995)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the rights of pregnant municipal and county employees.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Women
HB 1984
74-0 (1995)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to residency requirements for municipal employees.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2325
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to payroll deductions in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Wages
HB 2512
74-0 (1995)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the compensation for officers of certain political subdivisions.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2632
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moffat, Nancy
Relating to the discipline and removal of a member of a governing body in certain home-rule municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
HB 2675
74-0 (1995)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the repeal of Sections: 2.01(6), (7)(B), and 5.15. Chapter 276, Acts 1993, 73rd Legislature, Vernon's Ann. Civ. St. former Article 5221k, now Chapter 21, Labor Code.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--General
HB 2699
74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to representation requirements for members of a municipal planning commission in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 2740
74-0 (1995)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to group health insurance for retirees of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 2805
74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the appointment of a tenant member to the governing body of a municipal housing authority.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing
HB 2954
74-0 (1995)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the term and conditions of certain interlocal contracts and litigation resulting from the contracts.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--Employees/Officers | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HJR 93
74-0 (1995)
Author: Talton, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on state, district, and local elective offices.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers | TERM LIMITS
HJR 131
74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the constructive election of an unopposed candidate to a municipal office.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 24
74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain governmental units and to the employees and officers of those units.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | State Officers
SB 95
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the recall of an elected official in a general-law municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Motion tabled
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
SB 118
74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to a municipality's access to criminal history record information about applicants for employment.
House: Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| City Government--Employees/Officers | CRIMINAL RECORDS
SB 408
74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.
Relating to health and workers' compensation insurance coverage providing benefits to employees of the state and local governments or retired employees or annuitants.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMT. FOR CONSOLIDATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES GROUP INSURANCE | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Labor--Workers' Compensation | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees
SB 411
74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the protection of a public employee who reports a violation of law.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions | WHISTLEBLOWER
SB 527
74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Lewis, Ron
Relating to conditions of employment for certain officers of the state or a political subdivision of the state.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Salaries & Expenses
SB 540
74-0 (1995)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the rights of pregnant municipal and county employees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Women
SB 543
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to residency requirements and to response time to civil emergencies for certain municipal employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers
SB 563
74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: McCoulskey, Huey
Relating to the authority to abolish the position of marshal in a Type B general-law municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement
SB 862
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to authorizing the state and political subdivisions of the state to enter into certain agreements regarding employment conditions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
SB 895
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to establishing employee grievance procedures for certain municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Human Relations
SB 983
74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to meetings of the mayors of municipalities for the purpose of making appointments to certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1153
74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the investigation of a county or municipal law enforcement officer in certain counties and municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement
SB 1208
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the appointment of a tenant member to the governing body of a municipal housing authority.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing
SB 1425
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to municipal civil service in certain cities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police
SB 1461
74-0 (1995)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to exempting officers and employees of counties, municipalities, school districts, and any other political subdivision from interest payments described in Chapter 74, Property Code.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Financial Institutions
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--School Districts | Financial--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 4
73-0 (1993)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the offenses of aggravated assault and deadly assault on a municipal or county officer or employee who is authorized to issue citations or serve process.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons | Law Enforcement | PROCESS SERVERS
HB 319
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to filling certain vacancies in elective offices in a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 435
73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to the election of the governing body of certain municipalities with a population of 250,000 or more.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 646
73-0 (1993)
Author: Martin, Mike
Relating to the right of certain municipal and county employees to purchase a continuation of health benefits coverage at retirement.
House: Investments & Banking
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 663
73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the filling of vacancies on the governing bodies of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 1103
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gutierrez, RobertoSponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the hours of labor and vacation of members of fire departments in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police | Labor--General
HB 1379
73-0 (1993)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the process of removing certain municipal officers from office.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 1487
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the election from single-member districts of the governing body of a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 1511
73-0 (1993)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for fire fighters.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police | Labor--Wages
HB 1547
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the appointment and election of commissioners of public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing
HB 1632
73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to the authority of the mayors of certain cities to call certain elections.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 1727
73-0 (1993)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the investigation of a county or municipal law enforcement officer in certain counties and municipalities.
House: Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police | Law Enforcement
HB 1786
73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to payroll deductions in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Returned to committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1936
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
HB 2070
73-0 (1993)
Author: Flores, Yolanda
Relating to the election from single-member districts of the governing body of a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 2082
73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Garfield
Relating to the creation of a municipal employees civil service commission in certain municipalities; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2245
73-0 (1993)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the appointment and removal of commissioners of a municipal housing authority.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing
HB 2349
73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to grievance procedures for county and certain other local government employees.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2418
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the indemnification of certain governmental employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2419
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to indemnification of certain government employees.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2420
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the liability of certain government officials.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2421
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain governmental units and to the employees of those units.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2491
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the off-duty security employment of reserve law enforcement officers of certain counties and municipalities.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement
HB 2663
73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, RobertSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the powers and duties of the commissioners court.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HJR 6
73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local officers to become candidates for the legislature by resigning the office held.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 25
73-0 (1993)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county surveyor in Wharton County.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY SURVEYOR | WHARTON COUNTY
HJR 41
73-0 (1993)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the manner in which vacancies are filled on the governing bodies of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 60
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate residence requirements for statewide elected officers.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | State Officers
HJR 71
73-0 (1993)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of sheriff in Harris County.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | HARRIS COUNTY | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | SHERIFFS
HJR 88
73-0 (1993)
Author: Place, Allen
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the number of offices of constable in Comanche County.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMANCHE COUNTY | CONSTABLES | Law Enforcement | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 116
73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to filling certain vacancies in elective offices in a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
SB 404
73-0 (1993)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Martin, Mike
Relating to the right of certain municipal and county employees to purchase a continuation of health benefits coverage at retirement.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Retirement Systems--County & District | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SB 433
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Danburg, Debra
Relating to the right of certain municipalities to maintain local control over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment of certain employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Labor--Wages
SB 783
73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the investigation of a county or municipal law enforcement officer in certain counties and municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police | Law Enforcement
SB 1148
73-0 (1993)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the off-duty security employment of reserve law enforcement officers of certain counties and municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement
SB 1389
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to indemnification of certain government employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers
SJR 17
73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Schechter, Sue
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the manner in which vacancies are filled on the governing bodies of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 51
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds for the support of the business start-up and small business development fund.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| BONDS | Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | City Government--Employees/Officers | Economic & Industrial Development | State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 55
73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing citizens to carry handguns.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Weapons
HB 131
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hury, James | et. al.Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the liability of certain governmental units and certain governmental employees and officers.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | State Employees | State Officers
HB 185
72-0 (1991)
Author: Blair, Fred
Relating to the requirement that municipal employees reside in the municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 237
72-0 (1991)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to filling a vacancy on the governing body of a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 341
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the election from single-member and at-large districts and the terms of the governing body of a municipality with a population of 1.5 million or more.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Redistricting
HB 416
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the offenses of aggravated assault and deadly assault on a municipal officer or employee who is authorized to issue citations or serve process.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to special subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons | Law Enforcement
HB 492
72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Garfield
Relating to collective bargaining rights of certain public employees; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | State Employees
HB 588
72-0 (1991)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the application of the hotel occupancy tax to local governments and their officers and employees.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 744
72-0 (1991)
Author: Shelley, Dan
Relating to the grievance procedure under municipal civil service in certain municipalities.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police | Labor--Management Relations
HB 746
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to financial statement requirements and standards of conduct applying to certain district, county, and precinct officers, candidates, and employees; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
HB 835
72-0 (1991)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to actions against and the liability of certain governmental employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Political Subdivisions | State Employees
HB 1024
72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to the payment of tort claims against certain employees of local governments.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers
HB 1179
72-0 (1991)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Amending the municipal civil service act.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police
HB 1267
72-0 (1991)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to local option memorandums of understanding in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 1616
72-0 (1991)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to requiring persons who contract with certain municipalities to provide certain employee benefits.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 1720
72-0 (1991)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to single-member districts applicable to the governing body of certain municipalities.
House: Elections
1st Printing sent to Local&Consent Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Redistricting
HB 1778
72-0 (1991)
Author: Oakley, Keith
Relating to municipal payroll deductions.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1910
72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of, participation and credit in, and benefits and administration of, a retirement system for employees of certain municipalities.
House: Retirement and Aging
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
HB 2015
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the appointment of commissioners of a municipal housing authority in municipalities with a population of 1.5 million or more.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing
HB 2097
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to a civil service system for employees of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2098
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the rights of employees of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2238
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the mayor-council form of government in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Testimony taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2654
72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Amending Section 143.003 and Section 143.103(b) of the Local Government Code to exclude employees from coverage.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police
HJR 38
72-0 (1991)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the distribution of the available school fund in a manner that promotes an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | City Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HJR 55
72-0 (1991)
Author: Schechter, Sue
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the manner in which vacancies are filled on the governing bodies of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 57
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hirschi, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing local officers to become candidates for the legislature by resigning the office held.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 353
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the offenses of aggravated assault and deadly assault on a municipal officer or employee who is authorized to issue citations or serve process.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Crimes--Against Persons | Law Enforcement
SB 375
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dickson, Temple
Relating to the liability of certain governmental units for certain governmental employees and officers.
Senate: Economic Development
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers
SB 737
72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the establishment of, participation and credit in, and benefits and administration of a retirement system for employees of certain municipalities; creating an offense and providing a penalty.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Municipal
SJR 23
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Schechter, Sue
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the manner in which vacancies are filled on the governing bodies of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing printed and distributed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 1
72-3 (1992)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equal educational opportunity, providing for local control by a school district of local taxes, authorizing the legislature to determine the methods by which school districts are formed and by which state funds appropriated to school districts are allocated, providing for appropriate state funding for rural school districts that are small and sparsely populated, and restricting the power of the courts to overturn a legislative decision regarding the system of or support for public education by adopting federal constitutional law that also preserves equal access to the courts.
Filed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Taxation--School District
HB 101
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to fire protection personnel employed in a municipal department other than the fire department.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 569
70-0 (1987)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to residency requirements for the employees of a city or town.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 786
70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the provision of a defense by a municipality or a special purpose district in certain suits against peace officers, fire fighters, or emergency medical personnel.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Lawyers
HB 789
70-0 (1987)
Author: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the appointment of a fire department assistant chief in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 824
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barton, ErwinSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to residency requirements for municipal employees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| City Government--Employees/Officers | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 904
70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the establishment in certain municipalities of boards to receive and act on complaints of police misconduct.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1006
70-0 (1987)
Author: Arnold, BillSponsor: Johnson, Eddie
Relating to local perpetual care cemetery city advisory boards in certain cities.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| Cemeteries | City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 1264
70-0 (1987)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Local Government Excess Liability Insurance Pool.
House: State Affairs
Pending in subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--General | Insurance--General | LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE POOL, TEXAS
HB 1301
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to the authority of certain general cities to indemnify certain persons for losses arising out of the performance of duties for the city.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 1318
70-0 (1987)
Author: Wilson, RonSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to municipal liability for certain traffic offenses committed by municipal employees in the course and scope of ther employment.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| ACCIDENTS | City Government--Employees/Officers | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1361
70-0 (1987)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to negotiating certain local govenment insurance coverages.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--General
HB 1392
70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the collective bargaining rights of employees of a sheriff's department.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | SHERIFFS
HB 1540
70-0 (1987)
Author: Patronella, David
Relating to police officers' civil service in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1671
70-0 (1987)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the filing deadline for candidates' applications for a place on the ballot for certain city offices.
House: Elections
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates
HB 1741
70-0 (1987)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to fire fighters' hours of duty in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1957
70-0 (1987)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to firefighters and police officers' civil service in cities over 10,000 population.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2275
70-0 (1987)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the commissioners court reducing the salaries of elected county and precinct officials.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HJR 42
70-0 (1987)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer in Fayette County with approval of the voters of that county.
House: County Affairs
Rules suspended
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TREASURERS | FAYETTE COUNTY | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 23
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the hours in a workweek for fire fighters in certain cities; amending Subsection (a), Section 6, Chapter 38, Acts of the 49th Legislature, Regular Session, 1945, as amended (Article 1269p, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes).
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably with substitute
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 149
70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Laney, James
Relating to reporting and payment of social security contributions for officers and employees of the state or of counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions of the state; making an appropriation.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Wages | SOCIAL SECURITY
SB 271
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to policemen's civil service.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 272
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to policemen's civil service.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 279
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Patronella, David
Relating to firemen's and policemen's civil service; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 359
70-0 (1987)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the provision of a defense by a municipality or a special purpose district in certain suits against peace officers, fire fighters, or emergency medical personnel.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Labor--Management Relations
SB 429
70-0 (1987)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the appointment of a fire department assistant chief in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 484
70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Blair, Fred
Relating to the appointment and removal of commissioners of a housing authority.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing--General
SB 831
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the creation of a grievance procedure for certain civil service employees in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
SB 1076
70-0 (1987)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the conflicts of interest of local public officials.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
SB 1131
70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Shelley, Dan
Relating to conflicts of interest for a local public official with a substantial interest in a business; creating an offense and providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
SB 1209
70-0 (1987)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the liability of a municipal corporation for unemployment benefits paid to an individual who voluntarily left employment with the municipal corporation without good cause or who was discharged by the municipal corporation for misconduct.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Unemployment
SB 1395
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Millsap, Mike
Relating to statement of costs incurred by cities, towns, and villages for nuisance abatement.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
| City Government--Employees/Officers | NUISANCES
SB 1474
70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to identification of certain vehicles owned by cities; providing certain exceptions.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 54
70-2 (1987)
Author: Whaley, FosterSponsor: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the hours of labor of fire fighters in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 26
70-2 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the hours of labor of fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 214
69-0 (1985)
Author: Pennington, RandySponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to restrictions on municipal employees concerning retirement and job advancement; providing a penalty.
House: Retirement & Aging Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
HB 222
69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the appointment of assistant police chiefs in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 291
69-0 (1985)
Author: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the composition of a city planning commission in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 361
69-0 (1985)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to longevity pay for fire fighters and police officers.
House: Urban Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Salaries & Expenses
HB 504
69-0 (1985)
Author: Luna III, AlbertSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the maximum number of hours a fire fighter can be required to work in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 524
69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the duration of shifts, hours in a workweek, and compensation for fire fighters and other fire department personnel in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 595
69-0 (1985)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to minimum qualifications for employment as a policeman in certain cities.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 688
69-0 (1985)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to residency requirements for the employees of a city or town.
House: Urban Affairs
Companion considered in lieu in comm.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 830
69-0 (1985)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to appointment, removal, and qualifications of commissioners of a housing authority.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing--General
HB 939
69-0 (1985)
Author: Adkisson, Tommy
Relating to a municipality's right of subrogation when a peace officer or fire fighter is injured while performing official duties.
House: Judiciary
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1097
69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to standards for fire protection in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 1372
69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to amending Section 8, Firemen's and Policeman's Civil Service Act (Article 1269m, VTCS) to authorize the fire chief or police chief in any city having a population of 1,500,000 or more to appoint persons to command staff positions under certain circumstances; and declaring an emergency.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1457
69-0 (1985)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to the election of aldermen in general law cities.
House: Elections
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 1458
69-0 (1985)
Author: Cavazos, Eddie
Relating to the election of aldermen from wards in general-law cities by the voters residing in the respective wards.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 1481
69-0 (1985)
Author: Watson, EdSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the number of hours and days in the work week or work cycle of certain fire fighters.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1545
69-0 (1985)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to civil service status of certain city employees employed in specialized police divisions.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1594
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson III, SamuelSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to payment for overtime work by fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Motion to reconsider
| City Government--Employees/Officers | COMPENSATORY TIME | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1657
69-0 (1985)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to fire fighters' and police officers' civil services; providing a penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1671
69-0 (1985)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to amending Section 26(b), state Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Act (Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to repeal the requirement that cities of 1,500,000 or more population pay the full amount of a fireman's or policeman's salary for the period of his accumulated sick leave, without limitation, upon his death, termination or retirement.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | SICK LEAVE
HB 1733
69-0 (1985)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to local option revision of fire fighters' and police officers' civil service regulations in certain cities; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1738
69-0 (1985)
Author: Staniswalis, Chip
Relating to the conditions necessary to repeal 1269m, V.T.C.S., the Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Act, in a city by a vote of the electorate.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1857
69-0 (1985)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to fire protection personnel employed in a municipal department other than the fire department.
House: Urban Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1982
69-0 (1985)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the prohibition of discrimination by certain cities in deducting membership dues from employee payrolls.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | LABOR UNIONS | Salaries & Expenses
HB 2069
69-0 (1985)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to an appeal to a district court of a decision of a firemen's and policemen's civil service commission.
House: Urban Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2092
69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, CharlesSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Relating to the certification of city secretaries.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2289
69-0 (1985)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the firefighters' and police officers' civil service.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2472
69-0 (1985)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to fire fighters' and police officers' civil service.
House: Urban Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 133
69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Connelly, Barry
Relating to the composition of a city planning commission in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--General
SB 356
69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Barton, Erwin
Relating to residency requirements for employees of a city or town.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| City Government--Employees/Officers | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 484
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the duration of shifts, hours in a workweek, and compensation for fire fighters and other fire department personnel in certain cities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 540
69-0 (1985)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to civil service status, compensation, and benefits, including retirement, death, and disability benefits, of fire fighters, police officers, and certain other city employees, including those employed in specialized police divisions and relating to handling of grievances, complaints, interrogations, and investigations.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 600
69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to standards for fire prevention in certain cities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 663
69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the election of aldermen from wards in general-law cities by the voters residing in the respective wards.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers
SB 664
69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the division of general law cities into two or more wards for the election of aldermen as necessary to take into account the federal census.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers
SB 672
69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the averaging of hours in a workshift for fire department personnel in certain cities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 702
69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to payment for overtime work by fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 893
69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to amending Section 26(b), state Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Act (Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), to repeal the requirement that cities of 1,500,000 or more population pay the full amount of a fireman's or policeman's salary for the period of his accumulated sick leave, without limitation, upon his death, termination or retirement.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | SICK LEAVE
SB 927
69-0 (1985)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to assignment pay for certain bilingual personnel in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Salaries & Expenses
SB 972
69-0 (1985)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to uncompensated duty for certain fire fighters and police officers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 973
69-0 (1985)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to disciplinary measures against and conditions of employment of certain fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1071
69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the promotion eligibility lists for fire fighters and police officers in certain cities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1120
69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Patterson, Pete
Relating to qualifications for certain city offices.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers
SB 1250
69-0 (1985)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Evans, Larry
Relating to the grounds for removal or suspension of a fireman or policeman.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1281
69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to hearing examiners for an appeal of job actions against a fire fighter or police officer in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
SB 1414
69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the classification of firemen and policemen in certain cities; educational incentive pay and appointments in certain cities; assignment pay of firemen and policemen in certain cities; eligibility to be a police officer in certain cities; examiniation procedures in certain cities; disciplinary suspensions in certain cities; hearing examiners; use of polygraph examinations in certain cities; appeal process; uncompensated duty in certain cities; accumulated sick leave in certain cities; grievance procedures in certain cities; amending Section 8, Chapter 325, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 (Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); amending Sec. 8B of Chapter 83, Acts of the 66th Legislature, Regular Session, 1979 as amended by Section 1, Chapter 338, Acts of the 68th Legislature, Regular Session 1983 (Sec. 8B, Article 1269m, Vernon's Annotated Texas Civil Statutes); amending Section 9, Chapter 325, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 (Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); amending Section 13, Chapter 325, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 (Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); Chapter 420, Acts of the 68th Legislature, Regular Session, 1983 (Sec. 16b., 16c. and 16d. of Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); amending Section 18, Chapter 325, Acts of the 50th Legislature, Regular Session, 1947 (Sec. 18, Article 1269m, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and adding Section 16e., 20A, and 29; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1433
69-0 (1985)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to disciplinary actions taken against certain fire fighters or police officers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 15
68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, CarlyleSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the civil service status and pension benefits of persons temporarily employed in certain fire departments and police departments.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 22
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the membership of and the procedures of the Board of Commissioners of Housing Authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | HOUSING AUTHORITIES, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF | Housing--General
HB 152
68-0 (1983)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to appointment and removal of commissioners of a housing authority.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing--General
HB 259
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to commissioning certain housing security officers as peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Housing--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 404
68-0 (1983)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to residency requirements for certain municipal public officers.
House: Elections
See remarks
| City Government--Employees/Officers | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 418
68-0 (1983)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to deductions made from the compensation of state officers and employees and from the compensation of officers and employees of local governmental bodies that receive state funds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 558
68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to civil service status of certain peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Coauthor authorized
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement
HB 571
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to creation of a citizens' board for police accountability in certain cities.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Committee on Law Enforcement
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 654
68-0 (1983)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to hazardous duty pay for members of certain fire departments and police departments.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Salaries & Expenses
HB 656
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the appointment of commissioners of the housing authority in the city of Dallas.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | DALLAS, CITY OF | Housing--General
HB 903
68-0 (1983)
Author: Patronella, David
Relating to standardized procedures for fire and police department civil service examinations.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 941
68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the right of a fire fighter or police officer to appeal an adverse decision of the civil service commission to district court.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 995
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the salaries and expenses of elected city officials in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1015
68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, BillSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to firemen's and policemen's civil service.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1109
68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to positions exempt from civil service in the sheriff's departments in certain counties.
House: Law Enforcement
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 1154
68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, El Franco
Relating to civil service for certain firemen and policemen.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1221
68-0 (1983)
Author: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to the right of city attorney to obtain a legal opinion from the attorney general.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement
HB 1264
68-0 (1983)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the holding of municipal elections on the first Saturday in April.
House: Elections
Coauthor authorized
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 1271
68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to residency requirements for the employees of a city or town.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1294
68-0 (1983)
Author: Lee, El Franco
Relating to abolition of firemen's and policemen's civil service systems in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1360
68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to examination for a civil service eligibility list.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1434
68-0 (1983)
Author: Gamez, Joe
Relating to civil service status of city employees who perform aircraft crash and rescue duties.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| Aeronautics | City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 1524
68-0 (1983)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to evidence that is admissible in a hearing before a civil service commission.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1562
68-0 (1983)
Author: Gandy, CharlesSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to nonpartisan elections in certain home-rule cities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 1684
68-0 (1983)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to fire fighters' and police officers' civil service.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1803
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the residency requirement for appointment to office in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1804
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the hours in a workweek for firemen in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1830
68-0 (1983)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to collective bargaining for firemen and policemen.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1882
68-0 (1983)
Author: Russell, Sam
Relating to the repeal of the state law providing that no person other than an elector resident may be appointed to any office by the governing body of a general law city.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 1928
68-0 (1983)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to payroll deductions for governmental employees for membership dues in employee associations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1962
68-0 (1983)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to definitions used in fire fighters' and police officers' civil service provisions.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2021
68-0 (1983)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the residence qualification of a person appointed to a city office.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers
HB 2026
68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Walter
Relating to election of municipal officers in certain cities and towns.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General
HB 2047
68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to amending the Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Act, by changing the petition requirements for repeal elections and by changing the voting requirement for passage in such elections, and declaring an emergency.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2088
68-0 (1983)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to fire fighters' and police officers' civil service.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2142
68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to fire fighters' and police officers' civil service.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2207
68-0 (1983)
Author: Gamez, Joe
Relating to an appeal of an adverse decision of a civil service commission to district court by a fire fighter or police officer.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--County & Statutory | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2332
68-0 (1983)
Author: Schoolcraft, Alan
Relating to certification requirements for elected city marshalls who serve without compensation.
House: Law Enforcement
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement
HJR 14
68-0 (1983)
Author: Jackson, Lee
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to restrictions on candidacy for public office.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Officers
HJR 106
68-0 (1983)
Author: Martinez, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the term of office and method of filling vacancies occurring on the governing body of certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 80
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the certification of fire protection personnel; defining fire protection personnel and municipal fire department.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 120
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to residency requirements for certain municipal public officers.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 171
68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to working hours of patrolmen in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 389
68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the classification and promotion policies for members of police departments in certain cities; prohibiting crossover promotions from certain classes to other classes.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 540
68-0 (1983)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to residency requirements for the employees of a city or town.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 568
68-0 (1983)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to firemen's and policemen's civil service.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 591
68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to civil service for certain firemen and policemen.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 695
68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the hours in a workweek for firemen in certain cities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 710
68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to positions exempt from civil service in the sheriff's departments in certain counties.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
SB 745
68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas for certain municipal service.
Senate: State Affairs
Testimony taken
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 786
68-0 (1983)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the creation of a sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
SB 829
68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the right of a fire fighter or police officer to appeal an adverse decision of the civil service commission to district court.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 830
68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to an election to repeal the civil service provisions for firemen and policemen.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Postponed
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 842
68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to collective bargaining for firemen and policemen.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 929
68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to firemen's and policemen's civil service; providing a penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 958
68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to prohibitions and rights of fire and police personnel in certain cities to engage in certain political activities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
SB 1044
68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to conflicts of interest of local public officials; providing a penalty.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics | Political Subdivisions
SB 1090
68-0 (1983)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to nonpartisan elections in home-rule cities.
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Elections--Candidates
SB 1180
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Russell, Sam
Relating to the repeal of the state law providing that no person other than an elector resident may be appointed to any office by the governing body of a general law city.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers
SB 1324
68-0 (1983)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the composition of a city planning commission.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Employees/Officers | City Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 1364
68-0 (1983)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to certification requirements for elected city marshals who serve without compensation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement
HJR 8
68-2 (1984)
Author: Messer, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow a municipality that elects any part of its governing body from districts within the municipality to provide terms of office for its elected or appointed officers that are longer than two years but not longer than four years.
House: Elections
Referred to Committee on Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 1
68-2 (1984)
Author: Traeger, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow a municipality that elects any part of its governing body from districts within the municipality to provide terms of office for its elected or appointed officers that are longer than two years but not longer than four years.
House: Elections Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Elections
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 56
67-0 (1981)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the creation, operation and dissolution of a sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 450
67-0 (1981)
Author: Presnal, BillSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to conflicts of interest affecting certain officers or employees of local governments.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
HB 474
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to required disclosure of financial interests, activities, and gifts by members of and candidates for the governing body in certain cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Ethics
HB 549
67-0 (1981)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to membership of a city-county board of health.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--General
HB 566
67-0 (1981)
Author: Pennington, Randy
Relating to a limit on the salaries of officers and employees of certain cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 784
67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to sheriff's department civil service system in certain counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 795
67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the appointment of assistant and deputy police chiefs in certain cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1115
67-0 (1981)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the establishment and operation of a grievance procedure for police officers in certain cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General | GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
HB 1120
67-0 (1981)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to remedies for certain peace officers who have punitive action taken against them by their employing agency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1204
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the compensation of members of the governing bodies of certain cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1303
67-0 (1981)
Author: Peveto, WayneSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to working overtime by policemen in certain cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1373
67-0 (1981)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to prohibition of certain conduct of the legal counsel and governing body members of a regional planning commission.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Lawyers | REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
HB 1384
67-0 (1981)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to duration of shifts and hours in a work week for firemen in certain cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1575
67-0 (1981)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to prohibition of discrimination by certain cities in deducting membership dues from employees payrolls.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Salaries & Expenses
HB 1700
67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to working overtime by policemen in certain cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1730
67-0 (1981)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to promotional examinations in the policemen's and firemen's civil service.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee laid on table subject to call
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 1786
67-0 (1981)
Author: Clark, BillSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to restrictions on municipalities paying group insurance premiums for dependents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident