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HB 7 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 2025 88-0 (2023) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to health benefit plan coverage of a transplant of an organ that originated from or is transplanted in a country known to have participated in organ harvesting. House: Public Health Left pending in committee | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2206 88-0 (2023) Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al. Relating to a prohibition of certain social media platforms developed or provided by certain foreign entities. House: State Affairs Reported favorably as substituted | Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
HB 2758 88-0 (2023) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to a prohibition on state contracts with certain foreign companies or organizations; authorizing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2760 88-0 (2023) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3470 88-0 (2023) Author: Spiller, David Relating to the authority of the attorney general to acquire by eminent domain certain real property owned by aliens or foreign entities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3805 88-0 (2023) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the program categories in the unified transportation program. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation | BORDER | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Law Enforcement | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3914 88-0 (2023) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to prohibitions on the use of grant money awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to procure or obtain organs from a hospital located in China. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS | Education--Higher--Finance | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
HB 4006 88-0 (2023) Author: Spiller, David | et. al. Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain foreign entities. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--District | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4102 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to prohibiting the acquisition or use of certain unmanned aircraft by a governmental entity. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aeronautics | Business & Commerce--General | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
HB 4337 88-0 (2023) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to licenses and similar documents issued by certain foreign governments. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23 | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4338 88-0 (2023) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the license or permit issued by other jurisdictions. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | BORDER | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4737 88-0 (2023) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to prohibiting the acquisition and use of certain unmanned aircraft by a governmental entity. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aeronautics | Criminal Procedure--General | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4743 88-0 (2023) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to imposing a tax on certain out-of-state money transmissions. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Taxation--General
HB 5074 88-0 (2023) Author: Harrison, Brian Relating to the issuance of a license to practice medicine to certain applicants licensed or educated in a foreign country. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 147 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 552 88-0 (2023) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with agricultural land. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & COMMERCE | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
SB 711 88-0 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the purchase of or other acquisition of title to real property by prohibited foreign actors. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee | Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1040 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to health benefit plan coverage of a transplant of an organ that originated from or is transplanted in a country known to have participated in forced organ harvesting. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23 | Insurance--Health & Accident | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1441 88-0 (2023) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the authority of the attorney general to acquire by eminent domain certain real property owned by aliens or foreign entities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1517 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to prohibiting certain academic boycotts of foreign countries by public institutions of higher education. House: Higher Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23 | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1817 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | RUSSIA | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1846 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the manufacture of voting machines by certain foreign persons. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES
SB 1884 88-0 (2023) Author: Flores, Pete | et. al. Relating to identification of and sanctions against certain foreign actors. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Ethics | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--General | Safety | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1986 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to prohibiting the acquisition or use of certain unmanned aircraft by a governmental entity. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Aeronautics | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2013 88-0 (2023) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to access to and the security of certain critical infrastructure. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Business & Commerce--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Purchasing--General | Utilities--Electric
SB 2142 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to requiring the attorney general to establish a process to identify and report certain foreign-related transactions in this state to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Financial--General | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
SB 2204 88-0 (2023) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to exceptions to prohibited contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Business & Commerce--General | Governor | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2405 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to state contracts with Chinese companies and investments in Chinese companies and certain companies doing business with China; authorizing a civil penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State
SB 2459 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2484 88-0 (2023) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements involving the receipt of certain tax incentives by certain foreign-owned companies. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development | Business & Commerce--General | ECONOMIC INCENTIVE OVERSIGHT BOARD | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Purchasing--State
HB 61 88-3 (2023) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. Filed | Agriculture | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SENATE, TEXAS | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 127 88-3 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats. Filed | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 51 88-3 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. Filed | Agriculture | Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 50 88-4 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. Filed | Agriculture | Aliens | Courts--District | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 38 88-4 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities. Filed | Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1142 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company doing business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | IRAN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUDAN | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 1143 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | IRAN | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control | SUDAN | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 252 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting governmental contracts with a company doing business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | IRAN | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUDAN | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 253 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to investment prohibitions and divestment requirements for certain investments of public money. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | IRAN | Retirement Systems--General | State Finances--Management & Control | SUDAN | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1639 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John | et. al. Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in certain family law proceedings. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized | Family--Marriage Relationship | Family--Parent & Child | FORUM NON CONVENIENS | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
HB 419 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to divestment by the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas of certain investments related to the Republic of Sudan. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Retirement Systems--General | Retirement Systems--State Employees | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SUDAN
HB 667 80-0 (2007) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al. Relating to prohibiting the investment of state funds in certain private business entities doing business in Sudan. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Retirement Systems--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | SUDAN
SB 247 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the investment of state funds in certain private business entities doing business in Sudan. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 1/1/08 | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Retirement Systems--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | SUDAN
SB 1330 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to prohibiting the investment of state funds in certain private business entities doing business in Iran. Senate: State Affairs Referred to s/c by chair | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | IRAN | Retirement Systems--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 699 76-0 (1999) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to warning visitors to Mexico of Mexican laws prohibiting transportation of firearms and ammunition. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation | BORDER | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | SIGNS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Weapons
SB 77 76-0 (1999) Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to the making of international cooperation agreements by state agencies and political subdivisions; authorizing the issuance of bonds. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Affairs - Special
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 | City Government--General | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 227 62-0 (1971) Author: Sanchez, Henry Creating a special interim committee to be known as the Texas-Mexico-Central America Friendship Committee. | Interim Studies | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Resolutions--Administration | TEXAS-MEXICO-CENTRAL AMERICA FRIENDSHIP COMMITTEE
HB 190 49-0 (1945) Author: Vale, Arnold J. | et. al. Relating to declaring the policy of this State with reference to citizens of the Americas, declaring that public places catering to the public for business and profit are public utilities; defining the term "Mexican or Latin-American origin," providing for the elimination of discrimination by public utilities against persons of Mexican or Latin-American origin; prescribing penalties and civil damages; repealing all laws in conflict. | GOOD NEIGHBOR COMMISSION | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed


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