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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
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
HB 1987 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the requirement for parental consent for a minor to join a labor union. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
HB 3540 85-0 (2017) Author: Button, Angie Relating to financial reporting requirements for certain labor organizations; creating new criminal offenses; imposing an administrative penalty. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3800 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
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
SB 75 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the requirement for parental consent for a minor to join a labor union. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1786 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SJR 11 85-1 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting state or local funds from being used for the administration of labor organizations. Filed
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
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
SB 1153 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to a prohibition against an employer providing certain employee information to a labor union. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 1524 83-0 (2013) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 674 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
HB 40 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to collective bargaining by law enforcement officers and firefighters. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 471 82-0 (2011) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1652 82-0 (2011) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to collective bargaining by firefighters and police officers. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2683 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the adoption or implementation of certain optional provisions by municipalities participating in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 2986 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to political expenditures made by labor organizations; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections
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
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
HB 2678 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the establishment of a statewide meet and confer provision pertaining to employment matters for certain state and local public safety personnel. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2816 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the deduction of membership fees for correctional employee organizations from a state employee's salary. House: Corrections No action taken in committee
HB 3434 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to collective bargaining by law enforcement officers and firefighters. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Left pending in committee
HB 3606 81-0 (2009) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al. Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative. House: Business & Industry Left pending in subcommittee
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
SB 1430 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to election through secret ballot of a labor union as the exclusive bargaining representative. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1653 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the deduction of membership fees for correctional employee organizations from a state employee's salary. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 392 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to certain political activities by a labor organization or an affiliate of a labor organization that receives state funds; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 866 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to local control of firefighter and police officer employment matters in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1079 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the conditions of employment for emergency medical services personnel employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1200 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to grants of appropriated money to certain peace officer organizations. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1201 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to political activities of labor organizations that accept certain public funds; providing a criminal penalty. House: Urban Affairs Postponed
HB 1636 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to conditions of employment for certain peace officers. House: Urban Affairs Considered in Calendars
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
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
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
HB 2270 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the deduction from a deputy sheriff's wages or salary in certain counties for payment of membership dues to an employee association. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2330 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the applicability of the Fire and Police Employee Relations Act in recently incorporated political subdivisions to certain fire fighters covered by preexisting collective bargaining agreements. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
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
HB 3405 80-0 (2007) Author: Allen, Alma | et. al. Relating to the recognition of law enforcement officers in certain counties. House: Law Enforcement Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 3519 80-0 (2007) Author: Strama, Mark | et. al. Relating to conditions of employment for law enforcement officers and corrections officers employed by certain counties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3587 80-0 (2007) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to conditions of employment for deputy sheriffs employed by sheriff's departments in certain counties. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 115 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to certain political activities by a labor organization or an affiliate of a labor organization that receives state funds; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
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
SB 601 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to grants of appropriated money to certain peace officer organizations. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 602 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to political activities of labor organizations that accept certain public funds; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 772 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to conditions of employment for certain peace officers. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1104 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the conditions of employment for emergency medical services personnel employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1181 80-0 (2007) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to restrictions on collective bargaining agreements and arbitration awards under The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1183 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: 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
SB 1584 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the deduction from a deputy sheriff's wages or salary in certain counties for payment of membership dues to an employee association. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
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
SB 1769 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to conditions of employment for law enforcement officers and corrections officers employed by certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1925 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to conditions of employment for deputy sheriffs employed by sheriff's departments in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
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
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
HB 1195 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to the conditions of employment for emergency medical services personnel employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
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
HB 2892 79-0 (2005) Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3104 79-0 (2005) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the recognition of law enforcement officers in certain counties. House: Law Enforcement No action taken in committee
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
HB 3347 79-0 (2005) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to certain political contributions and expenditures; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Recalled from subcommittee
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
SB 706 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the conditions of employment for emergency medical services personnel employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1417 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to conditions of employment for firefighters employed by certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1453 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the recognition of certain officers as separate collective bargaining units in certain counties that have adopted The Fire and Police Employee Relations Act. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
HB 622 78-0 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to business leave time accounts for police officer employee organizations in certain municipalities. House: Law Enforcement
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1550 78-0 (2003) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to certain restrictions on the use of labor union dues; providing penalties. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 1642 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to the conditions of employment for certain fire fighters. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1643 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin | et. al. Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Reason for vote recorded in Journal
HB 1645 78-0 (2003) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
SB 562 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 672 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the conditions of employment for certain fire fighters. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 844 78-0 (2003) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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
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
HB 1113 77-0 (2001) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to legislative leave time accounts for police officers in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1318 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1345 77-0 (2001) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 1528 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to prohibiting collective bargaining between the state or a political subdivision of the state and certain labor organizations representing public employees that advocate the right to strike. House: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 1951 77-0 (2001) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain rapid transit authorities. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1957 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to municipal payroll deductions. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2359 77-0 (2001) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to permitting political contributions and expenditures generated from certain funds of certain labor organizations. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 2384 77-0 (2001) Author: Carter, Bill
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to certain firefighter and police officer employment matters in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
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
HB 2708 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Arthur Relating to conditions of employment for an employee of certain sheriff's departments. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2720 77-0 (2001) Author: Noriega, Rick Relating to local control of county law enforcement employment matters in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
HB 2848 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to employee organization consultation policies adopted by the boards of trustees of school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2972 77-0 (2001) Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to local control of police officer employment matters by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3398 77-0 (2001) Author: Bailey, Kevin Relating to local control of fire fighters employment matters in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
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
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
SB 379 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to conditions of employment for peace officers employed by certain rapid transit authorities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 729 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 763 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to conditions of employment for a peace officer or a detention officer employed by certain sheriff's departments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 846 77-0 (2001) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1017 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to conditions of employment for an employee of certain sheriff's departments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
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
SB 1576 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the Fire Fighters Employee Relations Act in certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1578 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to local control of fire fighters employment matters in certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1635 77-0 (2001) Author: Bernsen, David Relating to firefighter employee relations in certain political subdivisions; providing penalties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1693 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al. Relating to local control of police officer employment matters by certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee
SB 1694 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to local control of county law enforcement employment matters in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1714 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to a legislative leave time bank for peace officers and firefighters. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 407 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to certain restrictions on the use of labor union dues; providing penalties. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 1099 76-0 (1999) Author: Tillery, Dale | et. al. Relating to collective bargaining by employees of local governments. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule
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
HB 1636 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to municipal payroll deductions. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1880 76-0 (1999) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to certain expenditures by corporations and labor organizations for appearances by candidates for public office. House: Elections Considered in Calendars
HB 1883 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to local-option bargaining by boards of trustees of public school districts. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
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
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
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
SB 568 76-0 (1999) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to municipal payroll deductions. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 936 76-0 (1999) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to certain expenditures by corporations and labor organizations for nonpartisan voter registration or get-out-the-vote campaigns; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Tagged in committee
SB 1539 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: 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
SB 1836 76-0 (1999) Author: Sibley, David Relating to certain expenditures by corporations and labor organizations for appearances by candidates for public office. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1382 70-0 (1987) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to deductions from the salaries of school district employees for dues to professional organizations. House: Public Education Referred to subcommittee
SB 759 70-0 (1987) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to authorizing corporations and labor organizations to make limited political contributions to certain candidates, office-holders, or political committees. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HB 414 69-0 (1985) Author: Danburg, Debra Relating to deductions from the salaries of school district employees for dues to professional organizations. House: Public Education 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
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
HB 2270 69-0 (1985) Author: Price, Albert Relating to public employees, collective bargaining contracts with organizations representing; strikes; loss of civil service and other rights. House: State Affairs Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 884 68-0 (1983) Author: Criss, Lloyd Relating to professional negotiations for certain employees of public schools. House: Public Education Coauthor authorized
SB 455 68-0 (1983) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to professional negotiations for certain employees of public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Committee on Education
HB 1736 67-0 (1981) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to collective bargaining for firefighters and policemen. House: Employment Practices Referred to subcommittee
SB 264 67-0 (1981) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to membership in, or payment of a thing of value to, a labor organization as a condition of employment. Senate: Economic Development Record vote
HB 1363 66-0 (1979) Author: Lyon, Ted Relating to collective bargaining between public officials and certain labor organizations. House: Employment Practices Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
HB 1654 66-0 (1979) Author: Ware, Bob Relating to distribution of certain labor organization financial reports to members of the labor organization; providing a penalty. House: Employment Practices Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 61 66-0 (1979) Author: Mengden, Walter Relating to membership in, or payment of a thing of value to, a labor organization as a condition of employment. Senate: State Affairs Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 105 64-0 (1975) Author: Reynolds, Richard F. Relating to prohibiting payment of contributions to a union as a requirement of employment. House: Labor Referred to subcommittee
HB 772 64-0 (1975) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to eliminating registration of labor union organizers with the secretary of state. House: Labor Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1018 64-0 (1975) Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick" Relating to allowing employers and labor unions to contract to require nonunion employees to pay certain fees. House: Labor Tabled
HB 1292 64-0 (1975) Author: Powers, Pike Relating to the duty of labor unions to file reports with the Secretary of State; providing the authority of the Secretary of State to destroy previously filed reports. House: Labor Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1821 64-0 (1975) Author: Harris, Ed Relating to public employee organizations and providing a procedure authorizing membership dues payroll deductions for such organizations complying with this act and other laws of this state; defining terms; providing a repealing clause and a severability clause. House: State Affairs Referred to subcommittee
HR 168 64-0 (1975) Author: Nabers, Lynn Memorializing Congress not to enact HR77, HR1488, or any other legislation which would result in public employee unions striking, imposing union shops, or instituting compulsory dues check off. House: State Affairs
SB 443 64-0 (1975) Author: Mauzy, Oscar Relating to allowing employers and labor unions to contract to require nonunion employees to pay certain fees. Senate: Human Resources Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 606 64-0 (1975) Author: McKinnon, Mike
Sponsor: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to the duty of labor unions to file reports with the secretary of state; providing the authority of the secretary of state to destroy previously filed reports. House: Labor
Senate: State Affairs
90 day bill
SJR 22 64-0 (1975) Author: Mengden, Walter Amending Constitution to guarantee a person the right to work. Senate: Texas Constitution Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
HB 1373 63-0 (1973) Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick" Relating to certain rights of labor unions. House: Labor Referred to Committee on Labor
HB 1374 63-0 (1973) Author: Nichols, R.C. "Nick" Amending the Business and Commerce Code so as to define the terms "membership" and "labor union" as used in both instances therein; repealing conflicting laws; providing severability. House: Labor Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 1517 63-0 (1973) Author: Garcia, Matt Relating to registration of labor union organizers with the secretary of state; repealing Section 5, Chapter 104, Acts of the 48th Legislature, 1943 (Article 5154a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency. House: Labor Postponed
SJR 38 63-0 (1973) Author: Jones, Grant Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to guarantee the right of a person to work and bargain with a private employer without regard to whether he is a member of or a contributor to a labor union. Senate: Economic Development Committee hearing date
HB 454 62-0 (1971) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to declaring and prescribing rights, duties, and obligations of public employers and some public employees and their representatives in matters of collective bargaining.
HB 547 62-0 (1971) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to declaring and prescribing the rights, duties and obligations of public employers and some public employees and their representatives in matters of collective bargaining.
HB 790 62-0 (1971) Author: Haynes, Clyde Relating to registration of labor union organizers with the Secretary of State.
SB 334 62-0 (1971) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to registration of labor union organizers with the Secretary of State.
SB 778 62-0 (1971) Author: Hall, Ralph Relating to authorizing and providing for union recognition and collective bargaining for firefighters employed by cities, towns, and other political subdivisions of the State.
HB 691 61-0 (1969) Author: Clark, Jim | et. al. Relating to making unlawful certain acts relating to the use of strikebreakers; providing penalties.
HB 886 61-0 (1969) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" Relating to venue in suits to enjoin certain strikes or picketing.
HB 972 61-0 (1969) Author: Allen, Joe Relating to amending the Business and Commerce Code relative to deceptive advertising so as to make unlawful certain solicitations and representations regarding labor organizations.
HB 1249 61-0 (1969) Author: Atwood, Alan C. "Bud" Relating to the authorization for withholding of union dues by employers; providing for revocation of such authorization under certain circumstances.
SB 536 61-0 (1969) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to amending the Business and Commerce Code relative to deceptive advertising so as to make unlawful certain solicitations and representations regarding clubs, associations, or organizations; providing for penalties.
SB 760 61-0 (1969) Author: Harrington, D. Roy Relating to making unlawful certain acts relating to the use of strikebreakers by any person, as that term is defined, who is not the employer directly involved in a labor dispute, and providing exemptions; making unlawful strikebreaking by certain persons; making unlawful certain acts relating to transportation of strikebreakers; defining terms; providing penalties.
HB 90 61-1 (1969) Author: Clark, Jim Relating to making unlawful certain acts relating to the use of strikebreakers by any person, as that term is defined, who is not the employer directly involved in a labor dispute, and providing exemptions; making unlawful strikebreaking by certain persons; making unlawful certain acts relating to transportation of strikebreakers; providing penalties.
HB 58 61-2 (1969) Author: Clark, Jim Relating to making unlawful certain acts relating to the use of strikebreakers by any person, as that term is defined, who is not the employer directly involved in a labor dispute, and providing exemptions; making unlawful strikebreaking by certain persons; making unlawful certain acts relating to transportation of strikebreakers; defining terms; providing penalties.
HB 9 60-0 (1967) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" Relating to making unlawful certain acts relating to the use of strikebreakers by any person, as that term is defined, who is not the employer directly involved in a labor dispute, and providing exemptions.
HB 61 60-0 (1967) Author: Clayton, Bill Relating to declaring the public policy of the State of Texas relative to the right of persons to work; redeclaring such public policy and recognizing prospect of repeal or amendment by Congress of Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley law; etc.
HB 710 60-0 (1967) Author: Bass, III, Thomas Hutcheson "Tom" | et. al. Relating to making unlawful the use of force or violence, or threats thereof, to prevent, or attempt to prevent, any person from engaging in lawful and peaceful picketing within this state, thereby supplementing the existing provisions of law which now make such conduct unlawful to prevent, or attempt to prevent, any person from engaging in any lawful vocation within this state and providing penalties for the violation thereof.
SB 103 60-0 (1967) Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" Relating to making unlawful certain acts relating to the use of strikebreakers by any person, as that term is defined, who is not the employer directly involved in a labor dispute, and providing exemptions; making unlawful strikebreaking by certain persons; making unlawful certain acts relating to transportation of strikebreakers; providing penalties.
SB 168 60-0 (1967) Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al. Relating to making unlawful the use of force or violence, or threats thereof, to prevent, or attempt to prevent, any person from engaging in lawful and peaceful picketing within this state, thereby supplementing the existing provisions of law which now make such conduct unlawful to prevent, or attempt to prevent, any person from engaging in any lawful vocation within this state and providing penalties for the violation thereof.
HB 108 59-0 (1965) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" | et. al. Relating to making unlawful the hiring of strikebreakers by any person, firm or corporation not directly involved in a labor strike or lockout; providing penalties.
HB 525 59-0 (1965) Author: Cherry, Horace Dicken "Dick" Relating to prescribing matters pertaining to labor management relations in this State.
HB 971 59-0 (1965) Author: Clayton, Bill Relating to declaring the public policy of the State of Texas relative to the right of persons to work.
HB 281 58-0 (1963) Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob" Relating to repealing Statutes requiring a labor union organizer to apply for and obtain an organizer's card from the Secretary of State.
HB 348 58-0 (1963) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" | et. al. Relating to making unlawful the hiring of strikebreakers by any person, firm or corporation not directly involved in a labor strike or lockout; providing exemptions; making unlawful the transporting into the state of strikebreakers by any person, firm or corporation not directly involved in a labor strike or lockout; providing exceptions and penalties.
HCR 113 58-0 (1963) Author: Weldon, James D. "Jimmy" Suspending the Joint Rules to consider House Bill No. 348.
HB 997 57-0 (1961) Author: Struve, Joseph Daniel Relating to be known as the Texas Citizens' Job Protection Act, to prohibit and make unlawful the employment of professional strike-breakers in place of employees involved in a labor dispute.
HJR 44 57-0 (1961) Author: Butler, Jerry Relating to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas providing that no person shall be denied employment on account of membership or nonmembership in a labor union.
HB 465 56-0 (1959) Author: Whitfield, Jr., Joseph Charles "Whit" | et. al. Relating to amending certain acts so as to provide that the dues or assessments payable by a public employee to any labor union shall not be retained from his compensation without the written consent of such employee.
SB 3 56-0 (1959) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to providing for the regular reporting under the penalties of perjury, of facts relating to the organization, operation, affiliation, and financial conduct of labor unions; prohibiting the use of funds for certain purposes; providing for penalties for violation of the Act.
HB 41 56-3 (1959) Author: Jones, George Jerome Relating to amending the Insurance Code by defining the word "member".
HB 184 55-0 (1957) Author: Springer, Ted B. Relating to amending certain statutes by providing that it shall be lawful for members of trades unions and other organizations, by and through any such trades union and other organization, to seek and to obtain employment for themselves and their fellow members, and to make and enforce contracts with employers providing for such employment at wages, hours and working conditions specified in such contracts.
HB 36 54-0 (1955) Author: Maverick, Jr., Fontaine Maury Relating to declaring public policy and purpose; defining terms; prohibiting certain strikes and picketing; providing for requests for and holding of certification elections to determine collective bargaining representatives; empowering the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics to investigate petitions for and conduct certification elections.
HB 71 54-0 (1955) Author: Berlin, Edgar Lee Relating to amending Statutes by providing that it shall be lawful for a trade union to seek and obtain employment for its members, and to make and enforce contracts with employers providing therefor, and specifying the wages, hours and working conditions which shall pertain to such union members; repealing conflicting laws.
HB 616 54-0 (1955) Author: Kennard, Don Relating to regulation of strikes and picketing in, and prevention of and adjustment and settlement of, industrial controversies; to declare a public policy and purpose; to defining terms used in this Act; to provide for requests for recognition and certification of collective bargaining representatives; to prohibit certain strikes and picketing for recognition as collective bargaining representatives.
HB 780 54-0 (1955) Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" | et. al. Relating to amending certain articles of the Election Code of the State of Texas; providing that no corporation, labor union, or labor front organization, shall give, lend or pay any money to any candidate or campaign manager for the purpose of aiding or defeating the election of any candidate.
SB 45 54-0 (1955) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to regulating strikes and picketing; to declare a public policy; to declare unlawful certain types of strikes and picketing; to provide the authority for a trial judge to order an election; prescribing the type of ballots to be used and the eligibility of employees to vote in such elections; to prescribe remedies; to provide conditions under which civil proceedings may be instituted.
SB 68 54-0 (1955) Author: Parkhouse, George M. Relating to making it unlawful to interfere with the performance by a railroad or common carrier motor carrier of its common carrier duties where a labor union or striking employees are picketing or causing to be picketed the premises or approach to the premises of an employer (not a railroad or common carrier motor carrier); making it unlawful for the employees of such railroad or common carrier motor carrier to refuse to pass through a picket line or pickets for the purpose of switching loaded or empty railroad cars or loaded or empty motor vehicles from or to the picketed employer; providing penalties and providing for restraining orders and injunction and civil damages; declaring the provisions of the Act to be severable.
SB 167 54-0 (1955) Author: Shireman, William H. Relating to regulation of strikes and picketing in, and prevention of and adjustment and settlement of, industrial controversies; to declare a public policy and purpose; to define terms used in this Act; to provide for requests for recognition and certification of collective bargaining representatives; to prohibit certain strikes and picketing for recognition as collective bargaining representatives; to provide election duties of the Commissioner of Bureau of Labor Statistics, including determinations of bargaining units and certifications of majority representation of labor organizations; to permit designation, or selection by secret ballot, of collective bargaining representatives; to specify rights of employees and duties of employers and labor organizations relative to self-organization, selection of collective bargaining representatives and freedom of choice of employees in such selection and duty to bargain collectively; to create a State Mediation Service within the Bureau of Labor Statistics, providing for the personnel thereof; to provide functions of the Service relative to adjustment and settlement of industrial controversies, and reports and recommendations concerning the same; to provide enforcement and prevention of violations of this Act by the Commissioner, including Court review of the Commissioner's determinations, and causes of action by employers and unions for damages and injunctive relief.
HB 798 53-0 (1953) Author: Jackson, James Horace Relating to amending certain Statutes transferring duties from Secretary of State to the Commissioner of Labor Statistics.
SB 199 53-0 (1953) Author: Secrest, Jarrard Relating to amending Statutes by transferring State regulation of labor unions from Secretary of State to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
HB 634 52-0 (1951) Author: Sherman, Frantz H. Relating to assuring to employees the fullest freedom in exercising the rights of collective bargaining; to protect employees from restraint or coercion in the exercise of such rights; to prevent the forcing of any employees or their employer to accept a bargaining unit larger than the legal employer of such employees; to prevent the use of force or coercion where a Federal agency has jurisdiction to determine the unit appropriate for bargaining purposes; providing a penalty.
HB 23 50-0 (1947) Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al. Relating to providing that the inherent right of a person to work and bargain freely with his employer, individually or collectively, for terms and conditions of his employment shall not be denied or infringed by law, or by any organization of whatever nature; containing a saving clause with respect to constitutional invalidity.
HB 41 50-0 (1947) Author: Bell, John Junior | et. al. Relating to regulating picketing; to declare unlawful mass picketing; to declare unlawful use of certain language in attempting to interfere with another's right to work or to enter or leave premises; to declare unlawful certain kinds of picketing; to prescribe penalties; to provide for severability of provisions.
HB 73 50-0 (1947) Author: Svadlenak, Frank G. Relating to defining the responsibility of a labor organization for damages resulting from unlawful picketing or strikes on the part of its members; to provide a savings clause.
HB 105 50-0 (1947) Author: Storey, Cecil | et. al. Relating to declaring it to be against the public policy of the State of Texas for any official or group of officials of the State, or of a County, City, Municipality or any other political subdivision of the State to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with any labor organization respecting the wages, hours, or conditions of employment of public employees; providing a severability clause.
HB 331 50-0 (1947) Author: Davis, Gordon Reece | et. al. Relating to amending certain Act relative to attempts to pass through picket lines; providing a penalty; providing a severance clause or a saving clause.
HB 401 50-0 (1947) Author: Johnson, J. Pearce Relating to prohibiting secondary strikes, secondary picketing and secondary boycotts; providing a penalty; repealing all laws in conflict herewith; providing a saving clause.
HB 403 50-0 (1947) Author: Nokes, Jr., George O. Relating to the avoidance and settlement of labor disputes and the promotion of industrial peace; creating the office of Labor Conciliator; providing for the repeal of all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act; providing for a saving clause and severability clause.
SB 167 50-0 (1947) Author: Ramsey, Ben Relating to prohibiting secondary strikes, secondary picketing, and secondary boycotts; providing a penalty; repealing all laws in conflict herewith; providing a saving clause.
SB 225 50-0 (1947) Author: Taylor, James Edward Relating to the avoidance and settlement of labor disputes and the promotion of industrial peace; creating the office of Labor Conciliator; providing for the repeal of all laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Act; providing for a saving and severability clause.
HB 12 49-0 (1945) Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other business entity of any kind to discriminate against any person seeking employment, or employed, to labor or perform services of any kind in Texas; recognizing the right of collective bargaining; containing a saving clause with respect to constitutional invalidity.
HJR 1 49-0 (1945) Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide that every citizen has the right to work regardless of whether or not he is a member of any labor union.
HB 100 48-0 (1943) Author: Manford, Jr., Thomas Durwood | et. al. Relating to requiring the registration of all labor unions; making violations of the Act unlawful and providing penalties.
HB 280 48-0 (1943) Author: Parton, Luman | et. al. Relating to protecting the right to work; prohibiting any person, firm or corporation from requiring any person seeking employment to join or to refrain from joining, or to sign any contract or agreement promising to join or to refrain from joining any labor organization; providing for penalties and injunctive relief.
HB 311 48-0 (1943) Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al. Relating to defining "labor union" and other terms requiring the registration of labor unions, prescribing the contents of registration statements, etc.; providing for criminal penalties.
HB 618 48-0 (1943) Author: Burkett, Omar Relating to regulating the activities of labor unions; protecting the working man, unionist or non-unionist; prescribing penalties.
SB 228 48-0 (1943) Author: Ramsey, Ben Relating to defining "labor union" and other terms requiring the registration of labor unions; providing criminal penalties.
SB 282 48-0 (1943) Author: Hazlewood, Grady Relating to providing for maximum fees that may be charged for persons joining labor unions in Texas.
HB 486 47-0 (1941) Author: Kinard, DeWitt Edward Relating to providing for the registration and protection of the official insignia or label of any union or association; describing offenses and prescribing the punishment therefor.
HB 1063 47-0 (1941) Author: Smith, Magus F. | et. al. Relating to defining Labor Organizer; providing a license for Labor Organizers and the qualifications of one entitled to receive such license; providing a penalty.
SB 480 35-0 (1917) Author: Parr, Archer "Archie" Relating to prohibiting blacklisting by labor unions, labor organizations and members thereof of members of the Legislature of Texas and of candidates for office who are or have been members of the Legislature; defining the offense of blacklisting and prescribing the punishment therefor.
HB 138 34-0 (1915) Author: Lewelling, Dwight Lyman | et. al. Relating to making it unlawful for employers to discharge or coerce any employee belonging to any lawful labor organization or to exact any pledge from such employee concerning same; prescribing penalties.
HB 97 26-0 (1899) Relating to protecting workingmen in the right of organization, and the purposes thereof.


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