|
|
HB 66 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to determining eligibility for a Texas Armed Services Scholarship and to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive that scholarship. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
|
|
HB 83 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 92 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the entitlement of spouses of certain veterans with disabilities to a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 150 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of, and the deferral or abatement of ad valorem taxes on, certain residence homesteads. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
HB 156 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 203 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for United States veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 206 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the Texas Veterans Land Board. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Reason for vote recorded in Journal |
|
|
HB 216 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 380 in Young and Jack Counties as the Henry H. King Memorial Highway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 217 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 244 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Anchia, Rafael | et. al.
|
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 257 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the transition from military service to employment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 271 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 283 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
HB 300 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 318 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
|
|
HB 322 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction and to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 339 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
|
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 343 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 358 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center or military installation. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 377 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates, specially marked driver's licenses, and specially marked personal identification certificates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 416 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to a program to facilitate, through the issuance and use of electronic toll collection transponders, free or discounted toll project use available to certain military personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 445 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 493 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to reporting requirements for the College Credit for Heroes program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
|
|
HB 539 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the state virtual school network. |
House: Public Education
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 592 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 621 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff
|
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 626 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to late applications for certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 629 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to leave for certain veterans obtaining medical and mental health care. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
|
|
HB 777 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 797 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 818 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to authorizing the county clerk in certain counties to conduct certain marriage ceremonies and collect a related fee; authorizing a fee. |
House: County Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 827 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 828 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Vietnam veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 829 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 846 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 864 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veterans liaison. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 865 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to establishing a veterans services coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a veterans reentry dorm program for certain state jail defendants confined by the department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 890 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 950 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
|
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 962 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Arévalo, Diana
|
Relating to a study on the feasibility of electronic voter registration and applications for a ballot to be voted by mail for overseas military personnel. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 967 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 1007 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1024 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
|
Relating to the removal of a fee for the issuance of an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 1046 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
|
Relating to a veterans coordinator for the community justice assistance division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1077 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 1101 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person to file a new application to confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a 100 percent disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
|
|
HB 1105 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to granting certain municipalities authority to adopt development regulations around certain military facilities; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1117 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to eligibility for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1192 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. |
House: Higher Education
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 1221 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 90 Alternate as the Johnnie David Hutchins Memorial Highway. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1230 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1270 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
|
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 1276 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 1281 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1309 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to eligibility for and benefits associated with license plates for certain veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 1359 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1413 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Arévalo, Diana
|
Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 1414 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
|
Relating to voting procedures for certain federal postcard applicants and military personnel serving overseas. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 1492 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1525 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to submarine veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 1527 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1546 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Oliveira, René
|
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 1565 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for military service members and veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1567 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
|
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1590 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 1591 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1606 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to purchase food and beverages. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 1630 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dale, Tony
Sponsor: West, Royce
|
Relating to the approval of expenditures for the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 1632 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
HB 1641 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 1644 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to transferring charge and control of a painting entitled "The Spirit of the Alamo Lives On." |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 1646 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the waiver of certain fees for an assumed name certificate or a statement of abandonment of use of an assumed name filed by a military veteran. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 1655 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Huffines, Don
|
Relating to the reporting of certain offenses committed by members of the Texas military forces. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 1696 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1740 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration of veterans treatment court programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 1782 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1801 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1802 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veterans benefits and services. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 1803 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 1804 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
|
|
HB 1835 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to fees charged to certain military personnel for taking an assessment instrument under the Texas Success Initiative. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 1860 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cyrier, John
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 1905 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to general officers within the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 1912 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Medal for the Defense of Freedom award. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1929 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to waiver programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 1934 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to temporary certification of an educator from outside the state who is the spouse of an active duty military service member. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1949 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
|
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
|
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues |
|
|
HB 1973 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to employment and referral services for veterans and military service members. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 2007 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain military dentists and dental hygienists who provide voluntary charity dental or dental hygiene care. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 2008 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to deferred presentment transactions made to military borrowers. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 2009 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2066 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
|
Relating to the requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 2115 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military awards. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 2124 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Relating to the procedures for identifying and notifying relevant federal agencies about certain child abuse and neglect investigations. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 2154 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to required training for veterans county service officers and assistant veterans county service officers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 2259 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 2302 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to providing an opportunity for public high school students in grades 10 through 12 to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test or an alternative vocational aptitude test. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2308 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for veterans with disabilities that include the emblem from military academy license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 2312 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 2318 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to requirements for certain applicants to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving certain fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 2356 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 2419 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott
|
Relating to an exemption for current and former members of the armed services from the requirement that an incoming student at a public or private or independent institution of higher education show proof of vaccination against bacterial meningitis. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 2515 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to the establishment of a veterans self-help center. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2536 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
|
Relating to information about certain veterans and their dependents reported by institutions of higher education to the Texas Veterans Commission. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2571 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 2585 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the provision of veterans housing by county or municipal housing authorities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 2673 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 2698 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Relating to designating June 12 as Women Veterans Day. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 2759 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Metcalf, Will
|
Relating to motor vehicle sales tax paid by active duty members of the United States military and their spouses and submission of an affidavit asserting qualification for a tax on gift of a motor vehicle. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2761 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2772 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Phelan, Dade
|
Relating to requirements for peace officers to obtain an original, duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 2796 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
|
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National Guard. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 2836 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
|
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
HB 2870 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from certain state and local governmental fees for active duty members of the Texas National Guard and Texas State Guard. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2877 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2887 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who served in the armed services for a certain period. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2911 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to a reemployment program as a condition of community supervision for certain veterans who commit a misdemeanor offense. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Placed on intent calendar |
|
|
HB 2933 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military optometrists and therapeutic optometrists who provide voluntary charity care. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 2998 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to defense economic readjustment zones. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3002 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3032 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the creation by the Texas Veterans Commission of a veteran suicide prevention action plan. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 3033 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3034 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to a waiver of certain licensing fees for military service members, military veterans, and their spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3039 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to the reporting and prosecution of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct by a member of the state military forces; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3066 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to certain benefits and protections for military service members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3069 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 3148 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3358 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to expedited licensing procedures for certain nurses who are military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
HB 3381 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools. |
House: Public Education
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HB 3390 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Meyer, Morgan
|
Relating to the exemption from range instruction for certain persons applying to obtain a license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3498 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 3521 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 3524 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
|
Relating to the prioritization of public transportation funding for areas disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3536 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of Interstate Highway 45 as the Sergeant Wade Daniel Wilson Memorial Highway. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3556 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the mental health program for veterans. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
|
|
HB 3567 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
HB 3625 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to reciprocity standards for certain emergency medical services personnel who served in the United States military. |
House: Human Services
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 3632 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to notice of an extension of the timeline for a parent to request a special education impartial due process hearing in certain circumstances. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3701 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
|
Relating to the notification requirements regarding certain proposed regulations and structures in an area near a military facility. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3754 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lambert, Stan
|
Relating to waiving fees for an original commercial driver's license for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 3756 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Price, Four
|
Relating to state mental health benefits provided to certain spouses or former spouses of veterans. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
|
|
HB 3766 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions or waivers at public institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3837 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
|
|
HB 3895 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 4020 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete a veterans court pretrial intervention program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 4065 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to fees charged to certain military personnel for taking an assessment instrument under the Texas Success Initiative. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 4071 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 4089 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 4204 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to discount programs provided by toll project entities for surviving spouses of disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 4256 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the jurisdiction of courts in criminal matters involving allegations of sexual assault by a member of the state military forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 4326 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hefner, Cole
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 4000 in Titus County as the Titus County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. |
|
|
HCR 136 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed in combat while serving in the United States military. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Signed by the Governor |
|
|
HJR 21 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
|
|
HJR 67 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HJR 70 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 92 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 93 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Thierry, Shawn
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who served in the armed services for a certain period. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 97 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HJR 105 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
SB 16 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
|
Relating to decreasing the fee for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 27 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the mental health program for veterans and to the authority to establish a trauma affected veterans clinical care and research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 49 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Higher Education
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 66 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SB 94 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
SB 97 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob
|
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SB 102 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: White, James
|
Relating to general officers within the state military department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 138 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Van
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
|
Relating to the exemption from range instruction for certain persons applying to obtain a license to carry a handgun. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 158 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the creation of an open burn pit registry for certain service members and veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 168 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the operations of the Department of Public Safety, Parks and Wildlife Department, and state military forces in the border region. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 175 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SB 184 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain current or former military personnel. |
Senate: Finance
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 234 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to a prohibition against the use by a career school or college of certain advertising designed to mislead or deceive prospective students. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 240 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 277 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Frank, James
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 299 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
|
Relating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at the Health and Human Services Commission. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 330 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock |
|
|
SB 439 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
SB 441 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to eligibility of surviving spouses of disabled veterans for specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 472 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination regarding military service members and military veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 544 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to required training for veterans county service officers and assistant veterans county service officers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 578 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a veteran suicide prevention action plan. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 587 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
|
Relating to the state virtual school network, including the ability of certain dependents of members of the United States military to enroll full-time in courses provided through the network. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 588 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to information regarding private employers who have veteran's employment preference policies. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 591 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to a community outreach campaign to increase awareness of veterans benefits and services. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 614 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Seliger, Kel
|
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of visiting a military recruitment center. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 694 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the National Museum of the Pacific War museum fund. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
SB 751 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
|
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information of and the abolishment date of the military base realignment and closure task force. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 752 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to the overseas military e-mail ballot program. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 769 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Israel, Celia
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Medical Badge. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 771 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 775 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
SB 784 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the waiver of certain fees for an assumed name certificate or a statement of abandonment of use of an assumed name filed by a military veteran. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 805 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
|
Relating to Texas women veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 831 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the prescribing and ordering authority of certain advanced practice registered nurses who are military veterans. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Referred to Health & Human Services |
|
|
SB 1047 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/18 |
|
|
SB 1075 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. |
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 1152 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
|
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of pursuing enlistment in a branch of the armed services of the United States or the Texas National Guard. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1302 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to purchase food and beverages. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
SB 1331 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
|
|
SB 1371 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Arévalo, Diana
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Commendation Medal with Valor and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1457 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to a report by the Texas Workforce Commission regarding the transition from military service to employment. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 1531 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
SB 1546 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the implementation of student financial assistance programs for veterans and their families. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 1547 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the adjutant general. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 1559 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
|
Relating to a fee exemption for guardianship proceedings of certain military servicemembers and certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1622 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
SB 1676 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the veterans county service office. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1677 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to information about services for women veterans provided through certain state agency applications. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1679 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance to provide grants to support veterans county service offices. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1698 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to outreach and awareness for women veterans in this state. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
House passage as amended reported |
|
|
SB 1725 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 1739 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the suspension, termination, and reinstatement of certain services provided to military service members who are serving on active duty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 1768 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to waiving fees for an original commercial driver's license for veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 1781 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: González, Mary
|
Relating to the regulation of certain educational institutions by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; providing administrative penalties. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
SB 1791 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to veterans treatment court programs and the results of successfully completing those programs; imposing a filing fee on certain civil cases to benefit veterans treatment court programs; changing a fee. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 1805 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to the multiuse training and operations center facility. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1843 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to providing an opportunity for public high school students in grades 10 through 12 to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test or an alternative vocational aptitude test. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1844 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 1845 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the development of transferable degree or certificate program curricula for which qualified veterans or military service members may be awarded course credit based on military service. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 1855 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the authority of a defense base development authority to participate in a company or partnership organized to finance redevelopment projects. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) |
|
|
SB 1862 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the development of initiatives to reduce veteran suicides in this state. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 1901 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1936 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
|
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective on 9/1/17 |
|
|
SB 1968 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to the state flag code. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1986 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee on mental health issues affecting veterans within the Texas Veterans Commission. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SB 2135 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to services provided to veterans who have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony offense. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
|
|
SB 2278 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of Farm-to-Market Road 4000 in Titus County as the Titus County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
SB 2291 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Medal for the Defense of Freedom award. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
SJR 23 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security |
|
|
SJR 56 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding a transfer of money from the economic stabilization fund to the permanent fund supporting military and veterans exemptions to fund tuition and fee exemptions for children of veterans. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SR 864 |
85-0 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Recognizing the veterans who served as interns during the 85th Legislature for their service to the Texas Senate. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HB 6 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to municipal annexation. |
House: Land & Resource Management
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 72 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Recommitted to committee |
|
|
HB 74 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 115 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
|
Relating to deferred payment of ad valorem taxes for certain persons serving in the United States armed forces. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 116 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
|
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 129 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Relating to a study of property tax exemptions and other property tax benefits for certain veterans and military service members and their families. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HB 134 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 157 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
|
Relating to eligibility for admission to an educator preparation program for certification in trade and industrial workforce training. |
House: Public Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 244 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 356 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to monuments and memorials for Texas heroes and other persons and events of historical significance; creating criminal offenses. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism |
|
|
HB 362 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
|
Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around federal military installations; creating a criminal offense. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 20 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Recommitted to committee |
|
|
HJR 27 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Postponed |
|
|
SB 6 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to municipal annexation. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
|
|
SB 63 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
|
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
|
Filed |
|
|
SB 104 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to municipal annexation. |
|
Filed |
|
|
SB 115 |
85-1 (2017) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around federal military installations; creating a criminal offense. |
|
Filed |
|
|
HB 11 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
|
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Department of Public Safety, military and law enforcement training, and the investigation, prosecution, punishment, and prevention of certain offenses; creating an offense and increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 19 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to a preventive services program and mental health programs for veterans and military families. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 55 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 67 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 115 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
|
Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 117 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to the portion of designated tuition set aside to provide student financial assistance at institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 118 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to a fee waiver for a combination resident hunting and fishing license for certain military personnel. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 119 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to tuition assistance for members of the Texas State Guard. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 127 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Commendation Medal. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
|
|
HB 140 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to driver's licenses and personal identification certificates issued to veterans; reducing certain fees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 168 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to privileged parking for Distinguished Flying Cross medal recipients. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 175 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Pilot Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Placed on intent calendar |
|
|
HB 240 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 242 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran who has been honorably discharged. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 246 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
|
Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 276 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ashby, Trent
|
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 286 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 315 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffines, Don | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of "In God We Trust" specialty license plates. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
|
|
HB 339 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 350 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 371 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
|
Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit access business for certain military personnel or their dependents. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 390 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James
|
Relating to the establishment of the Veterans Recovery Program to provide certain veterans with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. |
House: Public Health
|
Referred to Public Health |
|
|
HB 410 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
|
|
HB 432 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 437 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to eligibility to participate in health benefit programs for certain state employees reemployed after military service. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 445 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to providing notice of the availability of paid leave for military service to public officers and employees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 450 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 508 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption for certain law enforcement and military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter education program; authorizing a fee. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 522 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 558 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Vietnam veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 577 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to pay, benefits and requirements for state active duty service members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 583 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to donations to certain local veteran's charities ordered as a condition of community supervision. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 591 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Ashby, Trent
|
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 612 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to license plates issued to female veterans with disabilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 650 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
|
Relating to waiver programs for veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 660 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 682 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
HB 683 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 721 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 733 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Israel, Celia
|
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 754 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
|
|
HB 755 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 756 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 757 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 758 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the coordination and provision of certain health services to veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 765 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
|
Relating to ensuring that certain military members who reside out of state and their dependents maintain their positions on waiting lists for certain assistance programs provided by health and human services agencies. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 787 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
|
|
HB 789 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to license plates issued to retired members of the military. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
|
|
HB 822 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of fraudulent or fictitious military record. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 867 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 875 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the verification of the veteran status of inmates and prisoners. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 882 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the director and assistant director of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 886 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to the issuance of Iraq Campaign Medal specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 893 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 894 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to waiver programs for veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 906 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the qualifications for appointment as a veterans county service officer. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 923 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the issuance of 36th Infantry Division specialty license plates and souvenir license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
|
|
HB 974 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 976 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 992 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
HB 1011 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to an appropriation of money from the economic stabilization fund to the fund for veterans' assistance for grants to improve the level of health services provided to certain veterans. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
|
|
HB 1017 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to a public duty justification for conduct of a service member of the Texas military forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 1021 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 1028 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the eligibility of a charitable organization that provides affordable housing for female veterans and their dependents for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the organization. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1044 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to the designation of a segment of Farm-to-Market Road 423 in Denton County as the U.S. Army Sergeant Enrique Mondragon Memorial Highway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1048 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs, the administration of those programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1056 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
|
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 1097 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Johnson, Eric
|
Relating to the release of veteran autopsy reports to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 1112 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to projects that a defense adjustment management authority may conduct. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Placed on intent calendar |
|
|
HB 1128 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for recipients of the Combat Action Badge, Medal, or Ribbon. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
|
|
HB 1133 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1160 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to certain data reported to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by institutions of higher education for the purpose of compliance monitoring. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 1161 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to the composition of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. |
|
|
HB 1201 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1229 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
|
Relating to a waiver of certain state park fees for United States veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1237 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Burton, Konni
|
Relating to the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 290 in Hays and Travis Counties as the Lieutenant Clay Crabb Memorial Highway. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1271 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 1273 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to certain military specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1303 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to general officers within the state military department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars |
|
|
HB 1325 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Chris
|
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 1338 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to training for peace officers and first responders on certain persons affected by trauma. |
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1340 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the placement of certain occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 1364 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
|
|
HB 1412 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
|
|
HB 1429 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans with mental illness. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1457 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veterans liaison. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
|
HB 1484 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
|
Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 1512 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Paul, Dennis
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military awards. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1584 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
|
Relating to a voluntary donation to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a hunting or fishing license. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1598 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Doug
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the Texas military forces oath of affirmation. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1639 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
HB 1640 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the compatibility of certain defense community regulations and structures with military operations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 1646 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically. |
House: Elections
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1719 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Relating to the eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits of a state military forces member on release from training or duty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 1762 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the creation of a health care advocacy program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1814 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farney, Marsha
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the online renewal of driver's licenses of certain active duty military personnel and relatives. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1849 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Administration
|
Referred to Administration |
|
|
HB 1899 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Schaefer, Matt
|
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1951 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Springer, Drew
|
Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain active members of the armed forces of the United States and the dependent children of those members. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 1958 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to eligibility for participation in veterans court programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1960 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1985 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
|
Relating to the use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by motor vehicles displaying license plates issued to veterans with disabilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 2012 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 2014 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the authority of military personnel to obtain certification to teach career and technology education classes in public schools. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 2043 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2108 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
|
Relating to a medal for certain members of the military forces who served during the Cold War. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 2111 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2123 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
|
Relating to participation of the state military forces in the state group benefits program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
|
|
HB 2141 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 2143 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2146 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2152 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 2178 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
|
Relating to waiving a Parks and Wildlife Department fee for certain veterans and other military personnel taking the hunter education course. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2232 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the creation of regional military sustainability commissions for certain military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 2260 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2538 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities. |
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
|
|
HB 2604 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 2605 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
|
Relating to the issuance of Gold Star family member specialty license plates; eliminating a fee. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2728 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
|
Relating to the amount the Texas Military Preparedness Commission may grant to local governmental entities for certain purposes. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2761 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Parker, Tan
|
Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 2840 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain citizens residing outside the United States to vote a full ballot. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 2875 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to state-supported education and health care benefits for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 2881 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services and participated in Operation Restore Hope. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2913 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. |
House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2914 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations that provide affordable housing to low-income veterans and their dependents. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2965 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to administrative support positions with the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2996 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 3010 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3096 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to establishing a veterans cemetery in Webb County. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3143 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for persons who served in the United States armed services as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician or specialist. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3202 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
|
Relating to the right of a disabled veteran to obtain a certificate from the chief appraiser of an appraisal district stating whether the veteran would be entitled to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property if the veteran were to acquire the property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 3256 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to a database for prospective employers to qualify veterans' military service experience and employment qualifications. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3280 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of donation to a partially disabled veteran for use as the veteran's residence homestead and for property donated to such a veteran by, or purchased by such a veteran with a donation from, such an organization for that purpose. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 3295 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
|
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
|
|
HB 3307 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System supplemental plan. |
House: Pensions
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3362 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete a veterans court pretrial intervention program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 3404 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to a study on providing care to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 3486 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to ad valorem and certain state taxes; decreasing certain state tax rates. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 3506 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the appointment by certain elected officials of students to receive a Texas Armed Services Scholarship. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 3547 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 3548 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
|
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 3566 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3572 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3600 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to the regulation of persons who assist veterans in applying for benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3652 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to the workers' compensation death benefits paid to the beneficiaries of certain state service members killed in the line of duty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 3695 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3710 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a concealed handgun license. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
HB 3726 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing a veterans services coordinator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a veterans rehabilitation dorm program for certain state jail defendants confined by the department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3728 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the administration of veterans court program proceedings before a magistrate. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 3729 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to inclusion of family members of veterans court program participants in the treatment and services provided to the participants under the program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3808 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 3831 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to who is a minor for the purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and certain related laws. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
|
|
HB 3877 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to active duty personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3898 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sanford, Scott
|
Relating to active duty personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 3935 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
|
Relating to funding law enforcement training for veterans from state and federal funds or grants. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3937 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
|
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's authority to contract with federal agencies to provide healthcare to veterans. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 3964 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to the consideration by employers of the consumer credit reports or other credit information of applicants for employment who are recently returned veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3968 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
|
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain disabled veterans. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3969 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
|
Relating to the hunting or fishing license fee waiver for certain individuals. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3998 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the expansion of the College Credit for Heroes demonstration program to lower-division public institutions of higher education offering degrees in certain fields. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 4013 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
|
Relating to studies on homeless veterans and youth. |
House: Human Services
|
Referred to Human Services |
|
|
HB 4022 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
|
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 4037 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the use of revenue from the hotel occupancy tax by certain counties; authorizing an increase in the rate of a tax; authorizing the imposition of a tax. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 4043 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the establishment of an unmanned ground vehicle pilot program at the Capitol Complex to employ veterans with a service-connected disability. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HCR 46 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Urging Congress to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide VA services to incarcerated veterans detained in state hospitals and to consider expanding such services to all incarcerated veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Signed by the Governor |
|
|
HCR 129 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Paying tribute to the U.S. military personnel from Texas who lost their lives in the line of duty. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
|
|
HJR 42 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who has been honorably discharged. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 51 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 66 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 67 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HJR 75 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
|
|
HJR 84 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 100 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 117 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation, for a period not to exceed 10 years, the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an honorably discharged veteran of the armed services of the United States, or the surviving spouse of such a veteran, if the residence homestead was donated to the veteran, or the purchase of the residence homestead was financed, by a charitable organization. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 127 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bell, Cecil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the partially disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead or if the charitable organization donated all or part of the purchase price of the residence homestead to the partially disabled veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 134 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions all or part of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 138 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of bonds and notes in the military value revolving loan account. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
|
|
HR 3131 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 923. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HR 3334 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Honoring members of the Texas House of Representatives who served in the United States military during the Vietnam War. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HR 3387 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: King, Susan Lewis
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 55. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
SB 55 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the creation of a grant program to support community mental health programs for veterans and their families. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 100 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the enterprise zone program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
SB 169 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to ensuring that certain military members and their spouses and dependents maintain their positions on interest lists or other waiting lists for certain health and human services assistance programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 193 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: González, Mary
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of certain military medals. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
SB 318 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the amount the Texas Military Preparedness Commission may grant to local governmental entities for certain purposes. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 389 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the placement of military occupational specialty codes on certain notices of state agency employment openings. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
SB 397 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 472 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to designation of an employee within certain state agencies as a veteran's liaison. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
|
SB 488 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
|
Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 503 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 508 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the employment of veterans by a public entity or public work of this state. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
|
|
SB 660 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Blanco, César
|
Relating to regional coordinators within the veteran entrepreneur program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 661 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information concerning service members of the state military forces. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
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 |
|
|
SB 713 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to general officers within the state military department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
SB 805 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Raney, John | et. al.
|
Relating to the employment of individuals qualified for a veteran's employment preference. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
SB 806 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the College Credit for Heroes program. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 807 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to occupational license application and examination fees for certain military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
SB 832 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the coordinating workgroups of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
SB 833 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
|
Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 835 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to increasing the punishment for the offense of fraudulent or fictitious military record. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
SB 840 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
|
Relating to certain trailer registration fees for veterans with disabilities. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 850 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to a public duty justification for conduct of a service member of the Texas military forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 910 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SB 918 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Otto, John
|
Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the property of a veteran's organization. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/16 |
|
|
SB 964 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the criteria for awarding the Texas Purple Heart Medal to members of the armed forces wounded or killed at Fort Hood on November 5, 2009. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
|
SB 1049 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
SB 1052 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
|
|
SB 1115 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: White, James
|
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1154 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
SB 1253 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Schaefer, Matt
|
Relating to a ribbon for certain members of the military forces who served in support of operations to secure the Texas border. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 1275 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: West, Royce
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to make certain home improvements for certain disabled veterans. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
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SB 1304 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to the creation of a women veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
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SB 1305 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina
|
Relating to the creation of a rural veterans mental health initiative within the mental health intervention program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
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SB 1306 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the coordination and provision of certain health services to veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
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SB 1307 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to occupational licenses for military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
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SB 1308 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to veterans services information provided to veterans who receive driver's licenses and personal identification certificates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
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SB 1309 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
|
Relating to the establishment of a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps teaching certificate and eligibility of such certified teacher for other educator certification. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
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SB 1310 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans court program and the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete that program; imposing a court cost on conviction to benefit veterans court programs; changing a fee. |
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Referred to Criminal Justice |
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SB 1325 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to grants to local governmental entities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
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SB 1352 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to a concealed handgun license application that is submitted by a peace officer or a member of the state military forces. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
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SB 1358 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
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SB 1368 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. |
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Appropriations |
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SB 1463 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to improving the delivery of health care services to veterans in this state. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
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SB 1474 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs and the eligibility for participation in and administration of those programs. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
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SB 1532 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to the appointment of an associate commissioner for veterans services at the Health and Human Services Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
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SB 1563 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
|
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
|
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SB 1580 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
|
Relating to a study on homeless veterans. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
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SB 1592 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
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SB 1650 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
|
Relating to credit services organizations and extensions of consumer credit, including extensions of consumer credit facilitated by credit services organizations. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Left pending in committee |
|
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SB 1713 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to a voluntary veteran's employment preference for private employers. |
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
|
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development |
|
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SB 1731 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Gallantry Cross Medal and the Prisoner of War Medal. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
|
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SB 1735 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Remarks ordered printed |
|
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SB 1816 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the authority of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to make available a TRICARE Military Health System Supplemental plan. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
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SB 1821 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
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SB 1824 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Relating to a study and report on the awarding of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1834 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to participation in the state group benefits program by a member of the Texas National Guard called to protect the border. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
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SB 1835 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain current or former military personnel. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
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SB 1879 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/15 |
|
|
SB 1962 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
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SB 1963 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's authority to contract with federal agencies to provide healthcare to veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Left pending in committee |
|
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SB 2001 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 2055 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Cyrier, John
|
Relating to the designation of Loop 223 in Bastrop County as the Captain Jesse Billingsley Memorial Loop. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SCR 48 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
|
Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed while serving in the United States military and commemorating Memorial Day 2015. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
|
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SJR 40 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
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SJR 60 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Campbell, Donna
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
SR 987 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 923. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
SR 1038 |
84-0 (2015) |
Author: Nelson, Jane
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 55. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HB 45 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military and the eligibility requirements for certain occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
|
HB 50 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to renaming the adjutant general's department as the Texas Military Department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 81 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of children and other dependents of certain military personnel or veterans for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 97 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
HB 113 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 120 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
|
Relating to the issuance of military specialty license plates; providing an exemption from a fee. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 132 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 150 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at the Capitol building to honor service members killed in action. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 155 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain Operation Enduring Freedom veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 171 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to the establishment of veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 194 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 202 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
|
Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty. |
House: Public Education
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 214 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 229 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who dies while on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 263 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to combination resident hunting and fishing licenses for military personnel. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 396 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to providing a federal postcard applicant with a ballot for certain elections in which the applicant is eligible to vote. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 402 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to a medal for certain members of the state military forces who served during the Cold War; authorizing a fee. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 418 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 430 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for certain motor vehicles brought into this state by certain military personnel. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 485 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to the amount of the fees paid by certain peace officers, correctional officers, members of the state military forces, and veterans of the armed forces for a license to carry a concealed handgun and to the issuance of such a license to certain peace officers and members of the state military forces; authorizing a fee. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 489 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to rights and responsibilities of persons with disabilities, including with respect to the use of service animals that provide assistance to those persons; providing penalties. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
|
|
HB 525 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
|
Relating to the collection of data relating to military-connected students through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS). |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 548 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 552 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to consumer debt owed by certain military servicemembers. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Investments & Financial Services |
|
|
HB 572 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance to veterans of specially marked licenses to carry a concealed handgun and specially marked personal identification certificates. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 600 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, including the modification of certain election deadlines. |
House: Elections
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 605 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to the authority of municipalities or counties to adopt regulations or take other actions relating to airport hazard areas. |
House: County Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 614 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
|
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 618 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to officers of the United States armed forces who graduated from certain United States military academies. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 633 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a driver's license or personal identification certificate. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 634 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
|
Relating to the verification of an inmate's veteran status by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 655 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to exempting defense base development authorities from certain contracting requirements. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Referred to Economic Development |
|
|
HB 656 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to the application of the public and private facilities and infrastructure law to a defense base development authority. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
|
|
HB 663 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
|
Relating to the expiration dates of concealed handgun licenses for certain members of the United States armed forces. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 665 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 690 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
|
Relating to reimbursing public institutions of higher education for tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 694 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
|
Relating to access by certain military personnel to juvenile and criminal history information. |
House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 709 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to ad valorem tax payments and refunds. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
|
|
HB 732 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and minor children of disabled veterans and members of the armed forces who die on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 736 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the composition of the housing and health services coordination council. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 737 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 757 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility requirements for occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience and to military spouses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
|
HB 780 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to a study by the Legislative Budget Board of the effect of ad valorem tax exemptions for certain veterans and their surviving spouses and children on local and state revenue and the state's economy. |
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 781 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 846 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to additional periods of possession of or access to a child after conclusion of a parent's military deployment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 859 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 860 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to an exception to the domicile requirement for issuance of a commercial driver's license for certain military personnel. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
|
HB 869 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
|
Relating to the issuance of a marriage license for an absent applicant, the participation of a proxy in certain marriage ceremonies, and the maintenance and submission of records relating to a marriage license issued for an absent applicant. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 892 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to who is a minor for the purposes of the Alcoholic Beverage Code. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures |
|
|
HB 959 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and the preference given for goods and services purchased by state agencies; providing penalties. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform |
|
|
HB 976 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to the use of money from Veterans' Land Board funds to provide educational benefits to veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 977 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Relating to establishing a pilot program in designated public high schools in certain municipalities for placement of students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 1004 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Gonzales, Larry
|
Relating to an electronic system adopted and maintained by public institutions of higher education to employ a person to track the academic progress of military veterans or their family members receiving student financial assistance. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 1008 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
|
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1033 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
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HB 1052 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
|
Relating to the automatic admission to a public institution of higher education of a child of a person who was killed or sustained a fatal injury in the line of duty in the United States armed forces. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
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HB 1110 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
|
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1123 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 1129 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1162 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
|
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1212 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Canales, Terry
|
Relating to the tax rate for contributions under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act applicable to wages paid to certain honorably discharged veterans; changing the rate of a tax. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 1217 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1287 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
|
Relating to the contents of an application by certain persons for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the person's residence homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 1348 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the taxation of certain tangible personal property located inside a defense base development authority. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/14 |
|
|
HB 1368 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
|
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1427 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the donation of surplus real property by certain municipalities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1514 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Howard, Donna
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to privileged parking for veterans of World War II. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 1542 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1549 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
|
Relating to the regulation of speech-language pathology and audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. |
House: Public Health
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 1589 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the awarding of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1678 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for surviving spouses of disabled veterans of the United States armed forces; authorizing a fee. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 1726 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to shipping logistics and coordination services for state agencies. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Government Organization
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1820 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 1832 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1838 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Wu, Gene
|
Relating to the registration of certain voters at a polling place and related procedures. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 1886 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to requirements applicable to certain credit services organizations and certain extensions of consumer credit the organizations obtain for a consumer or assist a consumer in obtaining. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1887 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1927 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1939 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
|
Relating to a veteran's employment preference for employment with a public entity or public work of this state. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 1960 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to reciprocity for emergency medical services personnel certification for certain United States military personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 2009 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 2011 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Fallon, Pat
|
Relating to the service retirement annuity of certain state employees. |
House: Pensions
|
Referred to Pensions |
|
|
HB 2027 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Appropriations
|
Referred to Appropriations |
|
|
HB 2028 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility requirements for plumbing licenses issued to applicants with military service. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2029 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility requirements for electrician licenses issued to applicants with military experience. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2071 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to the issuance by reciprocity of a license to practice medical physics to persons who hold a license from the United States armed forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 2135 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to waivers and grants of credit for the requirements to obtain certain private security licenses to individuals who hold security credentials from the United States armed forces. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 2173 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Walle, Armando
|
Relating to the licensing of air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2183 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the issuance of U.S. Army Combat Infantryman Badge specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 2235 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 2236 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Isaac, Jason
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 2254 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to apprenticeship requirements for occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2387 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property located inside a defense base development authority. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
|
|
HB 2388 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to the application of certain contracting laws to a defense base development authority. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2389 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to exempting certain qualifying projects from the public and private facilities and infrastructure contracting requirements. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development |
|
|
HB 2391 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to electric utility bill payment assistance programs for certain veterans burned in combat. |
House: State Affairs
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 2392 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to the mental health program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 2466 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for Vietnam veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
|
|
HB 2485 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to Air Medal and Air Medal with Valor specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 2489 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Collier, Nicole
|
Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2555 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Patrick, Diane
|
Relating to a study and report regarding tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Higher Education
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 2562 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to an annual report on the Public Assistance Reporting Information System. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2564 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to a grant program administered by the Texas Veterans Commission using money from the fund for veterans' assistance for entities that provide home-based health care services to veterans in certain rural counties. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 2626 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Zedler, Bill
|
Relating to display of the Honor and Remember flag. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 2676 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Open Government
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2698 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: King, Susan
|
Relating to a study of the feasibility of establishing a program to connect veterans seeking employment in school security positions with independent school districts seeking to employ security personnel. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2741 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by counties and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee; creating an offense. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
HB 2808 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the state hotel occupancy tax for certain members of the Texas State Guard. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair |
|
|
HB 2817 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
|
Relating to the testing required for a commercial driver's license for veterans of the United States armed forces with previous truck driving experience. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 2990 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
|
Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3017 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to determination of the amount of certain child support obligations. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 3019 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
|
Relating to certain extensions of consumer credit facilitated by a credit access business for certain military personnel or their dependents. |
House: Investments & Financial Services
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3063 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to defense base development authorities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Vetoed by the Governor |
|
|
HB 3064 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
|
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed cremated remains of certain veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
HB 3066 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to the qualification of an area inside a base defense authority as an enterprise zone. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3067 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to the composition of an administrative authority for a defense economic readjustment zone. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3077 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to the display of the Honor and Remember flag. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
|
|
HB 3099 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lewis, Tryon
|
Relating to the eligibility of tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their dependents; requiring a fiscal impact study. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 3132 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran who has been honorably discharged. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3265 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3295 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to tuition and fees for veterans and certain family members of veterans. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 3349 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
|
Relating to accelerated educational programs offered by public institutions of higher education to qualified persons seeking licensure as physician assistants. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3379 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hunter, Todd
|
Relating to motor vehicle registration requirements for active duty military personnel stationed in or assigned to another state or nation. |
House: Transportation
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 3435 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Longoria, Oscar
|
Relating to certain credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for service in the Texas State Guard. |
House: Pensions
|
Referred to Pensions |
|
|
HB 3543 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 3544 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 3545 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 3879 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to certain groundwater withdrawals allowed by the Edwards Aquifer Authority. |
House: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
|
|
HB 3904 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lavender, George
|
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HCR 209 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed while serving in the Global War on Terrorism, commemorating Memorial Day 2013, and paying tribute to all those who have died in the service of the United States. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
|
|
HCR 222 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1159. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
|
|
HJR 21 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HJR 24 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
|
|
HJR 28 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 50 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who dies while on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 62 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
|
|
HJR 75 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of available Veterans' Land Board money for the payment of educational benefits for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HJR 82 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature under certain limitations to specify the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 134 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from county ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who has been honorably discharged. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HR 238 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
|
Paying tribute to the lives of those Americans who fell in battle during the Tet Offensive of the Vietnam War. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HR 1786 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
|
Urging the United States Congress to direct the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to undertake a study of urotrauma among members of the military. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HR 3056 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Menéndez, José
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1158. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
SB 10 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
SB 61 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
|
Relating to the licensing and regulation of military physicians who provide voluntary charity health care. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 116 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
SB 162 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military and the eligibility requirements for certain occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 163 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
SB 164 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance to veterans of specially marked licenses to carry a concealed handgun and specially marked personal identification certificates. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 165 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to officers of the United States armed forces who graduated from certain United States military academies. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 229 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
|
Relating to an exception to the domicile requirement for issuance of a commercial driver's license for certain military personnel. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 238 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the awarding of the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
SB 239 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to combination resident hunting and fishing licenses for military personnel. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 242 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the eligibility requirements for certain occupational licenses issued to applicants with military experience. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 260 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
|
Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent, stepparent, or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 284 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to police officers with the Office of Security and Law Enforcement of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 308 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
|
Relating to the collection of data relating to military-connected students through the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS). |
Senate: Education
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 312 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
|
Relating to the regulation of speech-language pathology and audiology and the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments. |
House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 442 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to leave for certain veterans returning to state employment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
SB 462 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
|
Relating to specialty court programs in this state. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 465 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
Senate: Finance
|
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments |
|
|
SB 486 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in subcommittee |
|
|
SB 530 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Orr, Rob | et. al.
|
Relating to the inclusion of the emblem of the veteran's branch of service on Disabled Veteran specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 557 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to a voluntary contribution to the fund for veterans' assistance when applying for a driver's license or personal identification certificate. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
SB 563 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to honor recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 597 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain Operation Enduring Freedom veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 663 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
SB 664 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the allocation of certain grants from the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
SB 846 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
|
Relating to training, certification, and accreditation provided or regulated by the Texas Veterans Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 871 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
|
Relating to the marketing and advertising of the veterans' assistance lottery game. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 898 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to the mental health program for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) |
|
|
SB 899 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to determination of the amount of certain child support obligations. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
|
|
SB 904 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
|
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and the modification of certain election deadlines, including those necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
SB 981 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to electric utility bill payment assistance programs for certain veterans burned in combat. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 982 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Schwertner, Charles
|
Relating to hunting and fishing license fee exemptions for certain veterans. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
|
|
SB 1061 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to parking privileges of disabled veterans on the property of institutions of higher education. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1084 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
|
Relating to the enterprise zone program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 1158 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to higher education for veterans and their families. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
SB 1159 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Patrick, Diane
|
Relating to higher education for certain military personnel and their dependents. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1199 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to development of a pilot program of the Texas Veterans Commission to designate municipalities as Veteran and Military Friendly Cities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
SB 1200 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission and strategic planning regarding military bases and defense installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 1373 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
|
Relating to display of the Honor and Remember flag. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1376 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
|
Relating to specialty license plates issued to retired members of the United States armed forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 1476 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of the veteran entrepreneur program by the Texas Veterans Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1536 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the Texas military; imposing criminal penalties; authorizing fees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SB 1543 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the administration of the Texas B-On-time loan program to permit a portion of tuition set-asides to be used to fund tuition exemptions for veterans and other student financial assistance. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
SB 1552 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran who has been honorably discharged. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
SB 1553 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Relating to the Homes for Texas Heroes home loan program. |
House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1669 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Nichols, Robert
|
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by counties and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee; creating an offense. |
Senate: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 1674 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Taylor, Larry
|
Relating to accelerated educational programs offered by public institutions of higher education to qualified persons seeking licensure as physician assistants. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
SB 1683 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Huffman, Joan
|
Relating to providing a federal postcard applicant with a ballot for any election in which the applicant is eligible to vote. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
SB 1737 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to employment, higher education, and state purchasing programs for veterans. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Vet Affairs & Military Installations |
|
|
SB 1807 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the display of flags at half-staff at state buildings to honor service members killed in action. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
|
|
SB 1879 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Lavender, George
|
Relating to the powers of the TexAmericas Center. |
House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1892 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
|
Relating to the composition of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services and coordinating workgroups established by the council. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/13 |
|
|
SCR 17 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
|
Urging Congress to restore the presumption of a service connection for Agent Orange exposure to United States Navy and United States Air Force veterans who served on the inland waterways, in the territorial waters, and in the airspace of the Republic of Vietnam and to institute a presumption of connection to employment for civilians exposed to Agent Orange in their workplaces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Signed by the Governor |
|
|
SJR 16 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
SJR 30 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature under certain limitations to specify the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of certain veterans are entitled. |
Senate: Finance
|
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments |
|
|
SJR 59 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from county ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who has been honorably discharged. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
SR 352 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Recognizing military veterans of Texas who have returned to school. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
SR 1079 |
83-0 (2013) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1158. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HB 26 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to a freeze on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 55 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
|
Relating to the use of the Texas Enterprise Fund for veterans hospitals. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 72 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Martinez, Armando
|
Relating to exempting certain military personnel from motor vehicle registration fees. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 74 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to persons authorized to control the disposition of the remains of certain members of the United States armed forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 80 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to registration with the Selective Service System of certain applicants for a driver's license or personal identification certificate. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 83 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to compensation and employment benefits for members of the state military forces called to state active duty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 95 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 111 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
|
Relating to the adoption of voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
|
|
HB 143 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to certain family members of a person who dies while serving in the United States armed forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
|
|
HB 169 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
|
Relating to placement of public school students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative in certain circumstances to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 205 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
|
Relating to the imposition by certain municipalities and municipal transit departments of the local sales and use tax in certain federal military installations. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
|
|
HB 235 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
|
Relating to the first day of instruction for a school year in school districts in which a certain percentage of the students are military dependents. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 282 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to an analysis by the adjutant general of facility needs of state military forces before grants or conveyances of real property. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 313 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 347 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain members of the Texas State Guard or Texas National Guard for burial in the state cemetery. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 375 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
|
Relating to establishing veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 388 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the designation of segments of State Highways 359, 16, and 285 as the Veterans of the Korean War Memorial Highway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 445 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran or surviving spouse to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 447 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the powers of a defense base development authority. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 461 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 469 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
|
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran for the tax year in which the veteran qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 472 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 475 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to authorizing the adjutant general to operate post exchanges on state military property. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 522 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by military service members serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 526 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 559 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to Bronze Star Medal and Bronze Star Medal with Valor specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 576 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 585 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
|
Relating to awards for certain members of the state military forces inducted into federal service in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, and Enduring Freedom. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 586 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
|
Relating to the eligibility of certain members of the Texas State Guard or Texas National Guard for burial in the state cemetery. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
|
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism |
|
|
HB 635 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to a grace period to cure a default before foreclosure of certain contract liens on the residence of certain surviving spouses of military servicemembers and to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 640 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for military servicemembers serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 644 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Orr, Rob
|
Relating to the period in which a public entity, public work, or state agency must respond to a complaint filed by a person entitled to an employment preference. |
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
|
Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform |
|
|
HB 657 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lewis, Tryon
|
Relating to honorary license plates for certain disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 685 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
|
Relating to the authority of the attorney representing the state to dismiss a criminal action based on the commission of a nonviolent offense. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 767 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 781 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 833 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the principal residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 866 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition assistance for members of the Texas State Guard. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 888 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses owned by disabled veterans for purposes of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 938 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for women veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
|
|
HB 950 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to eligibility for and the establishment of service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
|
|
HB 953 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to consumer debt owed by certain military servicemembers. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
|
|
HB 973 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
|
Relating to awards for certain members of the state military forces who were inducted into or served in federal military service in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, and Enduring Freedom. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 1039 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to death benefits for eligible survivors of certain Texas National Guard members. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1080 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
|
Relating to an exemption for active duty personnel and certain veterans from the requirement to complete the live firing portion of a hunter education program. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1096 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to considering ownership interests of certain disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Considered in Calendars |
|
|
HB 1127 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to notice of relief available to certain members of the military required to be provided in certain real property documentation. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 1/1/12 |
|
|
HB 1148 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption for certain disabled veterans from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a personal identification certificate. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 1172 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Committee report sent to Calendars |
|
|
HB 1178 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to employment protection for members of the state military forces and specialty license plates for female members of the armed forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1274 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
|
Relating to an exemption from the payment of a toll for unmarked military vehicles conducting or training for emergency operations. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Administration
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1329 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
|
Relating to a waiver of concealed handgun license fees for certain veterans of the military. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1353 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
|
Relating to speed limits. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 1385 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Harless, Patricia
|
Relating to personalization of certain license plates issued to veterans with disabilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
|
|
HB 1397 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to prohibiting nonjudicial foreclosure by a property owners' association on residences owned by certain members of the military. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 1404 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
|
Relating to certain temporary orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship during a parent's military deployment. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 1408 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to combination resident hunting and fishing licenses for military personnel. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1409 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
|
Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 243 in Van Zandt County as the Veterans Memorial Parkway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 1432 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Strama, Mark
|
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Sustainable Youth Program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1469 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
|
Relating to exempting certain fraternal and veterans organizations from certain bond requirements to obtain an alcoholic beverage permit or license. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 1502 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: White, James | et. al.
|
Relating to allowing military voters on active duty overseas to receive and cast a ballot electronically. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
HB 1509 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Relating to notice of the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Companion considered in lieu of in committee |
|
|
HB 1514 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to the issuance to veterans of specially marked driver's licenses. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 1516 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
|
Relating to excused absences from public school for the purpose of enlisting in the armed services. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 1544 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
|
Relating to the design of specialty license plates issued to members and former members of the United States armed forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
|
|
HB 1574 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Garza, John | et. al.
|
Relating to including certain veterans service organizations as small businesses for the purpose of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1665 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: King, Susan
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to the notification requirements regarding certain land use regulations in an area near military facilities. |
House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1701 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from the physical demonstration of proficiency portion of the proficiency examination to obtain or renew a concealed handgun license for certain persons. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
|
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety |
|
|
HB 1784 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to requiring an interagency memorandum of understanding regarding the Public Assistance Reporting Information System and to the use of data from that system. |
House: Human Services
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 1851 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
|
Relating to historically underutilized businesses and the preference given for goods and services purchased by state agencies; providing penalties. |
House: State Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 1880 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Madden, Jerry
|
Relating to a limitation on the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain residence homesteads of certain veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2042 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to defense base development authorities, including the powers of an authority and the taxation of certain tangible personal property located on the base property for which the authority is established. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2043 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Menendez, Jose
|
Relating to the taxation of certain tangible personal property located inside a defense base development authority. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Postponed |
|
|
HB 2083 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to notice of and issuance of a permit for the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation. |
House: Energy Resources
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2122 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to certain state attorneys called into active duty military service. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Jurisprudence |
|
|
HB 2138 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the search for and rescue of victims of water-oriented accidents. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2171 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Torres, Raul
|
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the employment of persons with a disability or veterans of the United States armed forces. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2173 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Torres, Raul | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and to certain elections, including procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, deadlines for declaration of candidacy and dates for certain elections, and to terms of certain elected officials. |
House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
|
House appoints conferees-reported |
|
|
HB 2247 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
|
Relating to the eligibility of the adjutant general's department to receive Foundation School Program funding for students enrolled in the Texas ChalleNGe Academy. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 2371 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
|
Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 71 as the 95th Division Memorial Highway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
|
|
HB 2417 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
|
Relating to the Texas Code of Military Justice. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 2475 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Aliseda, Jose
|
Relating to vehicle registration requirements for deployed active military personnel. |
House: Transportation
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2562 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Christian, Wayne
|
Relating to the absence of a student from school to visit with a parent or guardian who will be or has been deployed on military duty. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 2597 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Garza, John
|
Relating to resident tuition rates and fees for certain civilian employees and private contractors at public institutions of higher education. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2624 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to procedures applicable in circumstances involving family violence or other criminal conduct and military personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 2654 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to an exclusion from unemployment compensation chargebacks for certain employers of uniformed service members. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 2688 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to tuition and scholarships and fee exemptions for certain members of the armed services and certain military veterans attending institutions of higher education. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2705 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain Texas military veterans. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 2851 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
|
Relating to deferral of certain surcharge payments for military personnel deployed outside of the continental United States. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 2894 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Torres, Raul
|
Relating to discount programs for members of the armed services provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Withdrawn from schedule |
|
|
HB 2905 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Branch, Dan
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state. |
House: Higher Education
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 2925 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
|
|
HB 2928 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
|
Relating to privileged parking for recipients of the Silver Star Medal. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 2948 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of certain highways as part of the Purple Heart Trail. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
|
|
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 |
|
|
HB 3074 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Veasey, Marc
|
Relating to eligibility for tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state. |
House: Higher Education
|
Referred to Higher Education |
|
|
HB 3153 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Torres, Raul
|
Relating to the free admission to state parks for the parents of deceased members of the armed services |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3179 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to contributions to the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
HB 3237 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 3355 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki
|
Relating to purchase of service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 3470 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
|
Relating to the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3495 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Coleman, Garnet
|
Relating to workers' compensation death benefit eligibility for certain spouses of certain peace officers killed in the line of duty. |
House: State Affairs
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
HB 3533 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 3580 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Frullo, John
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for surviving spouses of disabled veterans of the United States armed forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
HB 3585 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the adoption of voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. |
House: Elections
|
Referred to Elections |
|
|
HB 3786 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
|
Relating to the requirements for certain extensions of credit to consumers. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
|
|
HCR 148 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Requesting that the Governor return H.B. No. 74 to the House of Representatives. |
|
Signed by the Governor |
|
|
HCR 158 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
|
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service. |
House: State Affairs
|
Received from the House |
|
|
HCR 163 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Convening a joint memorial session to honor Texans killed while serving in the Global War on Terrorism, commemorating Memorial Day 2011, and paying tribute to all those who have died in the service of the United States. |
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
|
|
HJR 17 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision to establish a freeze on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 23 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 40 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 47 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 48 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
HJR 52 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HJR 72 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: King, Phil
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 76 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lozano, J. M.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a totally disabled veteran or the principal residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HJR 108 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Madden, Jerry
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a limitation on the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain residence homesteads of certain veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HR 784 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Legler, Ken
|
Urging the United States Congress to fully support operations and joint force structure at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HR 1266 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Honoring the military personnel from Texas who have served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HR 1684 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe
|
Commending President Barack Obama, intelligence personnel, and members of the armed forces for the successful completion of their operation. |
|
Filed |
|
|
HR 1694 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
|
Commending President Barack Obama, intelligence personnel, and members of the armed forces for the successful completion of their operation. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HR 1758 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
|
Commemorating the Kerr County "God Bless America" rally and honoring members of the U.S. military and CIA and others responsible for bringing Osama bin Laden to justice. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HR 1971 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
|
Urging the nation's commander in chief, the executive branch of the federal government, and the United States Congress to assign top priority to alleviating the backlog of disability claims by U.S. veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HR 2684 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Taylor, Van
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HR 2787 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Smithee, John
|
Recognizing the Honor and Remember Flag and paying tribute to the men and women of the U.S. armed forces who gave their lives in our country's service. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
SB 34 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Hernandez Luna, Ana
|
Relating to the establishment and operation of the Texas Women Veterans Program. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Transferred to Calendars Committee |
|
|
SB 58 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of segments of State Highway 359, State Highway 16, and State Highway 285 as the Veterans of the Korean War Memorial Highway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 99 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to persons authorized to control the disposition of the remains of certain members of the United States armed forces. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
|
|
SB 100 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
|
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and to certain elections, including procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, deadlines for declaration of candidacy and dates for certain elections, and to terms of certain elected officials. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 101 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the regulation of nonjudicial foreclosure on residences owned by certain members of the military, including foreclosure by a property owners' association. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 132 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to registration with the Selective Service System of certain applicants for a driver's license or personal identification certificate. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 150 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Miller, Sid
|
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to special agents of the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and to updating certain references related to the grant of that authority to other federal law enforcement personnel. |
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 201 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
|
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran for the tax year in which the veteran qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective on 1/1/12 |
|
|
SB 254 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 327 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Garza, John
|
Relating to including certain veterans service organizations as small businesses for the purpose of state contracting. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 356 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
|
Relating to awards for certain members of the state military forces inducted into federal service in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, and Enduring Freedom. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 357 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the principal residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 369 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for women veterans. |
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 431 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
|
Relating to the use of fraudulent or fictitious military records; creating an offense. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 439 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
|
Relating to an exclusion from unemployment compensation chargebacks for certain employers of uniformed service members. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 451 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Ellis, Rodney
|
Relating to death benefits for eligible survivors of certain Texas National Guard members. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
|
|
SB 461 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
|
Relating to the design and issuance of license plates for United States paratroopers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 495 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Fraser, Troy
|
Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain military personnel or retired military personnel. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SB 497 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
|
Relating to the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation; providing an administrative penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
SB 516 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
|
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
See remarks for effective date |
|
|
SB 540 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
|
Relating to a study of the fiscal impact of adjusting the amount of the ad valorem tax exemption to which disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of disabled veterans and certain members of the armed forces are entitled. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 560 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal |
|
|
SB 639 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Branch, Dan
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain military personnel, veterans, and dependents residing in this state. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 690 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Miller, Sid
|
Relating to the enforcement of a self-service storage facility lien; providing a penalty. |
House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Effective on 1/1/12 |
|
|
SB 743 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
|
Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 71 as the 95th Division Memorial Highway. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 806 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 818 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Harris, Chris
|
Relating to certain temporary orders in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship during a parent's military deployment. |
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Referred to Jurisprudence |
|
|
SB 831 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
|
Relating to considering ownership interests of certain disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
Senate: State Affairs
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 896 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Laubenberg, Jodie
|
Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates to certain family members of a person who dies while serving in the United States armed forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 910 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
|
Relating to certain state attorneys called into active duty military service. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 922 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of a segment of State Highway 243 in Van Zandt County as the Veterans Memorial Parkway. |
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Co-author authorized |
|
|
SB 966 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
|
Relating to high school diplomas for certain military veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 988 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
|
Relating to the creation of a cybersecurity, education, and economic development council. |
House: Technology
Senate: Economic Development
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 1002 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
|
Relating to the designation of program costs for providing bill payment assistance to certain military veterans as a necessary operating expense that is a first lien against revenue of certain electric and gas utilities' revenue securing certain public securities or obligations. |
House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1015 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
|
Relating to reporting on the operation and status of veterans homes operated in this state. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal |
|
|
SB 1053 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
|
Relating to notice of and issuance of a permit for the construction or expansion of a wind-powered electric generation facility located near a federally owned or operated radar installation or military installation. |
Senate: Natural Resources
|
Referred to Natural Resources |
|
|
SB 1088 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
|
Relating to the imposition by certain municipalities and municipal transit departments of the local sales and use tax in certain federal military installations. |
Senate: Finance
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
SB 1089 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
|
Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by the surviving spouse or surviving minor children of a member of the armed forces of the United States who dies while on active duty. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SB 1159 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
|
Relating to an exception to the residency requirements for filing a suit for dissolution of a marriage in this state for certain spouses of military personnel. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1189 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
|
Relating to exempting certain fraternal and veterans organizations from certain bond requirements to obtain an alcoholic beverage permit or license. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Referred to Business & Commerce |
|
|
SB 1307 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
|
Relating to an exemption from the payment of a toll for unmarked military vehicles conducting or training for emergency operations. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar |
|
|
SB 1311 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
|
Relating to the designation of certain highways as part of the Purple Heart Trail. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1390 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
|
Relating to the eligibility of the Texas ChalleNGe Academy to receive Foundation School Program funding. |
Senate: Education
|
Referred to Education |
|
|
SB 1477 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Kleinschmidt, Tim
|
Relating to differential pay and benefits for certain employees of emergency services districts who are members of the armed forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 1493 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to the directors of a defense base management authority and to a study on the effectiveness of the authority. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1547 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Patrick, Dan
|
Relating to the foreclosure of certain property associations' assessment liens. |
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
|
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations |
|
|
SB 1621 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
|
Relating to establishing veterans resource centers at certain institutions of higher education. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Committee report printed and distributed |
|
|
SB 1635 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
|
Relating to contributions to the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1645 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the authority to create and operate a defense adjustment management authority. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Received from the Senate |
|
|
SB 1646 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Uresti, Carlos
|
Relating to the powers and duties of a defense base management authority. |
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Referred to Veteran Affairs & Military Instal |
|
|
SB 1660 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
|
Relating to certain unclaimed property of veterans and veterans' families. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1668 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
|
Relating to purchase of service credit in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 1723 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for certain military personnel and their spouses and dependent children for under-enrolled undergraduate classes at public institutions of higher education. |
Senate: Higher Education
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
SB 1732 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
|
Relating to authorizing the adjutant general to operate post exchanges on state military property. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1733 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
|
Relating to the occupational licensing of spouses of members of the military. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1734 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain Texas military veterans. |
House: Higher Education
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
SB 1736 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
|
Relating to the establishment of the College Credit for Heroes program. |
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1737 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to accrual and use of leave of absence for certain training or duty, including military training or duty, by public employees and officers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 1739 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
|
Relating to the use of the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
SB 1755 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
|
Relating to the issuance of certain specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 1766 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
|
Relating to the Texas Code of Military Justice. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) |
|
|
SB 1796 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Sid
|
Relating to the creation of the Texas Coordinating Council for Veterans Services. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/11 |
|
|
SB 1862 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
|
Relating to certain extensions of credit to consumers. |
Senate: Business & Commerce
|
Not again placed on intent calendar |
|
|
SJR 14 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Filed with the Secretary of State |
|
|
SJR 21 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled. |
Senate: Finance
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
SJR 32 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Rodriguez, Jose
|
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by the surviving spouse or surviving minor children of a member of the armed forces of the United States who dies while on active duty. |
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
SR 889 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Recognizing the devotion and sacrifice of the members of the United States military who so honorably serve our country. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
SR 1050 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Whitmire, John
|
Urging the nation's commander in chief, the executive branch of the federal government, and the United States Congress to assign top priority to alleviating the backlog of disability claims by United States veterans. |
|
Received by the Secretary of the Senate |
|
|
SR 1249 |
82-0 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HCR 11 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Hartnett, Will
|
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service. |
House: State Affairs
|
Referred to State Affairs |
|
|
SCR 2 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service. |
|
Filed |
|
|
SR 134 |
82-1 (2011) |
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Recognizing the Texans who have served their country in the military forces. |
|
Reported enrolled |
|
|
HB 38 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
|
Relating to resident tuition rates at public institutions of higher education for certain veterans and their spouses and children. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Laid on the table subject to call |
|
|
HB 62 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 63 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
|
Relating to the conservatorship or possession of, or access to, a child by a parent who is deployed by the military. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
|
Removed from local & uncontested calendar |
|
|
HB 69 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
|
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Placed on General State Calendar |
|
|
HB 71 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the establishment of a program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas and their spouses and dependents residing overseas. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
|
Placed on intent calendar |
|
|
HB 143 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
|
Relating to granting certain counties regulatory authority around military facilities in certain circumstances; providing a penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 174 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
|
Relating to adoption of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 268 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
|
Relating to considering ownership interests of disabled veterans in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
|
|
HB 269 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to course credit for certain students at a public institution of higher education. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 333 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
|
Relating to tuition and fee exemptions for the spouses of certain military personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
No action taken in committee |
|
|
HB 341 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
|
|
HB 342 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
|
Relating to a consumer debt owed by certain military personnel called to active duty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
|
|
HB 343 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
|
Relating to consumer debt owed by certain military servicemembers. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
|
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services |
|
|
HB 359 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
|
Relating to the absence of a student from public school to visit with a parent who has been or will be deployed to a combat zone. |
House: Public Education
|
Referred to Public Education |
|
|
HB 408 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
|
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran or surviving spouse to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments. |
House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
|
Referred to Finance |
|
|
HB 409 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
|
Relating to an award of additional periods of possession of or access to a child for certain conservators who have returned from active military deployment. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
|
|
HB 503 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
|
Relating to adoption of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
|
|
HB 542 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Raymond, Richard
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Relating to placement of public school students in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs as an alternative in certain circumstances to placement in disciplinary or juvenile justice alternative education programs. |
House: Public Education
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Referred to Public Education |
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HB 618 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
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Relating to privileged parking for certain veterans and military award recipients. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 697 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Zerwas, John
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Relating to a study of the feasibility of creating a job training program for certain individuals discharged from the Texas National Guard. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 742 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. |
House: Ways & Means
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Placed on General State Calendar |
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HB 812 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Gallego, Pete
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Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for the spouses of certain military personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 949 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
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Relating to the authority of the attorney representing the state to dismiss a criminal action based on the commission of a nonviolent offense. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
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Left pending in subcommittee |
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HB 965 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
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Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
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Effective immediately |
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HB 1008 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Moody, Joseph | et. al.
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1013 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
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Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate the installation and use of lighting in certain areas. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 1132 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim
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Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HB 1155 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim
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Relating to the ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran. |
House: Ways & Means
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1165 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
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Relating to the Texas Code of Military Justice. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Placed on General State Calendar |
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HB 1172 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain partially disabled veterans. |
House: Ways & Means
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1183 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
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Relating to the issuance of Bronze Star specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
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Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
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HB 1292 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Eiland, Craig
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces who is serving on active duty during a war or national emergency. |
House: Ways & Means
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1299 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
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Relating to the fund for veterans' assistance and the creation of a lottery game to benefit the fund. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: State Affairs
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Referred to State Affairs |
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HB 1302 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Frost, Stephen
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Relating to the authority of certain school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with realigned or closed military facilities. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HB 1345 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Menendez, Jose
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
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Relating to titles by which certain officers of a defense base development authority may be known. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: S/C on Base Realignment and Closure
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Effective on 9/1/09 |
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HB 1353 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Vaught, Allen
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Relating to permitting certain military attorneys to represent military personnel and their dependents in civil proceedings before the courts of this state. |
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
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No action taken in committee |
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HB 1415 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Crabb, Joe
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Relating to the design and issuance of license plates for United States paratroopers. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 1452 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
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Relating to participation in job training and employment assistance programs by veterans and other covered persons. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 1466 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Swinford, David
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
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Relating to the theft of a military grave marker. |
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 1502 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Veasey, Marc
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Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for dependents of certain military personnel deployed in combat zones. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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No action taken in committee |
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HB 1550 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel
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Relating to the tuition and fee exemption available to certain military personnel and their dependents and to permitting those personnel to transfer the exemption to a child. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HB 1561 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
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Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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No action taken in committee |
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HB 1607 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
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Relating to compensation and employment benefits for members of the Texas State Guard called to state active duty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 1623 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
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Relating to exempting certain fraternal and veterans organizations from certain bond requirements to obtain an alcoholic beverage permit or license. |
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
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Referred to Business & Commerce |
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HB 1636 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
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Relating to the accrual of vacation and sick leave for certain state employees on a military leave of absence. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 1661 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of $60,000 of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HB 1725 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
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Relating to an allotment under the foundation school program for certain students who are military dependents. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HB 1763 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Flynn, Dan
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Relating to the organization of the adjutant general's department. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Placed on General State Calendar |
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HB 1832 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
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Relating to the issuance of French Legion of Honor specialty license plates. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
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Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
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HB 1838 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Maldonado, Diana
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Relating to eligibility for and the establishment of service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas for military service. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 1842 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Frost, Stephen
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Relating to the authority of certain school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with realigned or closed military facilities. |
House: Ways & Means
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Referred to Ways & Means |
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HB 2011 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
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Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for active and former members of the United States Army Special Forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
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Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. |
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HB 2020 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
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Relating to parking privileges for veterans with disabilities. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective on 9/1/09 |
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HB 2056 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Gallego, Pete
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Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Placed on General State Calendar |
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HB 2140 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McClendon, Ruth
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Relating to tuition and fee exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain veterans of the Texas State Guard. |
House: Higher Education
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HB 2217 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
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Relating to partnering with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies to establish a veterans hospital in the Rio Grande Valley region of the state. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective immediately |
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HB 2252 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Hunter, Todd
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Relating to grants for local areas adversely affected by a reduction in defense-related activity. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HB 2359 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Farias, Joe
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Relating to eligibility for burial in the State Cemetery. |
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
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Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism |
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HB 2372 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Vaught, Allen
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Relating to the criteria for awarding certain medals to members of the armed forces from Texas. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 2408 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
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Relating to the extension of consumer credit to certain members of the Texas National Guard and armed forces of the United States and their dependents; providing a penalty. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
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Subcommittee members named |
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HB 2492 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
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Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Sustainable Youth Program. |
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
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Committee report sent to Calendars |
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HB 2546 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
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Effective on 9/1/09 |
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HB 2689 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
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Relating to funding for the fund for veterans' assistance. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Left pending in committee |
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HB 2727 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
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Relating to resident tuition rates at public institutions of higher education for children of certain military personnel. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 2728 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Howard, Charlie
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
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Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Aging and Disability Services to the Veterans' Land Board. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
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HB 2768 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
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Relating to applicability of fee exemptions for military personnel and their children to certain course fees charged by public technical institutes and public state colleges. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 2806 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Maldonado, Diana | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
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Relating to the reinstatement of a firefighter or police officer to a previously held position based on seniority on the return of another firefighter or police officer from a military leave of absence. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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Effective on 9/1/09 |
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HB 2849 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Farabee, David
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Relating to creating an identification card for veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
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Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
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HB 2919 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
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Relating to the regulation of land use and the creation of regional military sustainability commissions to ensure compatible development with military installations in certain areas. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective immediately |
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HB 2934 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Vaught, Allen
|
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain military servicemembers who have served in a hostile fire or imminent danger pay zone or a combat zone. |
House: Ways & Means
|
Referred to Ways & Means |
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HB 3071 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Geren, Charlie
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Relating to benefits for members and veterans of the United States armed forces and the state military forces. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
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HB 3139 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
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Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Transportation
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
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Effective on 9/1/09 |
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HB 3347 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
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Relating to plan qualification provisions for and certain supplemental payments and health insurance deductions under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. |
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
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Effective on 9/1/09 |
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HB 3452 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
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Relating to the establishment of the Texas Armed Services Scholarship. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
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HB 3511 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Dunnam, Jim
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Relating to the making of the military salute to the Texas flag by veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
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HB 3593 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to the issuance of license plates to disabled veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
|
Effective on 9/1/09 |
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HB 3620 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Shelton, Mark
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Relating to discount programs for certain veterans provided by toll project entities. |
House: Transportation
|
Referred to Transportation |
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HB 3643 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
|
Relating to public school prekindergarten classes. |
House: Public Education
Senate: Education
|
Effective immediately |
|
|
HB 3660 |
81-0 (2009) |
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
|
Relating to creating a recognition day in honor of Vietnam veterans. |
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
|
Left pending in committee |
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