HB 866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure; providing a punishment for contempt of court.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1297 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to service of process on institutions and organizations in certain probate proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a process server.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Reported favorably as substituted
SB 263 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the protection of certain information from disclosure in suits affecting the parent-child relationship and to service of process in those suits on a party whose information is protected from disclosure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2412 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2826 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to partnerships, limited liability companies, and other domestic and foreign entities and to series of limited liability companies and foreign entities.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 43 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the Judicial Branch Certification Commission; authorizing fees; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1517 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to partnerships, limited liability companies, and other domestic and foreign entities and to series of limited liability companies and foreign entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 241 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media presence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1806 84-0 (2015)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3459 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3849 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the liability of a person granting access to a gated community to a process server.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1022 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by a private process server in the performance of the server's job duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 233 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 532 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1391 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1861 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to service of process on certain public officials.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2064 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision or a private process server in the performance of the employee's or server's job duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 2065 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2066 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the process server review board.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2067 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the liability of a person granting access to a gated community to a process server.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 3036 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the abolishment of the process server review board.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 952 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 962 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to rules regarding return of service.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/12
HB 1381 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the service of civil process on an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1614 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gooden, Lance | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to fees for process server certification.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2047 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to service of process at the registered office of certain registered agents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3648 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to state fiscal matters related to the judiciary.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
HB 3662 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to fees for process server certification.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1512 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to fees for process server certification.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1582 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to state fiscal matters related to the judiciary.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Reported favorably as substituted
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 397 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to rules regarding return of service.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1069 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1075 81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to service of process at the registered office of certain registered agents.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1076 81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
SB 1276 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the regulation of service of process; providing criminal and administrative penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
SB 1388 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to process server certification and the establishment of a certification division within the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 1660 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to a defense to prosecution for the offense of criminal trespass for process servers.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 2197 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to fees paid to a constable for serving civil process.
House: County Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1305 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to service of process; creating a penalty.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1645 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to who may serve process in this state.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2491 79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the administration and collection of ad valorem taxes, including the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien and a contract for foreclosure of an ad valorem tax lien; amending, correcting, and clarifying the Tax Code, Property Code, and Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 165 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 666 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the regulation of service of process; providing criminal and administrative penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1741 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
SB 1309 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3484 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to forwarding process served upon the secretary of state.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1319 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to forwarding process served on the secretary of state.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1309 76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
SB 117 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1200 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 173 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 4 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the offenses of aggravated assault and deadly assault on a municipal or county officer or employee who is authorized to issue citations or serve process.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably as substituted
HB 35 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs
Considered in Calendars
SB 447 73-0 (1993)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SCR 48 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Requesting the speaker of the house of representatives and the lieutenant governor to create a joint interim committee to study private process servers.
Senate: Administration
Laid on table subject to call in committee
HB 282 72-0 (1991)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to persons authorized to serve citation.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
HB 984 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 29 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1305 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to persons authorized to serve citation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 767 71-0 (1989)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to service of process on nonresidents who engage in business in this state.
House: Business & Commerce
Pending in committee
HB 861 71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to the personal service of citation or other civil process.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 963 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 521 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the personal service of citation or other civil process.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 617 71-0 (1989)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Hill, Patricia
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Returned to committee
HCR 23 71-1 (1989)
Author: Hill, Patricia
Requesting the Supreme Court to establish standards for private process servers.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 513 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 2298 70-0 (1987)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to service of process on nonresidents.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2453 70-0 (1987)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the mandatory assigments of certain personnel in certain district courts of Harris county.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 187 70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 250 70-0 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing a penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Motion withdrawn
SB 357 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Taylor, M.A.
Relating to service of process on certain insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 373 70-0 (1987)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the service of process on nonresident administrator, executor, guardian, heir, or personal representative of a nonresident.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 613 69-0 (1985)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
House: Law Enforcement
Reported unfavorably
SB 360 69-0 (1985)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 649 68-0 (1983)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to regulation of private process servers.
House: State Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 1429 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to service of process in a civil suit.
House: Law Enforcement
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1435 68-0 (1983)
Author: Salinas, Froy
Relating to the registration of certain persons who serve civil process.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
SB 253 68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, CraigSponsor: Shaw, Larry
Relating to regulation of private process servers; giving the secretary of state certain powers and duties; prescribing fees; defining offenses and providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 750 67-0 (1981)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the authority of investigators appointed by district attorneys, criminal district attorneys and count attorneys to serve process in criminal cases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1836 67-0 (1981)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to the registration of certain persons who serve civil process.
House: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 224 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the assessment of certain costs for service of process by mail.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1208 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to regulation of private process servers; providing penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
HB 2044 66-0 (1979)
Author: Caraway, Bill
Relating to service of documents in civil or probate proceedings by persons other than sheriffs or constable.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 2140 66-0 (1979)
Author: DeLay, Tom
Relating to service of documents in civil or probate proceedings by persons other than the sheriff or constable.
House: Judiciary
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 792 66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to the appointment, assignment and deputization of bailiffs and process servers to the criminal district courts of Harris County, Texas.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 866 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to the service of documents, providing for registration, record keeping, and bonds of proceed servers; providing for a penalty.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 959 66-0 (1979)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to authorized manner for service of citation in a civil suit.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 753 65-0 (1977)
Author: Donaldson, Jerry "Nub"
Relating to fees for services of process by sheriffs and constables.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Assigned to General State Calendar
HB 795 65-0 (1977)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the registration, powers, duties, and liabilities of civil process servers; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 581 65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the authority of licensed private investigators to serve documents in civil and probate proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Matters
HB 871 64-0 (1975)
Author: Geiger, Richard S.
Relating to classification of persons executing criminal process as peace officers; authorizing peace officers to serve process issuing out of municipal courts.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 528 64-0 (1975)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the appointment of warrant officers by the governing body of a city, town, or village to execute writs and process issued by municipal courts; defining the jurisdiction, powers, and duties of such officers and providing for their bonding and compensation.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
HB 622 62-0 (1971)
Author: Schulle, Gerhardt | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain citations to be returned unserved if service is not executed within 30 days after the date of its isssuance.
SB 345 47-0 (1941)
Author: Spears, J. Franklin
Relating to providing for fees for Constables whose precincts lie in certain counties.
HB 433 33-0 (1913)
Author: Mangum, Edward P. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the service of citation upon the agents of non-resident defendants, and defendants absent from the state in causes pending in the courts of this state.
