HB 3 88-0 (2023)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to measures for ensuring public school safety, including the development and implementation of purchases relating to and funding for public school safety and security requirements and the provision of safety-related resources.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Governor | GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY, OFFICE OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 22 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to requiring the report of certain sales of multiple firearms and multiple firearm magazines; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 71 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program for the issuance of digital identification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 76 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the required reporting of multiple sales of certain firearms to law enforcement.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana concentrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 136 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 198 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to vehicle safety inspections of certain travel trailers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRAILERS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting certain persons with chemical dependencies from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 209 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects, the creation of a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 212 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 220 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to the offense of unlawful transfer of handguns and other firearms and to the duties of certain entities with respect to handgun licenses that are active, suspended, or revoked; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 230 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to intelligence databases for combinations and criminal street gangs.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITOR, STATE | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | GANGS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 270 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 408 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Employees | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 544 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 560 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to analyzing and mitigating transportation security threats in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 573 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to waiving certain driver's license fees for applicants who are first responders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 662 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 675 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond for stalking offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STALKING
HB 771 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 842 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, JaredSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to prohibiting the suspension of a person's driver's license or extension of the period of a driver's license suspension for certain driving while license invalid convictions; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 849 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 880 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to responsibility for law enforcement and security services within the Capitol Complex.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--City | TEXAS CAPITOL PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
HB 963 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of money in the identification fee exemption account.
House: Appropriations Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Family--Family Violence | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1021 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to criminal history record information obtained by certain facilities and private agencies on behalf of facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1070 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the methods of voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1096 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Roads | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1156 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the disposition of surplus traffic and roadwork safety equipment by the Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1169 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person 65 years of age or older whose driver's license is surrendered.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1184 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to access to criminal history record information for use in certain research or statistical projects.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1188 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional learner permit; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1200 88-0 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1222 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to a study on authorizing a passenger car or light truck to be operated with only a rear license plate.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Interim Studies | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1230 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the creation of a witness protection unit within the Department of Public Safety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Trial | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TYREK JENKINS ACT | WITNESSES
HB 1250 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to expanding the number of dispensing organization license holders under the Texas Compassionate-Use Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--General | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1275 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to procedures for the issuance of personal identification certificates to certain persons 65 years of age or older whose driver's licenses are surrendered.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1295 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1328 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to an optional blood type designation on a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license or learner's permit.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1341 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to repealing certain offenses and removing certain regulations relating to the cultivation, manufacture, delivery, and possession of marihuana and cannabis.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1374 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana concentrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1385 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to access to criminal history record information by county offices providing pretrial release services.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1398 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1423 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the expiration of a protective order when the subject of the protective order is confined or imprisoned.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1428 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to providing prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1480 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to company representatives for private security companies; requiring an occupational license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1484 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1557 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a Department of Public Safety program to provide grants to public improvement districts for services for homeless individuals.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--Finance | Housing--Homeless Persons | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1616 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1675 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1677 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HOMELESS | Housing--Homeless Persons | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1684 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the form of a driver's license or personal identification certificate issued to persons convicted of certain human trafficking offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1720 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1737 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following successful completion of a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1779 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1783 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the establishment of a program for the issuance of digital identification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1831 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of cannabis establishments; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Minors--Health & Safety | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS REGULATION OF CANNABIS ACT
HB 1846 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the skills test required for a commercial driver's license for certain commercial learner's permit holders.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1869 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional learner permit; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1870 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to safety standards for private passenger van services that transport students to and from public primary and secondary schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1877 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1897 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the provision in the Nepali language of application forms and an alternate examination for a driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1937 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL RECORDS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 1965 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al.
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1980 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person whose driver's license is surrendered.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1995 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to requiring a licensed firearms dealer to report certain sales or transfers of multiple semiautomatic rifles to law enforcement; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2008 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the extension of a driver's license suspension or disqualification following certain convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2051 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the compilation and reporting of statistics involving sexual assault victims who receive a forensic medical examination before reporting the assault to law enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Received from the House
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2190 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ACCIDENTS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 2207 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup account, the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, the property tax relief fund, and the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thimesch, Kronda
Relating to procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to certain persons 70 years of age or older whose driver's license is surrendered.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2283 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that the vehicle owner may be transporting a person with a disability.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2305 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to a report on recidivism rates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 2382 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | Electronic Information Systems | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2413 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the renewal, expiration, and suspension of driver's licenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2434 88-0 (2023)
Author: Plesa, Mihaela
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2576 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to a database containing certain records of children who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
HB 2778 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2780 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2826 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the establishment of a living organ donor education program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2843 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 2866 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the requirements for the renewal of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial learner's permit for a sex offender.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2883 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to checkpoints established by the Department of Public Safety at roadways entering this state from New Mexico.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | Highways | Law Enforcement | NEW MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 2901 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CodySponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | Law Enforcement | ORANGE COUNTY | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2922 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the suspension of the driver's license of a person arrested for an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | Courts--General | DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2959 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department with certain documents on discharge or release.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Crimes--Juvenile | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | SOCIAL SECURITY | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2995 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the prescribing of medical cannabis for medical use to certain veterans with combat-related injuries or medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations under the Texas Compassionate Use Program.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3014 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, CarolineSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the motor vehicle safety inspection of electric vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ELECTRIC VEHICLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Ann
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3132 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to an optional designation on a driver's license or personal identification certificate indicating that a person is deaf or hard of hearing.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | HEARING DISORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3138 88-0 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to the recognition of a handgun license issued by another state.
House: Community Safety, Select
Placed on General State Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3175 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to required proof of lawful presence in the United States for issuance of a driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to access by the Texas Education Agency and private schools to certain criminal history records.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3224 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the status of the registration of a vehicle after a failure to establish financial responsibility.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to the creation of a non-REAL ID personal identification certificate; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3289 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Courts--Appellate | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 3297 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEAT BELTS | TRAILERS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3326 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the development of an extreme weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DROUGHT | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FLOODS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the voter registration of naturalized United States citizens.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3421 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the provision of law enforcement services in certain municipalities by the Department of Public Safety.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 3426 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to providing inmates with state-issued identification on release or discharge.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3443 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to adding a designation on a person's driver's license or commercial driver's license indicating that the person is licensed to carry a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Weapons
HB 3451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3505 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to motor vehicle safety inspections; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3506 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Caroline | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the storage in and removal from certain DNA databases of certain DNA samples.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | Electronic Information Systems | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3534 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information regarding suicide prevention and certain state laws applicable to handgun license holders.
House: Community Safety, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crime Prevention | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 3539 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and operation of an ammunition facility by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING FACILITY | Weapons
HB 3556 88-0 (2023)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to a local area activation of the alert system for certain missing children.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | MISSING CHILDREN | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3620 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain offenses and removing certain regulations relating to marihuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids, and paraphernalia.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3643 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the issuance of a temporary license by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3645 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to requirements for the issuance of certain driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3646 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to certain regulations regarding commercial driver's licenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3647 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the imposition by the Department of Public Safety of administrative and civil consequences for certain criminal convictions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3652 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--General | TEXAS REGULATION & TAXATION OF CANNABIS ACT
HB 3678 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the record of an investigation of a complaint of misconduct by certain peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3683 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to automatic voter registration on interaction with a voter registration agency.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3748 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to ensuring access to the right to vote by all eligible voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Holidays | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSION | INTERNET | JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Nursing Homes | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Redistricting | SECRETARY OF STATE | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3758 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| ASSETS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3782 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TASK FORCE | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3783 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to audits of state border security programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3798 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to making certain voluntary contributions when applying for a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to peace officer wellness programs within certain law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3909 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dorazio, Mark
Relating to the classification of employees of a company license holder under the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | EMPLOYEE RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3956 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense and the expunction of DNA records in certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--General | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Health--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3957 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the establishment of a rapid DNA analysis pilot program in certain counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BEXAR COUNTY | COLLIN COUNTY | Criminal Procedure--General | DALLAS COUNTY | DNA | EL PASO COUNTY | FORENSIC TESTING | GALVESTON COUNTY | HARRIS COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | Law Enforcement | MONTGOMERY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TARRANT COUNTY | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the establishment of a grant program to assist law enforcement agencies in collecting DNA samples from defendants arrested for certain felony offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | DNA | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
HB 4123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to and use of certain criminal history record information.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 4173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to state overdose prevention and control efforts and the defense to prosecution for certain offenses involving possession of small amounts of controlled substances, marihuana, dangerous drugs, or abusable volatile chemicals, or possession of drug paraphernalia for defendants seeking assistance for a suspected overdose.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION COLLABORATIVE
HB 4244 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to halting construction, demolition, or development work after the discovery of human remains, grave, a grave marker for human remains.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Cemeteries | Health--General | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4265 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor personnel of sheriff's offices.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4349 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPENSATORY TIME | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Holidays | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
HB 4380 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the renewal, expiration, and suspension of driver's licenses; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4382 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the timely reporting of criminal case dispositions to the Department of Public Safety and to the allocation of certain grant money.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 4398 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to the powers and duties of a personal bond or personal bond and pretrial supervision office.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| County Government--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4420 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEAT BELTS | TRAILERS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4422 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to a study on enhancing border security outcomes through public safety, technological, and transportation infrastructure improvements near Texas-Mexico border crossings.
House: Transportation Senate: Border Security
Effective immediately
| BORDER | Highways | Interim Studies | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4430 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to driver's license office appointments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4438 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to access to and the security of certain critical infrastructure.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Purchasing--General | Utilities--Electric
HB 4446 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to certain licensing and permitting requirements for game rooms; authorizing an occupational permit or license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| Amusements, Games, Sports | County Government--General | GAMBLING | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4472 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas School Safety Center to provide information and resources regarding safe firearm storage to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools for distribution to the parents or legal custodians of students.
House: Community Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | Weapons
HB 4504 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Child Protection | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Statutory Revision | Weapons
HB 4526 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the application requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 4598 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DEPUTY DARREN ALMENDAREZ ACT | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECORDS MANAGEMENT | SECONDHAND METAL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Weapons
HB 4612 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to efficiency audits of Operation Lone Star and other border security programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4628 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the duties of law enforcement agencies, crime laboratories, and the Department of Public Safety following the performance of certain DNA profile comparisons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | DEBT | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS | TEXAS RACKETEERING ACT | WITNESSES
HB 4642 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances and the enforcement and prevention of those offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BORDER | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Crimes--Drugs | FENTANYL OFFENSES ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LETHAL POISONING PRVENTION TASK FORCE | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4737 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to prohibiting the acquisition and use of certain unmanned aircraft by a governmental entity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aeronautics | Criminal Procedure--General | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4793 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4817 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to a handgun safety course required for the transfer of a handgun.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
HB 4879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Flores, Pete
Relating to incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning offenses committed in this state and the establishment of the Texas crime information system by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIME-STATISTICS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4886 88-0 (2023)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 4911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a one-time cash payment to certain residents of this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4939 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4941 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the regulation of private security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4952 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, ShelbySponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the reliability of the electricity supply chain.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
HB 4968 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4973 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to federal firearm reporting for a person who has been released from an emergency detention.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 4988 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to national criminal history reviews of a member of a board of trustees of an independent school district; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 5081 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to certain motor vehicle safety inspection fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 5118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to law enforcement radio interoperability and training.
House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 5123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the creation, distribution, and posting of a veterans benefits at each Department of Public Safety office.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5137 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to requirements for the use on the state's international border of motion detection cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 5142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to veterans.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 5151 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the regulation of certain contract carriers and subcontractors of contract carriers.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 5182 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the creation of a bulk ammunition database.
House: Community Safety, Select
Referred to Community Safety, Select
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 5202 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 5247 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the expansion of the statewide program to prevent and detect certain offenses.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Drugs | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HCR 124 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.
Filed
| MAGNOLIA, CITY OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HR 2296 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Commending Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for its service to the Capitol Complex during the 88th Legislative Session.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Reported enrolled
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 30 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE | LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR | LAMAR UNIVERSITY | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Retirement Systems--Teachers | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 87 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana concentrate.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 92 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 101 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of a limited term driver's license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the voter registration of naturalized United States citizens.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 121 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ACT | MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 127 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for use by patients as the best available medical treatment, the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations, and the registration of certain individuals; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 144 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 168 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 171 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the timely reporting of criminal case dispositions to the Department of Public Safety and to the allocation of certain grant money.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 224 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to catalytic converters, including criminal conduct involving catalytic converters; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| Crimes--Against Property | DEPUTY DARREN ALMENDAREZ ACT | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECONDHAND METAL | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Weapons
SB 270 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the renewal, expiration, and suspension of driver's licenses; increasing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 304 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited immunization status discrimination and vaccine mandates; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Day Care | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Nursing Homes | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 308 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Education--Higher--General | Education--School Districts | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the extension of a driver's license suspension or disqualification following certain convictions.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 405 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the reporting of lost or stolen firearms; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 499 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to automatic orders of nondisclosure of criminal history record information for certain misdemeanor defendants following successful completion of a period of deferred adjudication community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 529 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 602 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the law enforcement authority of federal border patrol agents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER PATROL AGENTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 656 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to an optional health condition or disability designation on a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| Disabilities, Persons with | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 661 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that the vehicle owner may be transporting a person with a disability.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 684 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the inspection periods for certain motor vehicles; increasing certain fees.
Senate: Transportation
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 728 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
House: Community Safety, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 737 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of the Texas School Patrol.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 738 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to law enforcement radio interoperability and training.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | Safety
SB 827 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to entities authorized to issue and renew commercial driver's licenses.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 839 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a witness protection unit within the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | WITNESSES
SB 858 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to safety standards for private passenger van services that transport students to and from public primary and secondary schools.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Child Restraint | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 906 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 911 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a bulk ammunition database.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 975 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dorazio, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person whose driver's license is surrendered.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aging | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 984 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the regulation of crafted precious metal.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | Electronic Information Systems | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 991 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the establishment of a crime laboratory portal by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and to disciplinary proceedings applicable to a crime laboratory or license holder investigated by the Texas Forensic Science Commission.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | FORENSIC SCIENCE COMMISSION, TEXAS | FORENSIC TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 996 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a report on recidivism rates.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
SB 1112 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to access to criminal history record information by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Labor--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General
SB 1142 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to certain agreements entered into with the Department of Public Safety for the issuance of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services, including voter registration services; increasing the amount of a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1179 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESTRAINTS | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | SUPREME COURT | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1184 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of mental health and intellectual disability information with respect to certain children for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Disabilities, Persons with | INCAPACITATED PERSONS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1249 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the establishment of a living organ donor education program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1274 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
SB 1357 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to including certain demographic information in federal incident-based reporting of information and statistics concerning offenses committed in this state.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIME-STATISTICS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1367 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information for employees of a county courthouse or the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the employees' family members.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| COUNTY COURTHOUSES | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1417 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to company representatives for private security companies; requiring an occupational license.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1432 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Courts--Judges | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPT. OF INSURANCE | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1483 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a retail theft investigation unit in the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Property | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1484 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1518 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a terrorist offender registry and to the supervision of those terrorist offenders; creating criminal offenses related to terrorism.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | County Government--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1703 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a study on the impact of illegal immigration in this state.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | Environment--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Utilities--Electric
SB 1708 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEAT BELTS | TRAILERS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1740 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to gun safety; creating an offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BOATS & BOATING | Business & Commerce--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SIGNS | Weapons
SB 1749 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person 65 years of age or older whose driver's license is surrendered.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aging | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF | BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Appellate | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | FIRE MARSHAL | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Nursing Homes | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS
SB 1851 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete
Relating to the establishment and administration of a state ammunition manufacturing facility; granting rulemaking authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING FACILITY | Weapons
SB 1893 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to prohibiting the use of certain social media applications and services on devices owned or leased by governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 1943 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1980 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional learner's permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 2013 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to access to and the security of certain critical infrastructure.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Purchasing--General | Utilities--Electric
SB 2018 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | HOMELESS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2020 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mass terroristic threat and to the establishment of the task force on mass violence prevention.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Crimes Against | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TERRORIST THREAT
SB 2034 88-0 (2023)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to prohibiting the extension of the period of a driver's license suspension for certain driving while license invalid convictions.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2102 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the initial registration and inspection period for certain rental vehicles; authorizing fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RENTAL CARS | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2214 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Noble, Candy
Relating to compensatory time off for certain state employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPENSATORY TIME | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Holidays | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees
SB 2218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on the use of fiber-optic technology for the purpose of border security.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
SB 2221 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Raney, John
Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor personnel of sheriff's offices.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2255 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement agencies; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2273 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to requiring semiannual school safety meetings in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| CONSTABLES | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | SHERIFFS
SB 2376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of Support Adoption specialty license plates and to the Support Adoption account and certain voluntary contributions to that account.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23
| ADOPTION | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 2377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to homeland security, including the creation of the Texas Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety, the operations of the Homeland Security Council, the creation of a homeland security fusion center, and the duties of state agencies and local governments in preparing for, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity breaches; providing administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Weapons
SB 2383 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2424 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to illegal entry into this state from Mexico by a person who is not a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Postponed
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | IMMIGRATION LAW | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2444 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the security of the electricity supply chain.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General
SB 2494 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to establishing election marshals and enforcing violations of elections law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2495 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to establishing election marshals and enforcing violations of elections law.
Filed
| Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 9 88-1 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 18 88-1 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 22 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
Senate: Border Security
Received from the Senate
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 7 88-1 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
SB 8 88-1 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities.
Senate: Border Security
Received from the Senate
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Intergovernmental Relations | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | Safety | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 20 88-2 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 25 88-2 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 33 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 44 88-2 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HCR 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.
Filed
| MAGNOLIA, CITY OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 5 88-2 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
HB 4 88-3 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation and indemnification of certain claims relating to the enforcement of that offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 11 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the procedure following the apprehension of an undocumented individual by the Department of Public Safety for illegal entry into this state from Mexico during certain declared disasters; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 12 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing rapid DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border.
Filed
| Aliens | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | BORDER | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 23 88-3 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 36 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 61 88-3 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Agriculture | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SENATE, TEXAS | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 69 88-3 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to waiving certain driver's license fees for applicants who are first responders.
Filed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 74 88-3 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 75 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 85 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 87 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 127 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 142 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring the Department of Public Safety to maintain an office in Liberty County.
Filed
| Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 162 88-3 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of the owner or operator of a residential child detention facility.
Filed
| Aliens | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--General | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 180 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the appointment by the governor of a conservator of certain counties.
Filed
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 197 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a Department of Public Safety office in Liberty County.
Filed
| Governor | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 200 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 4 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| MAGNOLIA, CITY OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation for border security.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 11 88-3 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 36 88-3 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to waiving certain driver's license fees for applicants who are first responders.
Filed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 41 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to prohibited vaccination status discrimination and requirements for COVID-19 vaccines; authorizing administrative penalties.
Filed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Hospitals | IMMUNIZATIONS | Insurance--Health & Accident | Labor--General | LONG-TERM CARE | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 73 88-3 (2023)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT | Weapons
SB 81 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3 88-4 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 13 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing the Texas Homeland Security Division and the Border Security Advisory Council, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 31 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 38 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the appointment by the governor of a conservator of certain counties.
Filed
| CONSERVATORSHIP | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Governor | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 39 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a Department of Public Safety office in Liberty County.
Filed
| Governor | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 40 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions, and authorizing under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate certain of those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 42 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring the Department of Public Safety to maintain an office in Liberty County.
Filed
| HIGHWAY PATROL, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 54 88-4 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the procedure following the apprehension of an undocumented individual by the Department of Public Safety for illegal entry into this state from Mexico during certain declared disasters; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 61 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the renewal of a license to carry a handgun.
Filed
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 65 88-4 (2023)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 77 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas border enforcement coordination program; making appropriations.
Filed
| BORDER | County Government--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | GANGS | Governor | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | SHERIFFS | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | VOLUNTEERS
HB 80 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | City Government--General | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 84 88-4 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing rapid DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 87 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 92 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to waiving certain driver's license fees for applicants who are first responders.
Filed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 97 88-4 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to certain duties of the owner or operator of a residential child detention facility.
Filed
| Aliens | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--General | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HCR 1 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.
Filed
| MAGNOLIA, CITY OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 3 88-4 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SCR 2 88-4 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to consider opening a Driver License Mega Center in Magnolia.
Filed
| MAGNOLIA, CITY OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 39 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to protective orders; making conforming changes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIME VICTIMS | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain eligible medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations; changing a fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 75 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards in certain counties.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 94 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to establishment of the Texas Active Shooter Alert System.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crime Prevention | LEILAH HERNANDEZ ACT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 111 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 124 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 164 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Family--Family Violence | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 217 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | FORENSIC TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to notifying state law enforcement of an attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to reporting certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 272 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study of no-knock entries performed by law enforcement agencies in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital identification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Open Meetings | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 364 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Department of Public Safety as a voter registration agency.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 377 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to an alert for a missing person experiencing a mental health crisis.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Family--Family Violence | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 439 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TEXAS REGULATION & TAXATION OF CANNABIS ACT
HB 521 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the establishment and use of a voluntary registry of individuals experiencing mental illness who waive the right to purchase or receive transfer of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 536 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of information concerning the release on bond of persons charged with committing a violent offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 556 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to suspension of a driver's license for persons convicted of certain offenses and the educational program required for reinstatement of a license following certain convictions; authorizing a fine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Drugs | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 584 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 603 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to prohibiting this state from recognizing a license to carry a handgun issued by another state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 636 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 642 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 766 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding orders imposing a condition of bond in a criminal case involving a violent offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a bone marrow donor recruitment program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 799 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | PUBLIC INTOXICATION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 821 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | 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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a false or misleading statement made to illegally acquire a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 883 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 911 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.Sponsor: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to veterans.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 918 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for certain young adults who are protected under certain court orders related to family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 930 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to a report on recidivism rates.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS
HB 1026 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the duties of the secretary of state relating to voter registration.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1039 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety, peace officers, officers of the court, and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended, revoked, or expired license to carry a handgun; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Courts--Personnel | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1040 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to prohibiting certain persons with chemical dependencies from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | Courts--Personnel | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1058 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional learner permit; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
HB 1109 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Uninsured Vehicle Enforcement Program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Motor Vehicles | LICENSE PLATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 1169 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a study on the improvement of driver's license issuance in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a certified birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to a homeless individual.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | HOMELESS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1238 87-0 (2021)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY ACT OF 2021 | Weapons
HB 1324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 1350 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the publication of certain information regarding certain disciplinary appeals filed by police officers.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Electronic Information Systems | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1357 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the appointment, powers, duties, rights, and privileges of special Texas constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CONSTABLES | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1499 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 1535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis by patients with certain medical conditions and the establishment of compassionate-use institutional review boards to evaluate and approve proposed research programs to study the medical use of low-THC cannabis in the treatment of certain patients.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Drugs | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1560 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, CraigSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | AUDIOLOGISTS | BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | BARBERS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | GREYHOUND RACING | HORSE RACING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS | RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | TELECONFERENCING | TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1587 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun by certain unlicensed persons and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1619 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to a fee exemption for trafficking victims for certain personal identification documents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1630 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to the methods of voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1808 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1838 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to intelligence databases for combinations and criminal street gangs.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Received from the House
| Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | GANGS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1900 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Finance | City Government--Utilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Municipal | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1911 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun by certain unlicensed persons and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1927 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is 21 years of age or older and not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm or other weapon; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Constitutional Issues, Special
Effective on 9/1/21
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | FIREARM CARRY ACT OF 2021 | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1948 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended or revoked license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1949 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 1956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to procedures and practices governing the appeal of a disciplinary action within the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 2141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2161 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to analyzing and mitigating transportation security threats in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2163 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to waiving certain driver's license fees for applicants who are first responders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2184 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the disclosure of personal information associated with a motor vehicle record.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
| Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of the digital identity work group.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| DIGITAL IDENTITY WORK GROUP | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PASSPORTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2286 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver education and safety courses and driver's license examinations for foster children or youth, former foster children or youth, and youth experiencing homelessness.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HOMELESS | Legislature | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Department of Public Safety for certain persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FOOD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State
HB 2388 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to providing inmates with certain documents on release or discharge; changing a fee.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to providing prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2394 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a Department of Public Safety program to provide grants to public improvement districts for services for homeless individuals.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Finance | City Government--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2440 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the eligibility for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2486 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas 1836 Project.
House: State Affairs Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Governor | Historic Preservation & Museums | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
HB 2523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the expiration of a protective order when the subject of the protective order is confined or imprisoned.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2555 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the tracking and analysis of evidence of a sexual assault or other sex offense, to noncompliance with requirements imposed with respect to that evidence, and to other law enforcement procedures occurring with respect to a sexual offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2655 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to a Department of Public Safety database concerning peace officer misconduct.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2675 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| CRIME VICTIMS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2706 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the emergency services and care provided to victims of sexual assault and other sex offenses and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2733 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to defendants restricted to the operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device or required to submit to alcohol monitoring and establishing a central database of those defendants.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2798 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the requirement that a peace officer take possession of a person's driver's license following the person's failure to pass or refusal to consent to a test for intoxication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2878 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Relating to the knowledge test required for a commercial driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the designation of a company representative for purposes of compliance with the Private Security Act.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2891 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishment of the Texas Emergency Alert Management System (TEAMS).
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 2892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishment of the Texas Emergency Alert Management System (TEAMS).
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 2900 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a firearm by a person who is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm; making conforming changes.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TEXAS CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY ACT OF 2021 | Weapons
HB 2922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain adolescents in danger.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2934 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to an agreement between the Department of Public Safety and a county, municipality, or private vendor for the issuance of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2961 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain licensing and permitting requirements for game rooms; authorizing an occupational permit or license; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | GAMBLING | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3021 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to sales and use tax revenue of municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Governor | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3168 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 3248 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Sales
HB 3256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of a full-time public school employee's home or residence address in certain government records and documents.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | AIRPORTS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the knowledge test required for a commercial driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3413 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to occupational driver's licenses and to the renewal of driver's licenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3523 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to notification by the secretary of state when a person convicted of a felony becomes eligible to vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3587 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the processing of applications for a license to carry a handgun during a state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3632 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a continuity of care and service program for veteran offenders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the reporting of certain orders and convictions to the Department of Public Safety and Federal Bureau of Investigation for use with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System for the transfer of firearms.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3721 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information for reporting suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety on certain human trafficking signs or notices.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | COSMETOLOGISTS | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES | SIGNS
HB 3772 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of certain criminal offenses involving the possession of marihuana or possession of drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; authorizing a fine.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Courts--General | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the establishment of a statewide alert system and education program to improve water safety in the state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SIGNS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3828 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the creation of the open burn pit registry fund and a voluntary contribution to that fund when applying for a handgun license.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Weapons
HB 3975 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the sanitary transportation of human and animal food.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 4026 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the disposition of surplus traffic and roadwork safety equipment by the Department of Public Safety and Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SURPLUS PROPERTY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 4089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stucky, Lynn
Relating to the prohibited use of a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration number.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4178 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 4185 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Institute for Community Policing at the University of Houston.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY POLICING, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 4187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to providing a list of approved devices to defendants restricted to the operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device as a condition of community supervision.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 4191 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the renewal, expiration, and suspension of driver's licenses; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4201 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a feasibility study on the colocation of federal and state motor vehicle inspection facilities at ports of entry.
House: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
| FEDERAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Amusements, Games, Sports | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIMINAL RECORDS | GAMBLING | GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | NATIVE AMERICANS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--State
HB 4250 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the investigation and punishment of certain sexual assaults, to protective orders issued on the basis of certain sexual assaults, to crime victims' compensation, and to the establishment of a state sexual assault prevention and response program for the Texas Military Department.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ADJUTANT GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4256 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the duties and oversight of the Department of Public Safety's office of inspector general regarding the use of cyber technology and activity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information regarding suicide prevention and certain state laws applicable to handgun license holders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 4355 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General
HB 4498 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to compliance with the National Voter Registration Act.
House: Elections
Reported favorably as substituted
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, ValoreeSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to providing children committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department with certain documents on discharge or release; authorizing a fee.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4667 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, EddieSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Public Safety to the City of Eagle Pass.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| EAGLE PASS, CITY OF | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HR 407 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Commending the women of the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas National Guard who have helped protect the Texas Capitol in 2020 and 2021.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Reported enrolled
| NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HR 882 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Commending the Texas Department of Public Safety for protecting the Capitol Complex in Austin and extending appreciation to all members of the agency.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Referred to Resolutions Calendars
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HR 1044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, Drew
Commending the Texas Department of Public Safety for protecting the Capitol Complex in Austin and extending appreciation to all members of the agency.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Reported enrolled
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HR 1235 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Commending Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for its outstanding service to the Capitol Complex in Austin.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Reported enrolled
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--Utilities | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY & MAPPING COMMITTEE, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | ENERGY DISASTER RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS | ENERGY RELIABILITY COUNCIL, TEXAS (TERC) | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | SIGNS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STATE ENERGY PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 15 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Consumer Privacy Act Phase I; creating criminal offenses; increasing the punishment for an existing criminal offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE COMMISSION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT PHASE I | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 21 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for fixing the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a bail bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTINUING EDUCATION | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 90 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 98 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 110 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 140 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BORDER | Governor | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REAL SOLUTIONS ACT | Taxation--Sales
SB 151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the criminal penalties for possession or delivery of marihuana and marihuana concentrate.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to suspension of a driver's license for persons convicted of certain offenses and the educational program required for reinstatement of a license following certain convictions; authorizing a fine.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| Crimes--Drugs | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 246 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 250 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients for whom a physician determines medical use is the best available treatment for the patient's medical condition or symptoms and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 269 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products and the allocation of tax revenue derived from cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Sales | TEXAS REGULATION OF CANNABIS ACT
SB 306 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
SB 343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond imposed in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a handgun and to certain related criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 553 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the timely reporting of criminal case dispositions to the Department of Public Safety and to the allocation of certain grant money.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the sale of certain personal information from driver's license records maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional learner permit; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SENATE, TEXAS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 714 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD | BARBERS | COSMETOLOGISTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills | Sunset—Required Reviews | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 737 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 798 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the issuance of a birth record, driver's license, or personal identification certificate to victims and the children of victims of family or dating violence.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Family--Family Violence | Health--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | AUDITOR, STATE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Law Enforcement | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a power outage alert system and a study on a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--General | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Utilities--Electric
SB 866 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 893 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authorization of a license holder to carry a concealed handgun at a school or educational institution.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared
Relating to contracts for fingerprinting services entered into by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State
SB 932 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 958 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to establishment of the Texas Active Shooter Alert System.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crime Prevention | LEILAH HERNANDEZ ACT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 991 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to certain vendors entering into agreements with the Department of Public Safety for the issuance of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services, including voter registration services.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1042 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to a data collection program established by the attorney general regarding defendants in certain criminal cases and access to information stored in criminal justice information databases.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1077 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the establishment of the digital identity work group.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| DIGITAL IDENTITY WORK GROUP | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PASSPORTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1175 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain criminal offenses involving the possession or delivery of marihuana and cannabis concentrate or possession of drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; authorizing a fine.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Courts--General | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PLUMBERS & PLUMBING | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 1219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of a limited term driver's license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1235 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to verification of the accuracy of voter registration applications and voter registration lists.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the issuance and renewal of licenses to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Intergovernmental Relations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1299 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the reporting of sexual assault and other sex offenses, to the emergency services and care provided to victims of those offenses, and to the processes associated with preserving and analyzing the evidence of those offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 1308 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to a study on the impacts of using certain motor vehicle technologies.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1411 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to acquisition, dissemination, and use of criminal history record information for certain judicial purposes, including for certification, registration, and licensing, of certain court professions and for appointing, removing, or continuing the appointment of a guardian.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--General | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | CRIMINAL RECORDS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | GUARDIANS & WARDS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT
SB 1478 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Do-Not-Sell Registry for firearms; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the sanitary transportation of human and animal food.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | FOOD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
SB 1589 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of laws relating to elections.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to elections; creating criminal offenses; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT
SB 1609 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to proof of identification presented by a voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--General | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | NATIVE AMERICANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the imposition of replacement fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1728 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the equalization for road use by and public charging infrastructure for alternatively fueled vehicles; authorizing a fee and a surcharge.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Returned to Calendars Committee
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Energy--Alternative Fuels | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | HYBRID VEHICLES | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLE BOARD | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1768 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the knowledge test required for a commercial driver's license.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1771 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the assumption by the office of the secretary of state of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties and to the provision of some of those services by certain vendors; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1806 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the creation of the Task Force on Prevention and Investigation of Violent Crime.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crime Prevention | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TASK FORCE ON PREVENTION & INVESTIGATION OF VIOLENT CRIME
SB 1884 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | FORENSIC TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a feasibility study on the colocation of federal and state motor vehicle inspection facilities at ports of entry.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| BORDER | FEDERAL RELATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the terminology used to describe transportation-related accidents.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ACCIDENTS | AIRPORTS | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 2018 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of company representatives for certain private security license holders; requiring an occupational license.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the voter registration of naturalized United States citizens.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2040 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ACT | MEDICAL CANNABIS RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2054 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the payment of fees and costs associated with driver education and safety courses and driver's license examinations for foster children or youth, former foster children or youth, and youth experiencing homelessness.
House: Human Services Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Family--Child Protection | FOSTER CARE | HOMELESS | Legislature | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2060 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to creating an independent ombudsman within the Texas Military Department.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| Governor | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS
SB 2086 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Uninsured Vehicle Enforcement Program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Insurance--Motor Vehicles | LICENSE PLATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
SB 2116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to prohibiting contracts or other agreements with certain foreign-owned companies in connection with critical infrastructure in this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | LONE STAR INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--General
SB 2137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2187 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to passenger transportation on state aircraft.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | Transportation--Aviation
SB 2222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to certain equipment provided for use by the officers of the Texas Highway Patrol.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| HIGHWAY PATROL, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 2224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to provisions governing the carrying of a handgun or other firearm by a Texas resident who is 21 years of age or older and is not otherwise prohibited by state or federal law from possessing the firearm and to other provisions related to the carrying, possessing, transporting, or storing of a firearm and to handgun licensing; increasing criminal penalties; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 2247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
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 Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 46 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 48 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 55 87-1 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 91 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 150 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 151 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 191 87-1 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 208 87-1 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
| BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 222 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 230 87-1 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 269 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 282 87-1 (2021)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to vehicle safety inspections for vehicles registered in certain counties; imposing a fee.
Filed
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 284 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the powers of peace officer members of the Texas National Guard and expediting applications for peace officer licenses from members of the Texas National Guard.
Filed
| BORDER | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 294 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 306 87-1 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
| BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses; providing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | Law Enforcement | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 21 87-1 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 31 87-1 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain information regarding voter qualification.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 43 87-1 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 61 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the Barbara Jordan Fair Elections Act.
Filed
| BARBARA JORDAN FAIR ELECTIONS ACT | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | OATHS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | DAMON ALLEN ACT | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 29 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 49 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 56 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 107 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 212 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 218 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to notifications given to a person convicted of a felony concerning the person's eligibility to vote.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 222 87-2 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
Filed
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to election integrity and security, including by preventing fraud in the conduct of elections in this state; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Courts--Appellate | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Crimes--Miscellaneous | ELECTION INTEGRITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | SUPREME COURT | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Relating to rules for setting the amount of bail, to the release of certain defendants on a monetary bond or personal bond, to related duties of certain officers taking bail bonds and of a magistrate in a criminal case, to charitable bail organizations, and to the reporting of information pertaining to bail bonds.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | CRIMINAL RECORDS | DAMON ALLEN ACT | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
SB 38 87-2 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of certain information regarding voter qualification.
Filed
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 43 87-2 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain counties for increased costs incurred when officers employed by the Department of Public Safety are reassigned to another area of the state to secure the border.
Filed
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 45 87-2 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration and electronic submission of an application for an early voting ballot by mail.
Filed
| Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 62 87-2 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the voter registration of naturalized United States citizens.
Filed
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 66 87-2 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 71 87-2 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the conduct of elections in this state.
Filed
| BARBARA JORDAN FAIR ELECTIONS ACT | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | OATHS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 89 87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations relating to border security and giving direction regarding those appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 28 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 45 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 53 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 57 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
Filed
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 66 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to requirements for the use on this state's international border of security cameras and for camera data storage from those cameras.
Filed
| BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 110 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to COVID-19 vaccination policies and related measures of governmental entities; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Education--Higher--General | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 140 87-3 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT | TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE | TX. LEADING ON OPPORTUNITY, INVESTMENT, & ECONOMIC STIMULUS THROUGH AID AND RELIEF (LONESTAR) SUPP | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 145 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crime Victims Compensation | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | State Finances--Appropriations | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 163 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 172 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 8 87-3 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF | CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | COVID-19 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Teachers | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE PRESERVATION BOARD | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 8 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the criminal statute of limitations for certain sex offenses and the collection, analysis, and preservation of evidence of sexual assault and other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | LAVINIA MASTERS ACT | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | TELEMEDICINE
HB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification certificates, and other related programs, powers, and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional instruction permit; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 38 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to prohibiting the manufacture, assembly, or ownership of unmarked firearms; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 79 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to voter registration procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 95 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the criminal offense of acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to information on projected changes in weather and water availability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 107 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 113 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the vehicle description on an application for the registration of an automated motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Received from the House
| Highways | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 140 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | DNA | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 153 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the authority of the public safety director of the Department of Public Safety to adopt rules requiring the use and installation of intrastate commercial motor vehicle electronic logging devices.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 162 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, JamesSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the period of certain driver's license suspensions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 172 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital identification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Received from the House
| Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the determination of the weight of marihuana and other tetrahydrocannabinols for the purpose of the prosecution and punishment of the offense of possession of those substances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 209 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a report by the Department of Public Safety of certain information on border crime and other criminal activity related to border security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | CRIME-STATISTICS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 316 86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 331 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the medical advisory board.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Open Meetings | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the automatic issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person 60 years of age or older whose driver's license has been surrendered or revoked.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aging | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 361 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| AUDITOR, STATE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 364 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to required alcohol monitoring and ignition interlock devices ordered by a court and a central database of those orders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Electronic Information Systems | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | 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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 465 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMMUNITY SERVICE | Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 497 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the classroom instruction part of the handgun proficiency course taken to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the issuance of a receipt by the Department of Public Safety to an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate that may be used to show proof of voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the expiration of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Education--Driver Education & Training | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to reimbursement for a certain portion of a forensic medical examination of a sexual assault survivor and for the evidence collection kit required for the examination.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | Hospitals | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 623 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an exemption for a homeless individual from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HOMELESS | Notaries | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the operation and inspection of mopeds; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Minors--General | MOTORCYCLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 653 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to voluntary contributions to the evidence testing grant program made when applying for a corrected or duplicate driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | EVIDENCE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 682 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital identification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 683 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program; eliminating program surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the entry of certain bond conditions into the Texas Crime Information Center.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
| BONDS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the required notice of a surcharge assessed under the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 833 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for missing military members.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALERT SYSTEM | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 838 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an agreement between the Department of Public Safety and a county, municipality, or private vendor for the issuance of renewal and duplicate driver's licenses and other identification certificate services; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 842 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to a central database containing information about offenders who have committed certain violent offenses against children or offenses involving family or dating violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1022 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the reporting of and access to information about defendants restricted to the operation of a motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Courts--General | Electronic Information Systems | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1042 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring law enforcement agencies to establish a campus active shooter response plan.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 1043 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1095 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the imposition of certain criminal history record information requirements regarding the licensing of massage therapy.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1123 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; eliminating program surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to reporting the loss or theft of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1250 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, processing, distribution, transportation, research, testing, and delivery of low-THC cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of cannabis dispensing organizations, cannabis research organizations, and cannabis testing facilities; establishing the cannabis therapeutic research review board; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1372 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses, including certain conditions of suspension or renewal of a driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1376 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the regulation of certain firearm transfers; creating criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1399 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for certain felony offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | DNA | KRYSTAL JEAN BAKER ACT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1432 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the billing for certain health care services provided to a sexual assault survivor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FORENSIC TESTING | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1445 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | PUBLIC INTOXICATION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1497 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the issuance of specially marked driver's licenses and personal identification certificates to emergency medical services personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1505 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the recording of a criminal offense of transporting household goods without registration in a driving record.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1530 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1548 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the operation of golf carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, and off-highway vehicles; authorizing fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| City Government--Roads | County Government--Roads | Highways | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1550 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to certain governmental entities subject to the sunset review process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF | EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY | MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS, TEXAS ST. BD. OF EXAMINERS OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT | PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF | PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF | PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RED RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE | SOCIAL WORKER EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | VETERANS' LAND BOARD | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1580 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the creation and storage of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | DNA | KRYSTAL JEAN BAKER ACT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1621 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a public junior college district by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Vocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to allowing safety recall information to be included in a vehicle inspection report.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1720 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on the impacts of using certain motor vehicle technologies.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| BORDER | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1724 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to an exemption for teachers from the payment of a fee for the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1746 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 1750 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to the inspection period for a motor vehicle; increasing certain fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | MOTORCYCLES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1755 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to assembled vehicles and former military vehicles, including the titling and registration of those vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1769 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a statewide alert system for certain missing adults and to a study of the alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALERT SYSTEM | Governor | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1840 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting agricultural products; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1844 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authorizing certain optional designations on a person's driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Military & Veterans | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Weapons
HB 1845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration or a driver's license that a person has a health condition that may impede communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the prescribing of opioids for acute pain.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1890 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to emergency contact and medical information maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1899 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the revocation or denial of certain health care professional licenses and the reporting of the grounds for revocation or denial.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUDIOLOGISTS | Criminal Procedure--General | DENTISTS & DENTISTRY | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | OPTOMETRY & OPTOMETRISTS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHYSICAL THERAPISTS | PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS | PHYSICIANS | PODIATRISTS & PODIATRY | PSYCHOLOGISTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | REGISTERED NURSES | SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS | SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | THERAPEUTIC OPTOMETRISTS
HB 2019 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to parental notice provided by school districts regarding the Internet website containing the sex offender database.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the establishment of a grant pilot program to fund mental health initiatives in public schools and to increasing fees for the issuance of an original or renewed license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2048 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
| City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information for an adult.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | Courts--General | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2092 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the issuance of a personal identification certificate to a person whose driver's license has been surrendered.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to an application made by certain retired state and federal officers to obtain a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to a commission to study the needs of areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Point of order sustained
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERATE RECURRING OIL WEALTH FOR TEXAS (GROW TEXAS) STUDY COMMISSION | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Energy Resources | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to certain programs under the Texas Clean Air Act that reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality; authorizing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2280 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 2297 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Electronic Information Systems | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNET | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS
HB 2339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of information concerning the release on bond of persons charged with committing a violent offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | MAGISTRATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
HB 2415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a study of no-knock entries conducted in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEARCH WARRANTS
HB 2563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas Medical Cannabis Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | MEDICAL CANNABIS COUNCIL, TEXAS | NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, ScottSponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the number of emissions inspections performed by certain vehicle inspection stations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/20
| County Government--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 2607 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to checkpoints established by the Department of Public Safety at roadways entering this state from New Mexico or Oklahoma.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | NEW MEXICO | OKLAHOMA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 2622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program; authorizing surcharges; reducing, repealing, and waiving surcharges.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Legislature | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2644 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition that may impede communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2672 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a study conducted by the Department of Public Safety on the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2678 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the compilation and reporting of statistics involving sexual assault victims who receive a forensic medical examination before reporting the assault to law enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FORENSIC TESTING | INTERNET | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 2696 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2728 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2766 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to electronic and other controlled substance prescriptions under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; authorizing a fee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Electronic Information Systems | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2802 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts of certain statutorily dedicated fees.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 2913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of certain real property held by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the Star of the Republic Museum to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the administration of an examination and issuance of a temporary receipt for a driver's license by an entity other than the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Driver Education & Training | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2949 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for a person who is at increased risk of becoming a victim of violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in committee
| Family--Family Violence | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of an emergency radio infrastructure grant program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Governor | LOANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RADIO | Safety | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3010 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to a fee exemption for trafficking victims for certain personal identification documents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3022 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| ALERT SYSTEM | City Government--General | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3030 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the reporting of certain information for purposes of a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Criminal Procedure--General | Family--Family Violence | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3082 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to investigating and prosecuting the criminal offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over or near certain facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
HB 3096 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for carrying automated external defibrillators in certain Department of Public Safety vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| DEFIBRILLATORS | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3106 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that law enforcement agencies enter into a certain database information related to investigations of sexual assault or other sex offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | MOLLY JANE'S LAW | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain entities' access to information in criminal justice information databases.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE POLICY COUNCIL | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3138 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to reporting of incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on state property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | INTERNET | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT | SEXUAL HARASSMENT | STALKING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3154 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking and child pornography unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3260 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to eligibility requirements to obtain a pass for expedited access to the State Capitol.
House: House Administration
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 3290 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the adoption of special threat response policies by school districts and special threat response policies and protocols by law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction in school districts and of standard terminology for special threat response by the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety
HB 3305 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Judges | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3424 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to postconviction forensic DNA testing.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | DNA | FORENSIC TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to driver's licenses and personal identification certificates issued to legal permanent residents of the United States and refugees or asylees lawfully admitted into the United States.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3508 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the issuance or renewal of a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3532 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the creation of a countywide alert system for missing adults.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3566 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the forensic examination of a victim of an alleged strangulation assault or sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | FORENSIC TESTING | Health Care Providers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3583 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to an optional blood type designation on a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license or learner's permit.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3589 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to credit toward payment of certain fines, costs, fees, and surcharges imposed on certain offenders before, during, or after a period of confinement for another offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3637 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of a person protected by a magistrate's order for emergency protection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3665 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3686 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the duties of the secretary of state relating to voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3687 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the appearance of a license to carry a handgun, personal identification certificate, or driver's license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3706 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dean, JaySponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and for special rangers of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| CATTLE RAISERS ASSOCIATION, TEXAS & SOUTHWESTERN | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the administration of the financial responsibility verification program.
House: Insurance Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 3755 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a study on the improvement of driver's license issuance in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to required reporting of human trafficking cases by certain law enforcement entities and by prosecutors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3826 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use in lieu of an opioid by patients with acute or chronic pain and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Crimes--Drugs | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4045 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain eligible medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations; changing a fee.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4097 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
HB 4195 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayneSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to photographs on certain state-issued identification cards.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4229 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the inclusion of certain overtime pay in the computation of benefits for certain law enforcement officers in the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters
HB 4331 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4371 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to digital currencies.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | CREDIT UNION COMMISSION | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Electronic Information Systems | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECURITIES BOARD, STATE
HB 4401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants.
House: Public Health
Left pending in subcommittee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
HB 4448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the use of unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Aeronautics | Amusements, Games, Sports | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4496 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the criminal offense of acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 4538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4751 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the entry into the Texas Crime Information Center of certain information regarding conditions of bond imposed in criminal cases involving family violence.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HR 1809 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Commending the officers and staff of Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for their work in protecting the Capitol Complex in Austin.
Reported enrolled
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 72 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the establishment and duties of the human trafficking prevention coordinating council.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 87 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the vehicle safety inspection program for certain vehicles; imposing replacement fees.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 90 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 103 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 120 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 157 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to extreme risk protective orders and the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful transfer of a firearm; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Law Enforcement | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| AUDITOR, STATE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 191 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; temporarily increasing a criminal fine.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to waiving the fee for the issuance of a duplicate, modified, or renewed license to carry a handgun for school marshals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 291 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 400 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and terminal illnesses and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House passage as amended reported
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license or personal identification certificate to a youth experiencing homelessness.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HOMELESS | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 558 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of a central database containing information about defendants required to have an ignition interlock device installed on a motor vehicle and submission of information to and access to information in that database.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Electronic Information Systems | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 577 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; increasing a criminal fine.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES | Education--Driver Education & Training | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 587 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the collection and reporting of information relating to the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 604 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and to the operations of certain other entities performing functions associated with the department.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY & THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas, the conditional transfer of the driver licensing program to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, the abolition of the Texas Private Security Board, the transfer of the motorcycle and off-highway vehicle operator training programs to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and the regulation of other programs administered by the Department of Public Safety; imposing an administrative penalty; authorizing and repealing the authorization for fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | BORDER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD | MOTORCYCLES | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES | PRIVATE SECURITY BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Sunset--Commission Bills | TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE | TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE | TEXAS PRIVATE SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 666 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Courts--General | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 671 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 711 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to allowing safety recall information to be included in a vehicle inspection report.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 760 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the prosecution of and criminal penalties for the possession of marihuana concentrate; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Drugs | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MARIHUANA | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to emergency management and disaster recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DISASTER RECOVERY TASK FORCE | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | WET DEBRIS STUDY GROUP
SB 865 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain qualifying medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 903 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the integrity of elections in this state; imposing a civil penalty; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 908 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a license to carry a handgun for active and retired railroad peace officers and special cattle rangers; authorizing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| Disabilities, Persons with | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital identification.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1053 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1065 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flores, Peter
Relating to an application made by certain retired state and federal officers to obtain a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1070 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to local initiatives programs under the Texas Clean Air Act and the repeal of the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| County Government--Finance | Environment--Air | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1201 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the waiver of certain driver responsibility program surcharges on proof of commitment to enlist in the armed forces.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1228 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the assumption of the powers and duties relating to driver's licenses, personal identification cards, the driver responsibility program, and other related powers and duties by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Education--Driver Education & Training | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty; imposing a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the use of medical cannabis by veterans for post-traumatic stress disorder and the licensing of associated cultivating or dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Drugs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Military & Veterans | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1462 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the titling, registration, and inspection of assembled vehicles; imposing fees.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1573 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
SB 1581 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS REGULATION & TAXATION OF CANNABIS ACT
SB 1599 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1602 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1603 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUNCH CARD BALLOTS & VOTING MACHINES | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to election integrity; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties; imposing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--Voting Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1661 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to legislative oversight and funding of deferred maintenance projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GOVERNMENT FACILITIES, JOINT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PRESERVATION BOARD, STATE | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
| Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Governor | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1691 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to expedited processing of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1743 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the licensing and regulation of surgical assistants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SURGICAL ASSISTANTS
SB 1764 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to emergency contact and medical information maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1804 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to public health and safety; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
| CRIME VICTIMS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1809 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to emergency contact and medical information maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1837 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients for whom a physician determines medical use is the best available treatment for the patient's medical condition or symptoms, and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1849 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to public school safety measures, access to mental health professionals in public schools and during certain emergencies, access to criminal history and mental health records, and access to firearms; requiring a certificate for employment as a school behavioral counselor; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL RECORDS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Minors--Health & Safety | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER, TEXAS | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Weapons
SB 1926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the procedures for accepting certain voters without photo identification; providing for additional elements and prosecutorial authority to related offenses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1929 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the duties of the secretary of state relating to voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct background checks.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Environment--Air | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | Environment--Solid Waste | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | INJECTION WELLS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Water--General
SB 1974 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or birth record to a homeless individual.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Housing--Homeless Persons | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS MOBILITY FUND | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1996 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to investigating and prosecuting the criminal offense of operating an unmanned aircraft over or near certain facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aeronautics | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Aviation
SB 2016 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 2046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the photograph on certain forms of state-issued identification.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a border operations training program for peace officers employed by local law enforcement agencies.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| BORDER | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | VOLUNTEERS
SB 2133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the implementation of a statewide case management system for judicial case information.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Family--Child Protection | Family--Family Violence | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses, including certain conditions of suspension or renewal of a driver's license.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 2200 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Turner, John | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to obtain criminal history record information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Human Services--General | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a central database containing information about violent offenders.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Criminal Procedure--General | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of a person protected by a magistrate's order for emergency protection.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES | Protection of Personal Information | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the medical use of low-THC cannabis and medical research cannabis.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | INFORMED CONSENT | MARIHUANA | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SB 2557 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to optional designations on a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license or learner's permit for blood type and blood disorders.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SR 830 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Recognizing Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for its service to the Capitol Complex.
Reported enrolled
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
HB 8 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to cybersecurity for state agency information resources.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| BORDER SECURITY COUNCIL | Electronic Information Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS | TEXAS CYBERSECURITY ACT
HB 62 85-0 (2017)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 70 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 80 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 111 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to an educational program and fee reductions to improve firearm safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
HB 143 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to electronic voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 259 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the creation of certain offenses concerning firearm sales at gun shows; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| GUN SHOWS | PUBLIC NOTICE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 272 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Nonpublic Schools--Vocational/Avocational | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 275 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 281 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to establishing a statewide electronic tracking system for evidence of a sex offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 321 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the development of a statewide motor vehicle registration program to prevent transnational motor vehicle theft; authorizing fees.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 347 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital identification.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 372 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 384 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to documentation of proof of identification for voting.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 403 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 435 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the carrying of weapons, including the application of certain weapons and handgun license laws to certain persons, the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of a state hospital, and the liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a handgun; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Hospitals | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
HB 459 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the suspension of a driver's license for the failure to pay a surcharge.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| JUSTICE OF THE PEACE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 483 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPENSATORY TIME | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
HB 525 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to databases that contain information regarding certain violent offenses or filed protective orders.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
| Electronic Information Systems | Family--Family Violence | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 560 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the places where a person may carry a handgun if the person is licensed to carry a handgun and to certain related criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 580 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to information included on certain driver's licenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 581 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the issuance of, eligibility for, and use of limited term personal identification certificates and driver's licenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 582 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to driver's licenses and personal identification certificates issued to legal permanent residents of the United States and refugees or asylees lawfully admitted into the United States.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 631 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a public awareness campaign on firearm safety and suicide prevention.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 684 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the required notice of a surcharge assessed under the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 749 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a central database containing information about certain persons who have been convicted of or received a grant of deferred adjudication community supervision for certain offenses involving animal cruelty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Animals | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | Electronic Information Systems | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 773 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | CLIMATOLOGY & CLIMATOLOGISTS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--General
HB 781 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of a handgun license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 782 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 893 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Considered in Calendars
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 899 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting a handgun license holder from carrying a handgun on certain property.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | Weapons
HB 1002 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the issuance of a receipt by the Department of Public Safety to an applicant for a driver's license or personal identification certificate that may be used to show proof of voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a requirement that certain state agencies report on border security operations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | BORDER | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | Law Enforcement | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1233 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to probation of certain disqualifications from driving a commercial motor vehicle.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1265 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to training of peace officers employed by the Department of Public Safety concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1364 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1383 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to establishing a statewide electronic tracking system for evidence of a sex offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EVIDENCE | FORENSIC TESTING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1421 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to a report by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice regarding inmate grievances.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
| AUDITOR, STATE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the indigent status of a person for the purposes of the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1434 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to displaying certain informational materials and videos in driver's license offices.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1452 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding cyber attacks on election infrastructure.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Considered in Calendars
| Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Voting Systems | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1487 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
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
| BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1677 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in this state.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1699 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the participation by qualified persons in the Department of Public Safety's driver record monitoring pilot program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1760 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; imposing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Financial--General | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to obtain and use criminal history record information for the purpose of performing certain departmental functions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned from the House for further action
| Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1780 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to requirements for membership in the reserve officer corps of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1823 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to properly recorded diacritical marks in vital statistics records, driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification certificates.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting carrying a firearm while intoxicated; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC INTOXICATION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 1911 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to granting authority to carry a firearm to certain unlicensed persons and to related regulatory provisions and criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRESPASS | Weapons
HB 1938 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to certain registrations for the anatomical gift registry.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Health--General | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1958 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the licensure or certification of volunteer firefighters and members of industrial emergency response teams.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE | VOLUNTEERS
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
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2068 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to expedited processing of certain applications for a license to carry a handgun; waiving a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2169 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to the security of high-speed rail operated by a private entity.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2189 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
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
| Disabilities, Persons with | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
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
| Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2481 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2522 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between this state and the United States Department of Homeland Security concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the regulation of certain prescription drugs, prescription drug prescribers and dispensers, and colleges of pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Interim Studies | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional instruction permit; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2735 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel; providing for a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
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
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 2804 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the emergency scheduling of certain controlled substances for the purpose of the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; expanding the application of certain criminal offenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Crimes--Drugs | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2860 85-0 (2017)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information for an adult.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES | GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION | Health--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2862 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting fluid milk; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| MILK | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2863 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Crimes--Juvenile | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2892 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | GUARDIANS & WARDS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT
HB 2931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | GANGS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Statutory Revision | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | WIRETAPPING
HB 2934 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the civil consequences imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2978 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration or a driver's license that a person has a health condition that may impede communication.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Disabilities, Persons with | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3050 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to driver's and learner licenses and the issuance of certain driver's licenses and identification certificates; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| PEACE OFFICERS | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3242 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to eligibility for and the revocation of a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3340 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the provision of information regarding firearm safety and suicide prevention.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SUICIDE | Weapons
HB 3354 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the fee for a driver's license or personal identification certificate for a homeless individual.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HOMELESS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3359 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, ScottSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to displaying certain informational materials and videos in driver's license offices.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3373 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to the sharing of death record information between the Department of State Health Services and the Department of Public Safety.
House: Human Services
Meeting cancelled
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to forms of notice that may be provided by the Department of Public Safety during certain enforcement proceedings and actions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Insurance--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3436 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of individuals who are suspected of harming law enforcement officers and individuals who are fugitives from correctional facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| ALERT SYSTEM | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3474 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to assistance for foster children, homeless children or youth, and unaccompanied youth.
House: Human Services
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE | HOMELESS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3589 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to specialty license plates to honor certain Purple Heart recipients.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3609 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the administrative and civil consequences imposed by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Postponed
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3619 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the creation of a countywide alert system for missing adults.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3678 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the registration and inspection periods for motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3683 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to periodic motor vehicle inspections; reducing a fee.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3715 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to statewide alerts for missing adults.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aging | ALERT SYSTEM | Disabilities, Persons with | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | MISSING PERSONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3784 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to certain applications to obtain a license to carry a handgun and to the associated handgun proficiency course.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| DISTANCE EDUCATION | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3801 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 3802 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the suspension of a driver's license issued to a person who fails to pay an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3854 85-0 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the movement of certain vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an eligible peace officer who resides in a qualified high crime area.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3995 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the imposition of replacement fees.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | HIGHWAY PATROL, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEAT BELTS | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4003 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a central database containing information about defendants required to have an ignition interlock device installed on a vehicle and local law enforcement access to that database through a mobile data terminal.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 4019 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the collection of surcharges assessed under the driver responsibility program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 4040 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to a pilot program for the establishment of a call center to assist victims of sexual assault.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 4103 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections
Laid on the table subject to call
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4121 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the use of rapid DNA technology to identify, document and record all persons arrested for a felony or a class A misdemeanor.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | DNA | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the acquisition or attempted acquisition of a firearm by a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
HB 4227 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to a study on the automatic suspension of driver's licenses on conviction of a drug offense not related to the operation of a motor vehicle and alternatives to automatic suspension.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Drugs | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the hours per workweek implemented by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4267 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to fingerprint requirements for state licensees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HR 2386 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Commending the officers and staff of Region VII of the Texas Department of Public Safety for their work in protecting the Capitol Complex in Austin.
Reported enrolled
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 5 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; providing a criminal penalty and increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/18
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
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
| Criminal Procedure--General | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 31 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ALEX BROWN MEMORIAL ACT | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state; establishing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTABLES | County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | JUDGE JULIE KOCUREK JUDICIAL & COURTHOUSE SECURITY ACT OF 2017 | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Protection of Personal Information | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHERIFFS
SB 91 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of automatic license plate readers by a law enforcement agency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | LICENSE PLATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the inclusion of education and training regarding human trafficking in the curriculum of commercial driver's license training programs offered by public junior colleges and career schools and colleges and to certain requirements for commercial driver's licenses.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Driver Education & Training | Education--Junior College Districts | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 138 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, VanSponsor: 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
| Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 146 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to automatic update of voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--Judges | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 147 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons younger than 18 years of age to preregister to vote.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
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
| BORDER | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 186 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 208 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of metal recycling entities; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
| Environment--Recycling | EXPLOSIVES | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SECONDHAND METAL
SB 231 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 263 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the handgun proficiency required to obtain or renew a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an application made by a peace officer, county jailer, or state correctional officer to obtain a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAILERS & PRISON GUARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 297 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the compensatory time and overtime pay for commissioned officers of the Department of Public Safety.
House: Appropriations Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| COMPENSATORY TIME | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Salaries & Expenses | State Employees
SB 306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHARMACIES & PHARMACISTS | PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 434 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to lethal violence protective orders; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 485 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| AUDITOR, STATE | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | OMBUDSMAN, OFFICE OF INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT--TDCJ | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 661 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Driver Education & Training | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 687 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the collection and use of certain information relating to child abuse and neglect and the provision of prevention and early intervention services; creating an offense.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
| CHILD ABUSE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the indigent status of a person for the purposes of the driver responsibility program.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 853 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to displaying certain informational materials and videos in driver's license offices.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 975 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Schubert, Leighton | et. al.
Relating to the security of high-speed rail operated by a private entity.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1044 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the suspension of a driver's license issued to a person who fails to pay an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Electronic Information Systems | GUARDIANS & WARDS | JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUPREME COURT
SB 1138 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the blue alert system to aid in the apprehension of an individual suspected of killing or causing serious bodily injury to a law enforcement officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| ALERT SYSTEM | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1185 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to criminal history record information obtained or disseminated by certain private entities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1187 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the offense of operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to studies and reports on the prosecution of criminal cases involving abusable synthetic substances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Drugs | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
SB 1205 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to the sharing of death record information between the Department of State Health Services and the Department of Public Safety.
House: Human Services Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1245 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Vision Zero Task Force to propose a plan to eliminate traffic deaths in this state.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--General | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1270 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the allocation and use of certain border security funding to secure Gulf of Mexico ports.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Drugs | GULF OF MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Water--Navigation & Ports
SB 1304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: White, James
Relating to confidentiality, sharing, sealing, and destruction of juvenile records.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Crimes--Juvenile | Criminal Procedure--General | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Juvenile Justice | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1320 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of courts in regard to the registry.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--Administration | Courts--General | Electronic Information Systems | PEACE OFFICERS | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1383 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the operation of vehicles transporting fluid milk; authorizing a fee.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/18
| MILK | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1408 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, DonSponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders and volunteer emergency services personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VOLUNTEERS | Weapons
SB 1443 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1487 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to preventing racial profiling and video and audio equipment and recordings of certain law enforcement motor vehicle stops; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Open Records | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RACIAL PROFILING | VIDEO CAMERAS
SB 1524 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the movement of certain vehicles, including vehicles transporting an intermodal shipping container; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 1/1/18
| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SHIPPING & SHIPYARDS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1549 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to provide notification of a failure to appear in federal court.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1576 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the civil commitment of sexually violent predators, the operation of the Texas Civil Commitment Office, and certain related offenses; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
| CIVIL COMMITMENT | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1588 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the imposition of replacement fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEAT BELTS | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1700 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to uniform reporting of information concerning protective orders, concerning magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and concerning conditions of bond imposed on a person awaiting trial in a family violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, or trafficking case.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Family--Family Violence | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | PROTECTIVE ORDERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ABUSE | SEXUAL ASSAULT | STALKING | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | SUPREME COURT
SB 1704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility requirements for a license to carry a handgun.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Criminal Procedure--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the provision of information regarding firearm safety and suicide prevention.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | SUICIDE | Weapons
SB 1805 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: 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
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Military & Veterans | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the application of certain handgun license laws to certain federal and state attorneys and to the authority of those attorneys to carry certain weapons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Weapons
SB 1856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | GANGS | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Statutory Revision | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | WIRETAPPING
SB 1859 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a human trafficking unit within the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1936 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: 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
| Disabilities, Persons with | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1960 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to firearm safety awareness; decreasing the application and license fee for a license to carry a handgun.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FIREARM AWARENESS AND SAFETY TASK FORCE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Weapons
SB 2020 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to voter information used for juror selections.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2138 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the issuance of digital driver's licenses.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CAMERON COUNTY | Electronic Information Systems | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 2185 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 2197 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to documentation of proof of identification for voting.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2232 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the emergency scheduling of certain controlled substances for the purpose of the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act; expanding the application of certain criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Crimes--Drugs | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 66 85-1 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to automatic voter registration on issuance or change of a driver's license or identification card by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 85 85-1 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and cannabis testing facilities; authorizing fees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Crimes--Drugs | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 137 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety concerning certain intoxication offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| CRIMINAL RECORDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 166 85-1 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the collection, storage, and analysis of sexual assault evidence and evidence of other sex offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | EVIDENCE | Law Enforcement | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 289 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 314 85-1 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an eligible peace officer who resides in a qualified high crime area.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| CRIME-STATISTICS | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 330 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an investigation by the Department of Public Safety into the response by certain public and private institutions of higher education to reports of sexual assault at those institutions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 58 85-1 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections.
Filed
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEAT BELTS | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 79 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis for medical use by qualifying patients with certain debilitating medical conditions and the licensing of dispensing organizations and testing facilities; authorizing fees.
Filed
| Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Health Care Providers | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | MARIHUANA | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 92 85-1 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to distracted driving; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
Filed
| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SIGNS | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
