HB 978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances and payment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain amounts owed by an inmate.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 1212 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, BrooksSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1981 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the release by the comptroller of unclaimed property to certain persons.
House: Business & Industry
Received from the House
SB 789 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the administration of unclaimed property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 578 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the characterization of certain membership initiation payments as abandoned property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1499 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3598 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, TreySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain unclaimed property that is presumed abandoned.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the identification and handling of unclaimed life insurance and annuity contract proceeds.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to compensation and restitution to crime victims and the disposition of unclaimed restitution payments; providing for an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2494 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the reporting and delivery of certain unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2650 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the presumption of membership initiation deposits as abandoned property.
House: Business & Industry
1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
HB 2829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to enforcement of certain unclaimed property laws.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2964 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to designation of a representative for notice regarding abandonment of shares of a mutual fund.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the identification and handling of unclaimed life insurance and annuity contract proceeds.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1711 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the claim process for unclaimed property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2060 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to compensation and restitution to crime victims and the disposition of unclaimed restitution payments; providing for an administrative penalty.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 227 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to disposition of certain unclaimed money by local telephone exchange companies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 410 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1981 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to reporting requirements for certain unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1021 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to reporting requirements for certain unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1586 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disposition of certain unclaimed money by local telephone exchange companies.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1589 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 884 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized at the time of certain arrests.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1270 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to certain unclaimed lottery prize money.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1443 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed lottery prize money to fund the repair, restoration, and permanent dry berth of the Battleship "Texas."
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2027 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2593 83-0 (2013)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to unclaimed property of a person in this state that is held in another state.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
HB 2857 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized at the time of certain arrests.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3421 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to the distribution of certain amounts of unclaimed money to county road and bridge funds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 367 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized at the time of certain arrests.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 663 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 257 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to certain unclaimed property that is presumed abandoned.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 1001 82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to the appropriation of certain unclaimed money.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 1764 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the periods for presumed abandonment of certain unclaimed personal property.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
HB 1886 82-0 (2011)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2316 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to county powers, duties, and services, including the powers and duties of certain districts, and the authorization of certain health care programs and studies.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2611 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to claims for and distribution of unclaimed land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3652 82-0 (2011)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to handling fees imposed by the comptroller for processing unclaimed property.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 517 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the appropriation of certain unclaimed money.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1344 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the dedication of certain unclaimed state lottery prize money to support education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1535 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to unclaimed property.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1657 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to claims for and distribution of unclaimed land grant mineral proceeds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1660 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain unclaimed property of veterans and veterans' families.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 77 82-1 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to claims for and distribution of unclaimed land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
HB 2559 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the powers and duties of and benefits available under the Employees Retirement System of Texas and to a chronic disease prevention and wellness pilot program administered by the system and the Department of State Health Services for department employees.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4115 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the reporting and handling of unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1404 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the powers and duties of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1589 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the reporting and handling of unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2372 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to property and evidence technicians.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 81 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to release by the comptroller of unclaimed property subject to a child support lien.
House: Government Reform Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3335 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the report, delivery, and claims process concerning certain unclaimed property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 5 79-1 (2005)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to unclaimed property.
House: Government Reform
Reported engrossed
HB 7 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the abandonment of proceeds distributable on reorganization of an insurance company.
House: Government Reform
Reported engrossed
HB 24 78-2 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to state government; making an appropriation.
House: Government Reform
No action taken in committee
HB 7 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the reorganization of, efficiency in, and other reform measures applying to governmental entities and certain regulatory practices; providing a penalty.
House: Government Reform Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 8 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to unclaimed property.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HR 344 78-3 (2003)
Author: Swinford, David
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 7.
Reported enrolled
SB 2 78-3 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the organization, board membership, and functions of certain governmental agencies and to the transfer of certain functions to other governmental agencies.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 921 70-0 (1987)
Author: Burnett, DickSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to contract for information about revenue or property the state may be legally entitled to recover.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1862 70-0 (1987)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to unclaimed property.
House: Judicial Affairs
Referred to Judicial Affairs
SB 581 70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to unclaimed property; providing penalties.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 906 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the escheat of unclaimed property; to the powers and duties of holders of the property, the treasurer, and the attorney general; and to cooperation by other state agencies; creating an unclaimed money fund; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1085 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed or abandoned property in the possession of a peace officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 2387 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the disposition of abandoned securities and abandoned property in a safe deposit box or other safekeeping repository.
House: Financial Institutions
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 1156 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the disposition of abandoned securities and abandoned property in a safe deposit box or other safekeeping repository.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 449 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to the application of the statute of limitations to certain escheat cases.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Committee on Calendars
HB 837 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to authority of the State Treasurer to sell personal property bequeathed to the State of Texas.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1003 67-0 (1981)
Author: Presnal, BillSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the disposition of certain unclaimed funds held by county or precinct officers.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1746 67-0 (1981)
Author: Benedict, Jerry L.
Relating to the disposition of certain unclaimed funds held by county or precinct officers.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 1289 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Received from the Senate
SB 406 66-0 (1979)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Presnal, Bill
Relating to the disposition of certain unclaimed funds held by a county and precinct officers.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1994 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, HermanSponsor: Adams, Don
Relating to the authority of the governing boards of institutions of higher education to promulgate rules and regulations providing for the disposition of abandoned and unclaimed personal property coming into the possession of the campus security personnel.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
HB 810 64-0 (1975)
Author: Bird, Ronald C.Sponsor: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to the escheat of dormant deposits and inactive accounts in certain depositories.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 182 57-0 (1961)
Author: Haring, Paul Byrne
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed property and making uniform the law relating thereto.
HB 1 57-3 (1962)
Author: Hughes, Charles Ervin | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute to protect and preserve dormant deposits and inactive accounts held by depository; prohibiting the conversion or reduction of such accounts while in dormant or inactive status; requiring advertising for lost owners and reporting to the State of certain accounts of owners who cannot be located; creation of State Conservator Fund; transfer of funds liquidated depositories held by State Banking Commissioner; providing penalties.
SB 2 57-3 (1962)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to escheat; to protect and preserve dormant deposits and inactive accounts of owners whose whereabouts are unknown to the depository; prohibiting the conversion or reduction of such accounts while in dormant or inactive status; requiring advertising for lost owners and reporting to the State of certain accounts of owners who cannot be located; providing for conservation and disposition of funds delivered to the State, procedures for payment to owners at any time thereafter discovered.
SB 74 57-3 (1962)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by adding a new Article relating to escheat and unclaimed funds, providing that said Article shall be known as the "Unclaimed Funds Statute for Life Insurance Companies"; fixing an effective date; providing for penalties.
HB 32 56-0 (1959)
Author: Bell, Marshall O. | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of abandoned property and providing for the procedures to follow with respect thereto.
HB 41 55-0 (1957)
Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed property held or owing by banking organizations.
HB 437 54-0 (1955)
Author: Hughes, Charles Ervin | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of unclaimed property held or owing by banking organizations; providing for transfer and payment to the State of property presumed to be abandoned, as defined in the Act, subject to stated rights of the owners to establish ownership; and providing procedures, remedies and penalties for administration and enforcement of the Act.
HB 868 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest
Relating to authorizing the Sheriff or Purchasing Agent of any county of the State of Texas to sell and dispose of any unclaimed or abandoned personal property, except whiskey, wine and beer, belonging to arrested persons or prisoners placed in the county jail.
HB 274 52-0 (1951)
Author: Blount, Ralph E. "Peppy"
Relating to providing for the disposition of funds in possession of banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations and other corporations where the owner thereof is unknown or his address is unknown; providing a penalty for violation of this act.
HB 172 51-0 (1949)
Author: Vale, Arnold J.
Relating to providing that the proceeds of sales of large tracts of land partitioned by decrees of district courts in certain counties, and which are unclaimed for more than thirty (30) days by those entitled to such proceeds, shall be placed in the general funds of the counties wherein such lands, or major portions thereof lie; providing a savings clause and repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict therewith to the extent of such conflict.
HB 248 50-0 (1947)
Author: Davis, Gordon Reece | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State of Texas to take over dormant accounts of deposit with depositaries; providing penalties; containing a severability clause; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict.
HB 349 50-0 (1947)
Author: Pearson, Lee Roy
Relating to providing for the escheat of unpaid and unclaimed proceeds of oil, gas and other mineral estate or interest held by any oil, gas or other mineral producer, transporter, storer, processor or purchaser to credit of or owing to any owner thereof, and remaining unpaid for as long as seven years; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith and providing that if any part of this Act is held void same shall not affect the other parts thereof.
HB 686 48-0 (1943)
Author: Davis, Gordon Reece
Relating to authorizing the State of Texas to take over dormant accounts of deposit with depositories; containing a severability clause; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict.
SB 53 48-0 (1943)
Author: Morris, George C.
Relating to authorizing the State of Texas to take over dormant accounts of deposit with depositories.
HB 188 46-0 (1939)
Author: Clark, Lester | et. al.
Relating to creating and establishing what shall be known as an "escheat fund" in the office of the State Treasurer.
HB 831 46-0 (1939)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald
Relating to amending a certain Act providing for the payment into the county's general fund of all unclaimed trust funds which have remained on hand with any county or district clerk for a period longer than four years.
SB 451 42-0 (1931)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to dividends and unclaimed deposits.
