HB 2248 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to next generation 9-1-1 services provided through an Internet Protocol network and wireless service provider expense reimbursements for certain counties; imposing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2911 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to next generation 9-1-1 service and the establishment of a next generation 9-1-1 service fund.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1759 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on potential improvements to training provided to 9-1-1 emergency service call takers and dispatchers.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
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
HB 4046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to providing information and communication regarding and during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a request for 9-1-1 service by text message and the provision of available contact information.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 278 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to prohibiting making, or encouraging or inducing another to make, silent or abusive calls to a 9-1-1 service or public safety answering point; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3162 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the duty of an excavator to notify a notification center or to make a 9-1-1 emergency call in response to underground facility damage or an emergency.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 2037 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a request for 9-1-1 services by text message.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1997 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to requiring direct access to 9-1-1 service from certain telephone systems and equivalent systems that use Internet Protocol enabled services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2437 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the amount of emergency service fees for certain telecommunications providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2513 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the provision of automatic location identification and automatic tier two facility identification as part of the 9-1-1 system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2911 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to establishment of statewide and local emergency communications grant programs and financing of state emergency communications.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
SB 788 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to requiring direct access to 9-1-1 service from certain telephone systems and equivalent systems that use Internet Protocol enabled services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1108 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communication districts; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1041 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the prepaid wireless 9-1-1 emergency services fee; clarifying the applicability of the fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1124 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1972 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of 9-1-1 services; providing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 628 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the creation of regional emergency communications districts; authorizing the issuance of bonds; authorizing a fee.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1264 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of 9-1-1 services; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3717 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study regarding emergency service in rural areas.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3774 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the administration, collection, enforcement of various taxes and fees; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1848 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of the emergency service fee for wireless telecommunications connections and the prepaid 9-1-1 emergency service fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
HB 1766 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to exempting prepaid wireless telecommunications devices from the 9-1-1 emergency service fee.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3359 81-0 (2009)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to a uniform and statewide 9-1-1 emergency services fee on the retail sale of prepaid wireless telecommunications services to consumers.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4609 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the authority of the Commission on State Emergency Communication to determine the 9-1-1 service fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1587 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to a uniform and statewide 9-1-1 emergency services fee on the retail sale of prepaid wireless telecommunications services to consumers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2264 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the provision of a community telephone emergency notification system as part of the 9-1-1 system.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1116 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the provision of a community telephone emergency notification system as part of the 9-1-1 system.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 1946 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to automatic external defibrillators.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 1928 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.
Relating to the provision of a community telephone emergency notification system as part of the 9-1-1 system.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Co-author authorized
HB 1583 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to obtain information to determine whether the district's 9-1-1 emergency service fee is correctly billed, collected, and remitted.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2592 79-0 (2005)
Author: Frost, Stephen | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that certain broadband network operators provide notice of inability to access emergency services.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2749 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the designation of a Texas Poison Control Network and 9-1-1 equalization surcharge.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 171 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the emergency service fee rate in certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 621 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the territory of certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 522 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, GlennSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the allowable operating expenses of certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 802 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the number and location information requirements provided by business phones in certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1771 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to use of certain 9-1-1 fees and surcharges in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 3491 78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to use of certain 9-1-1 fees and surcharges in certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 753 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the allowable operating expenses of certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1536 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to use of certain 9-1-1 fees and surcharges in certain counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
HB 364 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of the offense of interfering with an emergency telephone call.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 501 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the board of managers and the budget of certain 9-1-1 service districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1471 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the emergency highway call box system.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1574 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the abolishment of the Commission on State Emergency Communications and the transfer of its duties to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1662 77-0 (2001)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the automatic location identification system along state highways.
House: Public Safety
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3312 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, JimSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to establishing a pilot program for state emergency medical dispatch resource centers.
House: Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 18 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation of the offense of interfering with an emergency telephone call.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 578 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the provision of emergency communication services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1251 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the automatic location identification system along state highways.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 629 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to medical information provided by certain emergency medical services operators.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
SB 484 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to defining a local exchange access line and an equivalent local exchange access line for purposes of the imposition of 9-1-1 emergency services fees and the exclusion of certain telephone lines used to provide Internet access.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1668 75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the fees imposed to fund 9-1-1 services and regional poison control centers and to the oversight of the collection and use of those fees.
House: Public Safety Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
HB 2129 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration and financing of wireless service providers of 9-1-1 service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 989 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of private switch 9-1-1 emergency telephone service.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 235 74-0 (1995)
Author: Driver, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of emergency medical information services.
House: Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Record vote
HB 1080 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to audits of fees and surcharges collected to provide 9-1-1 services.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 1293 74-0 (1995)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the liability of entities that provide address database information for 9-1-1 services.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1955 74-0 (1995)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the collection of the 9-1-1 emergency service fee from users of local exchange access lines and cellular and wireless telecommunications devices.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 1164 74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the collection of the 9-1-1 emergency service fee from users of local exchange access lines and cellular and wireless telecommunications devices.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 1544 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to providing 9-1-1 emergency service to certain residential facilities.
House: Public Safety Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 1194 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to providing 9-1-1 emergency service to certain residential facilities; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HCR 174 72-0 (1991)
Author: Martin, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Honoring Galveston County and the entities participating in the Galveston County Emergency Communication District for their joint efforts in the implementation of enhanced 9-1-1 for Galveston County.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
SCR 88 72-0 (1991)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hury, James | et. al.
Commending all those who devoted time and energy to creating the Enhanced 9-1-1 service for Galveston County.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HB 2489 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carter, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the creation of the offense of making silent or abusive calls to a 9-1-1 service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1014 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the financing of 9-1-1 services.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 758 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shea, GwynSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the public agencies that may participate in certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 911 70-0 (1987)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to statewide emergency telephone number service and authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1103 70-0 (1987)
Author: Waldrop, TomSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the creation and service fees of certain 9-1-1 emergency communication districts.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1424 70-0 (1987)
Author: Repp, GlennSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to provision of 9-1-1 emergency telephone service in unincorporated areas of certain counties.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2531 70-0 (1987)
Author: Repp, Glenn
Relating to the provision of 9-1-1 emergency telephone service in unincorporated areas of certain counties.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
SB 1331 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Betts, Weldon
Relating to the provision of and the service fee for 9-1-1 emergency telephone service in certain counties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 252 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the administration of a 9-1-1 emergency telephone number system in certain counties and adjacent territory.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1655 69-0 (1985)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the creation of an advisory commission to study the establishment of the 9-1-1 telephone number as the primary emergency telephone number in the state.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1715 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the creation, administration, expansion, funding, and dissolution of emergency communication districts in certain counties in which a 9-1-1 telephone number is used as the primary emergency telephone number and to the powers and duties of the districts, participating jurisdictions, and service suppliers; providing for the imposition and collection of fees; authorizing issuance of tax-free revenue bonds, including refunding bonds, and for further security for payment; providing permissible terms and provisions of bond and their characteristics and for their eligibility for investments and security for deposit of public funds; requiring approval of the attorney general and registration by the comptroller.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 49 69-0 (1985)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the administration of a 9-1-1 emergency telephone number system in certain counties and adjacent territory.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 750 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the creation, administration, expansion, funding, and dissolution of emergency communication districts in certain counties in which a 9-1-1 telephone number is used as the primary emergency telephone number and to the powers and duties of the districts, participating jurisdictions, and service suppliers; providing for the imposition and collection of fees; authorizing issuance of tax-free revenue bonds, including refunding bonds, and for further security for payment; providing permissible terms and provisions of bonds and their characteristics and for their eligibility for investments and security for deposit of public funds; requiring approval of the attorney general and registration by the comptroller.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 851 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Evans, Charles
Relating to the creation, expansion, administration, operation, and funding of certain emergency communication districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 911 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the creation of a special district in counties with a population of more than 2 million and certain adjacent territory to administer a system by which the 911 telephone number is used by local governments.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken
SB 606 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to the creation, funding, dissolution, and powers and duties of a special district in counties with a population of more than 2 million and certain adjacent territory to administer a system by which the 9-1-1 telephone number is used as the primary emergency telephone number and to the powers and duties of the director and of the board of managers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 86 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Hall, Tip
Directing the Texas Department of Human Resources to study the feasibility of establishing a statewide, toll-free information, referral, and reporting system to provide assistance to persons involved in spouse or elder abuse.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 120 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Requesting the Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Governor to consider funding of the Public Information Emergency System.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration, Special
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 117 68-2 (1984)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the creation, funding, dissolution, and powers and duties of a special district in counties with a population of more than 860 thousand but less than 2 million and which contain two cities within such counties which contain more than 150 thousand population, each, and certain adjacent territory to administer a system by which the 9-1-1 telephone number is used as the primary emergency telephone number and to the powers and duties of the director and of the board of managers.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
SB 17 68-2 (1984)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the creation, administration, expansion, funding, and dissolution of emergency communication districts in certain counties in which a 9-1-1 telephone number is used as the primary emergency telephone number and to the powers and duties of the districts, participating jurisdictions, and service suppliers; providing for the imposition and collection of fees; authorizing issuance of tax-free revenue bonds, including refunding bonds, and for further security for payment; providing permissible terms and provisions of bonds and their characteristics and for their eligibility for investments and security for deposit of public funds; requiring approval of the attorney general and registration by the comptroller.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 451 64-0 (1975)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of an emergency telephone number system.
House: Health & Welfare
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 181 64-0 (1975)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Relating to the establishment and maintenance of an emergency telephone number system.
Senate: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
