HB 76 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to an action plan to expand telemedicine medical services and telehealth services and increase access to critical medical care and health care services in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 381 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled or a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 559 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
HB 583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 701 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 703 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 802 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of age or certain housing needs and to the enforcement of that prohibition.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
HB 993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1095 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to creating the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1223 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to minimum standards for staffing at assisted living facilities that provide care to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1323 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a state plan and requirements for nursing facilities to provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1773 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining unneeded medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to a study to evaluate the effectiveness of community collaboratives in addressing the exploitation of elderly persons in this state.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 2045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a task force to evaluate the housing needs of senior citizens who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2091 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the redesignation and authority of the Harris County Board of Protective Services for Children and Adults.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 2294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an immunization rate tracking system for employees and residents of certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a designated essential caregiver for residents of certain long-term care facilities during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2583 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for a peace officer who fails to report the suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2642 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the prioritization for the delivery of electric utility services in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by municipal housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the development of a plan for the provision of food and water in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2647 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3095 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain senior living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to home-delivered meal services under the Options for Independent Living program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3268 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3368 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3389 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the regulation of assisted living facilities and referral of clients to the facilities by referral agencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3629 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the date a deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person or disabled veteran expires.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3686 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the investigation of alleged exploitation of certain elderly persons.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4134 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of assistance to certain elderly persons in obtaining certain protective orders.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the actions required to be taken by tax officials before taking action to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency planning requirements for certain independent senior living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to the statewide interagency aging services coordinating council.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HJR 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 62 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 88 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 110 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain long-term care facilities to designate an essential caregiver who is provided meaningful access to the resident during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HJR 141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 95 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to conditions on the continued receipt of tuition and fee benefits at public institutions of higher education for senior citizens.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to registration requirements and voluntary safety standards certification for senior living facilities; authorizing administrative penalties; imposing fees; requiring an occupational registration.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1354 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1532 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1751 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to improvements to access to health care in this state, including increased access to and scope of coverage under health benefit plans and Medicaid, and to improvements in health outcomes; authorizing an assessment; imposing penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1795 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit.
Senate: Local Government
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1982 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the regulation of referral agencies for senior living communities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the definition of exploitation for purposes of investigating reports of exploitation against certain elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 23 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
Filed
HB 70 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 72 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
HB 75 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges.
Filed
HB 78 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 126 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 223 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
HB 291 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
Filed
HJR 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 12 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 21 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
HJR 25 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
SB 12 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SB 20 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
SB 40 87-1 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Filed
SJR 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
SJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Reported engrossed
HB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 123 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 126 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 130 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 155 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 215 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 7 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
HJR 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 14 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 19 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 26 87-2 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
SB 32 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
SB 65 87-2 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Filed
SJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Co-author authorized
SJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
HB 115 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 144 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 152 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 24 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
SJR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
HB 37 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of mail theft.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 232 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
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
HB 384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 883 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, ShawnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to using the Internet to obtain identifying information about an elderly individual for a fraudulent purpose.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 977 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to creating the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1016 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to eligibility determinations for the STAR+PLUS home and community based services (HCBS) program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1074 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prohibition against age discrimination in certain employment training programs.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1104 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1360 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to prevention of communicable diseases in certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1361 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to an immunization rate tracking system for employees and residents of certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to an immunization rate tracking system for employees and residents of certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1460 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to an election officer providing and receiving an application for annual mail ballots at a polling place.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1538 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to driving safety courses provided by certain organizations.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to registration of certain establishments providing assisted living services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to a plan to increase the use of telemedicine medical services, telehealth services, and interprofessional Internet consultations in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1848 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to prevention of communicable diseases in certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1878 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a report on the quality of care provided to and quality of life of assisted living facility residents.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1922 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1925 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain veterans.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2050 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to consent requirements for the prescription of certain psychoactive medications to residents of nursing facilities and related institutions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2150 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2205 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the informal dispute resolution process for certain disputes between the Health and Human Services Commission and long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of a person who is disabled and elderly to receive a disabled residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from one taxing unit and an elderly exemption from another taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
HB 2455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the limitation of certain special district tax on the homesteads of the disabled and elderly.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the room placement of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia in health care facilities and correctional facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the criminal offense of abandoning or endangering a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2966 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to facilities and services for the care of the elderly or persons with disabilities in certain municipal hospital authorities, hospital districts, or other authorities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the establishment of the home-delivered meal pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to training on Alzheimer's disease and dementia for certain Department of Family and Protective Services employees and area agencies on aging employees and volunteers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3524 86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3764 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3774 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to investigations of abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3829 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3926 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to creating the criminal offenses of obtaining medical treatment by deception for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and continuous abuse of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3959 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to default under a deed of trust or contract lien on certain residential property for the delinquent payment of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4479 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4531 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rights and treatment of and services provided to certain adult sexual assault survivors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/19
HJR 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 29 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 77 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 164 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 763 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a creditor's remedies with respect to certain delinquent payments owed by an elderly person who has an agent appointed under a durable power of attorney.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a public outreach campaign for aging adults with visual impairments.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1212 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to verification of employability of and consent to prescription medications obtained by certain nursing facility employees; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SB 1445 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a bill of rights for home health care attendants employed at certain long-term care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 2115 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the criminal offense of fraudulent securing of document execution.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2237 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to elderly persons and persons with a disability who are survivors of sexual assault.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 2279 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to creating the criminal offense of financial abuse of an elderly individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SJR 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
HB 529 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to late applications for certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 916 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to requiring financial institutions to report the suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil and criminal penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 942 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to a study on sexually transmitted diseases among elderly persons in this state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 956 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 959 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1083 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to authorizing a regulatory authority to establish reduced water utility rates funded by donations for the benefit of certain elderly customers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1473 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the authority of an elderly or disabled person to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the homestead is subject to a mortgage.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1642 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to reporting requirements for investigations of abuse, neglect, or exploitation against residents of certain health facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1679 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1702 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the requirements for an application to vote an early voting ballot by mail.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1782 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2028 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the procedure for canceling a deferral or abatement of collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2081 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2505 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2635 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of a property owner to pay certain deferred ad valorem taxes and interest in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2639 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to an alert for a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 2815 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3019 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3118 85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to requiring dealers and investment advisers to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3301 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3522 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the office of the state long-term care ombudsman; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
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
HB 3745 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3888 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of a restrictive covenant on property used as an assisted living facility.
House: Business & Industry
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 3921 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3968 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to penalties assessed against certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain elderly persons.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4184 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to investigating an allegation of exploitation involving an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al.
Relating to sexual orientation and gender identity or expression with regards to the rights of the elderly.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 64 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 71 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 76 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 426 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 448 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for canceling a deferral or abatement of collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the financial abuse of elderly persons, including requiring financial institutions to report suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 792 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring financial institutions to report the suspected financial abuse of elderly persons; providing a civil and criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 932 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the licensing of, the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission's duties with respect to, and the administrative penalties for certain long-term care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 998 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the statute of limitations for the offense of exploitation of a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1047 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
SB 1192 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to an alert for a missing senior citizen or person with Alzheimer's disease.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1250 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the admissibility of certain evidence in the prosecution of certain offenses involving family violence.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1368 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a study on the provision of vision services benefits to older individuals in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1369 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1436 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual and creating the offense of continuous injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1551 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1693 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of seniors with a visual impairment by the Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 2023 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the implementation of the community living options information process for residents of certain facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2067 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the financial exploitation of certain vulnerable adults.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2077 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of protective services and the conduct of certain investigations through the adult protective services program of the Department of Family and Protective Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to early in-person voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
HB 55 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead and a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 95 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 108 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 116 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 159 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 167 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the imposition of consecutive sentences for more than one criminal offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 182 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the punishment and community supervision for certain offenses committed against a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 190 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 360 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 368 85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the date on which changes to voting by voters who reside at a residential care facility take effect.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HJR 17 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 51 85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 36 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Filed
HB 52 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 215 84-0 (2015)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to waiving the fee for a fishing license for residents of this state who are at least 65 years of age.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Postponed
HB 394 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that may not be posted on the Internet by an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 536 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for persons who are 65 years of age or older.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 550 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 834 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the criteria for issuing a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1337 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to requiring institutions and assisted living facilities to maintain guardianship orders of residents.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1463 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the procedure for canceling an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of an individual who is 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1464 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the procedure for determining that certain land is no longer eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1929 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the payment in certain counties of expenses associated with the transportation of senior citizens and their caregivers for civic, community, educational, and recreational activities.
House: County Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2075 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2367 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the effect on certain interest and penalties of the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2431 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2538 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining certain medical conditions.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2588 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to disclosures by nursing facilities and assisted living facilities regarding certification or classification to provide specialized care, treatment, or personal care services to residents with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders and the authority of the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission to adopt rules defining those conditions; adding requirements for an occupational license.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2656 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2699 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the functions and operations of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2930 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to adoption of the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3092 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rose, Toni | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3311 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the scoring criteria for an application for a low income housing tax credit and the allocation of those credits to developments reserved for elderly persons.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain public hospitals to construct certain facilities and to provide certain services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 3333 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the investment of funds by certain municipal hospital authorities.
House: Public Health Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3481 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to a fishing license fee waiver for certain residents.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 3755 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to administration of medication to residents of certain assisted living and boarding home facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3823 84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to rate-setting and data collection processes under the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D. | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 72 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 74 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 204 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the continuation of the functions of the Department of Aging and Disability Services; increasing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 219 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 278 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 515 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 785 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to requirements for assisted living facility license applicants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting for certain persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1585 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a study on the feasibility of establishing a prepaid investment plan or other product to help citizens of this state finance and access residential care.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1592 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1641 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide protective services to certain persons determined to be at risk of future harm from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed
SB 1694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1793 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the exemption of certain mobility items and daily general use items for the elderly to be exempted from sales taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1880 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals receiving services from certain providers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1952 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a requirement that a hospital allow a patient to designate a caregiver to receive aftercare instruction regarding the patient.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1999 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to day activity and health services facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SJR 1 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 21 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 28 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 46 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 57 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and extending the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its temporary location in this state may remain located in this state before forfeiting the right to the exemption.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 33 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 43 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the affordable assisted living facility program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 220 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 368 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 431 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to reconsideration of parole eligibility for certain inmates convicted of injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 862 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the transfer of the limitation on school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to a subsequent homestead of that person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 908 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, PonchoSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the assessment of an elderly or disabled person's psychological status for purposes of an emergency order authorizing protective services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 913 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to licensing and regulation of certain facilities providing personal care to persons who are elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 943 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest on a delinquent ad valorem tax on property owned by an individual diagnosed with certain forms of dementia.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1059 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1110 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1234 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate convicted of reckless injury to a child, elderly person, or disabled person for release to mandatory supervision.
House: Corrections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1236 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to prohibiting deferred adjudication community supervision for defendants charged with felony offenses committed against children or elderly or disabled individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1273 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1287 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the contents of an application by certain persons for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1311 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to a court cost assessed on conviction of certain offenses involving an elderly victim.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1760 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the provision of services to certain individuals with developmental disabilities by a state supported living center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1839 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the registration of certain voters at a polling place and related procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1937 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to exempting residents who are at least 65 years of age from paying certain parks and wildlife fees.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 1971 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a pilot program conducted by the Department of Aging and Disability Services to authorize certain accreditation surveys of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2070 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the medical assistance program for certain persons.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2323 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the extension of an emergency order for protective services for certain persons who are elderly or have disabilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2374 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2437 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 2563 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an exemption from homeowners insurance rate increases for certain persons.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2675 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2683 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to employment in certain consumer-directed services and by certain facilities and to the nurse aide registry and the employee misconduct registry.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 2721 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to improving the delivery and quality of certain health and human services, including the delivery and quality of Medicaid acute care services and long-term services and supports.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2979 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3196 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to licensing and certification requirements for certain health facilities and to the allocation of Medicaid beds in certain of those facilities; increasing fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3312 83-0 (2013)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3527 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the criteria and requirements for the closure, consolidation, or consolidation plan of state supported living centers.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HJR 56 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 152 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the protection and care of persons who are elderly or disabled or who are children.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 489 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 732 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the Certified Retirement Community Program.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 994 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a pilot program conducted by the Department of Aging and Disability Services to authorize certain accreditation surveys of assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1045 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an evaluation of the state supported living center system.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1236 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the extension of an emergency order for protective services for certain persons who are elderly or have disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1361 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a bill of rights for persons receiving Medicaid long-term services and supports under state benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1693 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the management of federal and state funds for the Texas Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, and other programs directed toward the accommodation of pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, children, senior citizens, users of public transportation, and persons of all ages and abilities on separate facilities and in conjunction with motorists on street and highway corridors, hereafter the "All-Ages, Active, Safe, and Economical Transportation in Texas (AASETT)" program.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SJR 32 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 56 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while using certain motor vehicles.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 309 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the supportive living facility pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 329 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 550 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an exemption to the requirement for a fishing license for residents of a certain age.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 598 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain applicants for motor vehicle registration to provide proof that the applicant holds a valid driver's license.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 732 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $30,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 985 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of residents of certain facilities; creating an offense; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1032 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1104 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the phasing out of ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly persons by 2021.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1416 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of the Childress County Hospital District to provide facilities and services for persons who are elderly or disabled; providing authority to issue bonds and notes.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1543 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly or disabled person to receive a limitation of school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1601 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2041 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2109 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to agency action concerning assisted living facilities, including regulation of inappropriate placement of residents at facilities; providing a penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2609 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to convictions barring employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2808 82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the issuance of disabled parking placards to elderly persons.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2903 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3206 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to treatment of identity theft as a form of exploitation of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3304 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to creating the offense of exploitation of an elderly individual; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3315 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an adjustment of the limitations on school district, county, municipal, and junior college district ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3488 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for demonstrating eligibility for an ad valorem tax exemption for the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3538 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the release of certain inmates on medically recommended intensive supervision or on super-intensive supervision parole.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3763 82-0 (2011)
Author: Marquez, Marisa
Relating to the release of inmates in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on parole or other forms of supervised release.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HJR 21 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 68 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $30,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 83 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment to phase out ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly persons by 2021.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 101 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a disabled person to receive a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 139 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to revise the ad valorem tax limitations on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses to take into account certain residence homestead exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 30 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive single point of entry for long-term services and supports provided to the aged and physically disabled individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 75 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of, and certain other persons at, facilities and agencies licensed by the Department of Aging and Disability Services; providing criminal penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 220 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment of prospective wards for, and the provision of, guardianship services by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 221 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 222 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to access to certain long-term care services and supports under the medical assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 223 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to certain facilities and care providers, including providers under the state Medicaid program; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 276 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 628 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of the Childress County Hospital District to provide facilities and services for persons who are elderly or disabled; providing authority to issue bonds and notes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1016 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the use of a checklist during the investigation of abuse or neglect at nursing homes and related institutions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1452 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to unannounced on-site surveys of Home and Community-based Services provider homes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1878 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1883 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the factors to be considered by the Board of Pardons and Paroles in establishing parole guidelines.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 37 82-1 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive access point for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 16 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 87 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 216 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the regulation of certain boarding home facilities and assisted living facilities; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
See remarks for effective date
HB 442 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 452 81-0 (2009)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 610 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of the Legislative Committee on Aging and other initiatives relating to the aging population of this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 668 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $30,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 703 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to fall prevention awareness.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 725 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 731 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 802 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 841 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons, or persons with special medical needs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 918 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to general fishing license fees for residents 65 years old or over.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 944 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 968 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the use of crossbows for hunting.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1037 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to allowing persons acquiring a new residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption on the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1129 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the authority of a hospital district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of disabled or elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1186 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to the transfer or discharge of certain residents in certain assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1388 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a fee charged by a consumer reporting agency for the placement, removal, or temporary lifting of a security freeze on the consumer file of certain elderly persons.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1398 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive single point of entry for long-term services and supports provided to older persons and persons with physical disabilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1458 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to insurance rates for residential property insurance policyholders at least 65 years of age.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1519 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the disconnection of electric services to certain customers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1590 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to consecutive sentences for certain offenses involving injury to a child, an elderly individual, or a disabled individual and arising out of the same criminal episode.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1702 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the posting on the comptroller's Internet website certain information related to bonds issued by local governments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1729 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to certain requirements regarding the provision of home and community-based services under the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1857 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the sale of charitable gift annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1859 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the maturity dates of certain annuities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1895 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to authorization for the Department of Aging and Disability Services to conduct a desk review instead of an inspection when issuing a license after a change in ownership of certain facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1897 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to transportation services provided to aged or disabled clients of certain programs and facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2248 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an emergency management plan for certain health care facilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2260 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a determination of whether a probate court of this state is a more appropriate forum than a court of another state with respect to guardianship proceedings involving adults.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2328 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the punishment for certain fraud offenses committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2329 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to employment at or by certain facilities serving the elderly or person with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2465 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to taking a deposition of an elderly or disabled victim of or witness to an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2522 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the circumstances under which the Department of Public Safety may issue a silver alert for a missing senior citizen.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2632 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to a demonstration project to reduce social isolation among the elderly.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2652 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2878 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the establishment for purposes of ad valorem taxation of an initial limit on the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that was rehabilitated or constructed as a replacement residence under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3112 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, WillSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the referral of an elderly or disabled person to the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the determination by that agency of the need for a guardianship for that person.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3260 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to delivery of certain services through consumer direction to elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3263 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a home- and community-based services workforce council.
House: Human Services
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3367 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to informal caregiver support services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3371 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to requiring training in geriatric medicine as a requisite for certain medical degrees.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3540 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of a statewide initiative to increase independent, affordable housing for elderly or homeless persons and persons with disabilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3716 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to an annual report regarding the death of certain individuals with developmental disabilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3737 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to criminal history checks for employees of, and applicants for employment at, special care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3898 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the establishment of an Alzheimer's disease registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3958 81-0 (2009)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the administrative personnel, human resources, and payroll functions of state schools for persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4154 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the creation by the Health and Human Services Commission of a volunteer advocate program for certain elderly individuals.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4160 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to health and human services programs designed to assist elderly individuals.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4308 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the placement of certain persons with mental retardation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4692 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the deferred collection of taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled individual.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 4697 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to an exemption of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of an elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a fresh water supply district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 6 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt a portion of the assessed value of the residence homestead of an elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a fresh water supply district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 11 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 18 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 41 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 45 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 57 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a hospital district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of disabled or elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 91 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation an initial limit on the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that was rehabilitated or constructed as a replacement residence under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 46 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to tuition exemptions at public institutions of higher education for certain students who volunteer for outreach programs.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 67 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the imposition of background and criminal history check requirements for operators and employees of certain facilities and agencies serving children, the elderly, or persons who are disabled; providing criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 137 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 265 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to benefits and protections for certain residential electric customers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed
SB 277 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services, including protective services and investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation for certain adults who are elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 302 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the implementation of an in-home caregiver demonstration project under the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 630 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 785 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the employee misconduct registry and employee certification posting requirements for certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 943 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a pilot project to establish a comprehensive single point of entry for long-term services and supports provided to the aged and physically disabled individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1124 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Davis, John
Relating to authorization for the Department of Aging and Disability Services to conduct a desk review instead of an inspection when issuing a license after a change in ownership of certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1168 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a rescission period for annuity contracts.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1230 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Legislative Committee on Aging and other initiatives relating to the aging population of this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1484 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to delivery of certain services through consumer direction to elderly persons and persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1766 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to informal caregiver support services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1850 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the establishment of a home- and community-based services workforce council.
House: Human Services Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
SB 2067 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to access to precinct conventions by the elderly and persons with physical disabilities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 2116 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a pilot program to provide community-based alternatives under the Medicaid program for certain individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2139 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to allowing persons acquiring a new residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption on the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 5 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
HB 74 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 84 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to issuance and renewal of a driver's license of an elderly person.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 145 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to exempting certain individuals from general fishing license fees.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 157 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to a silver alert for missing senior citizens.
House: Law Enforcement
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 407 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a home-delivered meal grant program in the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 483 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000, adjusting the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 577 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 687 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to the application of the general fishing license requirement to residents 65 years of age or older.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 751 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to general fishing license fees for residents 65 years old or over.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 763 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 865 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to a silver alert for missing senior citizens.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 870 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $25,000, adjusting the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 942 80-0 (2007)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1036 80-0 (2007)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to a silver alert for missing senior citizens.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
HB 1080 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and any reduction in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1168 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to licensing and regulation by a state agency.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1334 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, MarkSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the use of crossbows by certain individuals.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1366 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the Legislative Blue Ribbon Panel on Aging Issues.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1494 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to calculation of the ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1715 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the regulation of certain long-term care facilities, including the establishment of late fees and changes to administrative penalties, and relating to the office of long-term care ombudsman.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2025 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the design and installation of signs at certain crosswalks used regularly by elderly pedestrians.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2064 80-0 (2007)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of income in determining eligibility for services provided to certain functionally disabled individuals through the community attendant services program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2087 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the holding by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a petition-initiated election on whether to establish a limitation on increases in the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by the county, municipality, or junior college district on residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2139 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to retaliation for reports of possible abuse, neglect, or exploitation of certain persons receiving home and community-based services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2474 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the transfer or discharge of certain residents in certain assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2554 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the organization and employees of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2555 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to licensing, regulation, and reporting regarding certain facilities providing personal care to persons with disabilities; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2582 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to prohibiting employer retaliation against certain employees who report abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2616 80-0 (2007)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to utility bill payment protection for elderly or disabled persons.
House: Regulated Industries
Referred to Regulated Industries
HB 2691 80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to grants provided to local guardianship programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2856 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the creation of the lifespan respite services pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3514 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the disclosure by the Texas Department of Public Safety to appraisal districts of driver's license records and personal identification certificate records, or certain information in those records, for use in determining an individual's eligibility for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3667 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the establishment of a limit on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is constructed under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and that replaces the person's former residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3760 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to expansion of the use of consumer direction for delivery of certain services to persons with disabilities and elderly persons.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3766 80-0 (2007)
Author: O'Day, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a self-determination pilot program by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 1 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 5 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish a limit on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is constructed under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and that replaces the person's former residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 18 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 55 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and any reduction in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 60 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes and providing that state appropriations made for the purpose of directly reducing local property taxes do not count against the constitutional state spending limit.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 180 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to issuance and renewal of a driver's license of an elderly person.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Law Enforcement
SB 286 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a home-delivered meal grant program in the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
SB 321 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 582 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 690 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to licensing and regulation of certain facilities providing personal care to elderly or disabled persons; providing penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 738 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to long-term care insurance and a partnership for long-term care program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 744 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to retaliation for reports of possible abuse, neglect, or exploitation of certain persons receiving home and community-based services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 946 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to early voting by mail by any qualified voter.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1259 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to safeguards for certain customers of retail public utilities in the electric power market.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1315 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to a silver alert for missing senior citizens.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1766 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to expansion of the use of consumer direction for delivery of certain services to persons with disabilities and elderly persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 2041 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to immunity from civil and criminal liability for area agencies on aging and employees and volunteers of those agencies when conducting certain elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SJR 13 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes for the 2006 and 2007 tax years.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 24 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 27 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 6 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to protective services; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 114 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 448 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 470 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to local delivery of aging, disability, behavioral health, and mental retardation services.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 660 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to training in gerontology for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 671 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the prosecution of an offense involving injury to certain individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 713 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for forgery committed against an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 714 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for criminal simulation committed against an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 715 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for credit card or debit card abuse committed against an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 716 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for false statements to obtain property or credit committed against an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 717 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for fraudulent use or possession of an elderly person's identifying information.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 768 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to authorizing a county clerk to mail an application to vote by mail to all voters who are 65 years of age or older.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 778 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the crime of issuance of a bad check committed against an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
HB 920 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to protective and guardianship services for elderly and disabled persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1038 79-0 (2005)
Author: Isett, CarlSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to certain reduced fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1148 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the exemption of the residence homesteads of elderly persons from ad valorem taxation and the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1218 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to reporting requirements concerning investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of elderly or disabled persons; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1376 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to criminal history record checks for potential residents of nursing homes.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1377 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the maintenance of area agencies on aging that provide services for the aging and persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1663 79-0 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 1969 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1982 79-0 (2005)
Author: Blake, Jr., Roy | et. al.Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2074 79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to providing medical assistance for care in an assisted living facility.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2213 79-0 (2005)
Author: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the punishment for certain crimes of fraud committed against elderly persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2227 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to contracting for transportation services to day activity and health services program facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2230 79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to fees paid by persons 65 years of age or older for certain hunting and fishing privileges.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Left pending in committee
HB 2254 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to reducing the penalty for a failure by a disabled or elderly person to make a timely installment payment of ad valorem taxes imposed on the person's residence homestead.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homesteads of certain elderly individuals by a county.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2352 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to permitting an elderly or disabled person who owns property designated as a homestead to transfer the ownership of the property and the benefits and protections of the homestead designation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2459 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the establishment of homeland security training programs for older persons by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2850 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to establishing a pilot program to provide nutritional supplements and products to certain elderly persons.
House: Government Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3326 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the establishment of a prescription drug consumer information and technical assistance program by the Department of State Health Services.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3348 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to admitting certain residents to nursing homes or related institutions.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HJR 68 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a county to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 69 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit an elderly or disabled person who owns property designated as a homestead to transfer the ownership of the property and the benefits and protections that result from that designation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 2197 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hupp, Suzanna
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
SB 6 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al.
Relating to protective services and certain family law matters; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 194 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to local delivery of aging, disability, behavioral health, and mental retardation services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 652 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption of the residence homesteads of elderly persons from ad valorem taxation and the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 655 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of a prescription drug consumer information and technical assistance program by the Department of State Health Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 773 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the exemption of the residence homesteads of elderly persons from ad valorem taxation and the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1321 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1330 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immunization of elderly persons by certain health care facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1586 79-0 (2005)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to community-based assisted living services for certain elderly residents.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SR 1061 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
HB 115 79-1 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 122 79-1 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to providing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the full value of the residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 11 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the school district residence homestead property tax exemption to $45,000 and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on school taxes on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 24 79-1 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person in proportion to any reduction in the tax rate of the school district.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HJR 25 79-1 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
HJR 26 79-1 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the full value of the residence homesteads of persons 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 14 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 42 79-2 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to providing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the full value of the residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 12 79-2 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Withdrawn from calendar
HJR 13 79-2 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase or reduce, as applicable, the amount of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person in proportion to any increase or reduction in the tax rate of the school district.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 14 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 24 79-2 (2005)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the school district residence homestead property tax exemption to $22,500 and providing for a corresponding reduction of the limitation on school taxes on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 72 79-3 (2006)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
HB 86 79-3 (2006)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 99 79-3 (2006)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 124 79-3 (2006)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to authorizing an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 26 79-3 (2006)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
HJR 27 79-3 (2006)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 29 79-3 (2006)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 30 79-3 (2006)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 32 79-3 (2006)
Author: Edwards, Al
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and an increase in the maximum amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 86 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to taxes on the homesteads of the elderly.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HB 136 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to limiting the amount of county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homesteads of the disabled and of the elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 150 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the establishment of a geriatrics research academy at the Texas Tech University campus in El Paso.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 217 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation on the residence homestead of an elderly person or a disabled person and to the limiting of the amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on that homestead.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 324 78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the application of fishing and hunting license requirements to a person at least 70 years of age.
House: State Cultural and Recreational Resources
Referred to State Cultural & Recreational Res
HB 362 78-0 (2003)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 420 78-0 (2003)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the punishment for certain property offenses committed against an elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 493 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Human Services Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
HB 498 78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to certain reduced fees for a license to carry a concealed handgun.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 536 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the calculation of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 700 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 701 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on increasing the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit other than a hospital district on the residence homestead of a disabled person, an elderly person, or an elderly person's surviving spouse.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
No action taken in committee
HB 759 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to a transportation service to facilitate the purchase of medications near the state border with the United Mexican States.
House: Border and International Affairs
Failed to pass
HB 837 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1090 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department on Aging to establish a prescription drug information and assistance program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1188 78-0 (2003)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the punishment for certain theft and fraud offenses committed against an elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1268 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, GeneSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to outpatient drug benefit coverage in certain health insurance policies and discount drug programs.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1426 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to creating offenses for abandoning or endangering an elderly individual or disabled individual and for failing to provide certain care for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1613 78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault against a disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1667 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to a fee imposed on real estate transactions to fund a housing repair program for elderly individuals of low income.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1671 78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to prices of certain prescription drugs.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1676 78-0 (2003)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to Internet access to information on prescription drug prices.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1694 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to training in gerontology for certain health care practitioners.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1785 78-0 (2003)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a geriatric education and care research center for the Texas-Louisiana border region.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1938 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to prices of certain prescription drugs.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1971 78-0 (2003)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to convictions barring employment in certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2408 78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2547 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes due on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 2702 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to immunization programs.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2919 78-0 (2003)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the creation and operation of a Texas Certified Retirement Community Program.
House: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3059 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the administration and functions of the Texas Department on Aging and to the transfer of certain programs and activities to the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3399 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an increase in sales tax to fund Health and Human Services.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3483 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to certain programs operated under the medical assistance program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Meeting cancelled
HB 3504 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HCR 94 78-0 (2003)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Encouraging the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Department on Aging to establish a memorandum of understanding and a process to promote local partnerships relevant to a coordinated delivery of support services to older workforce development participants.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HCR 125 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Carona, John
Directing the Texas Department on Aging to lead a partnership of state agencies in support of a web, print, and phone-based information system for older Texans.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Sent to the Governor
HJR 16 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a county, a city or town, or a junior college district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of the disabled and of the elderly and their spouses.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 37 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that may be exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
HJR 38 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit increases in ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision other than a hospital district on the residence homestead of a disabled person, an elderly person, or an elderly person's surviving spouse.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
No action taken in committee
HJR 57 78-0 (2003)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require an annual adjustment of the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes for persons 70 years of age or older to correspond to the average market value of a single-family residence in this state.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 60 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit increases in ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the residence homestead of an elderly person or the person's surviving spouse.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 75 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the creation, by local option election, of the office of county senior citizens advisor.
House: County Affairs
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
SB 62 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the next of kin's or guardian's right to request an autopsy on the death of a resident of a convalescent or nursing home.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 262 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department on Aging.
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
SB 450 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to outpatient drug benefit coverage in certain health insurance policies and discount drug programs.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 827 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to creating offenses for abandoning or endangering an elderly individual or disabled individual and for failing to provide certain care for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 837 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the offense of aggravated sexual assault against a disabled or elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1073 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Sid
Relating to convictions barring employment in certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1642 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a geriatric education and care research center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1676 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to prices of certain prescription drugs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 20 78-1 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to creating offenses for abandoning or endangering an elderly individual or disabled individual and for failing to provide certain care for a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 60 77-0 (2001)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 195 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, MannySponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the analysis of information identifying persons committing or suspected of committing certain property offenses against elderly individuals.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 506 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the transfer of a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person to a subsequent homestead.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 772 77-0 (2001)
Author: Haggerty, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the eligibility of certain offenders for medically recommended intensive supervision and the provision of facilities for those offenders.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 859 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to in-prison geriatric communities.
House: Corrections
Left pending in committee
HB 883 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the amount of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 887 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation on the homestead of a person who is 65 or older.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Posting rule suspended
HB 1094 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation of a state prescription drug program for certain Medicare beneficiaries.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1152 77-0 (2001)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the provision of prescribed medications and community and personal care services under the medical assistance program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1179 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to protective services for the elderly and disabled persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1231 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Relating to prices of prescription drugs provided to Medicare recipients by pharmacies participating in the Medicaid Vendor Drug Program.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 1272 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to exempting elderly license holders from certain requirements for the renewal of a real estate broker license.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
HB 1420 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, JesseSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the definition of the practice of law.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1421 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1482 77-0 (2001)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain exemptions from fishing license fee requirements.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1550 77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to the punishment for theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1559 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to designation of certain caregivers as life insurance beneficiaries.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1621 77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the representation of the transportation disadvantaged in mass transportation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1813 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, ArleneSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the misapplication of fiduciary property by certain persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1883 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to durable powers of attorney and statutory durable powers of attorney.
House: Judicial Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1940 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the proration of the taxes imposed on a residence homestead in a year in which a residence homestead exemption for an elderly person terminates.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 1967 77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to a state prescription drug plan for certain older individuals and individuals who have serious health care conditions.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2222 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 2225 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the amount of exemplary damages that may be awarded in actions involving injury to an elderly individual or a disabled individual.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 2227 77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE).
House: Human Services
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2240 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to limiting the transfer of the school district ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of the elderly to different homesteads in the same school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2241 77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the creation of a state prescription drug program for certain Medicare beneficiaries.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2284 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann
Relating to consideration of assets and resources for purposes of determining eligibility of certain low-income Medicare beneficiaries for Medicaid.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2406 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to a supplemental health benefit plan for certain individuals.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2416 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to limiting the amount of county or municipal ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2584 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a commission to study geriatrics as a requisite for medical school graduation.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2739 77-0 (2001)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the additional pro-rated tax levied on residential property which no longer qualifies for homestead exemption and which was owned by persons over 65 years of age.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2927 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to temperature regulation of certain facilities that serve older persons.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2928 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to an interim committee to study debit card fraud on certain individuals.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3335 77-0 (2001)
Author: Telford, BarrySponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to duties and immunities of certain persons with cause to believe that an elderly or disabled person is in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 3339 77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the authority of a school district to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of an elderly disabled veteran.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HJR 7 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a county or a city or town to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of the elderly and their spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 49 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that may be exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 1299 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1094.
Reported enrolled
SB 33 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of prescribed medications and community and personal care services under the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 328 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the statute of limitations for purposes of prosecuting certain offenses involving injury to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 446 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the application of the fishing license requirement to a person who is at least 65 years of age.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 535 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Jones, Jesse | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 556 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Gray, Patricia
Relating to prices of prescription drugs provided to certain Medicare recipients by certain pharmacies participating in the Medicaid vendor drug program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 664 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the investigation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons in certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 691 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the creation of an assisted living facility trust fund.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 895 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state prescription drug program for certain Medicare beneficiaries.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 908 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE).
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1259 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the representation of the transportation disadvantaged in mass transportation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1401 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the application of the fishing license requirement to a person who is at least 65 years of age.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1702 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the optional exemption from jury duty based on age.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 20 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to issuance and renewal of a driver's license of an elderly person.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
HB 48 76-0 (1999)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 51 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to permit certain persons to perform services or to provide persons to perform services for the taxing unit in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the unit.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 118 76-0 (1999)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 374 76-0 (1999)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the deferral or abatement of a suit to collect delinquent taxes on the homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 435 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the punishment for certain theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 536 76-0 (1999)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to the exemption of certain persons from grand jury service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 575 76-0 (1999)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation on the homestead of a person who is 65 or older.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 605 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to reports regarding a missing child or missing person and to the responsibility of local law enforcement to investigate certain missing person reports; creating an offense.
House: Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 653 76-0 (1999)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the optional exemption from jury duty based on age.
House: Judicial Affairs
Subcommittee members named
HB 687 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the application of the fishing license requirement to a person who is at least 65 years of age.
House: State Recreational Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 805 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to a mandatory limitation on premium increases for motor vehicle insurance for certain policyholders and other covered persons who are 65 years of age or older.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 810 76-0 (1999)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1261 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to listing certain incidents of abuse or neglect by a nurse's aide in a convalescent or nursing home or related institution.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1459 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to facilities and services for the care of the elderly or a person with a disability in certain municipal hospital authorities.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 1545 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to accessibility standards at polling places and precinct convention places for the elderly and persons with physical disabilities.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1596 76-0 (1999)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to certain exemptions from hunting or fishing license fee requirements.
House: State Recreational Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 1677 76-0 (1999)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to immunizations for elderly residents of nursing homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1698 76-0 (1999)
Author: Danburg, Debra
Relating to certain early voting processes and procedures.
House: Elections
Subcommittee members named
HB 1978 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to exempting property owned by organizations that provide support to elderly persons from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
HB 2037 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, PatriciaSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to late fees for the renewal of the licenses of home and community support services agencies.
House: Public Health Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2161 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to standards and other requirements for long-term care insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2170 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to investigations and protective services for elderly and disabled persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2523 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to home security system contracts.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
HB 2955 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the creation of and transfer of certain programs to a long-term care agency on human services, aging, health, and rehabilitation and the transfer of certain functions from the Department on Aging to the Independent Aging Policy Council.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2964 76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to limitations on the transfer of a school district ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3128 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to a rental assistance pilot program to expand housing options for elderly residents with low income.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3321 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the creation of a state registry of certain adult day-care workers.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3322 76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to explaining services provided by adult day care and adult day health care facilities to applicants for those services.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3340 76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a rental housing pilot program to expand long-term care housing options for elderly residents of this state with low, very low, or extremely low income.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 3451 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to arbitration to resolve certain matters relating to nursing homes and related institutions.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3452 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to binding arbitration to resolve certain disputes involving certain residential and custodial facilities licensed by the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3522 76-0 (1999)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to a mandatory limitation on premium increases for certain policyholders who are 65 years of age or older.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HJR 4 76-0 (1999)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the exemption of property owned by institutions engaged primarily in public charitable functions from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 217 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Walker, Gary
Relating to the exemption of certain persons from grand jury service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 374 76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain long-term care services, to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department on Aging, and to the eventual consolidation of the Texas Department of Human Services and the Texas Department on Aging into a new agency on aging and disability services.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
See remarks for effective date
SB 436 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, DrewSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a disclosure required in certain offers by mail to purchase mineral or royalty interests.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 864 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to immunizations for elderly residents of nursing homes.
Senate: Health Services
Referred to Health Services
SB 1210 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the limitation of school district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1247 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to a rental assistance pilot program to expand housing options for elderly residents with low income.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1461 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the calculation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation and the limitation of school taxes on the homestead of an elderly person if the owner of the homestead qualifies for the exemption or limitation after the beginning of a tax year.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1474 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a rental assistance pilot program to expand housing options for elderly residents with low income.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 41 75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district to permit certain persons to perform services for the district in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 118 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers.
House: Civil Practices
Considered in Calendars
HB 195 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the punishment of theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
HB 446 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the establishment of trusts for certain recipients of medical assistance.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 595 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens.
House: Human Services
Subcommittee members named
HB 652 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Amending Article 3.70-13, relating to certain policies continuous.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 734 75-0 (1997)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1347 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the transfer of the school tax freeze on the homestead of an elderly person to a newly acquired homestead.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1774 75-0 (1997)
Author: Davila, Diana
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses against the elderly.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1850 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to protective services for elderly and disabled persons; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1942 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creating the home and community personal attendant services program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1944 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the reimbursement of service providers by area agencies on aging.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2239 75-0 (1997)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to utility services for certain dwellings.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2409 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to creating a licensing program for adult foster care homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3080 75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from and limitations on ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly individuals and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3100 75-0 (1997)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to rights of the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 3120 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to rights of the elderly.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3498 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to the limitation on county and municipal ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3499 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HCR 136 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Endorsing the Texas Department on Aging's initiative to prepare for an aging society.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 38 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for transferring the school tax freeze on the homestead of an elderly person to a new homestead in certain circumstances.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
No action taken in committee
HJR 57 75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Left pending in committee
HJR 119 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HJR 120 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit county and municipal ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 61 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for failure to report abuse of persons who are elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 262 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Counts, David | et. al.
Relating to employment in a nursing home or other facility serving the elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 273 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens and to coordination of state activities relating to aging; authorizing a study relating to long-term health care.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 281 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to development of a statewide consumer guide for senior citizens.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1007 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hirschi, John
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1437 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from and limitations on ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly individual and the individual's surviving spouse and to the termination of that exemption if that homestead ceases to be the homestead of that elderly individual or surviving spouse.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1449 75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the exemption from and limitations on ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly individuals and their surviving spouses.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1529 75-0 (1997)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the provision of housing and utility services for certain dwellings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1640 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1641 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the limitation on county and municipal ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 36 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Endorsing the Texas Department on Aging's initiative to prepare for an aging society.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SJR 22 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for transferring the school tax freeze on the homestead of an elderly person to a new homestead in certain circumstances.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 43 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for limitations on increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem taxation and for the transfer to a different residence homestead of the school property tax freeze on residence homesteads of the elderly and their spouses.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 44 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit county and municipal ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 29 74-0 (1995)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to tuition-free higher education of senior citizens.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 49 74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district to permit certain persons to perform services for the district in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 145 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of theft committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 274 74-0 (1995)
Author: Combs, Susan | et. al.
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers.
House: Civil Practices
Coauthor Authorized
HB 621 74-0 (1995)
Author: Zbranek, Zeb
Relating to an exemption for senior citizens from the red drum tag requirement.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to State Recreational Resources
HB 903 74-0 (1995)
Author: Denny, Mary
Relating to merging the Texas Department on Aging into the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1111 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to the provision of protective services to persons who are elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 1127 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/96
HB 1520 74-0 (1995)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to health care, including powers and duties of the center for rural health initiatives, powers and duties of registered nurses and physician assistants, managed health care plans for certain inmates, and health facilities and services for the elderly or disabled.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2238 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the provision of protective services to persons who are elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2334 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to local access to certain services for the elderly.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2335 74-0 (1995)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to coordinated and efficient long-term care planning and access.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2397 74-0 (1995)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the training of health care professionals in geriatric health care issues.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2628 74-0 (1995)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to the creation of the offense of indecency with an elderly or disabled individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2660 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to area agencies on aging and the coordination of their planning and services within health and human services regions.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar
HB 2703 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the Texas Department on Aging to participate in certain block grant programs.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2704 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Rosson, Peggy | et. al.
Relating to criminal history checks of employees and applicants for employment in certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2705 74-0 (1995)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to creation of the Office of Public Guardian.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2891 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to reports to the legislature by state health and human services agencies and to the long-term care state plan for the elderly.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/95
HB 3074 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to reduced fees for certain holders of a state parklands passport.
House: State Recreational Resources
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 64 74-0 (1995)
Author: Hamric, PeggySponsor: Henderson, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 103 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing guardianship services and a pooled income trust for incapacitated persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 210 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the punishment of theft committed against elderly individuals.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 214 74-0 (1995)
Author: Sims, Bill | et. al.
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive trade practices against elderly consumers.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 259 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the authority of a school district to permit certain persons to perform services for the district in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 654 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to early voting by mail for persons over 65 years of age or with a physical disability.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 673 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to health care, including but not limited to powers and duties of the center for rural health initiatives, powers and duties of registered nurses and physician assistants, managed health care plans for certain inmates, and health facilities and services for the elderly or disabled; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 913 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to retaliation against a resident of a nursing home or related institution for reports of abuse or neglect.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 926 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an exemption of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 1059 74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the training of licensed or certified individuals providing services to geriatric residents as employees of certain facilities.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1131 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to offenses committed against the elderly.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1132 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of the offense of indecency with an elderly or disabled individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1290 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a requirement that managed care health plans provide certain information to applicants for participation who are 61 years of age or older.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1336 74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility of the Texas Department on Aging to participate in certain block grant programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
SB 1394 74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to homestead tax exemptions for Texas residents who attain the age of 65.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 1491 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to testing and remedial education of students 55 years of age or older and to tuition and fees charged to those students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1580 74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to area agencies on aging and the coordination of their planning and services within health and human services regions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1605 74-0 (1995)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to security devices for certain rental dwellings; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 44 74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
HB 76 73-0 (1993)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the accessibility of a polling place or a precinct convention to the elderly and physically handicapped.
House: Elections Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 80 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to dental examinations and oral health care for residents of long-term care facilities.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 101 73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Recommitted to committee
HB 190 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to emergency dental care for elderly individuals.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 192 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to oral health care education for personnel, inspectors, and surveyors of long-term care facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 193 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Department of Health conduct a study of the oral health needs of long-term care residents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 194 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to the cleaning and labeling of a removable oral prosthetic appliance belonging to a resident of a nursing home or custodial care home.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 305 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to the application of certain professional fees and taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 670 73-0 (1993)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 725 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 972 73-0 (1993)
Author: Turner, Bob
Relating to the punishment for theft offenses committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 1117 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rabuck, Bob
Relating to dental care for long-term care patients.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1270 73-0 (1993)
Author: Yost, Gerald | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on the homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1345 73-0 (1993)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.
Relating to licensing of adult day-care facilities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1737 73-0 (1993)
Author: Earley, Robert
Relating to the financial abuse of an elderly person or dependent adult.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1768 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to an opportunity for persons convicted of certain offenses to remove the bar to employment in facilities serving the elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1986 73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the employment of persons with criminal histories in certain facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2032 73-0 (1993)
Author: Combs, Susan
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive and fraudulent practices against elderly consumers.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2112 73-0 (1993)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to asset forfeiture for certain property crimes committed against the elderly.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2264 73-0 (1993)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to representation of the office of the state long-term care ombudsman of the Department on Aging.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 2546 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to the duty of non-profit charitable housing organizations for the elderly to provide charity care.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2810 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the development of a pharmaceutical program for Texans over the age of 65.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HCR 73 73-0 (1993)
Author: Nieto, Pedro | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Commending the 4th Silver-Haired Legislature for increasing public awareness of the special requirements of the elderly.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HJR 58 73-0 (1993)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 35 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Human Services to obtain criminal conviction records of employees of certain providers of services to the elderly or persons with disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
SB 108 73-0 (1993)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the murder of an individual who is 65 years of age or older as a capital offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1162 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the punishment for the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1195 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to representation of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman of the Department on Aging.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1277 73-0 (1993)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Combs, Susan
Relating to increased civil penalties for deceptive and fraudulent practices against elderly consumers.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1470 73-0 (1993)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the provision of certain services to elderly persons by the Texas Department on Aging and the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
SCR 81 73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Congratulating the winners and participants of the Gala Grand Opening of the Texas Association of Homes for the Aging's Third Annual Art Exhibition.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HB 198 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the promotion of rural Texas areas as retirement locales.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Referred to Cultural & Historical Resources
HB 215 72-0 (1991)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to licensing of adult day-care and adult day health care facilities; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Health
Referred to subcommittee
HB 292 72-0 (1991)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of a person who murders a child or elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 352 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
House: Retirement and Aging
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 361 72-0 (1991)
Author: Soileau, Curtis | et. al.
Relating to the privileges of a holder of a state parklands passport.
House: Environmental Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
HB 395 72-0 (1991)
Author: Yost, Gerald | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on the homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 565 72-0 (1991)
Author: Edwards, AlSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the reporting and investigation of suspected cases of abuse or neglect in nursing homes and facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 603 72-0 (1991)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the punishment for theft offenses committed against elderly individuals.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 697 72-0 (1991)
Author: Saunders, Robert
Relating to placing members of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature on the board of certain state agencies as nonvoting members.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 883 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the issuance and renewal of certain driver's licenses.
House: Public Safety
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 911 72-0 (1991)
Author: Schechter, Sue | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the long-term care coordinating council for the elderly and transferring its powers to the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Government Organization
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1509 72-0 (1991)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the availability of certain defenses to the prosecution of the offense of causing injury to a child, an elderly individual, or an invalid.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1539 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to a defense to prosecution of the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1892 72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to criminal history checks of employees in certain facilities serving the elderly or disabled.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1931 72-0 (1991)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the expenditure by certain counties of county funds for certain senior citizens programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1970 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thomas, Bill
Relating to a tax freeze on homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 1975 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barton, Erwin | et. al.
Relating to the licensing and regulation of personal care facilities and to the repeal of laws requiring the registration of boarding homes or board and lodging homes for senior citizens or disabled persons; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2271 72-0 (1991)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to emergency protective services for certain incompetent elderly or disabled persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/91
HCR 61 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barton, ErwinSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Directing the Texas Department on Aging and the Texas Department of Human Services to examine their existing policies regarding nutritional assistance for elderly persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 156 72-0 (1991)
Author: Place, Allen
Supporting the 3rd Silver-Haired Legislature's recommendation that prevention of crimes against elderly persons be a priority issue.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HJR 73 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thomas, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the tax exemption on homesteads of persons 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HR 90 72-0 (1991)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Requesting that all health and human services education programs include studies in gerontology.
House: Public Health
Reported enrolled
SB 162 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of elderly persons with incomes of less than 150 percent of the federal poverty level.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Property Tax by Chair
SB 258 72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a requirement that nursing home institutions post signs regarding the reporting of abuse or neglect of residents; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Postponed in committee
SB 273 72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the privileges of a holder of a state parklands passport.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 377 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Schechter, Sue
Relating to abolishing the long-term care coordinating council for the elderly and transferring its powers to the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 415 72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the murder of an individual under 11 or over 64 years of age as a capital offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 540 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility for parole for persons convicted of sexual assault involving a child or of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid individual.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 646 72-0 (1991)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to requiring one public member of certain state boards, commissions, and other agencies to be at least 55 years of age.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 865 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the licensing and regulation of personal care facilities and to the repeal of laws requiring the registration of boarding homes or board and lodging homes for senior citizens or disabled persons; providing penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health Services
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1016 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the expiration period of emergency orders for protective services for certain incompetent elderly or disabled persons.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1249 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to services for the aged and disabled.
House: Human Services Senate: Health Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 1436 72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Luna, Gregory
Relating to conduct causing injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/91
SJR 9 72-0 (1991)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of an elderly person according to economic need determined by net income.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Property Tax by Chair
HB 168 72-1 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
House: Retirement and Aging
Referred to Retirement & Aging
HB 40 72-2 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the payment date of a utility bill for an elderly person.
House: Retirement and Aging
Referred to Retirement & Aging
HB 45 71-0 (1989)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the creation of the offense of aggravated robbery of an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 117 71-0 (1989)
Author: Ovard, A.R.
Relating to limiting ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of elderly persons and their surviving spouses whose incomes are at or below the federal poverty level.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 148 71-0 (1989)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the eligibility for release on parole of a person who murders a child or elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c fav. w/o amdt(s)
HB 380 71-0 (1989)
Author: Campbell, Ben
Relating to the punishment of murder of a child or elderly individual as a capital offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 421 71-0 (1989)
Author: Wright, BradSponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the penalties and interest accrued on delinquent ad valorem taxes on the homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 541 71-0 (1989)
Author: Richardson, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the establishment of the office of the long-term care ombudsman in the Texas Department on Aging; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 702 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to exempting certain lawn and yard services from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 737 71-0 (1989)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to the requirement that the Texas Department of Aging study the need for regulating home-care companion referral services.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 823 71-0 (1989)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to offenses involving injury to children, elderly individuals, and disabled persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/amdt(s)
HB 829 71-0 (1989)
Author: Beauchamp, Jerry
Relating to the punishment for an offense if the victim is 65 years of age or older.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 936 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the reporting and investigation of suspected cases of abuse or neglect in nursing homes and facilities operated by the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1270 71-0 (1989)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to providing for installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on the homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1475 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barton, ErwinSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the regulation of certain continuing care facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
HB 1510 71-0 (1989)
Author: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the creation of an offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Reported from s/c favorably w/amdt(s)
HB 1944 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to criminal history checks of employees of certain facilities that provide services to the elderly or disabled and that are licensed by the Texas Department of Health; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Pending in committee
HB 2105 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the Texas Long-Term Care Act of 1989.
House: Retirement and Aging
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2435 71-0 (1989)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the criteria used by the Texas Department on Aging to provide funds to area agencies on aging.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2509 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the appointment of a guardian.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 2797 71-0 (1989)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to the authority of certain municipal hospital authorities to own, operate, construct, acquire, and equip nursing homes or similar facilities for the care of the elderly.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3042 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carter, BillSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to suits brought against a nursing home or related institution for retaliation based on reports of abuse or neglect.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HCR 59 71-0 (1989)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Recognizing the need to provide funding so that the allowable income level for Medicaid nursing home care can be raised to the federal level.
House: Retirement and Aging
Pending in committee
HCR 84 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barton, Erwin | et. al.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Expressing support for the continuation of programs that provide health care and personal care services for elderly Texans.
House: Retirement and Aging
Signed by the Governor
HCR 129 71-0 (1989)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Designating the Long-Term Care Coordinating Council for the Elderly as the entity to plan and implement the awareness campaign for "Texas' Senior Year."
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HJR 3 71-0 (1989)
Author: Repp, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit increases in ad valorem taxes for schools imposed on the homesteads of certain surviving spouses of elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
HJR 15 71-0 (1989)
Author: Ovard, A.R.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit ad valorem tax increases on the residence homestead of an elderly person or the surviving spouse of an elderly person if the income of the person or surviving spouse is....
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HR 74 71-0 (1989)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Expressing support for the continuation and expansion of programs that provide health care and personal care services for elderly and disabled Texans.
House: Retirement and Aging
Reported enrolled
SB 277 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hury, James
Relating to exempting certain lawn and yard services from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 332 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Hill, Anita
Relating to the requirement for criminal history checks of nurse trainees for and employees of certain facilities that provide services to the elderly or disabled and that are licensed by the Texas Department of ...
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 403 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for an offense if the victim is 65 years of age or older.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
SB 426 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the establishment of the office of the long-term care ombudsman in the Texas Department of Aging; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably with substitute
SB 482 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the establishment of an Options for Independent Living program by the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 487 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the provision of long-term health care; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 957 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Hill, Anita
Relating to criminal conviction checks of employees of subsidized housing for the elderly or disabled; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1154 71-0 (1989)
Author: Tejeda, FrankSponsor: Garcia, Orlando
Relating to the offense of injury to a child, elderly individual, or invalid individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/89
SB 1404 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the creation of a special needs parole program for inmates of the Texas Department of Corrections who are elderly, significantly ill, physically handicapped, mentally retarded, or mentally ill.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Corrections
SB 1541 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to insurance coverage for respite care services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1542 71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the provision by the Texas Department of Human Services or respite services for caregivers to the elderly and disabled.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Reported favorably w/amendments
SB 1651 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles used to transport clients of certain agencies from motor bus regulation by the Railroad Commission of Texas and to insurance standards for those vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SCR 32 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Expressing support for the continuation and expansion of programs that provide health care and personal care services for elderly Texans.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SCR 117 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Barton, Erwin
Directing the Texas Department of Health to make available data on the costs associated with the most common diagnostic categories among older citizens.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 128 71-0 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Encouraging the public and private sectors to cooperate in establishing programs to rehabilitate housing and build new housing for the disadvantaged.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SCR 185 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl | et. al.
Requesting the Lieutenant Governor and Speaker to establish the Joint Interim Committee on Prescription Drug Programs.
Received from the Senate
SJR 23 71-0 (1989)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit increases in ad valorem taxes for schools imposed on the homesteads of certain surviving spouses of elderly persons and to provide for the administration of certain...
Senate: Finance
Referred to Special Subcommittee
SR 159 71-0 (1989)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Urging support of the pilot programs for adult day care centers for Texas and the funding for the establishment of adult day care centers as an alternative to institutionalization.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SR 113 71-1 (1989)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Creating an interim study to examine and propose to the 72nd Legislature a policy for long-term care of the elderly and people with physical and mental disabilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Adopted
SB 79 71-4 (1990)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the salary of the executive director of the Texas Department on Aging.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 36 71-5 (1990)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the salary of the executive director of the Texas Department on Aging.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 10 71-6 (1990)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the salary of the executive director of the Texas Department on Aging.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 168 70-0 (1987)
Author: Finnell, CharlesSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to personal care homes and lodging homes for senior citizens or disabled persons.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 466 70-0 (1987)
Author: Givens, Ron
Relating to the murder of a child or an elderly individual as capital murder.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 872 70-0 (1987)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to limiting school tax increases on the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 892 70-0 (1987)
Author: Ovard, A.R.
Relating to limiting ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
HB 1063 70-0 (1987)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the discontinuance of utility services to elderly persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1238 70-0 (1987)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the availability of special license plates for persons 65 years of age or older.
House: Transportation
Pending in committee
HB 1435 70-0 (1987)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to the tuition rate at institutions of higher education for senior citizens.
House: Higher Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 1626 70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to limiting ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of elderly persons and certain surviving spouses of elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2191 70-0 (1987)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the deferral or abatement of a suit to collect delinquent property taxes on the residence homestead of an individual of low income.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2583 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to exempting food and drinks served to residents of certain retirement facilities from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HCR 25 70-0 (1987)
Author: Kubiak, L.B.Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Requesting Congress to include respite care among programs of the Older Americans Act.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HCR 99 70-0 (1987)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Recognizing the need to provide funding so that the allowable income level for Medicaid nursing home care can be raised to the allowable level.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HJR 48 70-0 (1987)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Jones, Grant
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit school tax increases on the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 50 70-0 (1987)
Author: Ovard, A.R.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
HJR 75 70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of elderly persons and certain surviving spouses of elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 94 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Hudson, David
Relating to a report of abuse of an elderly or disabled person; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 132 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to restrictions on membership to the Texas Board on Aging.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 723 70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to ad valorem tax relief for residence homesteads of certain elderly and disabled persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 729 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the creation, boundaries, operation, financing and dissolution of senior citizen center districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 732 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to the uses of a state parklands passport.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1014 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to limiting ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of elderly persons and certain surviving spouses of elderly persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1150 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Hudson, David
Relating to the reporting, investigation, and prevention of abuse of elderly or disabled persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 1151 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Hudson, David
Relating to orders for protective services for an elderly or disabled person.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SCR 66 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: McKinney, Mike
Expressing support for the continuation of programs that provide health-care and personal care services for elderly Texans.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 101 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: McDonald, Nancy
Commending the Texas Department on Aging on their efforts to address the in-home and community-based service for the elderly and requesting a report to continue and expand their efforts of the projects.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SJR 30 70-0 (1987)
Author: Montford, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide ad valorem tax relief for the residence homesteads of certain elderly and disabled persons.
Referred to Finance
SJR 32 70-0 (1987)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide by law for the creation, operation, and financing of senior citizen center districts.
Referred to Ways & Means
SJR 38 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of elderly persons and certain surviving spouses of elderly persons.
Referred to Finance
HJR 11 70-2 (1987)
Author: Patrick, Kae
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appraisal of residence homesteads for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 80 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to consent as a defense to assaultive conduct.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 169 69-0 (1985)
Author: Martinez, Roman
Relating to sentencing alternatives for persons charged with or convicted of injury to a child or an elderly individual.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 621 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the enforcement of certain rights of the elderly.
House: Retirement & Aging
Referred to subcommittee
HB 634 69-0 (1985)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to limitations of property taxes levied for public school purposes on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Finance
HB 829 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the registration of a motor vehicle by a person who is 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 1001 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation, administration, funding, and review of and assistance to certain programs administered by the state or by nonprofit organizations for the relief of hunger or inadequate diet; amending Chapter 33 of the Human Resources Code by adding: Section 33.0015; Subsections (d) and (e), Section 33.002; Sections 33.0021; 33.013; 33.014; 33.022; and 33.023; and amending the State Purchasing and General Services Act (Article 601b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) by amending Section 9.03 and Subsections (b), (d), (e), (f), and (g), Section 9.04 and adding Subdivision (7) to Section 9.01; and declaring an emergency.
House: Human Services
Coauthor authorized
HB 1044 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the penalties incurred on delinquent property taxes on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Ways & Means
Transferred to Calendars Committee
HB 1414 69-0 (1985)
Author: Carter, Bill
Relating to the registration of a motor vehicle owned by a person who is 65 years of age or older.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1512 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the procedures for obtaining a deferral of a suit to collect a delinquent tax on the homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by s/c in public hearing
HB 1710 69-0 (1985)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to the capital punishment for murder of a child or an elderly person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1987 69-0 (1985)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the provision of housing for the elderly.
House: Retirement & Aging
No action taken in committee
HB 2215 69-0 (1985)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to a senior citizen rate for electrical utilities; providing a definition and a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 2271 69-0 (1985)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the prohibition of discontinuance of electric utility service to elderly persons.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HJR 40 69-0 (1985)
Author: Horn, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the freeze on property taxes levied for public school purposes on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 79 69-0 (1985)
Author: Evans, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict increases in ad valorem taxes, other than school taxes, on the residence homestead of a person 65 or older while it remains the residence homestead of that person or that person's surviving spouse.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HR 120 69-0 (1985)
Author: Finnell, Charles
Directing the Texas Housing Agency to insure that certain housing development financed by bonds includes accommodations for elderly individuals with low incomes.
SB 212 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Thompson, Gary
Relating to the governing board, operations, and continuation of the Texas Department on Aging.
House: Government Organization Senate: Health & Human Resources
Senate adopted conf. comm. report
SB 298 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles funded through the Texas Department of Aging to provide transportation to the elderly and to insurance standards for the vehicles.
House: Transportation Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 526 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation, administration, funding, and review of and assistance to certain programs administered by the state or by nonprofit organizations for the relief of hunger or inadequate diet.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 969 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the provision of housing for the elderly and to the powers and duties of the Texas Housing Agency, corporations organized under the Texas Housing Financing Corporation Act, and the Texas Department of Aging; creating a special fund and prescribing its use.
House: Retirement & Aging Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 987 69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the capital punishment for murder of a child or an elderly person.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to subcommittee
SB 997 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Relating to the prohibition of discontinuance of electric utility service to elderly persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
SB 1029 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to a senior citizen rate for electrical utilities; providing a definition and a penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in s/c
