HB 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 20 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 65 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 82 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact for border security, including building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and resources.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MEXICO
HB 91 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Property | TRESPASS
HB 209 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects, the creation of a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 278 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 602 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 800 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Returned from the House for further action
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 859 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 862 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 883 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee; changing the amount of a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Housing--Rural | Labor--Agricultural Workers
HB 884 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the law enforcement authority of federal border patrol agents.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER PATROL AGENTS | Criminal Procedure--General | GULF OF MEXICO | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS
HB 1011 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 1076 88-0 (2023)
Author: Neave Criado, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain persons as peace officers by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those persons by political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1117 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1152 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Received from the House
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 1188 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional learner permit; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1454 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 1600 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a criminal offense for illegal entry into this state from Mexico by a person who is not a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MEXICO
HB 1810 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to protection from employment retaliation for reporting the existence of certain policies, patterns, or practices of a local entity or institution of higher education related to immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Higher--General | Labor--Management Relations | Law Enforcement | State Employees
HB 1869 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional learner permit; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1954 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | Political Subdivisions
HB 2123 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to verifying the citizenship of an applicant for voter registration; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PASSPORTS
HB 2124 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain individuals who are lawfully present in the United States.
House: Health Care Reform, Select
Referred to Health Care Reform, Select
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2151 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the establishment of a border public health multidisciplinary response team within the office of border public health.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | BORDER PUBLIC HEALTH, OFFICE OF | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2206 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition of certain social media platforms developed or provided by certain foreign entities.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Electronic Information Systems | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
HB 2240 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the recipients and subrecipients of financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General
HB 2241 88-0 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to use public money to provide legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General
HB 2396 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MEXICO
HB 2576 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to a database containing certain records of children who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | Minors--Crimes Against | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Intergovernmental Relations | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3175 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to required proof of lawful presence in the United States for issuance of a driver's license.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3253 88-0 (2023)
Author: Manuel, Christian
Relating to the creation of a non-REAL ID personal identification certificate; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3280 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the enrollment, including resident status and tuition rates, of certain persons, including persons not authorized to be present in the United States, in public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | Law Enforcement | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 3347 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the voter registration of naturalized United States citizens.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to acquire by eminent domain certain real property owned by aliens or foreign entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3500 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons, the operation of a stash house, or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3612 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the citizenship status of and the form of birth certificates for certain children born in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Minors--General
HB 3711 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and refugee resettlement; authorizing fines, fees, and assessments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERSTATE BORDER SECURITY & REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3782 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Border Security Advisory Council and the Border Protection Task Force.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TASK FORCE | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3783 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to audits of state border security programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | AUDITOR, STATE | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3846 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3960 88-0 (2023)
Author: Frazier, Frederick
Relating to contracts or agreements entered into by governmental entities involving the enforcement of immigration law or common or contract carriers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Common Carriers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4006 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain foreign entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--District | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4081 88-0 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the referral of certain proceedings to an associate judge and requests for reimbursement of all or part of an associate judge's or interpreter's salary.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | County Government--Finance | Courts--Judges | Salaries & Expenses | TRESPASS
HB 4368 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the protection of this state and its citizens from border invasion or imminent danger from border security breaches; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Law Enforcement | Legislature | Military & Veterans | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | STATE GUARD, TEXAS
HB 4612 88-0 (2023)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to efficiency audits of Operation Lone Star and other border security programs.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4668 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND
HB 4736 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the enrollment, including admission and resident status, of certain persons by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 5000 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to licensing and regulation of certain child-care facilities; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Aliens | Day Care
HB 5158 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program based on citizenship status.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Courts--General | Military & Veterans
HB 5208 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morales, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Governor | IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 5270 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 5281 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | IMMIGRATION LAW
HR 2285 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey
Urging President Joseph R. Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to take immediate action to provide Special Humanitarian Parole for Cameroonian refugees.
Filed
| Aliens | CAMEROON | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 106 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 119 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the voter registration of naturalized United States citizens.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 147 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 237 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Senate: Border Security
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
SB 252 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of certain veterans by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the hiring of those veterans by political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
SB 356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that participates in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to hiring and licensing certain persons as peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 430 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the expiration date of driver's licenses and renewal driver's licenses issued to noncitizens.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 572 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to the authority of a general-law municipality or county to regulate residential child detention facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 711 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or other acquisition of title to real property by prohibited foreign actors.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 886 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of students not lawfully present in the United States from consideration for purposes of the indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability
SB 923 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Aliens | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FEDERAL RELATIONS | FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND
SB 1126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the awarding of grants to certain entities for homeland security expenses.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1248 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Parks & Wildlife--Parks
SB 1362 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to hiring and licensing certain individuals lawfully present in the United States as peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
SB 1403 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact for border security, including building a border wall and sharing state intelligence and resources.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | MEXICO
SB 1411 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to Medicaid coverage and reimbursement for emergency outpatient dialysis treatment provided to certain individuals with end stage renal disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
SB 1427 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal conduct and organizations that threaten the security of this state and its residents and borders; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1441 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to acquire by eminent domain certain real property owned by aliens or foreign entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1527 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to human trafficking, including the prosecution and punishment of compelling and solicitation of prostitution and other sexual or assaultive offenses; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | FORGERY | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COORDINATING COUNCIL | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS | Minors--Crimes Against | PORNOGRAPHY | PROSTITUTION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1600 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a person submitting proof of citizenship to verify eligibility to vote in Texas.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | FEDERAL RELATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1620 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of unlawfully entering the United States, unlawfully bypassing certain law enforcement checkpoints, or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1621 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors, political subdivisions of this state, and private employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1703 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a study on the impact of illegal immigration in this state.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | Environment--General | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Utilities--Electric
SB 2216 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the awarding of grants to certain entities for homeland security expenses.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 2218 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to a study on the use of fiber-optic technology for the purpose of border security.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | Interim Studies | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Science & Technology | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Utilities--General
SB 2377 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to homeland security, including the creation of the Texas Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety, the operations of the Homeland Security Council, the creation of a homeland security fusion center, and the duties of state agencies and local governments in preparing for, reporting, and responding to cybersecurity breaches; providing administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Crimes--Drugs | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Law Enforcement | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY | Weapons
SB 2424 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to illegal entry into this state from Mexico by a person who is not a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Postponed
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | IMMIGRATION LAW | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SJR 35 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 3 88-1 (2023)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 14 88-1 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the authority to suspend entry into this state of certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMIGRATION LAW | TEXAS TITLE 42 ACT
HB 37 88-1 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the prohibited use of public money to pay the costs of providing public benefits to certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--School Districts | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
Senate: Border Security
Received from the Senate
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 5 88-1 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Border Security
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 8 88-1 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities.
Senate: Border Security
Received from the Senate
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | Health--General | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | Intergovernmental Relations | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | Safety | SENATE, TEXAS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 11 88-2 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the authority to suspend entry into this state of certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMIGRATION LAW | TEXAS TITLE 42 ACT
HB 43 88-2 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the prohibited use of public money to pay the costs of providing public benefits to certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 44 88-2 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the southern border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT ACT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 4 88-3 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation and indemnification of certain claims relating to the enforcement of that offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 5 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 11 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the procedure following the apprehension of an undocumented individual by the Department of Public Safety for illegal entry into this state from Mexico during certain declared disasters; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 12 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing rapid DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border.
Filed
| Aliens | BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS | BORDER | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Minors--Health & Safety | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 22 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the authority to suspend entry into this state of certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | COVID-19 | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMIGRATION LAW | IMMUNIZATIONS | TEXAS TITLE 42 ACT
HB 23 88-3 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 61 88-3 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Agriculture | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SENATE, TEXAS | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 75 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 79 88-3 (2023)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to civil and criminal trespass while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction without consent of the owner; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 81 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Aliens | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 83 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 85 88-3 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 87 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Law Enforcement | Legislature | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 102 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm by a person not lawfully present in the United States.
Filed
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Weapons
HB 104 88-3 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to civil and criminal consequences of trespassing on the property of another while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 109 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Aliens | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
HB 114 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bumgarner, Ben
Relating to creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from foreign nation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 124 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 127 88-3 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Homeland Security Division, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Salaries & Expenses | Science & Technology | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 133 88-3 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited use of public money to pay the costs of providing public benefits to certain persons.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Hospitals | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 134 88-3 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to use public money to provide legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States.
Filed
| Aliens | Political Subdivisions
HB 135 88-3 (2023)
Author: Troxclair, Ellen
Relating to the recipients and subrecipients of financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Filed
| Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General
HB 138 88-3 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the enforcement within this state of certain federal laws regarding immigration.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 162 88-3 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to certain duties of the owner or operator of a residential child detention facility.
Filed
| Aliens | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--General | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 163 88-3 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of child-care facilities providing care to certain unaccompanied children and the suspension of laws relating to the licensing of those facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Aliens | Day Care | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 164 88-3 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the enrollment, including resident status and tuition rates, of certain persons, including persons not authorized to be present in the United States, in public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 179 88-3 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to the ownership of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Property Interests--Real Property
HCR 1 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Calling for the thorough investigation of the Colony Ridge development in Liberty County and expressing support for legislation that prohibits illegal immigrants from purchasing land in communities across Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COLONY RIDGE DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 4 88-3 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for certain criminal conduct involving the smuggling of persons or the operation of a stash house; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 6 88-3 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation for border security.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 11 88-3 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of improper entry from a foreign nation.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 50 88-3 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the admission to public schools of children unlawfully present in the United States and the eligibility of those children for the benefits of the available school fund and Foundation School Program.
Filed
| Aliens | AVAILABLE SCHOOL FUND | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts
SB 51 88-3 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 81 88-3 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | DNA | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3 88-4 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4 88-4 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 13 88-4 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing the Texas Homeland Security Division and the Border Security Advisory Council, and to compensate persons affected by those threats.
Filed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | BORDER SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Crimes--Against Property | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Purchasing--State | Retirement Systems--State Employees | SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 37 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COVID-19 | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | IMMUNIZATIONS | Law Enforcement | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MAGISTRATES | MEXICO | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TRESPASS
HB 40 88-4 (2023)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions, and authorizing under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate certain of those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Employees/Officers | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--Judges | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Employees | State Officers
HB 47 88-4 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 50 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | Courts--District | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 54 88-4 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the procedure following the apprehension of an undocumented individual by the Department of Public Safety for illegal entry into this state from Mexico during certain declared disasters; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 55 88-4 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to civil and criminal consequences of trespassing on the property of another while entering this state from a neighboring jurisdiction; creating a criminal offense; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | MAGISTRATES | TRESPASS
HB 59 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to verification of citizenship or legal residency for purposes of certain contracts for or concerning the purchase of residential real property located in platted subdivisions; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Aliens | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 84 88-4 (2023)
Author: Leo Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing rapid DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | DNA | FEDERAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 97 88-4 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to certain duties of the owner or operator of a residential child detention facility.
Filed
| Aliens | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Health--General | Minors--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 98 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the recovery by the attorney general from the federal government of certain border security expenditures.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HB 104 88-4 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the recovery by this state from the federal government of certain border security expenditures.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Management & Control | State Officers
HJR 7 88-4 (2023)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.
Filed
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 3 88-4 (2023)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to an appropriation to provide funding for the construction, operation, and maintenance of border barrier infrastructure and border security operations, including funding for additional overtime expenses and costs due to certain increased law enforcement presence.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LIBERTY COUNTY | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 4 88-4 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien, the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions, and authorizing or requiring under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | BORDER | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MAGISTRATES | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 38 88-4 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 46 88-4 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of criminal mischief involving tampering with a state-owned barrier or part of a barrier used to prevent travel across the international border of this state.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of municipalities for failure to comply with immigration detainer requests.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 177 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Political Subdivisions
HB 182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to election integrity.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Administration | Elections--Early Voting | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 734 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain persons who are lawfully present in the United States.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
HB 862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; authorizing an increase in the amount of a fee; changing the amount of a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Agriculture | Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Housing--Rural | Labor--Agricultural Workers
HB 1029 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the expiration date of driver's licenses and renewal driver's licenses issued to noncitizens.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aliens | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1058 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional learner permit; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 1336 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General
HB 1486 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1660 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General
HB 1924 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 2448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the verification of the incarceration of an accused person in a criminal case for the purpose of discharging a surety's liability on a bail bond.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2486 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 2823 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2862 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3352 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
Relating to removing the word "alien" from certain laws.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens
HB 3589 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to civil liability of a local entity or institution of higher education official directing certain immigration law violations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Political Subdivisions
HB 3651 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 4197 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 4271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the administration of public institutions of higher education, including certain restrictions on hiring and tenure decisions, curriculum, and involvement in litigation.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Abortion | Aliens | Crimes--Capital Punishment | DISCRIMINATION | Education--Higher--Faculty | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Family--Marriage Relationship | Religion | State Employees
SB 92 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to state, local, and court involvement in determining whether victims and witnesses to an offense and certain detained, arrested, or incarcerated persons are lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 521 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain persons who are lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aliens | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | Women
SB 607 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional learner permit; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Transportation
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 682 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Housing--Rural | Labor--Agricultural Workers
SB 837 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the provision of citizenship assistance to veterans by the Texas Veterans Commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to verification of the citizenship status of certain registered voters.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1254 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
SB 1340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | INTERNET | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to voter qualification and registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1700 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
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
| Aging | Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health Care Providers | HEALTH INSURANCE RISK POOL | Health--Children's Insurance | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | INSURANCE RATES | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--Health & Accident | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | Open Meetings | Open Records | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH | PROMOTORAS | STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL | Women
SB 1926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a private civil cause of action against local entities and campus police departments that violate certain laws related to immigration enforcement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Law Enforcement
SB 1928 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of unauthorized aliens; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the voter registration of naturalized United States citizens.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the municipal or county regulation of residential detention facilities for immigrant or refugee children.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 79 87-1 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Filed
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 91 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 114 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the expiration date of driver's licenses and renewal driver's licenses issued to noncitizens.
Filed
| Aliens | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 183 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking migrants.
Filed
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Child Protection | Health--General | Human Services--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Labor--General | TASK FORCE ON ASYLUM-SEEKING MIGRANTS
HB 220 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 232 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 271 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
Filed
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 272 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien.
Filed
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TRESPASS
HB 294 87-1 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 303 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the acquisition and management of real property interests by certain Chinese entities.
Filed
| Aliens | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 305 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 16 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
SB 39 87-1 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the voter registration of naturalized United States citizens.
Filed
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 29 87-2 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 58 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 103 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 104 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Property | TRESPASS
HB 107 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 108 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 120 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 147 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the expiration date of driver's licenses and renewal driver's licenses issued to noncitizens.
Filed
| Aliens | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 154 87-2 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 29 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
SB 62 87-2 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the voter registration of naturalized United States citizens.
Filed
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 28 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to border security enhancement projects, a fund to pay for those projects, and a study on certain projects; allocating the earnings on the fund balance and reimbursement of related expenditures; granting the power of eminent domain.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 29 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien.
Filed
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Property | TRESPASS
HB 31 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 32 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 69 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 139 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the inclusion of plans in the governor's homeland security strategy for the protection of this state's international border through the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 141 87-3 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain criminal offenses committed in the course of or for the purpose of avoiding certain law enforcement checkpoints or evading an arrest or detention; increasing criminal penalties.
Filed
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Miscellaneous
HB 142 87-3 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 163 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 172 87-3 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the employment and licensing of border security officers employed by the Department of Public Safety; making an appropriation.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HJR 1 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
Filed
| Aliens | BORDER | Congress | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 27 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for assault or aggravated assault of a federal law enforcement officer.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement
HB 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional instruction permit; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Housing--Rural | Labor--Agricultural Workers
HB 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to collecting data regarding unaccompanied minors in certain child-care facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Child Services
HB 264 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a report by the Department of Public Safety of certain information on border crime and other criminal activity related to border security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | CRIME-STATISTICS | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the collection and reporting of information from motor vehicle stops made by law enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lang, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 445 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to exceptions from the requirement for a person under the direction or control of a local entity or campus police department to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Health Care Providers | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | Religion
HB 652 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 1091 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 1217 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the inquiry of immigration status of a person under a lawful detention by certain persons under the direction or control of a local governmental entity or campus police department.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 1765 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to standards for certain child-care facilities that detain unaccompanied children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aliens | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US
HB 1795 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain entities of state and federal immigration laws with respect to persons younger than 18 years of age.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety | Political Subdivisions
HB 2266 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 2485 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the investigation of allegations of abuse and neglect in a residential detention facility.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aliens | CHILD ABUSE | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to hiring and licensing certain persons as peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to driver's licenses and personal identification certificates issued to legal permanent residents of the United States and refugees or asylees lawfully admitted into the United States.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3664 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the time certain licensed child-care facilities may detain unaccompanied children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aliens | Day Care | Family--Child Protection | Human Services--Child Services
HB 3684 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to measures to prevent noncitizen voter registration and voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3687 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the appearance of a license to carry a handgun, personal identification certificate, or driver's license issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3740 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the licensing of and requirements for certain child-care facilities that detain certain children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aliens | Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US
HB 4204 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the Medicaid eligibility of certain persons who are lawfully present in the United States.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 4230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the duties of the Texas Veterans Commission regarding citizenship of veterans.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4306 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to border security infrastructure enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures; including a study on water retention infrastructure near the border.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Considered in public hearing
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Governor | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4331 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4402 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Juries | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, TonySponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the application for and expiration of a license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Aliens | CONCEALED HANDGUNS | Weapons
HB 4453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to creating the criminal offense of retaliation involving immigration status.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 4538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 4540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to verification of the citizenship status of certain registered voters.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 166 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the inquiry of immigration status of a person under a lawful detention by certain persons under the direction or control of a local governmental entity or campus police department.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 167 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the enforcement by certain local governmental entities and campus police departments of state and federal laws governing immigration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the removal from office of a public officer of a political subdivision for policies or actions regarding immigration enforcement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 197 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 482 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 564 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to collecting data regarding unaccompanied minors in certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Human Services--Child Services
SB 576 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 672 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 697 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities.
Senate: Agriculture
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Housing--Rural | Labor--Agricultural Workers
SB 798 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to license renewal applications for certain family residential centers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aliens | Day Care | Family--Child Protection | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US
SB 903 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the integrity of elections in this state; imposing a civil penalty; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 953 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 960 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Juries | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 967 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the licensing of and requirements for certain child-care facilities that detain certain children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aliens | Day Care | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US
SB 1165 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an inquiry by a peace officer as to the nationality or immigration status of a person presumed to be a family violence victim or witness.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Family--Family Violence | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 1218 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
SB 1228 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to verification of the citizenship status of certain registered voters.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1403 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the jurisdiction of a court to hear and determine issues regarding a child seeking special immigrant juvenile status.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CHILD ABUSE | Courts--District | Family--General | Family--Parent & Child
SB 2288 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to issues involving the administration or finances of state entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | Education--Higher--General | Labor--General | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Employees | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration and the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning arrested persons and certain persons lawfully detained.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 124 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 149 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 172 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the consideration of the performance of students of limited English proficiency on state assessment instruments and inclusion of related information in campus report cards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 278 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking children.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--School Districts | GIFTS & DONATIONS | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 328 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to state and federal laws regarding immigrants or immigration, including the enforcement of those laws by certain governmental entities and the use of consular identity documents for certain purposes.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--Junior College Districts | Electronic Information Systems | Law Enforcement | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 393 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 521 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.
House: Elections
Considered in Calendars
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 580 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to information included on certain driver's licenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 581 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the issuance of, eligibility for, and use of limited term personal identification certificates and driver's licenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Administration | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 582 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to driver's licenses and personal identification certificates issued to legal permanent residents of the United States and refugees or asylees lawfully admitted into the United States.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 611 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 750 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to a court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people seeking special immigrant juvenile status and to child protective services caseworkers assigned to those young people.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Aliens | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | IMMIGRATION LAW | Minors--General
HB 753 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 754 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 761 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to protections under civil and criminal law for certain young victims of trafficking; increasing the penalty for trafficking of persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 762 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 763 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to civil liability of a local government for failure to comply with an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Political Subdivisions
HB 767 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 825 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | WITNESSES
HB 826 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to an annual report on the financial impact of undocumented immigrants on the state budget and economy.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 889 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 905 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the procedures for registering to vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 921 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 1079 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1109 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 1195 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of a civics test in the graduation requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--School Districts
HB 1203 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a requirement that certain state agencies report on border security operations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | BORDER | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Governor | GULF COAST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY | Law Enforcement | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1222 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1265 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to training of peace officers employed by the Department of Public Safety concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 1308 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to the duties of law enforcement agencies concerning certain arrested persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 1344 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to protection for reporting the existence of certain immigration policies of a governmental entity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | State Employees
HB 1453 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to requiring state contractors and political subdivisions of this state to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1760 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; imposing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | Financial--General | NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1778 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the expiration of certain security officer commissions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS & PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
HB 1855 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | WITNESSES
HB 2042 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement
HB 2137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle
Relating to an interstate compact on border security, immigration enforcement, and refugee resettlement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Intergovernmental Relations | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the eligibility of certain entities for grants awarded by the criminal justice division of the governor's office.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Governor | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 2225 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raney, John | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of family residential centers by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the detention of certain juveniles.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | IMMIGRATION LAW | Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2280 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and to the agency's enforcement of immigration detainers and of laws relating to immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 2365 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Housing--Rural | Labor--Agricultural Workers
HB 2392 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to funding commitments for approval of certain bridges over the Rio Grande.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aliens | BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | RIO GRANDE RIVER | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2522 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a memorandum of understanding between this state and the United States Department of Homeland Security concerning the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2709 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a study conducted by the Texas Education Agency on the financial costs of providing educational services to persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 2719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the creation of a Texas conditional driver's permit, provisional Texas conditional driver's permit, and Texas conditional instruction permit; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3033 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to hiring and licensing certain veterans as peace officers.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Military & Veterans | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 3247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3322 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice immigration law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice and educational requirements for a notary public appointment; authorizing a fee; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Lawyers | Notaries | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3474 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3586 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to funding for new and existing migrant labor housing facilities; establishing an interagency task force to provide support for migrant agricultural workers.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| Agriculture | Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Labor--Agricultural Workers
HB 3668 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the proof of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States required for the issuance of a driver's license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3698 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the ineligibility of certain governmental entities that prohibit or discourage the enforcement of immigration laws to participate in and receive funds from the major events reimbursement program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Amusements, Games, Sports | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Economic & Industrial Development--General | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 3792 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4000 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HR 744 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Expressing support for the constitutional rights of lawful immigrants.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SB 4 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement by campus police departments and certain local governmental entities of state and federal laws governing immigration and to related duties and liability of certain persons in the criminal justice system; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 85 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the verification of employment authorization by state contractors and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program, and to authorization for the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--State | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain felony offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 136 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 141 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 169 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | WITNESSES
SB 254 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
SB 260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to the abolishment of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Intergovernmental Relations | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 265 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
SB 280 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of criminal trespass.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | TRESPASS
SB 362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--General | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 514 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and refugee resettlement; authorizing fines and fees.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | INTERSTATE BORDER SECURITY & REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT COMMISSION | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 619 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to county and municipal cooperation with state and federal immigration law enforcement and efforts to enhance international border security.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Sales
SB 764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by this state as a result of the presence of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 765 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to providing the financial cost incurred by the Texas Education Agency as a result of providing educational services to persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 766 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by the health and human services system as a result of the presence in this state of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 767 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a result of the presence in this state of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 986 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to support the enforcement of immigration law by a municipality or county.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | IMMIGRATION LAW
SB 997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Hospitals | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Religion
SB 1018 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the licensing of family residential centers by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the detention of certain juveniles.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | IMMIGRATION LAW | Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1025 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Housing--Rural | Labor--Agricultural Workers
SB 1054 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to increasing the punishment for certain offenses committed by a person who is unlawfully present in the United States; changing eligibility for parole and mandatory supervision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1230 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 1311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1591 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| Aliens | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Labor--General | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
SB 1680 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a task force of border health officials.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
| Aliens | BORDER | BORDER HEALTH OFFICIALS, TASK FORCE OF | BORDER HEALTH, OFFICE OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--General | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Sunset--Recommended Reviews
SB 1733 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to recognition of certain identification documents by governmental officials.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Courts--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 2029 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to funding for new and existing migrant labor housing facilities; establishing an interagency task force to provide support for migrant agricultural workers.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Labor--Agricultural Workers
SB 2059 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SJR 8 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons who are unlawfully present in the United States and are taken into custody for committing a felony.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 53 85-1 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 183 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 281 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 289 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 311 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; imposing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
| Aliens | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General
HB 315 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 317 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 42 85-1 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
Filed
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 108 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Hospitals | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
SB 109 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and to certain other provisions related to immigration law.
Filed
| Aliens | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 110 85-1 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing state and local enforcement of immigration laws and other provisions related to immigration law.
Filed
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
HB 66 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of the performance of students of limited English proficiency on state assessment instruments and inclusion of related information in campus report cards.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Aliens | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 68 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 88 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 154 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | WITNESSES
HB 183 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 209 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 231 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to extending the court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status and Department of Family and Protective Services policies for handling cases involving those young people.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
| Aliens | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | IMMIGRATION LAW | Minors--General
HB 306 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain public benefits and services to persons not lawfully present in the United States and reimbursement from the federal government for those benefits and services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Human Services--General
HB 310 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the cost of confinement and imprisonment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and reimbursement from the federal government for that cost.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--General | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 360 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to in-state tuition for non-legal residents of Texas and the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 559 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
HB 586 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 592 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 630 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 672 84-0 (2015)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to certain information concerning an applicant for certain occupational licenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 693 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the creation of a temporary visitor's driver's license, provisional temporary visitor's driver's license, and temporary visitor's driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 739 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 889 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
HB 977 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
HB 997 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to certain duties of employers voluntarily participating in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1407 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the comparison of any list of the legal status of certain persons who are not citizens to the list of registered voters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | County Government--General | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1439 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the creation of an educational publication for judicial guidance on cases involving a child who may be eligible for special immigrant juvenile status.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Courts--Judges | Family--Child Protection | IMMIGRATION LAW | Minors--General | PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
HB 1553 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring political subdivisions to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Governor | Labor--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1563 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the procedures for registering to vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1602 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Governor | IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Labor--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT
HB 1778 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the verification of the immigration status of an arrested person.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 2416 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to an annual report on the financial impact of undocumented immigrants on the state budget and economy.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget
HB 2573 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a deceptive trade practice related to the use of certain words to imply that a person who is not an attorney is authorized to practice law and the prosecution of a cause of action arising from that practice.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Consumer Protection | Lawyers | Notaries | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2640 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the cost of confinement and imprisonment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and reimbursement from the federal government for that cost.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Health--General | Human Services--General
HB 2661 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs and the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEXICO | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2783 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the task force on asylum-seeking children.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--General | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2806 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the prosecution of and increasing the punishment for the offense of unlawful smuggling or concealment of persons; creating an offense.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 2834 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to restrictions in connection with public subsidies and contracts awarded to businesses that employ undocumented workers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General
HB 2889 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2912 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 2937 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 3073 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3301 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the recognition of state citizenship and the issuance of state identification cards, driver's licenses, and occupational licenses to state residents regardless of their immigration status.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3383 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the EB-5 immigrant investor visa program administered by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3401 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | Law Enforcement
HB 3584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott
Relating to the verification of employment authorization by governmental entities, state contractors, and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HB 3587 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 3718 84-0 (2015)
Author: Spitzer, Stuart | et. al.
Relating to the possible use of certain state-owned land for border security.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Legislature | MEXICO | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3735 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Labor--General | STATE-FEDERAL RELATIONS, OFFICE OF
HB 3860 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to immigration visa waivers for physicians.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
HB 3934 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to Medicaid eligibility for certain residents.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 3948 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to the review of the economic impact of the immigrant investor visa program.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3950 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the recognition of certain employment authorizations granted by federal executive action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 4076 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the recognition of certain employment authorizations granted by federal executive action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 4120 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to money transmissions sent to destinations outside the United States; authorizing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Financial--General
HR 244 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Honoring the individuals who are providing humanitarian assistance to immigrants in McAllen.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Reported enrolled
| Aliens | MCALLEN, CITY OF | Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary
SB 62 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to accounting for costs incurred by this state as a result of the presence of persons who are not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 117 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to eligibility for a TEXAS grant.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
SB 132 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aliens | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Referred to s/c on Border Security by Pres
| Aliens | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | WITNESSES
SB 171 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the addition of an offense for the continuous smuggling of persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | Minors--Crimes Against | SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 174 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 185 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions
SB 268 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | MAGISTRATES
SB 351 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 374 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to requiring state agencies to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Aliens | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 401 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure | State Employees
SB 423 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID
SB 484 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to restrictions in connection with public subsidies and contracts awarded to businesses that employ undocumented workers.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General
SB 838 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the functions of the Office of Immigration and Refugee Affairs, the Governor's Advisory Committee on Immigration and Refugees, and the use of the state's disaster contingency fund for purposes related to immigration and refugees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General | MEXICO | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 897 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 959 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the collection of a complete set of fingerprints from certain applicants for driver's licenses.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aliens | BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1091 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to criminal trespass by an unauthorized immigrant; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | TRESPASS
SB 1252 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to an interstate compact on border security and immigration enforcement.
House: State Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Record vote
| Aliens | BORDER | Governor | INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR BORDER SECURITY | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1388 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on a guest worker program in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Aliens | Governor | Intergovernmental Relations | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1429 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 1742 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to immigration visa waivers for physicians.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | PHYSICIANS
SB 1801 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the recognition of certain employment authorizations granted by federal executive action.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General
SB 1819 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 1841 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the verification of employment authorization by governmental entities, state contractors, and state grant recipients, including the use of the federal E-verify program.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
SB 1928 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to ensuring local governmental and community input in any federal refugee resettlement program established in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to citizenship information reported by persons who receive local or state money to provide services to individuals in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Human Services--General | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 122 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 180 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 181 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the construction or operation by a local governmental entity of a day labor center used to facilitate the employment of aliens not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Labor--General
HB 219 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain public benefits and services to persons not lawfully present in the United States and reimbursement from the federal government for those benefits and services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 359 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the verification of the immigration status of an arrested person.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Law Enforcement
HB 559 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 615 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 676 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the smuggling of persons.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Law Enforcement
HB 823 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | MAGISTRATES
HB 853 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to exemption from administration of assessment instruments for and posting of assessment instrument performance data of certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Bilingual | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 927 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to voter registration; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 954 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to eligibility requirements for businesses for the receipt of certain public subsidies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General
HB 1117 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to certain duties of employers voluntarily participating in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1132 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the determination of certain exemptions from the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1253 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to voter registration; creating an offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Administration | Elections--Election Officers | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1434 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to payment of tuition to attend public schools for students holding certain United States student visas.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Aliens | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1447 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1559 83-0 (2013)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the use of information from the lists of noncitizens excused or disqualified from jury service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Open Records
HB 1700 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the proof of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for issuance of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1705 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the age qualification and extended jurisdiction over one seeking a suit affecting parent child relationship order in family court for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Courts--General | Family--Parent & Child | IMMIGRATION LAW | Minors--General
HB 1730 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State
HB 1909 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 2004 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the determination of certain exemptions from the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students and to the consideration of the performance of certain students on state assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Aliens | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 2187 83-0 (2013)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the duties of a law enforcement agency regarding the immigration status of an arrested person and the enforcement of an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 2242 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to public school student identification numbers and related reporting requirements for school districts.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2301 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors and governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in this state; authorizing a fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2579 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses committed against a person in custody.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual
HB 2639 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the authority of public institutions of higher education to determine the eligibility of certain persons to pay tuition at the rates established for residents of this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 2856 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the regulation of immigration assistance services; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES ACT | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 2950 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
HB 3074 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ACCIDENTS | Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3267 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to unlawful possession of a firearm by an illegal alien; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Weapons
HB 3364 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the payment of resident tuition and fees by certain high school students who enroll in dual credit courses.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum
HB 3405 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption for certain emergency shelters from child-care licensing requirements.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aliens | Family--Child Protection | JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 3593 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the determination that a voter is deceased.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3738 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | WITNESSES
HCR 44 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Urging the United States Congress to swiftly enact and fund comprehensive immigration reform that creates a road map to citizenship for some 11 million undocumented immigrants, promotes economic growth, and strengthens national security.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HJR 51 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons who are unlawfully present in the United States and are taken into custody for committing a felony.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 361 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the duties of a magistrate to inform an arrested person of consequences of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | MAGISTRATES
SB 437 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 453 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to payment of tuition to attend public schools for students holding certain United States student visas.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Aliens | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 526 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | WITNESSES
SB 527 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the detention by local law enforcement agencies of certain persons subject to federal immigration detainers.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
SB 738 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program; imposing fees.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Aliens | CRIMINAL RECORDS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 807 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the authority of the Department of State Health Services to admit certain nonresident tuberculosis patients to a state chest hospital.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSIONER | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | TUBERCULOSIS
SB 838 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to giving priority to United States citizens and permanent resident aliens in awarding state-funded student financial assistance.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | SCHOLARSHIPS
SB 951 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to surplus lines insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Aliens | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 1232 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to expanding eligibility for medical assistance to certain persons under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and ensuring the provision of quality care under and the effectiveness of the medical assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | MEDICAID | PATIENT PROTECTION & AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
SB 1336 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
| Aliens | Governor | IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Labor--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 1583 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to extending the court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status and Department of Family and Protective Services policies for handling cases involving those young people.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Parent & Child | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 1704 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to cooperation with federal agencies on immigration issues in this state; authorizing fees.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Intergovernmental Relations
SCR 15 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 45 83-1 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aliens | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 64 83-1 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
Filed
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HCR 3 83-1 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Urging the United States Congress to swiftly enact and fund comprehensive immigration reform that creates a road map to citizenship for some 11 million undocumented immigrants, promotes economic growth, and strengthens national security.
Filed
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 30 83-1 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
Filed
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 40 83-1 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits and the operation of commercial motor vehicles; creating an offense; authorizing fees.
Filed
| Aliens | PERMITS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SCR 4 83-1 (2013)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Urging the U.S. Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform.
Filed
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 21 83-2 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a Texas resident driver's permit, provisional Texas resident driver's permit, and Texas resident driver's instruction permit; authorizing fees; creating an offense.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Safety | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 17 83-2 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
Filed
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 14 83-3 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | IMMIGRATION LAW | State Employees
HB 12 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Record vote
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 17 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TRESPASS
HB 18 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the enforcement by certain governmental entities of laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 21 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to reporting by state agencies on the financial effect of providing services to illegal immigrants.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 22 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to information regarding the citizenship and immigration status of public school students.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Open Records
HB 29 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to considering the assessment instrument results of certain students in evaluating school district and campus performance.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 48 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety to operate one or more southbound vehicle checkpoints near the international border of this state for the purpose of preventing certain criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS | Weapons
HB 113 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement
HB 140 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors and grant recipients to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify; adding a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 174 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the cancellation of the voter registration and to the eligibility to vote of persons who are deceased or not citizens of the United States.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 177 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for issuance or renewal of certain occupational licenses, driver's licenses, and identification certificates.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 178 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 183 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to request information regarding the immigration status of an arrested person.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Law Enforcement
HB 186 82-0 (2011)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to requiring a voter to present proof of identification; creating a penalty.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | SECRETARY OF STATE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 197 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the provision of certain documentation before a person may engage in a licensed occupation; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 202 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to requiring state contractors to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | Purchasing--State
HB 247 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 292 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to birth records of children born in this state; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General
HB 293 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the eligibility of an individual born in this state whose parents are illegal aliens to receive state benefits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Human Relations | Human Services--General
HB 294 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a person who is in the United States illegally from bringing a claim in a state court.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 296 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the enforcement of immigration laws, to the investigation, prosecution, and punishment of certain criminal offenses concerning illegal immigration, and to certain employment and labor practices and requirements regarding immigration and immigrants; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 302 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 303 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the imposition of a fee for money transmissions sent to certain destinations outside the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--Indigent Health Care
HB 311 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the duty of a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of persons arrested on other grounds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 428 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to access to campuses of public schools and institutions of higher education by foreign consuls.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 464 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 529 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to certification for placement on the ballot of candidates for president or vice-president of the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Elections--Candidates | Elections--General | Elections--Presidential | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 532 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to certain offenses and criminal procedures involving persons who are not citizens of the United States; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 582 82-0 (2011)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to eligibility requirements for businesses for the receipt of certain public subsidies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--Management Relations
HB 601 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 603 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a prohibition on law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | WITNESSES
HB 608 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to state agency reports on the cost of services and benefits provided to undocumented immigrants.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | IMMIGRATION LAW | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 615 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to requiring that certain tests required for the issuance of a driver's license or a commercial driver's license be conducted in English.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aliens | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 623 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the detection and reporting of unauthorized immigration, the collection and dissemination of information concerning unauthorized immigration, the legal treatment or classification of unauthorized immigrants for certain purposes, the enforcement of certain laws governing immigration, and the establishment of English as the official language of this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | City Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | Electronic Information Systems | ENGLISH LANGUAGE | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Human Relations | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 655 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of
| Aliens | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 743 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al.
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to notify the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) regarding the withdrawal or nonattendance of certain foreign students.
House: Higher Education
Returned to committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 763 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an undocumented person.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 804 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the offense of illegal voting by a person who is not a United States citizen.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Elections--General
HB 838 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 875 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the identification of certain defendants as foreign nationals who were not lawfully admitted to the United States or whose lawful status has expired and to their release on bail.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 878 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the participation of governmental entities and other employers in a federal work authorization verification program; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--Management Relations | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 892 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an illegal alien.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 1035 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to the proof of identity required of an applicant for a driver's license.
House: State Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1036 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.
Relating to eligibility to file a sworn complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1084 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to creation of the offense of registering to vote by persons who are not citizens of the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1186 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to documentary evidence of citizenship or other status as a requirement for issuance of certain identification documents.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1202 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Labor--General
HB 1238 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1239 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the construction or operation by a local governmental entity of a day labor center used to facilitate the employment of aliens not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Labor--General
HB 1257 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the application and verification of eligibility for certain public benefits programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1272 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program or E-Verify; establishing an unlawful employment practice and providing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1275 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1294 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1297 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the enforcement of certain laws governing immigration and to certain requirements concerning illegal criminal aliens in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 1375 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1382 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to verify the immigration status of an arrested person.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | Law Enforcement
HB 1387 82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin
Relating to a requirement of lawful presence in the United States for receipt of state educational benefits and to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1455 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the release or discharge by a law enforcement agency of certain illegal immigrants at the office of a United States senator or United States representative.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 1466 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana
Relating to authorizing a suit to declare that certain young people have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and extending the jurisdiction of certain courts making such a declaration.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Family--Child Protection | IMMIGRATION LAW | Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1553 82-0 (2011)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to citizenship information reported by persons, including state agencies, political subdivisions of this state, nonprofit organizations, and public and private entities, who receive local or state money to provide services.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1800 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the detection and reporting of unauthorized immigration, the collection and dissemination of information concerning unauthorized immigration, and the enforcement of certain laws governing immigration.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | Criminal Procedure--General | Electronic Information Systems | IMMIGRATION LAW | INTERNET | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1857 82-0 (2011)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 1888 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-Verify.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1927 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a requirement of lawful presence in the United States for receipt of state educational benefits and to the determination of resident status of and tuition rates for students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2011 82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the admission of persons who are not legal residents of the United States to public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 2260 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to verifying the eligibility of applicants for federal, state, and local public benefits; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance | IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 2450 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of employing an individual not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 2734 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to certain mandatory conditions of parole or mandatory supervision for illegal criminal aliens and the revocation of parole or mandatory supervision as a result of violating those conditions.
House: Corrections Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aliens | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | PARDONS & PAROLES, BOARD OF
HB 2757 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Commission on Immigration and Migration and a migrant worker visa pilot project.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | IMMIGRATION LAW | MEXICO | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | TEXAS COMMISSION ON IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION ACT
HB 2805 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the requirement of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for issuance of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial driver learner's permit.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2878 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the creation of certain criminal offenses involving unauthorized aliens, to the forfeiture of property in relation to criminal offenses involving unauthorized aliens, and to the creation of a private cause of action for employing or contracting with unauthorized aliens.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Labor--General | TRESPASS
HB 2886 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a work program for certain persons not legally authorized to be in the United States; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3129 82-0 (2011)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify; creating an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3160 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the verification of citizenship of an applicant for voter registration.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3185 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a requirement of lawful presence in the United States for receipt of state educational benefits for use at a public or private institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Private Schools | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3240 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requiring employers to participate in the federal E-Verify program and of the Texas Workforce Commission in regard to the E-Verify program; outlining certain duties of employers participation and providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3252 82-0 (2011)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of unauthorized foreign nationals and to a biennial report regarding reported violations.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3536 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care.
House: Public Health
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | County Government--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3537 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to collecting information and requiring reimbursement from certain recipients of certain public benefits.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Children's Insurance | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Food Programs | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 3550 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to imposing a law enforcement fee for certain offenses, violations, and disqualifications related to commercial motor vehicles and to weight limits on a vehicle loaded with certain agricultural products.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Drugs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Law Enforcement | VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT | Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3667 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the establishment and administration of an employment verification compliance program, deterring the use of unauthorized foreign workers, imposing powers and duties on executive agencies, and providing for remedies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Labor--General | Labor--Management Relations
HCR 88 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact an overhaul of the immigration system to promote economic prosperity and national security.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 158 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HJR 86 82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment denying bail to certain persons who are unlawfully present in the United States and are taken into custody for committing a felony.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 11 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
SB 84 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program, or E-verify.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Employees | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 124 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement
SB 126 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the duty of a peace officer to inquire into the lawful presence of certain persons.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 146 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the offense of smuggling of persons and unlawful transport of an individual; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 151 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 189 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 259 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the duty of a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of persons arrested on other grounds.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
SB 288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas to operate one or more southbound vehicle checkpoints near the international border of this state for the purpose of preventing certain criminal offenses.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | VEHICLE CHECKPOINTS | Weapons
SB 384 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the cancellation of the voter registrations of persons who are not United States citizens.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 394 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an undocumented person.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
SB 420 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to determining eligibility for indigent health care.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Health--General | Health--Indigent Health Care | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Health & Accident | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 600 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a prohibition on law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | CRIME VICTIMS | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | WITNESSES
SB 881 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the liability of a criminal defendant and the defendant's sureties on a personal bond or bail bond.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
SB 909 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the discharge of a surety's liability on a bail bond in a criminal case.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1009 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to notify the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) regarding the withdrawal or nonattendance of certain foreign students.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 1254 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the creation of the offense of employing an individual not lawfully present in the United States.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Labor--General
SB 1529 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the date by which law enforcement agencies must report arrests to the Department of Public Safety.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aliens | City Government--General | Law Enforcement | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1631 82-0 (2011)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 1649 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Margo, Dee
Relating to a grant program to support the prosecution of certain crimes.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
| Aliens | BORDER | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | Criminal Procedure--General | Lawyers
SB 1698 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to reporting concerning inmates who are confined in county jails and subject to federal immigration detainers.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 9 82-1 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 10 82-1 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the duty of a law enforcement agency to request information regarding the immigration status of an arrested person.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement
HB 11 82-1 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the duty of a local law enforcement agency to verify the immigration status of certain arrested persons by use of the federal Secure Communities program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | County Government--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 57 82-1 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by an illegal alien and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens for committing that criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TRESPASS
HB 58 82-1 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the creation of the offense of employing or contracting with an unauthorized alien.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | Labor--General
HB 59 82-1 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to reporting by state agencies on the financial effect of providing services to illegal immigrants.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 11 82-1 (2011)
Author: Hartnett, Will
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 13 82-1 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Urging Congress to enact an overhaul of the immigration system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION REFORM | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 9 82-1 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities and the administration of certain documentation of citizenship status and other lawful admittance by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 40 82-1 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | CRIMINAL RECORDS | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Labor--General | Labor--Workforce Development | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SCR 2 82-1 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging the federal government to grant a conditional green card to certain noncitizens to allow them to enlist in the United States armed forces and urging the federal government to award citizenship to these immigrants upon the completion of four years of honorable military service.
Filed
| Aliens | Military & Veterans | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 48 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 49 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by illegal aliens and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens suspected of committing criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TRESPASS
HB 50 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to information required to establish resident status in connection with tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 128 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that applicants for certain licenses be eligible for employment in the United States.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Labor--General | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 139 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an undocumented person.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 192 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the purposes for which a student's absence from school must be excused.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 208 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of the voter registration and to the eligibility to vote of persons who are deceased or not citizens of the United States.
House: Elections
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 244 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to regulation of residential tenancies by local governments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 254 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to restricting illegal immigrants to certain geographic regions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 255 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting admission by public institutions of higher education of applicants who are not lawfully authorized to be present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
HB 256 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to birth records of children born in this state; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | Health--General | VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 260 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | DEFERRED ADJUDICATION | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 261 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 262 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to information regarding the citizenship status of students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Aliens | BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--School Districts | Open Records
HB 263 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a fee for money transmissions sent to certain destinations outside the United States.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--Indigent Health Care
HB 266 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to regulating the provision of benefits and services to, and the verification of the employment status of, immigrants and to enforcing laws relating to immigrants; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Electronic Information Systems | FRAUD | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Human Services--General | Labor--General | Law Enforcement | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 276 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that state agencies report the cost of services and benefits provided to undocumented immigrants.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 404 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement
HB 416 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that a recipient of money from the Texas Enterprise Fund participate in a federal work eligibility verification program.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--Workforce Development | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 418 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 577 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to requiring public institutions of higher education to notify the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) regarding the withdrawal or nonattendance of certain foreign students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 622 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the suspension of certain licenses held by employers for the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Labor--General | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | PERMITS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 639 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROSTITUTION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 658 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring governmental entities to participate in the federal electronic verification of work authorization program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Electronic Information Systems | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 835 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to requiring a candidate for public office to provide proof of citizenship.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Candidates | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 976 81-0 (2009)
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the proof of identity required of an applicant for a driver's license.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1061 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for issuance or renewal of certain occupational licenses, driver's licenses, and identification certificates.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1263 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to providing an exemption from the administration of certain assessment instruments for certain public school students who are asylees or refugees.
House: Public Education
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
HB 1436 81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to depositing revenue received by this state from undocumented immigrants to the indigent emergency medical services and preventative health care reimbursement fund.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Indigent Health Care | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1619 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to format, appearance, and contents of a driver's license, commercial driver's license, or personal identification certificate issued by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 1703 81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to a biennial report on the cost to the state of services provided to illegal aliens.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1744 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to employer liability for the cost of health care services provided to certain indigent employees.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aliens | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Health--Indigent Health Care | Hospitals | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1827 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to eligibility to file a sworn complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1961 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to the recipients and subrecipients of financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--Finance | Housing--General
HB 2222 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a prohibition on law enforcement inquiries regarding the nationality or immigration status of a victim of or witness to a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2335 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to fees charged for issuance by a state or local governmental entity of identification that may be presented to be accepted to vote.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 3118 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to a study on the cost and benefits of undocumented immigrants to the state budget and economy.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3581 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the right of a foreign national to contact a foreign consular official.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Subcommittee members named
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | MAGISTRATES
HB 3826 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to certain disputes involving residential construction projects employing undocumented workers.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Aliens | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3949 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that applicants for certain licenses be eligible for employment in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Labor--General
HB 3969 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 4036 81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to public safety and the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards.
House: Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4066 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to sworn complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Ethics | ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4132 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4389 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to procedures and forms for combining health and human services benefits applications with voter registration applications.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Human Services--General
HB 4425 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to authorizing a suit to declare that certain children have been abused, neglected, or abandoned.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Courts--General | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child
HB 4426 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing a suit to declare that certain young people have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and extending the jurisdiction of certain courts making such a declaration.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | Family--Child Protection | Family--Parent & Child | FOSTER CARE
HB 4480 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to documentary evidence of citizenship or other status as a requirement for issuance of certain identification documents.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Health--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4481 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the establishment of a fraudulent identification unit to be operated by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | FRAUD | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4482 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to a requirement of lawful presence in the United States for receipt of state educational benefits and to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 4483 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to verifying the eligibility of applicants for federal, state, and local public benefits; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 4484 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport or concealment of an illegal alien.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HUMAN TRAFFICKING
HB 4485 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the identification of certain defendants as foreign nationals who were not lawfully admitted to the United States or whose lawful status has expired and to their release on bail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 4486 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the participation of governmental entities and other employers in a federal work eligibility verification program; establishing an unlawful employment practice.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--Employees/Officers | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--Employees/Officers | Electronic Information Systems | Political Subdivisions | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Employees
HB 4487 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to state and local activities concerning and enforcement of federal immigration and custom laws.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4620 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the rights and responsibilities of residential landlords and tenants.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 4675 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the requirement of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for issuance of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial driver learner's permit.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HCR 95 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Requesting that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security consider all alternatives to the detention of immigrant and asylum-seeking families with children.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Family--Parent & Child | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 94 81-0 (2009)
Author: Legler, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing transporting out of this state a noncitizen who commits an offense in this state.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EXTRADITION | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 86 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 89 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prosecution, punishment, and prevention of offenses involving trafficking of persons or certain forced or sex-based labor or services, law enforcement training relating to the trafficking of persons, and the creation of the trafficking of persons investigation and prosecution account in the general revenue fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | CHILD ABUSE | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TASK FORCE | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | PROSTITUTION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 125 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of a foreign national to contact a foreign consular official.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Criminal Procedure--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | MAGISTRATES
SB 268 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of the voter registrations of persons who are not United States citizens.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 357 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 358 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of state and federal laws governing immigration by certain governmental entities.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement
SB 525 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to certain qualified alien physicians practicing medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 850 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to information required to establish resident status in connection with tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
SB 1422 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to receive a sentence of community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1677 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the regulation of immigration assistance services; providing civil and criminal penalties.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES ACT | Lawyers
SB 1784 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of citizenship or lawful presence in the United States for issuance of a driver's license, personal identification certificate, commercial driver's license, or commercial driver learner's permit.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1818 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to providing an exemption from the administration of certain assessment instruments for certain public school students who are asylees or refugees.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 2026 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Essential Workers Program.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Labor--Workforce Development | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2568 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a prohibition against the knowing employment of persons not lawfully present in the United States and the suspension of licenses held by certain employers for the knowing employment of those persons.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 2584 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the reporting of certain felons incarcerated in Texas jails to federal authorities.
House: Corrections Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 28 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of an individual born in this state whose parents are illegal aliens to receive state benefits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Human Relations | Human Services--General
HB 29 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a fee for money transmissions sent to certain destinations outside the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Health--Indigent Health Care
HB 38 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that applicants for certain licenses be eligible for employment in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 39 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 40 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain applicants for and recipients of medical assistance to provide proof of citizenship or nationality and of identity.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 104 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to information required to establish resident status in connection with tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 127 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that state agencies report the cost of services and benefits provided to unlawful immigrants.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 141 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 159 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the determination of resident status of students by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Returned to committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 240 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the absence of a student from school for activities in connection with obtaining United States citizenship.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 249 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the identification information required of an applicant for a driver's license.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 256 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the identification information required of an applicant for a driver's license.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 291 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal work authorization program; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 325 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to construction projects employing undocumented workers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 351 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund to a recipient who employs an undocumented worker.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 858 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of certain persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 904 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition against the construction or operation by a local governmental entity of a day labor center used to facilitate the employment of aliens not lawfully present in the United States.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 905 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to verifying the immigration status of certain defendants confined in correctional facilities.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Law Enforcement | SHERIFFS
HB 906 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the regulation of immigration assistance services; providing civil and criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE SERVICES ACT
HB 907 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the enforcement of federal immigration and customs laws by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 908 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to verify employee information through the federal work authorization program.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
| Aliens | Political Subdivisions | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 931 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the verification of legal presence in the United States of an applicant for a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 932 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to requiring that a driver's license, personal identification certificate, or commercial driver's license issued by the Department of Public Safety state whether the holder is a citizen of the United States.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 1012 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of immigration laws by local governments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General
HB 1053 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Relating to exemplary damages awarded to a noncitizen.
House: Civil Practices
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1121 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to judicial findings, a criminal offense, and preventative actions regarding human trafficking or other similar abuse.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1132 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to verifying the eligibility of applicants for state public benefits.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aliens | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS
HB 1196 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to restrictions on the use of certain public subsidies.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 1256 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of immigration laws.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 1302 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the provision of public health services or benefits without regard to a person's immigration status; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Health--Indigent Health Care | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1527 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to exemplary damages awarded to an illegal immigrant.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1528 80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund to an employer who employs one or more persons who are not lawfully entitled to be present and employed in the United States.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND
HB 1604 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the identification information required of applicants for a driver's license or for certain public benefits, public services, or governmental employment.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Human Services--General | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | UNITED MEXICAN STATES | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 1605 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the punishment for the offense of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1727 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the authority of certain local officials or a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of certain persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | Political Subdivisions
HB 1774 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the enforcement of immigration laws by local governments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Law Enforcement
HB 1941 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to data collected by public schools regarding the citizenship or immigration status of certain individuals.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1989 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the issuance of a driver's license to a person presenting certain identity documents.
House: Border & International Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 1997 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of the offense of unlawful transport of an undocumented person.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2180 80-0 (2007)
Author: Crabb, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by illegal aliens and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens suspected of committing criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TRESPASS
HB 2381 80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the immigration status or nationality of a person needing or receiving certain emergency services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
HB 2428 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement profiling based on a person's immigration or nationality status.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | RACIAL PROFILING
HB 2676 80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to regulation of residential tenancies by local governments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 2717 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to a joint interim study of ways to promote economic development in nations that are a primary source of undocumented immigrants in Texas.
House: Border & International Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies
HB 2869 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 2900 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the operation of a commercial motor vehicle by persons without a license; imposing a penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Aliens | Transportation--Miscellaneous | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 2998 80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the duty of a peace officer to verify the citizenship and immigration status of certain persons.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3020 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the identification and detention of certain foreign nationals who were not lawfully admitted to the United States or whose lawful status has expired.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 3342 80-0 (2007)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of trafficking of persons.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3370 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons and a report concerning the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
HB 3507 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the powers of peace officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Aliens | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 3653 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to contracts between the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and private vendors for the use of inmate labor to construct fences along the Texas-Mexico border.
House: Government Reform
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Labor--Workforce Development
HB 3704 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to immigration law training for certain law enforcement officers.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | IMMIGRATION LAW | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON
HB 3829 80-0 (2007)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to information required to establish resident status in connection with tuition and fees charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HCR 64 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Requesting that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reconsider all alternatives to the detention of immigrant and asylum-seeking families.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HCR 194 80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the federal government's failure to secure the border and enforce immigration laws.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | BORDER | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HCR 281 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Requesting that Congress and the Texas Legislature adopt the terms "undocumented worker, person, or immigrant" as replacements to the term "illegal alien" in official discourse.
Filed
| Aliens | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 11 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to homeland security and protection of the public, including protections against human trafficking; providing penalties.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
| Aliens | BORDER SECURITY COUNCIL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | IMMUNIZATIONS | Open Meetings | RADIO | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
SB 30 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens for a license to practice medicine in this state.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 116 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to requiring governmental entities and contractors with governmental entities to participate in the federal work authorization program; providing a penalty.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | Labor--Management Relations | Purchasing--Local | Purchasing--State | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 150 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a prohibition on certain law enforcement profiling based on a person's immigration or nationality status.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Law Enforcement | PEACE OFFICERS | RACIAL PROFILING
SB 151 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the immigration status or nationality of a person needing or receiving certain emergency services.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
SB 197 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a prohibition on state officers or employees who are not United States citizens representing the state in matters concerning certain foreign governments.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | State Employees | State Officers
SB 268 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the imposition of a fee for money transmissions sent to a destination outside the United States and to the use of the revenue for border security purposes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--Finance | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 773 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the creation of the offense of criminal trespass by illegal aliens and to certain procedures for arresting illegal aliens suspected of committing criminal offenses.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | ARREST WARRANTS | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | TRESPASS
SB 1122 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to judicial findings regarding victims of trafficking and related offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1139 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a joint interim study of ways to promote economic development in nations that are a primary source of undocumented immigrants in Texas.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Interim Studies
SB 1250 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SEXUAL OFFENDERS | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 1283 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of trafficking of persons and reports concerning the offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crimes--Against Persons--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 1464 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of the voter registrations of persons who are not United States citizens.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
SB 1840 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the authority of a peace officer to inquire into the immigration status of certain persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Fire Fighters & Police--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 858 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the issuance of a marriage license to applicants who are unable to personally appear before the county clerk.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Family--Marriage Relationship | Military & Veterans
HB 859 79-0 (2005)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the issuance of a certificate for driving by the Department of Public Safety.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Aliens | Insurance--Motor Vehicles | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 1122 79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requirements for certain medical treatment consent forms.
House: Civil Practices
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
HB 1552 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the absence of a student from school for activities in connection with obtaining United States citizenship.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 1561 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to the identification information required of a foreign national applying for a driver's license.
House: Border & International Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 2207 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to allowing a political subdivision to hold a local option election on whether a lawfully admitted resident alien may vote in an election held by the political subdivision.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2289 79-0 (2005)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to required notice of and a lien resulting from damage to a fence.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Property Interests--Personal Property | Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HCR 13 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Memorializing Congress to allow Mexican visitors the same six-month length of stay afforded to Canadian travelers.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Signed by the Governor
| Aliens | Congress | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress | TRAVEL
HJR 66 79-0 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing by local option for a lawfully admitted resident alien to vote in an election held by a political subdivision.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 555 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requirements for certain medical treatment consent forms.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Health Care Providers | Health--Privacy/Use of Information
SB 603 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to an education and training program on handling the arrest of a foreign national.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON | MAGISTRATES | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
SB 640 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the notification of foreign consular officials on the arrest of foreign nationals and to communications between those consular officials and arrested persons.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 47 79-1 (2005)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the absence of a student from school for activities in connection with obtaining United States citizenship.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 47 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an education and training program on handling the arrest of a foreign national.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 525 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to providing health care services without regard to a person's immigration status.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 869 78-0 (2003)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of conduct that involves the trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
| Aliens | Crime Victims Compensation | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement | Minors--Crimes Against | PROSTITUTION
HB 938 78-0 (2003)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to the right to file suit in this state.
House: Civil Practices
Referred to Civil Practices
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities
HB 1130 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to immigration visa waivers for physicians.
House: Border and International Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1212 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to limitations on the number of foreign students who may be enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program at a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 1236 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hopson, ChuckSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to information required to be placed in a pen packet accompanying a defendant on transfer from county jail to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1239 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to requiring proof of citizenship at the time a person registers to vote.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1263 78-0 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the right of a foreign national to contact a foreign consular official.
House: Border and International Affairs
Considered in Calendars
| Aliens | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Criminal Procedure--General
HB 1383 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the issuance of a license to practice medicine to certain graduates of a foreign medical school.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
HB 1820 78-0 (2003)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exception of certain agricultural labor from unemployment compensation.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
| Aliens | Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--Unemployment
HB 1845 78-0 (2003)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the expiration and appearance of a driver's license, identification certificate, or commercial driver's license or permit issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States.
House: Law Enforcement
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 1868 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the provision of medical assistance to certain legal immigrants.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Human Services--Medical Assistance | PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2705 78-0 (2003)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the state Medicaid program.
House: State Health Care Expenditures, Select
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Health--AIDS | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MANAGED CARE | MEDICAID | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Women
HB 3462 78-0 (2003)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to laborers in Texas.
House: Border and International Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--General
HB 3544 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to establishing a pilot program to prevent certain juveniles from crossing the border between this state and Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | BORDER | CAMERON COUNTY | HIDALGO COUNTY | Minors--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HCR 156 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Memorializing congress to enact the Citizenship For America's Troops Act to allow citizenship through service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Signed by the Governor
| Aliens | CITIZENSHIP FOR AMERICA'S TROOPS ACT | Resolutions--Legislative Policy | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 63 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of financial assistance and related support services to certain legal immigrants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Aliens | Human Services--Direct Assistance
SB 64 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to certain legal immigrants.
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Referred to International Relations and Trade
| Aliens | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 65 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the provision of medical assistance to certain legal immigrants.
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Human Services--Medical Assistance
SB 98 78-0 (2003)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the administration of certain state assessment instruments in Spanish to Spanish-speaking students of limited English proficiency who are in special education programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Aliens | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--SPANISH LANGUAGE | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing
SB 309 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.Sponsor: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain hospital districts to provide services to certain persons.
House: Public Health Senate: International Relations and Trade
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 558 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.
Relating to immigration visa waivers for physicians.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Effective on 9/1/03
| Aliens | Health--Indigent Health Care | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS
SB 883 78-0 (2003)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to information required to be placed in a pen packet accompanying a defendant on transfer from county jail to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 944 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the expiration, appearance, and funding for the issuance of a driver's license, identification certificate, or commercial driver's license or permit issued to a person who is not a citizen of the United States.
Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 1191 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exception of certain agricultural labor from unemployment compensation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Aliens | Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--Unemployment
SB 1751 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to peace officer education and training regarding contacts between a foreign national arrested for a criminal offense and foreign consular officials.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
| Aliens | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1953 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the criminal consequences of conduct that involves the trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Received from the Senate
| Aliens | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Law Enforcement
HB 81 78-1 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to peace officer education and training regarding contacts between a foreign national arrested for a criminal offense and foreign consular officials.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
| Aliens | CONTINUING EDUCATION | Criminal Procedure--General | PEACE OFFICERS
HB 52 78-2 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to allowing a political subdivision to hold a local option election on whether a lawfully admitted resident alien may vote in an election held by the political subdivision.
Filed
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Political Subdivisions
HJR 2 78-2 (2003)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing by local option for a lawfully admitted resident alien to vote in an election held by a political subdivision.
Filed
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 158 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to qualify as residents of this state for purposes of higher education tuition and to qualify for higher education financial aid.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 901 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to qualify as residents of this state for purposes of higher education tuition or to pay tuition at the rate provided for residents of this state.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 1018 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to certain applicants applying for a license to practice medicine.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Health Care Providers | Health--Rural | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations | PHYSICIANS | RURAL
HB 1044 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
Relating to health benefits coverage for certain children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aliens | CHILD HEALTH PLAN | Health--Children's Insurance | HEALTHY KIDS CORPORATION, TEXAS | Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 1218 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
| Aliens | Human Services--Food Programs | STATE IMMIGRANT FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
HB 1403 77-0 (2001)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to qualify as residents of this state for purposes of higher education tuition or to pay tuition at the rate provided to residents of this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 1422 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the provision of medical assistance to certain legal immigrants.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | Human Services--Child Services | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID
HB 1525 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to teacher certification of certain persons holding advanced degrees issued by institutions in foreign countries.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR
HB 2395 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the provision of financial assistance to certain legal immigrants.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
| Aliens | Human Services--Direct Assistance | TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
HB 2487 77-0 (2001)
Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al.
Relating to state assessment of students of limited English proficiency.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--WAIVERS | ENGLISH LANGUAGE
HB 2593 77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program by the Texas Workforce Commission for technology training for certain persons.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/01
| ADULT EDUCATION | Aliens | Labor--Workforce Development | Science & Technology | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3051 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the tuition charged to certain students at institutions of higher education and to emergency loans for student tuition and fees.
House: Higher Education
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 3210 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the creation of a state self-sufficiency program for certain immigrants who are victims of battery or extreme cruelty.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
| Aliens | Family--Family Violence | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Human Services--General
SB 794 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the right of a foreign national to contact a foreign consular official.
Senate: Criminal Justice
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1526 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to qualify as residents of this state for purposes of higher education tuition or to pay tuition at the rate provided to residents of this state.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 1656 76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to health benefits plan coverage for certain children.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
| Aliens | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Children's Insurance | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 2708 76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to health benefits plan coverage for certain children.
House: Public Health
Considered in Calendars
| Aliens | HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF | Health--Children's Insurance | HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Human Services--Medical Assistance | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 3472 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain individuals who are not residents of this state.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
SB 243 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the duty of the Department of Public Safety to remove certain names from a list used to reconstitute the jury wheel.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Aliens | Courts--General | Courts--Juries | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 1376 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to health benefit plan coverage for certain individuals who are not residents of this state.
Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 54 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the eligibility of illegal aliens for community supervision.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aliens | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons
HB 158 75-0 (1997)
Author: Driver, Joe
Relating to repealing the exemption of certain foreign students from paying tuition charged by public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 345 75-0 (1997)
Author: Siebert, Bill
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain special agents of the United States government.
House: Public Safety
Referred to Public Safety
| Aliens | Law Enforcement
HB 419 75-0 (1997)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to requiring proof of citizenship at the time a person registers to vote.
House: Elections
Subcommittee members named
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1049 75-0 (1997)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to notification of a judgment against a Mexican resident arising from a vehicle accident.
House: Public Safety Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Effective on 9/1/97
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Vehicles & Traffic--Safety Responsibility
HB 1629 75-0 (1997)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.
Relating to the tuition charged to certain foreign students with financial need at certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 1645 75-0 (1997)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to cancellation of the voter registrations of persons who are not United States citizens; providing a penalty.
House: Elections Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage
HB 1696 75-0 (1997)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to restricting the performance of certain civil duties or privileges to citizens of the United States.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Courts--Juries | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 1820 75-0 (1997)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the tuition charged to certain foreign students with financial need at certain components of the Texas State Technical College System and at Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective with Fall Semester
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HB 1989 75-0 (1997)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to college student exchange programs with other nations.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/97
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 3431 75-0 (1997)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to assistance for certain legal immigrants.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Human Services--General
HJR 88 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow equal access to public services, assistance, and benefits to all United States legal residents.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 477 75-0 (1997)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to requiring courts hearing criminal cases to report certain persons who are not citizens of the United States to the federal government.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 815 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the tuition charged to certain foreign students with financial need at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1042 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to college student exchange programs with other nations.
Senate: Education
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1056 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to foreign student tuition fees.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably with amendments
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1067 75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to assistance for certain legal immigrants.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Human Services--General
SB 1255 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to granting limited state law enforcement authority to certain special agents of the United States government.
Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Aliens | Law Enforcement
SB 1295 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to licensure of certain international medical students who have successfully completed a Fifth Pathway Program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
SB 1511 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the tuition charged to certain foreign students with financial need at certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
SCR 19 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Requesting the United States Congress to encourage citizenship of legal immigrants by encouraging schools and institutions of higher education to provide enhanced citizenship training.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
| Aliens | Human Services--Food Programs | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 21 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to amend federal law to allow legal aliens access to Medicaid benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Human Services--Medical Assistance | MEDICAID | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 22 75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to amend federal law to allow legal aliens access to Supplemental Security Income.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 328 74-0 (1995)
Author: Munoz, Sergio
Relating to tuition for a resident of Mexico who registers at a component of the Texas State Technical College System.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
HB 804 74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to requiring courts hearing criminal cases to report certain persons who are not citizens of the United States to the federal government.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
HB 2006 74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to offenses involving the practice of immigration law and providing services to a person seeking immigration or naturalization.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: International Relations, Trade & Technology
Meeting cancelled
| Aliens
HB 2816 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to allowing a political subdivision to hold a local option election on whether a lawfully admitted resident alien may vote in an election held by the political subdivision.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Elections--School District
HJR 110 74-0 (1995)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing by local option for a lawfully admitted resident alien to vote in an election held by a political subdivision.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Elections--Registration & Suffrage | Political Subdivisions | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 279 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to the identification of inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and other convicted persons as illegal criminal aliens.
House: Corrections Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 762 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to enrollment of foreign exchange students in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 873 74-0 (1995)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to requiring courts hearing criminal cases to report certain persons who are not citizens of the United States to the federal government.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement
SB 1713 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to tuition for a resident of Mexico who registers at a component of the Texas State Technical College System.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
HB 603 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cook, JohnSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the admission of foreign exchange students to the public free schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective with '93-'94 school year
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 620 73-0 (1993)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to tuition at Texas A&I University charged to residents of bordering nations.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS A&I UNIVERSITY
HB 1887 73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the requirement of criminal justice agencies to report certain persons who are not citizens of the United States to the federal government.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Law Enforcement
HB 2278 73-0 (1993)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to voting by a lawfully admitted resident alien in a school district or junior college district election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District
HJR 105 73-0 (1993)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting a lawfully admitted resident alien to vote in certain elections.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
| Aliens | Education--Junior College Districts | Elections--School District | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 258 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to requiring citizenship as a prerequisite to holding a license from the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Aliens | Law Enforcement | LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS & EDUCATION, COMMN. ON
HB 776 72-0 (1991)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the citizenship status of persons certified to teach in the State of Texas.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 1355 72-0 (1991)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the payment of tuition by foreign students enrolled in certain insitutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 1952 72-0 (1991)
Author: Granoff, Al | et. al.
Relating to tuition charged to residents of Mexico who attend certain public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 2828 72-0 (1991)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens to receive unemployment compensation benefits.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | Labor--Unemployment
HB 2848 72-0 (1991)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Relating to transferring responsibility for certain immigration-related matters from the Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council to the governor's office and to placing responsibility for certain refugee-related matters with the governor's office.
House: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Aliens | Governor | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL, TEXAS | IMMIGRATION & REFUGEES, GOVERNOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HCR 190 72-0 (1991)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to honor its commitment to restore previously deferred federal funding for the State Legalization Assistance Grant.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
| Aliens | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 1052 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the payment of tuition by foreign students enrolled in certain institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1410 72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to tuition paid by certain foreign students enrolled in a public senior college or university, a public junior college, the Texas State Technical Institute, and the Texas A&I University Citrus and Vegetable Training Center at Weslaco.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
SB 1511 72-0 (1991)
Author: Sims, BillSponsor: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the eligibility of certain aliens to receive unemployment compensation benefits.
House: Labor and Employment Relations Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Labor--Unemployment
SR 847 72-0 (1991)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Memorializing Congress to honor its commitment to restore previously deferred federal funding for the State Legalization Impact Assistance Grant.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 5 72-1 (1991)
Author: McDonald, Nancy
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to honor its commitment to restore previously deferred federal funding for the State Legalization Impact Assistance Grant.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 311 71-0 (1989)
Author: Gavin, John | et. al.
Relating to the treatment of certain nonimmigrant aliens as residents for purposes of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 765 71-0 (1989)
Author: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to information required for issuance of a driver's license and to information contained in a driver's license.
House: Public Safety
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Aliens | Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 2356 71-0 (1989)
Author: McDonald, NancySponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the creation of the Advisory Committee on Immigration and to requiring the Texas Health and Human Services Coordinating Council in applying for and overseeing the State Legalization Impact Assistance....
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/89
| Aliens | Health | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COORDINATING COUNCIL, TEXAS | IMMIGRATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON | State Agencies, Newly Proposed
SB 196 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, Steven | et. al.Sponsor: Gavin, John
Relating to the treatment of certain nonimmigrant aliens as residents for purposes of tuition and fees at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective with fall semester 1989
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 68 70-0 (1987)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to tuition and fee payments at institutions of higher education and to Texas Public Educational Grants funded by tuition payments.
House: Higher Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 1283 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to a prohibition of the employment of undocumented workers under state public works contracts; providing a civil penalty.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Purchasing--State
HB 1284 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to grants or loans of state aid to political subdivisions that employ illegal aliens or contract with persons who employ illegal aliens.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Political Subdivisions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 391 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the tuition at public senior colleges and universities for certain citizens of Mexico.
Senate: Education
Left as pending business in comm.
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | MEXICO
SB 392 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the establishment of a scholarship program for eligible citizens of Mexico and Central America.
Senate: Education
Left as pending business in comm.
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | MEXICO
SB 393 70-0 (1987)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to tuition rates for residents of bordering nations.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 534 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to limitations on foreign exchange teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers
HB 49 69-0 (1985)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the employment of certain aliens and providing penalties.
House: Business & Commerce
Coauthor authorized
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 238 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to ownership of property by foreign persons.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
| Agriculture | Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 259 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the receipt of gifts from foreign persons by an institution of higher education; providing a penalty.
House: Higher Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Finance | GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 801 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to admitting into public schools of this state free of tuition certain United States citizens who reside in Mexico.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
HB 990 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the arraignment of persons who are not citizens of the United States.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 1036 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to reporting requirements of persons registered for engaging in activities to influence legislation or administrative action on behalf of a corporation partially or totally owned by a foreign government.
House: State Affairs
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
| Aliens | Corporations & Associations
HB 1150 69-0 (1985)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to residency and tuition for attendance at state-supported institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 1493 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the operation of certain state-licensed foreign bank agencies.
House: Financial Institutions
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Aliens | Financial--Banks
HB 1506 69-0 (1985)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the duties of a court on the arraignment of a defendant.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from calendar
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 1681 69-0 (1985)
Author: Taylor, M.A.Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the use of assumed names by foreign insurance corporations.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | Corporations & Associations | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SB 104 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to disclosure requirements relating to the receipt of conditional gifts from foreign persons by a public institution of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Finance | GIFTS & DONATIONS
SB 746 69-0 (1985)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the operation and regulation of certain state-licensed foreign bank agencies.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | Financial--Banks
SB 1262 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to tuition exemptions and reduced tuition rates for certain foreign students.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Fees | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 1305 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the administration of a program providing tuition exemptions for students from certain foreign countries.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 1348 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Smith, Terral
Relating to admonitions by the court to defendants who are noncitizens before acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Trial
HB 365 68-0 (1983)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to the ownership of mineral interests by a foreign government or an organization in which a foreign government owns an interest.
House: Energy
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Mines & Mineral Resources
HB 388 68-0 (1983)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by foreign persons.
House: State Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| Agriculture | Aliens
HB 424 68-0 (1983)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to bids of nonresident highway contractors.
House: Transportation
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| Aliens | COMPETITIVE BIDDING | Highways | Purchasing--State
HB 577 68-0 (1983)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the employment of certain aliens.
House: Business & Commerce
Coauthor authorized
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 579 68-0 (1983)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the ownership of real property by foreign individuals or organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 768 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the employment of certain aliens.
House: Business & Commerce
Referred to Committee on Business & Commerce
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 1190 68-0 (1983)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to fees collected by an institution of higher education to pay for services for international students.
House: Higher Education
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Fees
HB 1422 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, AshleySponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to approval of certain insurance policy forms and documents.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1908 68-0 (1983)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to the employment of professional nurses who are legal aliens.
House: Labor and Employment Relations
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
| Aliens | NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations
HB 1930 68-0 (1983)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to aid to school districts in which certain alien students are enrolled.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 2099 68-0 (1983)
Author: Clark, Jerry
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain foreign political subdivisions selling electricity and to a reciprocal exemption of those subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Posting rule suspended
| Aliens | Utilities--Electric
SB 102 68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to aid to school districts in which a significant number of children of foreign-born parents are enrolled.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 868 68-0 (1983)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to aid to school districts in which certain alien students are enrolled.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 957 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the exercise of jurisdiction over nonresidents by Texas courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Aliens | Corporations & Associations | Courts--Civil Procedure
SB 967 68-0 (1983)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Simpson, Bob
Relating to certain requirements imposed on foreign insurance corporations seeking to conduct insurance business in this state.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Insurance--Insurers & Agents
SCR 78 68-0 (1983)
Author: Blake, Roy
Memorializing Congress to control influx of illegal aliens.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Aliens | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 38 68-2 (1984)
Author: Salinas, Froy
Requesting Congress not to adopt the Simpson-Mazzoli bill.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Aliens | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 23 68-2 (1984)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to tuition exemption for students from certain foreign countries.
Referred to Committee of the Whole
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 46 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to aid to school districts with concentrations of foreign-born students.
House: Appropriations
Coauthor authorized
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 59 67-0 (1981)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the disclosure of foreign investments in real property.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 112 67-0 (1981)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by foreign persons.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Work session
| Agriculture | Aliens
HB 174 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the employment of certain aliens.
House: Employment Practices
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 485 67-0 (1981)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to foreign student tuition at state universities of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
HB 743 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nowlin, JamesSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the Uniform Foreign Country Money-Judgment Recognition Act and the Recognition of money judgments by courts of foreign countries.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | UNIFORM FOREIGN COUNTRY MONEY-JUDGMENT RECOGNITION ACT
HB 831 67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to the disclosure of foreign investment and corporate investment in agricultural land in Texas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
No action taken
| AGRICULTURAL LAND DISCLOSURE ACT, TEXAS | Agriculture | Aliens | Corporations & Associations
HB 1093 67-0 (1981)
Author: Davis, BobSponsor: Travis, Dee
Relating to the deposit requirements for foreign casualty insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 1477 67-0 (1981)
Author: Browder, Larry
Relating to employment cards for aliens and to deductions from aliens' salaries.
House: Employment Practices
No action taken
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 1648 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the maximum rate of interest on extensions of credit to nonresident aliens and foreign entities.
House: Financial Institutions
Committee laid on table subject to call
| Aliens | Financial--General | LOANS
HB 1816 67-0 (1981)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to the taxation of the sale of real estate to a resident of a nation other than the United States.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--State
HB 2088 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Neal T.
Relating to requiring payment of a credentials evaluation fee for all foreign students seeking admission to state institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HCR 24 67-0 (1981)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Memorializing Congress to provide financial assistance to school districts adversely affected by enrollment of children of undocumented workers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 44 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to admission of foreign students to public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Postponed
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 104 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Grubbs, Walter B.
Relating to resident tuition charged of nonresident or foreign students on competitive scholarship.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Considered by committee in formal meeting
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 161 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the Uniform Foreign Country Money-Judgment Recognition Act and the Recognition of money judgments by courts of foreign countries.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | UNIFORM FOREIGN COUNTRY MONEY-JUDGMENT RECOGNITION ACT
SB 210 67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to maximum rate of interest on extensions of credit to nonresident aliens and foreign corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Motion lost to suspend reg order (to consider on 2nd reading)
| Aliens | Financial--General
SB 515 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to a warning to an alien criminal defendant of the effect of conviction on resident status.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken
| Aliens | Criminal Procedure--Trial
SB 902 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to aid to school districts which are impacted by high concentrations of children of alien parents.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
SB 1063 67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to requiring payment of a credentials evaluation fee for all foreign students seeking admission to state institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | Education--Higher--Student Fees | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SR 775 67-0 (1981)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Directing the Senate Human Resources Committee to study the impact of the influx of aliens into Texas on the labor market.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
| Aliens | HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, SENATE | Interim Studies | Labor--General | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HB 132 67-1 (1981)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to fees used to finance the cost of student services unique to international students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Student Fees
HB 127 66-0 (1979)
Author: Green, Gene
Making it an offense to employ an illegal alien; establishing penalties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 146 66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to the disclosure of foreign investment in agricultural land in Texas and providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
| AGRICULTURAL FOREIGN INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE ACT, TEXAS | Agriculture | Aliens
HB 431 66-0 (1979)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by foreign persons.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Failure to suspend the rules
| Agriculture | Aliens
HB 432 66-0 (1979)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the disclosure of foreign investment in real property and providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 441 66-0 (1979)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the Uniform Foreign Country Money-Judgment Recognition Act and the recognition of money judgments by courts of foreign coutries.
House: Judiciary
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | UNIFORM FOREIGN COUNTRY MONEY-JUDGMENT RECOGNITION ACT
HB 490 66-0 (1979)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to an alien owning land in Texas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 522 66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to qualifications of certain medical students for admission to supervised clinical training programs in Texas medical schools.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Committee on Higher Education
| Aliens | EDUCATION--HIGHER--ASSESSMENT & TESTING | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
HB 666 66-0 (1979)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the expulsion of certain foreign students from public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Coauthor authorized
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 704 66-0 (1979)
Author: Green, Forrest
Relating to the ownership of property by aliens.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 799 66-0 (1979)
Author: Looney, Cullen
Relating to the allocation of funds to school districts with large enrollments of alien students; and providing an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Placed on daily General State Calendar
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 800 66-0 (1979)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to the disclosure and restriction of foreign investment in agricultural land in Texas, providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
| Agriculture | Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 837 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, Bill
Relating to the employment of certain aliens and providing penalties.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 935 66-0 (1979)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to deposit requirements for foreign casualty insurers.
House: Insurance
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Aliens | Insurance--Property & Casualty
HB 978 66-0 (1979)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to the disclosure of foreign investment and corporate investment in agricultural land in Texas.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
| AGRICULTURAL LAND INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE ACT, TEXAS | Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF | Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1021 66-0 (1979)
Author: Allred, Dave
Relating to the classification of certain alien students as residents for purposes of tuition at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | Education--Junior College Districts
HB 1101 66-0 (1979)
Author: Denton, Betty
Relating to the disclosure of foreign investors' interests in real property.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1131 66-0 (1979)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to development of trade between businesses in this state and those in foreign countries.
House: State Affairs
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General
HB 1279 66-0 (1979)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the use of employees in construction projects who have violated an immigration or naturalization law or rule.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| Aliens | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--General | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1338 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hall, Lanny
Relating to the tuition paid by foreign students at state-sponsored institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 1359 66-0 (1979)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the tuition paid by foreign students at state-supported institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOREIGN STUDENTS
HB 1526 66-0 (1979)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to a criminal offense for employment of illegal aliens.
House: Employment Practices
Referred to Committee on Employment Practices
| Aliens | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Labor--General
HB 1609 66-0 (1979)
Author: Chavez, Melchor
Relating to the employment of alien and agricultural workers; providing a penalty.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Labor--Agricultural Workers | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | MINIMUM WAGE
HB 2007 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hartung, Frank
Relating to tuition at public institutions of higher education for persons who are citizens of a country other than the Unites States.
House: Higher Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
HCR 21 66-0 (1979)
Author: Smothers, Clay
Memorializing Congress and the President to take swift action against foreign students who destroy property and violate laws.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
| Aliens | IRANIAN STUDENTS | Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 79 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to the disclosure of foreign investment in real estate in Texas and providing a penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Aliens | FOREIGN REAL ESTATE DISCLOSURE ACT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 220 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Nowlin, James
Relating to the Uniform Foreign Country Money-Judgment Recognition Act and the recognition of money judgments by courts of foreign countries.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
House conferees appointed
| Aliens | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | UNIFORM FOREIGN COUNTRY MONEY-JUDGMENT RECOGNITION ACT
SB 271 66-0 (1979)
Author: Short, E.L.
Relating to the disclosure of foreign investment in real property and providing a penalty.
Senate: Economic Development
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
| Aliens | FOREIGN INVESTMENT DISCLOSURE ACT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 284 66-0 (1979)
Author: Short, E.L.Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the expulsion of certain foreign students from public institutions of higher education and defining a phrase.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 396 66-0 (1979)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to tuition fees which apply to foreign students, resident graduate students and research assistants or other student employees of institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 530 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Hall, Lanny
Relating to the tuition paid by foreign students at state-supported institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 531 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Allred, Dave
Relating to the classification of certain alien students as residents for purposes of tuition at institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Scheduled for future calendar placement
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Tuition
SB 699 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to the admission of foreign students to public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance | FOREIGN STUDENTS
SB 738 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to admission to schools and tuition charges for children who are not citizens of the United States or legally admitted aliens.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
| Aliens | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance
SB 817 66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the right of certain foreign corporations, registered bank holding companies, banks, or trust companies to transact a trust business in the state.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Aliens | Financial--Banks | TRUSTS
SB 838 66-0 (1979)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the disclosure of ownership of voting shares or voting rights of shares of savings and loan associations by foreign investors.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
| Aliens | Financial--Savings & Loans
HB 174 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Gene
Making it an offense to employ an illegal alien; establishing penalties; and declaring an emergency.
House: Labor
Referred to subcommittee
| Aliens | Labor--General
HB 227 65-0 (1977)
Author: Head, Fred
Relating to the qualifications of certain medical students for admission to supervised clinical training programs in Texas medical schools.
House: Higher Education
Assigned to General State Calendar
| Aliens | Education--Higher--Health Institutions
