HB 80
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 465
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1189
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Considered in Calendars
HB 1721
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to a violation regarding the purchase, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor or the misrepresentation of age by a minor; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2234
86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the offense of contributing to truancy by a parent; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
No action taken in committee
HB 2443
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3978
86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to donations to certain local nonprofit organizations ordered to be paid as a condition of community supervision.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 4471
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to an elective course in human rights in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 50
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the discharge or waiver of fines and costs imposed on indigent defendants.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 351
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses and to the creation of a commission to review certain penal laws of this state; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 597
85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the creation of a graffiti pretrial diversion program; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1441
85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to a defendant's discharge of fines and costs through confinement in jail or community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1703
85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the discharge by certain defendants of fines and costs through community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1884
85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the penalties for certain littering offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1999
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a violation regarding the purchase, possession, or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor or the misrepresentation of age by a minor; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 2979
85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the punishment for certain offenses involving parking in a space designated for persons with disabilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3729
85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1913
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 727
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1057
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to certain conditions imposed on defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti or juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1685
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
House: Corrections
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 3627
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to a requirement that certain persons convicted of the offense of using a wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped be allowed to perform community service.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 232
83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing certain minors convicted of certain alcohol offenses to perform community service instead of attending an alcohol awareness program.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2230
83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to orders of nondisclosure issued for records of certain fine-only misdemeanors; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2266
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the enforcement and prosecution of children for certain fine-only misdemeanors.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2587
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to certain conditions imposed on defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti or juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2634
83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3059
83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to fines and court costs imposed on a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3494
83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of graffiti and the creation of a graffiti pretrial diversion program; authorizing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 254
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the satisfaction of a condition of community supervision requiring performance of community service.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 395
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to fines and court costs imposed on a child in a criminal case.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1448
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to orders of nondisclosure issued for records of certain fine-only misdemeanors; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 448
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1432
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Sustainable Youth Program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1964
82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to certain court orders against, and to discharging through community service fines and costs assessed against, certain juvenile defendants.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 263
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the revocation, suspension, or restriction of the license of a physician placed on deferred adjudication community supervision or arrested for certain offenses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1331
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete
Relating to criminal offenses regarding the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by a minor and providing alcoholic beverages to a minor.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 483
81-0 (2009)
Author: Pierson, Paula | et. al.
Relating to an administrative fee for defendants required by a court to perform community service in lieu of serving a term of confinement in county jail.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1848
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program under which high school students may accrue prepaid tuition units at public institutions of higher education by completing certain community service activities.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2492
81-0 (2009)
Author: Strama, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the creation, operation, and funding of the Texas Sustainable Youth Program.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 98
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a pardon to certain persons under specific circumstances.
House: Corrections
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 82
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to a fee imposed as a condition of community supervision for an offense involving family violence and to certain nonsubstantive revisions involving court fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 919
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to an administrative fee for defendants required by a court to perform community service in lieu of serving a term of confinement in county jail.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SJR 11
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governor to grant a pardon to certain persons under specific circumstances.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
HB 2859
79-0 (2005)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to student codes of conduct and school discipline.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 754
78-0 (2003)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the satisfaction by certain defendants of a condition of community supervision requiring the defendant to perform community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2277
78-0 (2003)
Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Relating to community service programs under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.
House: Economic Development
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2514
78-0 (2003)
Author: Canales, Gabi
Relating to the penalty for littering.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
SB 1183
78-0 (2003)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to community service programs under the National and Community Service Act of 1990.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1473
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a community service requirement for certain public housing residents.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SCR 12
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Urging public and private institutions of higher education in the State of Texas to adopt service learning as an important pedagogical tool and a central form of engagement, civic outreach, and citizenship education.
House: Higher Education
Signed by the Governor
HB 31
77-0 (2001)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 608
77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to criminal solicitation of certain offenses involving a controlled substance; providing penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 791
77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to a public service requirement for undergraduate students at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 1807
77-0 (2001)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to discharging fines and costs in a criminal case by performing community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2080
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to community service leave for state agency employees.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 17
76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to community service requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 127
76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the participation of Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmates in community service projects performed by state agencies and local governments.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 447
76-0 (1999)
Author: Reyna, Arthur
Relating to community service leave for state agency employees.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 779
76-0 (1999)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to discharging certain criminal fines and costs by performing community service.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1377
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to facilities and functions of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
SB 604
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to imposing an administrative fee on an individual who performs community service as a condition of community supervision.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1877
69-0 (1985)
Author: McKinney, Mike
Relating to the development of community-based crisis intervention facilities and services, amending the Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act, as amended (Article 5547-201 et seq., Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding Section 6; and declaring an emergency.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 412
68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the authority of the court to impose on a defendant a requirement that the defendant participates in a community service project as a term of probation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 861
68-0 (1983)
Author: Rudd, JimSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to the authority of the court to impose on a defendant a requirement that the defendant participate in a community-service project as a term of probation.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 669
68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Keller, Ray
Relating to juvenile court orders affecting parents and others, including restitution by the parent or child to the victim of an offense or voluntary community service restitution by the child, and to liability of cities, towns, and counties for certain causes of action that arise from juvenile restitution programs; authorizing insurance protection and inclusion of the child in workers' compensation benefits.
House: Judiciary Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1756
67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the creation of community service authorities and providing for the issuance of bonds by the authorities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 103
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the creation of community service authorities and providing for the issuance of bonds by the authorities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Comm. report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 270
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the creation of community service authorities and providing for the issuance of bonds by the authorities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Subcommittee on Urban Affairs
HB 1327
65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to state financial assistance to local public agencies or nonprofit corporations that operate programs to recruit retired persons to preform volunteer community services.
House: Health & Welfare
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1359
64-0 (1975)
Author: Adams, Herman
Relating to the coordination of state-supported continuing education programs and community services.
House: Higher Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1526
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the creation of community service authorities; providing for the issuance of bonds by the authorities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 383
64-0 (1975)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the coordination of state-supported continuing education programs and community services; providing appropriations.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 722
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to the creation of community service authorities; providing for the issuance of bonds by the authorities; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Subcommittee hearing date