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HB 5	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hunter, Todd \| et. al. Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to agreements authorizing a limitation on taxable value of certain property to provide for the creation of jobs and the generation of state and local tax revenue; authorizing fees; authorizing penalties.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| AUDITOR, STATE \| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION \| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Governor \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS \| REINVESTMENT ZONES \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District \| TEXAS JOBS, ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY, & INNOVATION ACT
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 8	88-0 (2023)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	See remarks for effective date	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Governor \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Legislature \| Purchasing--State \| SCHOLARSHIPS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--School District \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 9	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the development and funding of broadband and telecommunications services.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--General \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 10	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Tracy \| et. al.	Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development \| Water--General
HB 38	88-0 (2023)	Author: Murr, Andrew \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and the provision of public education funding by increasing the rates of certain state taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| NATIONAL GUARD, TEXAS \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS SYSTEM \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY
HB 43	88-0 (2023)	Author: Spiller, David \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 88	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki \| et. al.	Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Family--Family Violence \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales \| Weapons
HB 100	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al. Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Senate appoints conferees-reported	\| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES \| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Salaries & Expenses \| TRANSFER STUDENTS \| WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 164	88-0 (2023)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Textbooks \| Taxation--Sales
HB 174	88-0 (2023)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
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 228	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to the applicability of the gas production tax to flared or vented gas at an increased rate; imposing a tax.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 229	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cortez, Philip \| et. al.	Relating to the issuance of Central Catholic High School specialty license plates.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| LICENSE PLATES \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 255	88-0 (2023)	Author: Swanson, Valoree \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to notaries public; increasing the amount of certain fees.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Notaries \| PASSPORTS \| RECORDS MANAGEMENT \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 268	88-0 (2023)	Author: Toth, Steve \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 292	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bernal, Diego	Relating to investigations and actions by district or county attorneys in connection with the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Consumer Protection \| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 295	88-0 (2023)	Author: Toth, Steve \| et. al.	Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 309	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to a refundable adoption fee for the sterilization of dogs and cats; authorizing a fee.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Animals \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 321	88-0 (2023)	Author: Lopez, Ray	Relating to authorizing the increase or decrease of the rates of the gasoline and diesel fuel taxes based on the cost of certain highway projects.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Highways \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 346	88-0 (2023)	Author: Jetton, Jacey	Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by a teacher.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES \| Taxation--Sales
HB 379	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 447	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to sales and use taxes imposed on certain assault weapons; imposing taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Sales \| Weapons
HB 500	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR \| LAMAR UNIVERSITY \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON \| State Employees \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 557	88-0 (2023)	Author: Vasut, Cody \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of an educational expenses reimbursement program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Legislature
HB 577	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leo Wilson, Terri \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 591	88-0 (2023)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al. Sponsor: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to an exemption from the severance tax for gas produced from certain wells that is consumed near the well and would otherwise have been lawfully vented or flared.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 612	88-0 (2023)	Author: Shaheen, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 619	88-0 (2023)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--General
HB 622	88-0 (2023)	Author: Shaheen, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the publication of required notice by certain political subdivisions by alternative media.	House: County Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| Political Subdivisions \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 626	88-0 (2023)	Author: Spiller, David \| et. al.	Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Law Enforcement \| Salaries & Expenses \| SHERIFFS
HB 628	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harris, Cody \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to issuance of specialty license plates to honor fallen law enforcement officers.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| Law Enforcement \| LICENSE PLATES \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PEACE OFFICERS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 629	88-0 (2023)	Author: Troxclair, Ellen	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 668	88-0 (2023)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Law Enforcement \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS
HB 693	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to the Texas Redistricting Commission.	House: Redistricting	Referred to Redistricting	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| Congress \| Electronic Information Systems \| JUDICIAL DISTRICTS BOARD \| LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD \| Legislature \| Redistricting \| REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 700	88-0 (2023)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.	House: Health Care Reform, Select	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SENATE, TEXAS
HB 813	88-0 (2023)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to a study on the impact of the use of administrative segregation on inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections	Referred to Corrections	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Interim Studies \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 880	88-0 (2023)	Author: Slawson, Shelby	Relating to responsibility for law enforcement and security services within the Capitol Complex.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AUSTIN, CITY OF \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Safety \| STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--City \| TEXAS CAPITOL PUBLIC SAFETY PROTECTION ACT
HB 953	88-0 (2023)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| PERIODIC TAX PREFERENCE REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 971	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to the frequency with which the comptroller is required to conduct the school district property value study and the ratio study of an appraisal district.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 1030	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schaefer, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 1037	88-0 (2023)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1056	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina	Relating to the registration of financial institutions and investment firms that lease residential real property.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Financial--General \| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant \| Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1058	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 1/1/24	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1221	88-0 (2023)	Author: Metcalf, Will Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances and payment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain amounts owed by an inmate.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crime Victims Compensation \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1228	88-0 (2023)	Author: Metcalf, Will \| et. al. Sponsor: Springer, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to the delivery of certain information under the Property Tax Code.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Effective on 1/1/24	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DIGITAL SIGNATURES \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1259	88-0 (2023)	Author: Jetton, Jacey \| et. al.	Relating to studies and reports regarding public-private partnerships and funding for certain public projects, including transportation projects.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Miscellaneous \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1285	88-0 (2023)	Author: Shine, Hugh Sponsor: Springer, Drew	Relating to the training and duties of a taxpayer liaison officer for an appraisal district.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Effective on 1/1/24	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1317	88-0 (2023)	Author: Shine, Hugh	Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications required or permitted under the Property Tax Code.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Property Interests--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1319	88-0 (2023)	Author: Shine, Hugh	Relating to the electronic payments required or permitted under the Property Tax Code; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DIGITAL SIGNATURES \| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER \| Property Interests--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1324	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schatzline, Nate	Relating to the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 1325	88-0 (2023)	Author: Isaac, Carrie	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 1354	88-0 (2023)	Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl \| et. al.	Relating to the salaries of members of certain municipal police departments and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of those salaries.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| City Government--Employees/Officers \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Labor--Wages \| Law Enforcement \| Salaries & Expenses
HB 1392	88-0 (2023)	Author: Craddick, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 1418	88-0 (2023)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni	Relating to state agency contracting and certain state employees involved with the contracting.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Purchasing--State \| Salaries & Expenses \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1453	88-0 (2023)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Criminal Procedure--General \| WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 1465	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bucy III, John \| et. al.	Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1487	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gerdes, Stan \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of a rural county law enforcement grant program.	House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE \| Governor \| Law Enforcement \| RURAL \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1588	88-0 (2023)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al. Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to funding of excess losses and operating expenses of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; authorizing an assessment; authorizing a surcharge.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Senate Amendments Analysis distributed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Governor \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Appropriations \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1595	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy.	House: Higher Education Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Health Institutions \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
HB 1608	88-0 (2023)	Author: Shine, Hugh	Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER \| Electronic Information Systems \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1613	88-0 (2023)	Author: Shine, Hugh \| et. al. Sponsor: Flores, Pete	Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	House appoints conferees-reported	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Military & Veterans \| Property Interests--Homestead \| STATE ECONOMIC REIMBURSEMENT FOR VETERANS EXEMPTION (SERVE) ACT \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1717	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hernandez, Ana	Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Military & Veterans \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1718	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al.	Relating to rural development funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; authorizing fees.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Insurance--General \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General
HB 1719	88-0 (2023)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to local option elections to legalize or prohibit the operation of eight-liners; imposing fees and issuing fee permits; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Against Morals \| EIGHT-LINERS \| Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall \| GAMBLING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1748	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leach, Jeff \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to the use of a facsimile signature on certain public securities and related certificates.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Financial--General \| State Finances--Management & Control \| State Officers
HB 1763	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the disposition of money from certain attorney accounts delivered to the comptroller as unclaimed property.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Reported favorably as substituted	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--General \| SUPREME COURT \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1826	88-0 (2023)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of an organized retail theft task force.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Against Property \| Interim Studies \| ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT TASK FORCE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 1829	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schatzline, Nate	Relating to the publication of annual financial statements by a municipality.	House: Urban Affairs	Referred to Urban Affairs	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1831	88-0 (2023)	Author: Talarico, James	Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and the local regulation of cannabis establishments; providing for expunction of records relating to certain decriminalized conduct; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Minors--Health & Safety \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Taxation--Sales \| TEXAS REGULATION OF CANNABIS ACT
HB 1881	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schatzline, Nate	Relating to agreements between counties and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration law.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, US \| IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 1892	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe \| et. al.	Relating to improved educational efficiency by empowering parents through a program administered by the comptroller.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM ACT OF 2023
HB 1928	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to supplemental pay for members of the Texas military forces suffering an economic hardship as a result of serving on military duty.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs	Referred to Vet Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Military & Veterans \| Salaries & Expenses
HB 1937	88-0 (2023)	Author: González, Jessica \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred directly to subcommittee by chair	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MARIHUANA \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1942	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leach, Jeff \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.	House: State Affairs	Received from the House	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General \| TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
HB 1993	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harris, Cody \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of a peace officer commissioned by the comptroller to apply for an order authorizing the installation and use of a mobile tracking device.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Criminal Procedure--General \| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT \| Law Enforcement \| PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2027	88-0 (2023)	Author: Dean, Jay \| et. al.	Relating to the imposition of a road use tax on the retail sale of electric motor vehicles.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRIC VEHICLES \| Highways \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--State \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2056	88-0 (2023)	Author: Darby, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 2071	88-0 (2023)	Author: Jetton, Jacey \| et. al. Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to certain public facilities, including public facilities used to provide affordable housing.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General \| Interim Studies \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2114	88-0 (2023)	Author: Toth, Steve	Relating to the establishment of an empowerment scholarship account program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| SCHOLARSHIPS
HB 2182	88-0 (2023)	Author: González, Jessica \| et. al.	Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Purchasing--State \| SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2194	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ordaz, Claudia \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to establishing a "Made in Texas" labeling program.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| ADVERTISING \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
HB 2207	88-0 (2023)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup account, the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, the property tax relief fund, and the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| Oil & Gas \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--State \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2223	88-0 (2023)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni	Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to virtual currency mines from sales and use taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE \| Electronic Information Systems \| Energy--General \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Sales \| Utilities--Electric \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2226	88-0 (2023)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2286	88-0 (2023)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the use of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing fees.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| Energy--Nuclear \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Appropriations \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2298	88-0 (2023)	Author: Talarico, James \| et. al.	Relating to family and medical leave.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Labor--General \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2344	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that assists an employee in obtaining a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2421	88-0 (2023)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the reenactment of expired provisions of the Texas Economic Development Act.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Energy--Nuclear \| Energy--Wind \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| REINVESTMENT ZONES \| RENEWABLE ENERGY \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
HB 2469	88-0 (2023)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the administration of certain functions relating to state employee leave.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Placed on intent calendar	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2471	88-0 (2023)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to eligibility for law enforcement officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain peace officers commissioned by the comptroller.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| Law Enforcement \| Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 2472	88-0 (2023)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to compensation and leave for certain security officers or investigators commissioned as peace officers by the comptroller.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE \| Law Enforcement \| PEACE OFFICERS \| Salaries & Expenses
HB 2483	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Tracy	Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Utilities--Water & Sewer \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development
HB 2502	88-0 (2023)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| Environment--General \| LOANS \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 2525	88-0 (2023)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--General
HB 2530	88-0 (2023)	Author: Toth, Steve	Relating to state savings achieved through a budget savings program administered by the comptroller of public accounts making an appropriation of a portion of those savings.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--School Districts \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--School District
HB 2547	88-0 (2023)	Author: Toth, Steve	Relating to the creation and administration of the Rural Parents Protection Plan Grant Program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, COMMISSIONER OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Rural \| RURAL PARENTS PROTECTION PLAN \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2550	88-0 (2023)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HORSE RACING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Taxation--General
HB 2554	88-0 (2023)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to creation of the Texas Health Insurance Exchange; authorizing an assessment.	House: Health Care Reform, Select	Referred to Health Care Reform, Select	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SENATE, TEXAS
HB 2559	88-0 (2023)	Author: Vasut, Cody Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the persons authorized to administer an oath in this state.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--Judges \| Ethics \| JUSTICE OF THE PEACE \| OATHS \| State Officers
HB 2604	88-0 (2023)	Author: Morales Shaw, Penny \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE \| Labor--General \| Labor--Wages \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2648	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harless, Sam \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and local government corporations to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects and project-associated infrastructure.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2662	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al.	Relating to broadband development.	House: State Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call	\| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2674	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kitzman, Stan Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the application submitted to the comptroller for designation as a state depository.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2691	88-0 (2023)	Author: Button, Angie Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to issue certain payments to persons who are indebted or delinquent in taxes owed to the state and to state agency reporting requirements regarding such persons.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--State
HB 2703	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a study on alternatives to litigation for disputed land title claims.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER \| Governor \| Interim Studies \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Property Interests--Real Property \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2737	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al.	Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2760	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hefner, Cole	Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Electronic Information Systems \| GIFTS & DONATIONS \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 2803	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leo Wilson, Terri \| et. al.	Relating to a program to serve special education students' needs.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2817	88-0 (2023)	Author: Jetton, Jacey	Relating to establishing a program allowing certain students who are educationally disadvantaged, have a disability, or failed certain assessment instruments to use state money or money the state receives for the purpose from gifts and non-federal grants to pursue certain educational alternatives to public schools.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special
HB 2823	88-0 (2023)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Intergovernmental Relations \| Purchasing--State \| RUSSIA \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2838	88-0 (2023)	Author: Burns, DeWayne	Relating to the exclusion of the operation of certain vehicles from commercial driver's license requirements.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2843	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kuempel, John \| et. al.	Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming and sports wagering in this state, to the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission, to the support of the horse racing industry and reform of horse racing and greyhound racing, and to other provisions related to gambling; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing taxes; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses.	House: State Affairs	Postponed	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| PEACE OFFICERS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SENATE, TEXAS \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--State
HB 2855	88-0 (2023)	Author: Rogers, Glenn \| et. al.	Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 2889	88-0 (2023)	Author: Slaton, Bryan	Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of a married couple that increases in amount based upon the number of children of the couple and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Family--Marriage Relationship \| Family--Parent & Child \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2981	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hefner, Cole	Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide certain notices relating to the revocation or suspension of a permit or license or the forfeiture of corporate privileges in this state.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3013	88-0 (2023)	Author: Slawson, Shelby Sponsor: Flores, Pete	Relating to exempting certain contracts from procurement notice requirements.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3017	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harrison, Brian	Relating to the required posting by governmental entities of employee contracts and compensation on entity Internet websites.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| INTERNET \| Labor--Wages \| Political Subdivisions \| Salaries & Expenses \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3061	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zwiener, Erin	Relating to the creation of certain energy efficiency programs.	House: Energy Resources	Referred to Energy Resources	\| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Conservation \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Housing--General \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 3100	88-0 (2023)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks	Relating to the creation of a hydrogen infrastructure and vehicle grant program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| State Finances--Management & Control \| VEHICLE EMISSIONS \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3101	88-0 (2023)	Author: Dorazio, Mark	Relating to the establishment of professional charter academies.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| ATTORNEY'S FEES \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--General \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3104	88-0 (2023)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Sponsor: Parker, Tan \| et. al.	Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain connected data center projects from sales and use taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	House adopts conf. comm. report-reported	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| Property Interests--General \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3122	88-0 (2023)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the maximum amount of penalties that may be imposed for delinquent taxes and tax reports and the application of taxpayer payments to taxes, penalties, and interest.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3127	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al. Sponsor: Springer, Drew	Relating to the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.	House: Public Education Senate: Local Government	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 3165	88-0 (2023)	Author: Holland, Justin \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the Texas land and water conservation fund.	House: Natural Resources	Received from the House	\| Agriculture \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER \| LAND & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources \| SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, TEXAS STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HIGHWAY FUND \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WATER--CONSERVATION \| Water--Development \| Water--General
HB 3186	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leach, Jeff \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.	House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Senate: Criminal Justice	Effective on 1/1/24	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--General \| Courts--Judges \| Courts--Justice \| Courts--Municipal \| Courts--Personnel \| Crimes--Juvenile \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Juvenile Delinquency \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| Juvenile Boards & Officers \| Minors--Juvenile Justice \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS YOUTH DIVERSION AND EARLY INTERVENTION ACT
HB 3205	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zwiener, Erin	Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
HB 3209	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thompson, Ed	Relating to the collection, remittance, and administration of certain taxes on motor vehicles rented through a marketplace rental provider; imposing a penalty.	House: Ways & Means	Scheduled for public hearing on . . .	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| RENTAL CARS \| Taxation--General
HB 3210	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thompson, Ed \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cleaner Landscapes for the Economy, Agriculture, and Nature (CLEAN) Advisory Council.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee	\| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--General \| Environment--Recycling \| FOOD \| Governor \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| LITTER \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ACT \| TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ADVISORY COUNCIL
HB 3234	88-0 (2023)	Author: Troxclair, Ellen	Relating to the withdrawal of a unit of election from certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.	House: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Elections--General \| Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3273	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thierry, Shawn Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Effective on 1/1/24	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3290	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to the next generation 9-1-1 service fund.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3297	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harris, Cody \| et. al. Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEAT BELTS \| TRAILERS \| VEHICLE INSPECTIONS \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3298	88-0 (2023)	Author: Garcia, Josey	Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for educational materials purchased by a teacher.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3321	88-0 (2023)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to a severance tax credit for gas produced from certain wells that use an onsite flare mitigation system.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| PIPELINE SAFETY \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 3326	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to the development of an extreme weather adaptation plan by certain entities.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| DROUGHT \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FLOODS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Legislature \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 3345	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the amount of the fee imposed on certain sexually oriented businesses that is allocated to the sexual assault program fund and the allocation of certain other revenue to that fund; increasing the amount of a fee.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
HB 3374	88-0 (2023)	Author: Button, Angie \| et. al.	Relating to the definition of qualified employee for purposes of the enterprise zone program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COVID-19
HB 3378	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gámez, Erin	Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Health--General \| Women
HB 3461	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3495	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the investment authority of certain state agencies and the confidentiality of certain information related to those investments.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3516	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hefner, Cole	Relating to the delivery of certain tax refunds.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3541	88-0 (2023)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to temporarily decreasing the rate of state sales and use taxes under certain circumstances.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3542	88-0 (2023)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to a franchise tax credit for opening an early learning and child-care center in certain affordable housing developments.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Day Care \| Housing--General \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3561	88-0 (2023)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary \| et. al.	Relating to the payment of certain contributions for retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--School Districts \| Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 3568	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gates, Gary \| et. al.	Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing; authorizing a fee; authorizing a penalty.	House: Urban Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--Finance \| Housing--General \| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant \| Taxation--General
HB 3600	88-0 (2023)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Multimedia Production Program; providing tax credits; authorizing fees.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Postponed	\| Arts & Humanities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY \| MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE \| Taxation--General \| VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 3608	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hefner, Cole	Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3652	88-0 (2023)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MARIHUANA \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General \| TEXAS REGULATION & TAXATION OF CANNABIS ACT
HB 3653	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the taxation of border security infrastructure.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| BORDER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3661	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leo Wilson, Terri \| et. al.	Relating to the collection and publication of information regarding the use of environmental, social, or governance scores by certain financial institutions.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS \| Financial--Banks \| Financial--General
HB 3692	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara	Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services' annual report of key performance measures and data elements for child protection; authorizing a penalty.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| Family--Parent & Child \| INTERNET
HB 3727	88-0 (2023)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| County Government--Finance \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Tourism
HB 3728	88-0 (2023)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| BRAZOS RIVER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3769	88-0 (2023)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3784	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a task force to study methods for increasing the manufacture of opioid antagonists.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Interim Studies
HB 3785	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that employ certain apprentices.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3802	88-0 (2023)	Author: Plesa, Mihaela	Relating to the imposition of a tax on commercial electric vehicle charging services based on the amount of electricity transferred.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRIC VEHICLES \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Taxation--Motor Fuels \| Utilities--Electric
HB 3812	88-0 (2023)	Author: Jetton, Jacey	Relating to the establishment and use of the Texas Infrastructure Fund.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER \| Governor \| Highways \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Aviation \| Transportation--Miscellaneous \| Transportation--Railroads \| Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 3818	88-0 (2023)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to financial assistance paid to survivors of certain public school employees.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Open Records \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| Weapons
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 3857	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thimesch, Kronda \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| Agriculture \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| OPEN-SPACE LAND \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3873	88-0 (2023)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the establishment of an economic opportunity grant program by the comptroller of public accounts.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Human Services--Child Services \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 3885	88-0 (2023)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the maximum amount of penalties that may be imposed for delinquent taxes and tax reports and the application of taxpayer payments to taxes, penalties, and interest.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--General
HB 3966	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cook, David	Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 3998	88-0 (2023)	Author: Lopez, Janie	Relating to the use of certain revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to provide grants to incentivize the recycling of certain electronics.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| Environment--Recycling \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales \| TELEVISION
HB 4012	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kitzman, Stan Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the administration of the electronic state business daily.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4095	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Ken	Relating to the eligibility of a business entity to receive a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the business entity's property in exchange for donating equipment to the school district to be used in a course that may lead to a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit and providing that such a course may satisfy public high school graduation requirements for electives.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 4115	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Animals \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ESCROW \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4123	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to access to and use of certain criminal history record information.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Courts--Appellate \| Courts--Personnel \| CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION \| FIRE MARSHAL \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GUARDIANS & WARDS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERIOR DESIGNERS \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Nursing Homes \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS \| PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS & LAND SURVEYORS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PSYCHOLOGISTS \| PSYCHOLOGISTS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS \| REAL ESTATE BROKERS \| REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| SUPREME COURT \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| VOLUNTEERS
HB 4138	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schatzline, Nate \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.	House: Human Services	Placed on General State Calendar	\| ADOPTION \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Family--Parent & Child \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Child Services
HB 4158	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schofield, Mike Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 4177	88-0 (2023)	Author: Walle, Armando \| et. al.	Relating to the acquisition of park land by the Texas parks and wildlife department: making an appropriation	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks \| Property Interests--Real Property \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 4228	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bryant, John	Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| ATTORNEY'S FEES \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 4234	88-0 (2023)	Author: Talarico, James	Relating to establishing an account to create a program to pay off certain outstanding debts attributed to medical expenses; making an appropriation.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DEBT \| Health--General \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4246	88-0 (2023)	Author: Orr, Angelia \| et. al. Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan \| et. al.	Relating to delivery of certain unclaimed money for scholarships for rural students, rural economic development, and energy efficiency assistance.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Education--Rural \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| SCHOLARSHIPS \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 4256	88-0 (2023)	Author: Murr, Andrew Sponsor: Blanco, César	Relating to the establishment of a grant program to plug leaking water wells in certain counties.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Water \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WATER--CONSERVATION \| Water--General
HB 4261	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cook, David	Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of the residence homesteads of military veterans, individuals who are disabled or 65 years of age or older, and their surviving spouses.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Military & Veterans \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4305	88-0 (2023)	Author: Dorazio, Mark	Relating to purchasing gold and silver bullion for this state to hold in the Texas Bullion Depository; making an appropriation.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	\| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 4339	88-0 (2023)	Author: Frank, James B.	Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS \| Insurance--General \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General
HB 4340	88-0 (2023)	Author: Frank, James B.	Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain children to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| STATE AGENCIES' RULES \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General
HB 4353	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to taxes on e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing taxes; imposing reporting and recordkeeping requirements.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--General \| Tobacco Products
HB 4370	88-0 (2023)	Author: Toth, Steve	Relating to the abolishment of the State Energy Conservation Office and the transfer of its functions to the comptroller.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Conservation \| Environment--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 4418	88-0 (2023)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the creation of a revolving loan program to fund the purchase by historically underutilized businesses of certain bonds required for public work contracts.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| BONDS \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| LOANS \| Purchasing--State \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4419	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al.	Relating to the promotion of film and television production in this state, including the eligibility of film or television productions for funding under the major events reimbursement program, the creation of a film events trust fund and a film production tax rebate trust fund, the establishment of virtual film production institutes, and the designation of media production development zones.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY \| MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--State \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY \| VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 4420	88-0 (2023)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEAT BELTS \| TRAILERS \| VEHICLE INSPECTIONS \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 4441	88-0 (2023)	Author: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to reporting requirements for municipalities and counties that impose a hotel occupancy tax.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4473	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harris, Cody	Relating to the calculation of ad valorem tax rates by certain taxing units that participate in one or more reinvestment zones for tax increment financing.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 4475	88-0 (2023)	Author: Isaac, Carrie	Relating to a program to serve students who's safety at school is in jeopardy.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--School Districts \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND \| Minors--Health & Safety \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4481	88-0 (2023)	Author: Smith, Reggie \| et. al.	Relating to a directory of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products sold in this state, and regulation of the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty; imposing administrative penalties.	House: Public Health	Placed on General State Calendar	\| ADVERTISING \| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Health--General \| Tobacco Products
HB 4482	88-0 (2023)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that employs certain former offenders.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--General \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4510	88-0 (2023)	Author: Smithee, John Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to reporting of certain information by state agencies and counties, including information related to appropriated money, activities of certain consultants, and tax revenue.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4576	88-0 (2023)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of agricultural or open-space land.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Agriculture \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| OPEN-SPACE LAND \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4590	88-0 (2023)	Author: Orr, Angelia \| et. al.	Relating to charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Utilities--Electric
HB 4600	88-0 (2023)	Author: Allen, Alma \| et. al.	Relating to the funding of child care facilities.	House: Human Services	Referred to Human Services	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Day Care \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Human Services--Child Services \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4602	88-0 (2023)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to the collection, remittance, and administration of certain taxes on motor vehicles rented through a marketplace rental provider; imposing a penalty.	House: Ways & Means	Placed on General State Calendar	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Electronic Information Systems \| RENTAL CARS \| Taxation--Sales
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 4680	88-0 (2023)	Author: Campos, Liz	Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Elections--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 4687	88-0 (2023)	Author: Campos, Liz	Relating to the administration of funding for the coordination of mental health, substance use, and public health care services in this state.	House: Public Health	Received from the House	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE, & PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVE COUNCIL \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Appropriations \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 4721	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina	Relating to the creation of the School Violence Victims' Compensation Fund	House: Youth Health & Safety, Select	Referred to Youth Health & Safety, Select	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crime Victims Compensation \| EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE \| SCHOOL VIOLENCE VICTIMS' COMPENSATION ACT \| Weapons
HB 4724	88-0 (2023)	Author: Morrison, Geanie W.	Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain clean energy projects.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4743	88-0 (2023)	Author: Tinderholt, Tony	Relating to imposing a tax on certain out-of-state money transmissions.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS \| Taxation--General
HB 4747	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bernal, Diego	Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide child care.	House: Ways & Means	Scheduled for public hearing on . . .	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Day Care \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4772	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thierry, Shawn \| et. al.	Relating to an excise tax on, and storage, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for, certain nontobacco nicotine products; providing a civil penalty; imposing a tax.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| RECORDS MANAGEMENT \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Tobacco Products
HB 4774	88-0 (2023)	Author: Button, Angie	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an organization engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4793	88-0 (2023)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4803	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harrison, Brian	Relating to municipal and county ad valorem tax relief.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 4807	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harrison, Brian \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| ATTORNEY'S FEES \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Electronic Information Systems \| Governor \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| Taxation--Franchise \| TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 4809	88-0 (2023)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al.	Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Family--General \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4811	88-0 (2023)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Texas Energy Efficiency Council.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| ENERGY EFFICIENCY COUNCIL, TEXAS \| Energy--Conservation \| Energy--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4834	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hunter, Todd	Relating to the use of the Texas energy reliability fund to finance construction of electric generating facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing fees.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--General \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--General
HB 4865	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harris, Cody Sponsor: LaMantia, Morgan	Relating to the taxation of cigars and pipe tobacco sold by certain remote retail sellers; requiring an occupational permit.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Sales \| Tobacco Products
HB 4903	88-0 (2023)	Author: Dorazio, Mark \| et. al.	Relating to the issuance of gold and silver specie and the establishment of a digital currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.	House: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE \| Electronic Information Systems \| Financial--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 4911	88-0 (2023)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to a one-time cash payment to certain residents of this state.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4934	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harris, Caroline	Relating to support for new businesses.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Purchasing--State \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4936	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harris, Caroline	Relating to the awarding of state agency contracts to new businesses.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Purchasing--State
HB 4937	88-0 (2023)	Author: Harris, Caroline	Relating to reporting on state contracts awarded to new businesses.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Purchasing--State
HB 4939	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hefner, Cole	Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Housing--Homeless Persons \| Property Interests--Real Property \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4955	88-0 (2023)	Author: Leo Wilson, Terri \| et. al.	Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for property tax relief.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Nuclear \| Energy--Wind \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Utilities--Electric
HB 4980	88-0 (2023)	Author: Noble, Candy	Relating to the appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations through binding arbitration.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 4983	88-0 (2023)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain clean energy projects.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 5012	88-0 (2023)	Author: Clardy, Travis \| et. al. Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/23	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 5029	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bryant, John	Relating to imposing a surcharge on certain electric generators and gas producers.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 5032	88-0 (2023)	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.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| BORDER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GIFTS & DONATIONS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 5042	88-0 (2023)	Author: Howard, Donna	Relating to an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect the most recent increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
HB 5046	88-0 (2023)	Author: Toth, Steve	Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
HB 5100	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bhojani, Salman \| et. al.	Relating to a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of a first-time home buyer and to the effect of the credit on the determination of the taxable value of a school district.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 5115	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thierry, Shawn \| et. al.	Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by an accommodations intermediary.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 5125	88-0 (2023)	Author: Metcalf, Will Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the organization and operation of the legislative branch of state government.	House: House Administration Senate: Administration	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SENATE, TEXAS \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD
HB 5140	88-0 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe \| et. al.	Relating to a prohibition against the consideration of race or ethnicity as a factor in governmental employment or contracting, in other governmental functions, and in higher education admissions.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| City Government--Employees/Officers \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Governor \| Labor--General \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| Purchasing--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 5173	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara	Relating to the establishment of the small municipality revenue recovery grant program to provide financial assistance for economic development to small municipalities facing severe economic hardships.	House: Urban Affairs	Referred to Urban Affairs	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 5174	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DALLAS COLLEGE \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Governor \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR \| LAMAR UNIVERSITY \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| Science & Technology \| SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 5191	88-0 (2023)	Author: Davis, Yvonne	Relating to the supplemental appropriation and reductions in appropriation and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriation for the development of a statewide broadband infrastructure for new transportation technology.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Miscellaneous \| Utilities--Telecommunications
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 5209	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bhojani, Salman	Relating to a temporary decrease in the rates of state sales and use taxes applicable to certain sales the payment for which is made using a decentralized network in the blockchain.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Financial--General \| Taxation--Sales
HB 5213	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the Texas Media Production Fund.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism	\| Arts & Humanities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5218	88-0 (2023)	Author: Geren, Charlie	Relating to abolishing the appraisal district for certain affected counties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 5227	88-0 (2023)	Author: Howard, Donna	Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund and to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the Texas legacy distribution fund.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Highways \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5261	88-0 (2023)	Author: Frank, James B. \| et. al.	Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| Electronic Information Systems \| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES \| Minors--Health & Safety \| PARENTAL CONSENT \| PARENTAL NOTIFICATION \| PARENTAL RIGHTS \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| TRANSFER STUDENTS
HB 5263	88-0 (2023)	Author: Lopez, Ray	Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities that provide certain employees with job-related skills training.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Labor--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| Taxation--General
HB 5267	88-0 (2023)	Author: Frank, James B.	Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain children to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Insurance--General \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General
HB 5282	88-0 (2023)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Dallas Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments and fees.	House: Urban Affairs	Recommendations filed with the Speaker	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DALLAS MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 5285	88-0 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the banning of school district ad valorem taxes for certain residential properties and an increase in the rates of certain state taxes to cover the increased cost to the state of providing public education; increasing the rates of taxes.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 5297	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bryant, John	Relating to the interconnection of the ERCOT power grid to grids outside the ERCOT power region.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| Interim Studies \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Utilities--Electric
HB 5301	88-0 (2023)	Author: Plesa, Mihaela	Relating to a one-time cash payment to certain residents of this state.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
HCR 47	88-0 (2023)	Author: Canales, Terry	Extending the duty of the comptroller of public accounts under Section 7-c, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, to deposit certain tax revenue to the state highway fund.	House: Appropriations	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Highways \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| STATE HIGHWAY FUND \| Taxation--Sales
HJR 2	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the 88th Legislature to provide a cost-of-living adjustment to certain annuitants of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance	Filed with the Secretary of State	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 3	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bonnen, Greg Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.	House: Higher Education Senate: Finance	Filed with the Secretary of State	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 27	88-0 (2023)	Author: Craddick, Tom \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 76	88-0 (2023)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Legislature \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--School District
HJR 111	88-0 (2023)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, dedicating the money in that fund to benefit areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, the oil and gas regulation and cleanup account, the Texas emissions reduction plan fund, and the property tax relief fund.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 125	88-0 (2023)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the broadband infrastructure fund to expand high-speed broadband access and assist in the financing of connectivity projects.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	Filed with the Secretary of State	\| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Legislature \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Utilities--General \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HJR 135	88-0 (2023)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Mental Health and Brain Research Institute of Texas and establishing the Mental Health and Brain Institute Research Fund for the purposes of scientific research of all forms of mental health and human brain disease and disorders.	House: Higher Education	Received from the House	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Legislature \| MENTAL HEALTH & BRAIN RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 138	88-0 (2023)	Author: Holland, Justin \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas land and water conservation fund to assist in preserving critical natural resources in this state.	House: Natural Resources	Received from the House	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WATER--CONSERVATION \| Water--Development \| Water--General
HJR 169	88-0 (2023)	Author: Clardy, Travis \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to a special fund established in the state treasury to pay for water infrastructure in this state.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Water \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development \| Water--General
HJR 186	88-0 (2023)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the junior college endowment fund and dedicating the interest and other investment income from money in the fund to reduce the cost of tuition at public junior colleges in this state.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 189	88-0 (2023)	Author: Burrows, Dustin	Proposing a constitutional amendment reducing The University of Texas System's share of the income and other benefits of the permanent university fund, transferring to the national research university fund and general revenue fund a portion of the annual distribution made from the permanent university fund to the available university fund, appropriating the portion transferred to the national research university fund, and dedicating the portion transferred to the general revenue fund to provide for the support and maintenance of public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education	Referred to Higher Education	\| AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY FUND \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Health Institutions \| PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 192	88-0 (2023)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to increase the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program and to adjust the allotment in a manner that reflects annual inflation.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 201	88-0 (2023)	Author: Wilson, Terry M. \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of career and technical education programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System, the Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College-Orange, and Lamar State College-Port Arthur.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Labor--Workforce Development \| LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
HJR 203	88-0 (2023)	Author: Howard, Donna	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas legacy fund and the Texas legacy distribution fund, dedicating the Texas legacy distribution fund to certain state infrastructure projects or the reduction of certain long-term obligations, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Legislature \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 3	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al. Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan \| et. al.	Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	House appoints conferees-reported	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Homestead \| PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
SB 5	88-0 (2023)	Author: Parker, Tan \| et. al.	Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income and a franchise tax credit for the payment of certain related ad valorem taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 6	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Insurance Program and other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of electric generating facilities.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to State Affairs	\| City Government--Utilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| Insurance--General \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Sunset—Required Reviews \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--Electric
SB 8	88-0 (2023)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to public education, including parental rights and public school responsibilities regarding instructional materials and the establishment of an education savings account program.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS & VOICEPRINTS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Discipline \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Home Schooling \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Textbooks \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| Electronic Information Systems \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION \| GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES \| INTERNET \| Libraries & Librarians \| Minors--Health & Safety \| PARENTAL CONSENT \| PARENTAL RIGHTS \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN \| SEXUAL ORIENTATION \| TRANSFER STUDENTS
SB 19	88-0 (2023)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the administration and investment of, and distribution and use of money from, certain constitutional and statutory funds to support general academic teaching institutions in achieving national prominence as major research universities and driving the state economy; redesignating the national research university fund as the Texas University Fund.	House: Higher Education Senate: Finance	Referred to Higher Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Health Institutions \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
SB 22	88-0 (2023)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al. Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of grant programs to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's offices, constable's offices, and prosecutor's offices in rural counties.	House: County Affairs Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSTABLES \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys \| Law Enforcement \| RURAL \| Salaries & Expenses \| SHERIFFS
SB 28	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: King, Tracy \| et. al.	Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development \| Water--General
SB 30	88-0 (2023)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to supplemental appropriations and reductions in appropriations and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION, TEXAS \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| FIRE PROTECTION, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--ORANGE \| LAMAR STATE COLLEGE--PORT ARTHUR \| LAMAR UNIVERSITY \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| STATE PENSION REVIEW BOARD \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 57	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances and payment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain amounts owed by an inmate.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crime Victims Compensation \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 61	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Hefner, Cole	Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide certain notices relating to the revocation or suspension of a permit or license or the forfeiture of corporate privileges in this state.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 62	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to posting certain documents and information related to certain real property sales on a county's Internet website.	House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 70	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Political Subdivisions \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP
SB 103	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| SENATE, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Taxation--General
SB 104	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the creation of a small non-road engine purchase incentive program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
SB 148	88-0 (2023)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Law Enforcement \| Salaries & Expenses \| SHERIFFS
SB 176	88-0 (2023)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.	Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS \| ATTORNEY'S FEES \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--School Districts \| Governor \| Insurance--General \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| SUPREME COURT \| Taxation--State \| TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
SB 178	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.	Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
SB 256	88-0 (2023)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the applicability of the gas production tax to flared or vented gas at an increased rate.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 267	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Phil \| et. al. Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin \| et. al.	Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance	Vetoed by the Governor	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE \| Law Enforcement \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 278	88-0 (2023)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Textbooks \| Taxation--Sales
SB 325	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 333	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Taxation--Sales
SB 339	88-0 (2023)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to taxation of electronic nicotine delivery system vapor products and related transactions; imposing taxes.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Tobacco Products
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 377	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the Texas Connectivity Fund and to the allocation and the use of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on telecommunications services.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized	\| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 406	88-0 (2023)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Family--Family Violence \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales \| Weapons
SB 424	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paxton, Angela \| et. al.	Relating to supplemental pay for members of the Texas military forces suffering an economic hardship as a result of serving on military duty.	Senate: Veteran Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Military & Veterans \| Salaries & Expenses
SB 488	88-0 (2023)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for property tax relief.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District \| Utilities--Electric
SB 527	88-0 (2023)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to a rebate of the assessment on the gross receipts of electricity for certain providers of retail electric service.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Day Care \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--State \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--General
SB 541	88-0 (2023)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to the barring of certain vendors from participation in contracts with the state or a political subdivision and to prohibiting the use of technologies manufactured or sold by certain of those vendors.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| Purchasing--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 547	88-0 (2023)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.	Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 574	88-0 (2023)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the School Violence Victims' Compensation Fund.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crime Victims Compensation \| EDUCATION--PRIMARY & SECONDARY--VIOLENCE \| SCHOOL VIOLENCE VICTIMS' COMPENSATION ACT \| Taxation--Sales \| Weapons
SB 620	88-0 (2023)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to prohibiting the investment of state funds in certain companies doing business with significant foreign narcotics traffickers.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 627	88-0 (2023)	Author: Menéndez, José Sponsor: Allison, Steve	Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to certain tax revenue related to a hotel and convention center project.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| HOTELS & MOTELS \| SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 658	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the disposition of money from certain attorney accounts delivered to the comptroller as unclaimed property.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--General \| SUPREME COURT \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 675	88-0 (2023)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to small business recovery funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--State
SB 715	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General \| TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
SB 720	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Ways & Means	\| ALLEN, CITY OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| MCKINNEY, CITY OF \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Taxation--State
SB 748	88-0 (2023)	Author: Flores, Pete \| et. al.	Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments to offset the cost of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Military & Veterans \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Sales
SB 837	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to financial assistance provided and programs administered by the Texas Water Development Board.	Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Utilities--Water & Sewer \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development
SB 857	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the use of the electric generating facility fund to finance construction and maintenance of electric generating and transmission facilities in the ERCOT power region; authorizing an assessment.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| Energy--General \| Financial--Savings & Loans \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--Electric
SB 877	88-0 (2023)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Purchasing--State \| SEXUAL ORIENTATION
SB 949	88-0 (2023)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of a revolving loan program to fund the purchase by historically underutilized businesses of certain bonds required for public work contracts.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| BONDS \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| LOANS \| Purchasing--State \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 952	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Ways & Means	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--General
SB 960	88-0 (2023)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.	Senate: Education	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Vouchers \| Taxation--School District
SB 987	88-0 (2023)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: Gerdes, Stan	Relating to the reporting of certain information regarding the payment of state money to certain vendors and counties.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	Vetoed by the Governor	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1057	88-0 (2023)	Author: Whitmire, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Harless, Sam \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and local government corporations to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/23	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1058	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the university research fund and eligibility to receive money from the national research university fund.	Senate: Education	Referred to s/c on Higher Education by Pres	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1064	88-0 (2023)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.	Senate: Education	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--General \| Taxation--School District
SB 1079	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a paid parental leave program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission; imposing an employer contribution.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE \| Labor--General \| Labor--Wages \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1107	88-0 (2023)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
SB 1109	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the labeling, advertising, and sale of products as "Made in Texas"; authorizing a civil penalty.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| ADVERTISING \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS
SB 1145	88-0 (2023)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al. Sponsor: Talarico, James \| et. al.	Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Day Care \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1167	88-0 (2023)	Author: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Ways & Means	\| BRAZOS RIVER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1189	88-0 (2023)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Intergovernmental Relations \| Purchasing--State \| RUSSIA \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1211	88-0 (2023)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to defense economic readjustment zones.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Business & Commerce--General \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Land Use & Zoning \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS \| Military & Veterans \| Taxation--State \| TEXAS DEFENSE, AEROSPACE, AND MANUFACTURING JOBS ACT
SB 1215	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1217	88-0 (2023)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al. Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING \| PUBLIC INSURANCE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE \| WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
SB 1237	88-0 (2023)	Author: Flores, Pete Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to compensation and leave for certain security officers or investigators commissioned as peace officers by the comptroller.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE \| Law Enforcement \| PEACE OFFICERS \| Salaries & Expenses
SB 1244	88-0 (2023)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation of certain revenue to the sexual assault program fund.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
SB 1246	88-0 (2023)	Author: Huffman, Joan Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to authorized investments of public money by certain governmental entities and the confidentiality of certain information related to those investments.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Retirement Systems--Teachers
SB 1265	88-0 (2023)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain connected data center projects from sales and use taxes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| Property Interests--General \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Sales
SB 1278	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing.	Senate: Local Government	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Housing--General \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1332	88-0 (2023)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the provision of funding to the Texas Historical Commission for state historic sites.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/23	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Historic Preservation & Museums \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 1333	88-0 (2023)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the creation of the Texas state buildings preservation endowment fund, including the transfer to the fund of the unencumbered balances of certain other funds.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 1335	88-0 (2023)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1340	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to the local development agreement database maintained by the comptroller of public accounts.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 1/1/24	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems
SB 1366	88-0 (2023)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to directing certain surplus state revenue to the flood infrastructure fund.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FLOODS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Water--Development
SB 1371	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Nathan Sponsor: Lambert, Stan	Relating to the regulation of consumer credit transactions and the regulatory authority of the consumer credit commissioner; changing a fee.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSION \| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF \| Consumer Protection \| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS \| Financial--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PAWNSHOPS & PAWNSHOP TRANSACTIONS \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 1378	88-0 (2023)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to the procurement and operation of backup generation facilities for the ERCOT power region.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| Energy--Nuclear \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--General \| Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1407	88-0 (2023)	Author: King, Phil	Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 1420	88-0 (2023)	Author: Birdwell, Brian Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"	Relating to municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| County Government--Finance \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Tourism
SB 1438	88-0 (2023)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 1439	88-0 (2023)	Author: Springer, Drew Sponsor: Hefner, Cole	Relating to the ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property held or used for the production of income by related business entities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Vetoed by the Governor	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1454	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paxton, Angela \| et. al.	Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.	Senate: Local Government	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1455	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.	Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| Agriculture \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| OPEN-SPACE LAND \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1476	88-0 (2023)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that purchase certain theft deterrent and property loss prevention equipment.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1486	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER \| Electronic Information Systems \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1490	88-0 (2023)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the state historically underutilized business program; creating a criminal offense.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1498	88-0 (2023)	Author: Nichols, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to the collection, remittance, and administration of the tax on gross rental receipts on motor vehicles rented through a marketplace rental provider; imposing a penalty.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Electronic Information Systems \| RENTAL CARS \| Taxation--Sales
SB 1505	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.	Senate: Criminal Justice	Referred to Criminal Justice	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--General \| Courts--Judges \| Courts--Justice \| Courts--Municipal \| Courts--Personnel \| Crimes--Juvenile \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Juvenile Delinquency \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| Minors--Juvenile Justice \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1508	88-0 (2023)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1564	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to a severance tax credit for gas produced from certain wells that use an onsite flare mitigation system.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| PIPELINE SAFETY \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 1596	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Cleaner Landscapes for the Economy, Agriculture, and Nature (CLEAN) Advisory Council.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Co-author authorized	\| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--General \| FOOD \| Governor \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| LITTER \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ACT \| TEXAS CLEANER LANDSCAPES FOR THE ECONOMY, AGRICULTURE, AND NATURE (CLEAN) ADVISORY COUNCIL
SB 1613	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Multimedia Production Program; providing tax credits; authorizing fees.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Co-author authorized	\| Arts & Humanities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY \| MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE \| Taxation--General \| VIDEOTAPE & FILM
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 1688	88-0 (2023)	Author: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to requirements for a qualified business participating in the enterprise zone program during a certain period.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COVID-19
SB 1708	88-0 (2023)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SEAT BELTS \| TRAILERS \| VEHICLE INSPECTIONS \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1748	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that employs certain former offenders.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Labor--General \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1773	88-0 (2023)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to an annual adjustment for inflation to the monthly amount of longevity pay for state employees.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE \| Salaries & Expenses \| State Employees
SB 1785	88-0 (2023)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the dissemination of criminal history record information by the Department of Public Safety.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS \| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE \| ARCHITECTURAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF \| BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Courts--Appellate \| Courts--Personnel \| CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| DENTAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EXAMINERS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION \| FIRE MARSHAL \| FUNERAL SERVICE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| GUARDIANS & WARDS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERIOR DESIGNERS \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING & COUNSELORS \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Nursing Homes \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PLUMBING EXAMINERS, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS \| PSYCHOLOGISTS \| PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS \| REAL ESTATE BROKERS \| REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| SOCIAL WORK & SOCIAL WORKERS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| SUPREME COURT \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD \| TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF \| VOLUNTEERS
SB 1817	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to investments in certain companies doing business in the Russian Federation.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| Intergovernmental Relations \| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS \| Purchasing--State \| RUSSIA \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1845	88-0 (2023)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain large economic development projects, including certain electric generation facilities.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1858	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the next generation 9-1-1 service fund.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Left pending in committee	\| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1871	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the creation of the Texas Empowerment Account pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits in achieving self-sufficiency.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Left pending in committee	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--General \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1884	88-0 (2023)	Author: Flores, Pete \| et. al.	Relating to identification of and sanctions against certain foreign actors.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance \| Ethics \| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS \| Purchasing--General \| Safety \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1890	88-0 (2023)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \| Interim Studies \| Property Interests--Homestead \| SENATE, TEXAS \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--School District \| Taxation--State
SB 1926	88-0 (2023)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Mircale Act (TMA), allowing for certain fees, authorizing certain ad valorem tax incentives for economic development, specifically certain tax relief from school district taxes for certain corporations and limited liability companies that make large investments that create jobs in this state, to authorizing the imposition of certain fees, and the repeal of Chapter 313 of Texas Tax Code and the Economic Development Act of the 77th Legislature.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--General \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--School District \| TEXAS MIRCALE ACT (TMA) \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1983	88-0 (2023)	Author: Nichols, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to charges imposed for costs related to Winter Storm Uri	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Utilities--Electric
SB 1998	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul Sponsor: Shine, Hugh	Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Vetoed by the Governor	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 2005	88-0 (2023)	Author: LaMantia, Morgan \| et. al.	Relating to the form of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 2018	88-0 (2023)	Author: Flores, Pete \| et. al.	Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.	House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government	Left pending in committee	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| HOMELESS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2054	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to a directory of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products sold in this state, and regulation of the sale and distribution of e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing fees; creating criminal offenses; imposing a civil penalty; imposing administrative penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ADVERTISING \| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Health--General \| Tobacco Products
SB 2070	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the funding of projects by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to promote the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| BONDS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--General
SB 2119	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Hunter, Todd	Relating to the identification of locations receiving broadband and certain telecommunications services.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/23	\| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 2146	88-0 (2023)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to oversight by the comptroller of financial institution divestments from certain industries.	House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Financial--General \| Oil & Gas
SB 2203	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain clean energy projects.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Energy--Fuel Storage \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| Taxation--Franchise \| Utilities--Electric
SB 2213	88-0 (2023)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to establishing and funding a grant program to plug leaking water wells in certain counties.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2238	88-0 (2023)	Author: LaMantia, Morgan	Relating to delivery of certain unclaimed money for scholarships for rural students, rural economic development, and energy efficiency assistance.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| Education--Rural \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| SCHOLARSHIPS \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 2288	88-0 (2023)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the creation of the Texas semiconductor innovation consortium and fund.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Governor \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT \| Science & Technology \| SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 2308	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to taxes on e-cigarettes and alternative nicotine products; imposing taxes; imposing reporting and recordkeeping requirements.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| RECORDS MANAGEMENT \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Tobacco Products
SB 2334	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hughes, Bryan \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a digital currency backed by gold; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE \| Electronic Information Systems \| Financial--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2339	88-0 (2023)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to the investment or deposit of school district reserve funds and the establishment of a school reserves investment fund.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts
SB 2354	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Education Savings Account Program to allow certain disadvantaged children and their siblings to use public money to pursue educational alternatives to public schools and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.	Senate: Education	Co-author authorized	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS \| Insurance--General \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General
SB 2355	88-0 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul Sponsor: Noble, Candy	Relating to the appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations through binding arbitration.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Effective on 1/1/24	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 2356	88-0 (2023)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by an accommodations intermediary.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2357	88-0 (2023)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to ad valorem taxation.	Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--District \| Lawyers \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Property Interests--Real Property \| SUPREME COURT \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2361	88-0 (2023)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an organization engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2369	88-0 (2023)	Author: Campbell, Donna	Relating to the reliability and resiliency of the power grid in this state; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--General
SB 2376	88-0 (2023)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: Canales, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to the issuance of Support Adoption specialty license plates and to the Support Adoption account and certain voluntary contributions to that account.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/23	\| ADOPTION \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| LICENSE PLATES \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
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 2383	88-0 (2023)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the development of a severe weather adaptation plan by certain entities.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Utilities--Electric \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2390	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paxton, Angela \| et. al.	Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Family--General \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 2405	88-0 (2023)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to state contracts with Chinese companies and investments in Chinese companies and certain companies doing business with China; authorizing a civil penalty.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Intergovernmental Relations \| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS \| Purchasing--State
SB 2419	88-0 (2023)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to an incentive program to promote beverage container recycling; imposing a fee.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS \| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Environment--Recycling \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| FOOD \| TEXAS BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING CONSORTIUM
SB 2459	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the disclosure of certain gifts, grants, contracts, and financial interests received from a foreign source by certain state agencies, public institutions of higher education, and state contractors, and to the approval and monitoring of employment-related foreign travel and activities by certain public institution of higher education employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Electronic Information Systems \| GIFTS & DONATIONS \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2483	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paxton, Angela \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of an Education Savings Account program.	Senate: Education	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| PARENT EMPOWERMENT ACT \| PARENTAL RIGHTS
SB 2508	88-0 (2023)	Author: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to mobile source emissions reductions and transportation electrification.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| ELECTRIC VEHICLES \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION COUNCIL, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| VEHICLE EMISSIONS \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2539	88-0 (2023)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to the administration, coordination, and support of public higher education, including the public junior college state finance program and an Advanced Career and Education (ACE) scholarship program for students enrolled in dual credit courses.	Senate: Education	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--State Coordination \| Education--Junior College Districts \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Governor \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Purchasing--State \| SCHOLARSHIPS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--School District
SB 2553	88-0 (2023)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to the establishment of a strategic reserve of gas and crude oil and a severance tax credit for delivering gas and oil to the reserve.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Taxation--General
SB 2555	88-0 (2023)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to training requirements for certain municipal, county, and school district elected officers.	Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| City Government--Employees/Officers \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| Open Meetings \| Open Records
SB 2560	88-0 (2023)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Adoption Assistance Program.	Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| ADOPTION \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Family--Parent & Child \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2607	88-0 (2023)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the use of tax collections in determining certain state and local responsibilities for school funding.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts \| Taxation--School District
SB 2627	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schwertner, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Hunter, Todd	Relating to funding mechanisms to support the construction, maintenance, modernization, and operation of electric generating facilities.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on adoption of const. amendment	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| Energy--General \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| LOANS \| POWERING TEXAS FORWARD ACT \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Sunset—Required Reviews \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--General
SCR 2	88-0 (2023)	Author: Nichols, Robert \| et. al. Sponsor: Canales, Terry	Extending the duty of the comptroller of public accounts under Section 7-c, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, to deposit certain tax revenue to the state highway fund.	House: Appropriations Senate: Transportation	Signed by the Governor	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Highways \| Resolutions--Legislative Policy \| STATE HIGHWAY FUND \| Taxation--Sales
SJR 5	88-0 (2023)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the Texas University Fund, which provides funding to certain institutions of higher education to achieve national prominence as major research universities and drive the state economy.	House: Higher Education Senate: Finance	Referred to Higher Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 27	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Connectivity Fund for the development of broadband and other telecommunications services in all areas of the state and authorizing the appropriation to that fund of a portion of revenue received from the existing state sales and use taxes on telecommunications services while not increasing the rate of the sales and use taxes.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS CONNECTIVITY FUND \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SJR 41	88-0 (2023)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Proposing a constitutional amendment lowering the maximum allowable amount of money in the economic stabilization fund and dedicating certain general revenue to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--School District
SJR 56	88-0 (2023)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Proposing a constitutional amendment to raise the maximum allowable amount of money in the economic stabilization fund.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control
SJR 75	88-0 (2023)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: King, Tracy \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas water fund to assist in financing water projects in this state.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs	Filed with the Secretary of State	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development \| Water--General
SJR 81	88-0 (2023)	Author: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M. \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Education	House appoints conferees-reported	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 5	88-1 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 33	88-1 (2023)	Author: Toth, Steve	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--School District
HB 36	88-1 (2023)	Author: Troxclair, Ellen	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
SB 1	88-1 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional state aid for certain school districts impacted by compression, an increase in the amount of certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.	Senate: Finance	Received from the Senate	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Homestead \| PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
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
SB 26	88-1 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief.	Senate: Finance	Received from the Senate	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| PROPERTY TAX & FRANCHISE TAX RELIEF ACT \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 2	88-2 (2023)	Author: Meyer, Morgan \| et. al.	Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Property Interests--Real Property \| PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
HB 3	88-2 (2023)	Author: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	Relating to the amount of the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax and the exclusion of certain taxable entities from the requirement to file a franchise tax report.	House: Ways & Means	Laid on the table subject to call	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General
HB 16	88-2 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe \| et. al.	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 18	88-2 (2023)	Author: Toth, Steve	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--School District
HB 19	88-2 (2023)	Author: Oliverson, Tom	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 42	88-2 (2023)	Author: Troxclair, Ellen	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 46	88-2 (2023)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the maximum amount of penalties that may be imposed for delinquent taxes and tax reports and the application of taxpayer payments to taxes, penalties, and interest.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--General
HB 47	88-2 (2023)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the maximum amount of penalties that may be imposed for delinquent taxes and tax reports and the application of taxpayer payments to taxes, penalties, and interest.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--General
HB 52	88-2 (2023)	Author: Leo Wilson, Terri \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Legislature \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 55	88-2 (2023)	Author: Schofield, Mike	Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts.		Filed	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 57	88-2 (2023)	Author: Schofield, Mike	Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts.		Filed	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 58	88-2 (2023)	Author: Schofield, Mike	Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.		Filed	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
HB 61	88-2 (2023)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 62	88-2 (2023)	Author: Bryant, John \| et. al.	Relating to providing school district property tax relief through rent-relief and through adjusting entitlements, compression, and exemptions under the public school finance system.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant \| Property Interests--Real Property \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--School District
HB 69	88-2 (2023)	Author: Schofield, Mike	Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts and of the number of residence homesteads of certain property owners for which the owner deferred collection of a tax, abated a suit to collect a delinquent tax, or abated a sale to foreclose a tax lien.		Filed	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Military & Veterans \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 70	88-2 (2023)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
HJR 14	88-2 (2023)	Author: Bryant, John \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, to establish the property tax relief to rental households fund and authorize the legislature to provide payments to rental households from that fund based on a proportion of rent paid, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief and property tax relief payments to rental households from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.		Filed	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Legislature \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Taxation--School District
SB 1	88-2 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief.	Senate: Finance	Received from the Senate	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Homestead \| PROPERTY TAX & FRANCHISE TAX RELIEF ACT \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
SB 2	88-2 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al. Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan \| et. al.	Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Property Interests--Real Property \| PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
SB 3	88-2 (2023)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al. Sponsor: Geren, Charlie \| et. al.	Relating to the amount of the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax and the exclusion of certain taxable entities from the requirement to file a franchise tax report.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 1/1/24	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General
HB 1	88-3 (2023)	Author: Buckley, Brad	Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.		Filed	\| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| DYSLEXIA \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| Electronic Information Systems \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| INTERNET \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| LITERACY \| Military & Veterans \| PARENTAL NOTIFICATION \| PARENTAL RIGHTS \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| Salaries & Expenses \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--School District \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| WINDHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT
HB 27	88-3 (2023)	Author: Harrison, Brian	Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.		Filed	\| ATTORNEY'S FEES \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Governor \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| Taxation--Franchise \| TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 28	88-3 (2023)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 35	88-3 (2023)	Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara	Relating to the Department of Family and Protective Services' annual report of key performance measures and data elements for child protection; authorizing a penalty.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Family--Child Protection \| Family--Parent & Child
HB 60	88-3 (2023)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Elections--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 62	88-3 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of a parental empowerment program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 101	88-3 (2023)	Author: Bailes, Ernest \| et. al.	Relating to the rural constable's office salary assistance grant program.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSTABLES \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Law Enforcement \| RURAL \| Salaries & Expenses
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 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 149	88-3 (2023)	Author: Leo Wilson, Terri \| et. al.	Relating to the definition of "eligible school district" for purposes of the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 156	88-3 (2023)	Author: Schofield, Mike	Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of elderly or disabled persons that are subject to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the properties by school districts, or who utilize the property tax deferral program in section 33.06, Tax Code.		Filed	\| Aging \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
HB 157	88-3 (2023)	Author: Dorazio, Mark	Relating to the establishment of a currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.		Filed	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE \| Financial--General \| TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 167	88-3 (2023)	Author: Rogers, Glenn \| et. al.	Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 169	88-3 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's departments in certain rural counties; making an appropriation.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| County Government--Finance \| RURAL \| SHERIFFS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 201	88-3 (2023)	Author: Thompson, Ed	Relating to an exemption for policies issued to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from insurance premium and maintenance taxes.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts \| Insurance--Insurers & Agents \| Taxation--General
HB 202	88-3 (2023)	Author: Thompson, Ed	Relating to an exemption for policies issued to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from certain insurance premium taxes.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts \| Insurance--Insurers & Agents \| Taxation--General
HJR 6	88-3 (2023)	Author: Zwiener, Erin	Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts \| Legislature \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--School District
SB 1	88-3 (2023)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.	House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education	Referred to Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| INTERNET \| PARENTAL RIGHTS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 23	88-3 (2023)	Author: King, Phil	Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited; making an appropriation.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Law Enforcement \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 28	88-3 (2023)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the establishment of an Education Savings Account program.		Filed	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--Appellate \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| PARENT EMPOWERMENT ACT \| PARENTAL RIGHTS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1	88-4 (2023)	Author: Buckley, Brad \| et. al.	Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.	House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select	Recommitted to committee	\| ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS \| BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE \| DYSLEXIA \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Bilingual \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Accountability \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Extracurricular Activities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Other School Personnel \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| INTERNET \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| LITERACY \| Military & Veterans \| PARENTAL NOTIFICATION \| PARENTAL RIGHTS \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| Salaries & Expenses \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Taxation--School District
HB 2	88-4 (2023)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al.	Relating to measures for ensuring safety and security in public schools, including the establishment of a school safety grant program and a school safety plan implementation grant program, and the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the state school safety fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.	House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Minors--Health & Safety \| Safety \| State Finances--Management & Control
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 17	88-4 (2023)	Author: Tepper, Carl	Relating to the establishment of an agriculture disaster relief grant program; making an appropriation.		Filed	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DROUGHT \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 18	88-4 (2023)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the establishment of a grant program to provide financial assistance to qualified sheriff's departments in certain rural counties; making an appropriation.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| County Government--Finance \| RURAL \| SHERIFFS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 23	88-4 (2023)	Author: Dorazio, Mark	Relating to the establishment of a currency based on gold and silver; authorizing a fee.		Filed	\| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE \| Financial--General \| TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 29	88-4 (2023)	Author: Thompson, Ed	Relating to an exemption for policies issued to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from insurance premium taxes.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--Insurers & Agents \| Taxation--General
HB 41	88-4 (2023)	Author: Cain, Briscoe	Relating to the establishment of a parental empowerment program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 58	88-4 (2023)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 85	88-4 (2023)	Author: Leo Wilson, Terri \| et. al.	Relating to the definition of "eligible school district" for purposes of the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--School Districts
HB 102	88-4 (2023)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Elections--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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
HB 115	88-4 (2023)	Author: Jetton, Jacey	Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.		Filed	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--School Districts \| State Finances--Management & Control \| SUPREME COURT
HJR 1	88-4 (2023)	Author: King, Ken \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide ongoing financial support for projects that ensure the safety of public schools in this state and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.	House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts \| Minors--Health & Safety \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Safety
SB 1	88-4 (2023)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.	House: Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select Senate: Education	Referred to Educational Opportunity & Enrichment, Select	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| INTERNET \| PARENTAL RIGHTS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 21	88-4 (2023)	Author: King, Phil	Relating to law enforcement agency accreditation, including a grant program to assist agencies in becoming accredited; making an appropriation.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Law Enforcement \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 5	87-0 (2021)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.	House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation	Effective immediately	\| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND COUNCIL \| INTERNET \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 15	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thompson, Senfronia \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Texas brain university research initiative.	House: Higher Education Senate: Health & Human Services	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE \| BRAIN INSTITUTE OF TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| Education--Higher--Health Institutions \| Governor \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Taxation--Sales \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER AT EL PASO \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF MEDICINE \| UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT FT. WORTH \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
HB 174	87-0 (2021)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Textbooks \| Taxation--Sales
HB 203	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bernal, Diego	Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOME SALE PRICES \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 207	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lopez, Ray \| et. al.	Relating to the rates of the state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes; increasing tax rates; authorizing a change in tax rates.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 209	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 211	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn \| et. al.	Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products; imposing taxes.	House: Calendars	Received from the House	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| RECORDS MANAGEMENT \| Taxation--Cigarette
HB 255	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to adjusting the minimum wage annually based on the consumer price index.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Labor--Wages \| MINIMUM WAGE
HB 283	87-0 (2021)	Author: Stephenson, Phil	Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Elections--Candidates \| Elections--General \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 288	87-0 (2021)	Author: Stephenson, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Homestead \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 361	87-0 (2021)	Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide paid family care leave.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE \| Labor--Management Relations \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 406	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.	House: Ways & Means	Withdrawn from schedule	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Textbooks \| Taxation--Sales
HB 447	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MARIHUANA \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS REGULATION & TAXATION OF CANNABIS ACT
HB 570	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paddie, Chris \| et. al.	Relating to small business recovery funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--General
HB 615	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to the minimum wage.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Labor--Wages \| MINIMUM WAGE
HB 676	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hernandez, Ana	Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Military & Veterans \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 810	87-0 (2021)	Author: Collier, Nicole	Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Law Enforcement \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS
HB 864	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that contribute to an employee dependent care flexible spending account.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 923	87-0 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Military & Veterans \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 924	87-0 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the preference given by state agencies for certain goods and services produced or offered by small businesses.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Purchasing--State
HB 958	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.	House: Appropriations	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 978	87-0 (2021)	Author: Metcalf, Will Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances and payment by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of certain amounts owed by an inmate.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crime Victims Compensation \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 988	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shine, Hugh \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to ad valorem taxation; creating a criminal offense.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	See remarks for effective date	\| BOATS & BOATING \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--District \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1015	87-0 (2021)	Author: Toth, Steve	Relating to an education microgrant pilot program for certain children with special needs and other educational disadvantages.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| HOUSTON, CITY OF
HB 1030	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shaheen, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media.	House: County Affairs	Withdrawn from schedule	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| Political Subdivisions \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 1099	87-0 (2021)	Author: Beckley, Michelle	Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 1168	87-0 (2021)	Author: Metcalf, Will \| et. al.	Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Elections--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1180	87-0 (2021)	Author: Krause, Matt	Relating to the creation of the Fiscal Risk Management Commission.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FISCAL RISK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION \| Governor \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Budget
HB 1255	87-0 (2021)	Author: Allison, Steve \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| PERMITS \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Sales \| Tobacco Products
HB 1256	87-0 (2021)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from mixed beverage gross receipts and sales taxes.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
HB 1258	87-0 (2021)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al. Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to data matching with financial institutions to facilitate the collection of certain delinquent tax liabilities.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Financial--Banks \| Financial--General \| Taxation--General
HB 1286	87-0 (2021)	Author: Rosenthal, Jon \| et. al.	Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing.	House: Urban Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corporations & Associations \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1335	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| PERIODIC TAX PREFERENCE REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1346	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paddie, Chris	Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers.	House: Ways & Means	Laid on the table subject to call	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1380	87-0 (2021)	Author: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to information technology purchased through the Department of Information Resources.	House: State Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1395	87-0 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to ad valorem taxation.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Agriculture \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| GULF OF MEXICO \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Oil & Gas \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Property Interests--Real Property \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| SPECIAL TAX CODE BOARD \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
HB 1446	87-0 (2021)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al.	Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL \| INTERNET \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1448	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.	House: Redistricting	Referred to Redistricting	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD \| Redistricting
HB 1494	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki \| et. al.	Relating to the applicability of the gas production tax to flared or vented gas at an increased rate; imposing a tax.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| RECORDS MANAGEMENT \| Taxation--Energy Resources
HB 1505	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paddie, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to attachments for broadband service on utility poles owned by an electric cooperative and establishing and funding a pole replacement program for deployment of certain broadband facilities.	House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/21	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Electronic Information Systems \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1514	87-0 (2021)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the administration of unclaimed property.	House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1523	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| PERMITS \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Sales \| Tobacco Products
HB 1533	87-0 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Conservation \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LOANS \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 1556	87-0 (2021)	Author: Murphy, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act; requiring the imposition of an authorized fee and changing the amounts of certain fees.	House: Ways & Means	Postponed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
HB 1560	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goldman, Craig Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date	\| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS \| AUDIOLOGISTS \| BARBERING & COSMETOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD \| BARBERS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| DRIVER EDUCATION & SAFETY CLASSES \| Education--Driver Education & Training \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS \| POLYGRAPH EXAMINATIONS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| REAL ESTATE COMMISSION \| SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset—Required Reviews \| TELECONFERENCING \| TOWING & STORAGE ADVISORY BOARD \| VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 1567	87-0 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 1568	87-0 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.	House: Public Education Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 1632	87-0 (2021)	Author: Morrison, Geanie W. \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Laid on the table subject to call	\| Arts & Humanities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1657	87-0 (2021)	Author: White, James	Relating to prohibiting the investment of assets of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas in certain foreign business entities.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| Retirement Systems--State Employees \| Retirement Systems--Teachers
HB 1658	87-0 (2021)	Author: Murphy, Jim Sponsor: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide notice of a deficiency determination or jeopardy determination.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Taxation--State
HB 1671	87-0 (2021)	Author: Holland, Justin \| et. al.	Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Military & Veterans \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| Taxation--Franchise \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1696	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raney, John	Relating to the comptroller's authority to except remote sellers and marketplace providers from sales and use tax requirements based on revenue, sales, or transactions.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1716	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to the personal liability of the attorney general for certain frivolous lawsuits.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS \| State Officers
HB 1733	87-0 (2021)	Author: Krause, Matt	Relating to insurance premium tax credits for investments supporting agriculture and rural development projects; authorizing a fee; providing an administrative penalty.	House: Insurance	Left pending in committee	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--General
HB 1743	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to the protection of personal information sold by a state agency to a contractor; authorizing a civil penalty.	House: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| Protection of Personal Information \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1751	87-0 (2021)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for certain capital investments.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1797	87-0 (2021)	Author: Allison, Steve \| et. al.	Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| GIFTS & DONATIONS \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
HB 1817	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the proprietary purchases process for state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1855	87-0 (2021)	Author: Cyrier, John	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Racing Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset—Required Reviews
HB 1900	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.	House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 9/1/21	\| City Government--Annexation \| City Government--Finance \| City Government--Utilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE \| Fire Fighters & Police--General \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Retirement Systems--Municipal \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1923	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to a study and report by a public institution of higher education on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ERCOT power outages.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COVID-19 \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Energy--General \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| Labor--General \| Utilities--Electric
HB 1925	87-0 (2021)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al. Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place and to a political subdivision's designation of property for camping by homeless individuals; creating a criminal offense.	House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government	Effective on 9/1/21	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| HOMELESS
HB 1949	87-0 (2021)	Author: Crockett, Jasmine	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 1950	87-0 (2021)	Author: Slawson, Shelby \| et. al.	Relating to the control and funding of law enforcement and public safety services in certain political subdivisions.	House: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE \| Governor \| Law Enforcement \| PEACE OFFICERS \| Safety
HB 1956	87-0 (2021)	Author: Beckley, Michelle \| et. al.	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 1959	87-0 (2021)	Author: Swanson, Valoree \| et. al.	Relating to the maintenance of records and charging of fees by a notary public; increasing the amount of certain fees.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Received from the House	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Notaries \| PASSPORTS \| RECORDS MANAGEMENT \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 1961	87-0 (2021)	Author: Beckley, Michelle	Relating to regulation of short-term rental units; authorizing a civil penalty; limiting the amount of a fee.	House: Urban Affairs	Referred to Urban Affairs	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Housing--General
HB 1962	87-0 (2021)	Author: Beckley, Michelle	Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1981	87-0 (2021)	Author: Craddick, Tom	Relating to the release by the comptroller of unclaimed property to certain persons.	House: Business & Industry	Received from the House	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--General \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 2000	87-0 (2021)	Author: Huberty, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.	House: State Affairs	Received from the House	\| BONDS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--General \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 2014	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Solar \| Labor--Unemployment \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2017	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 2037	87-0 (2021)	Author: Herrero, Abel \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit for research and development of energy storage technologies.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Conservation \| Energy--Fuel Storage \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2070	87-0 (2021)	Author: Huberty, Dan \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; decriminalizing wagering on sports events.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GAMBLING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PERMITS \| TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
HB 2074	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 2080	87-0 (2021)	Author: Leman, Ben \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to taxpayers' suits.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| ATTORNEY'S FEES \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| SUITS AGAINST THE STATE \| Taxation--General
HB 2189	87-0 (2021)	Author: King, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.	House: State Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--General \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2218	87-0 (2021)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to the rates of the state gasoline and diesel fuel taxes; authorizing a change in tax rates.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2257	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"	Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain state coastal areas to provide additional money for property tax relief; requiring occupational licenses and certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GAMBLING \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2292	87-0 (2021)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks	Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2398	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes and certain fees applicable to sales involving marketplace providers.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Sales
HB 2404	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meyer, Morgan \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of information regarding certain local economic development agreements; providing a civil penalty.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Electronic Information Systems
HB 2425	87-0 (2021)	Author: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| OPEN-SPACE LAND \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Parks & Wildlife--General \| Property Interests--Real Property \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 2442	87-0 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the Justice Reinvestment Incentive Program.	House: Corrections	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2518	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.	House: Redistricting	Referred to Redistricting	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD \| Redistricting
HB 2578	87-0 (2021)	Author: Leach, Jeff \| et. al.	Relating to the comptroller's establishment and operation of a public information Internet website.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2623	87-0 (2021)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to suits for tax refunds.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--General
HB 2663	87-0 (2021)	Author: Howard, Donna	Relating to the rate of state sales and use taxes imposed on certain personal services and the use of a portion of the revenue from those taxes for sexual assault programs; increasing the rates of taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| SEXUAL ASSAULT \| Taxation--Sales
HB 2671	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies and political subdivisions.	House: State Affairs	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| STATE AGENCIES' RULES \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2723	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meyer, Morgan \| et. al. Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNET \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2752	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" \| et. al.	Relating to a study on the impact of the use of administrative segregation on inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.	House: Corrections	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2783	87-0 (2021)	Author: González, Jessica	Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of prostitution and to a fine imposed on conviction of certain trafficking of persons and prostitution offenses.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Against Morals \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| PROSTITUTION
HB 2812	87-0 (2021)	Author: Murphy, Jim	Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| LOANS \| Political Subdivisions \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
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 2857	87-0 (2021)	Author: Frullo, John Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to certain information regarding taxpayers subject to an audit that is provided to members of the public.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Open Records \| Taxation--General
HB 2858	87-0 (2021)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to a study and analysis by the comptroller on delivery methods used for certain projects of the Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Water Development Board.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, 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 2889	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meyer, Morgan \| et. al.	Relating to the calculation, collection, and remittance of state hotel occupancy taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Postponed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2894	87-0 (2021)	Author: Holland, Justin	Relating to participation in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.	House: State Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Purchasing--General \| TRAVEL
HB 2896	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2910	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Family--Family Violence \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Taxation--Sales \| Weapons
HB 2911	87-0 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al.	Relating to next generation 9-1-1 service and the establishment of a next generation 9-1-1 service fund.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21	\| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2944	87-0 (2021)	Author: Krause, Matt	Relating to the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 2958	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shine, Hugh	Relating to the scope of the review of an appraisal district by the comptroller of public accounts.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 2994	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lopez, Ray	Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2996	87-0 (2021)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Left pending in committee	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| Retirement Systems--General \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| SUPREME COURT
HB 3000	87-0 (2021)	Author: Cason, Jeff \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax; making an appropriation.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3021	87-0 (2021)	Author: Burns, DeWayne \| et. al.	Relating to sales and use tax revenue of municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE \| Governor \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3045	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hull, Lacey Sponsor: Paxton, Angela	Relating to financial regulation of certain life, health, and accident insurers and health maintenance organizations.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 3060	87-0 (2021)	Author: Button, Angie \| et. al.	Relating to disclosure by the comptroller to the purchaser of a business of the amount of tax due.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--State
HB 3134	87-0 (2021)	Author: Cole, Sheryl Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide notice of a hearing on the revocation or suspension, or of the revocation or suspension, of a permit or license.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3189	87-0 (2021)	Author: Jetton, Jacey \| et. al.	Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by a teacher.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3195	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" \| et. al.	Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3202	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to a study on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on art organizations in this state.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism	Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism	\| Arts & Humanities \| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COVID-19 \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions
HB 3236	87-0 (2021)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni	Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain colocation data centers from sales and use taxes.	House: Ways & Means	No action taken in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3246	87-0 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 3248	87-0 (2021)	Author: González, Jessica \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Crimes--Drugs \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MARIHUANA \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3260	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to ad valorem taxation, including the disclosure of the sales price of real property to use in appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes and the effect of an unfunded mandate on the use by a political subdivision of ad valorem tax revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Political Subdivisions \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| TEXAS HOMEOWNERS TAX RELIEF ACT
HB 3294	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bell, Cecil \| et. al.	Relating to funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.	House: Appropriations	Laid on the table subject to call	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| TEXAS MOBILITY FUND \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3305	87-0 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to requiring the disclosure of the place of origin for products sold online; authorizing a civil penalty.	House: Business & Industry	Referred to Business & Industry	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| INTERNET
HB 3328	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bernal, Diego	Relating to the periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3329	87-0 (2021)	Author: Raymond, Richard Peña	Relating to the procurement process of state agencies, including the evaluation of and communication with vendors.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPETITIVE BIDDING \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3365	87-0 (2021)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to a statewide opioid settlement agreement.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| OPIOID COUNCIL, TEXAS
HB 3418	87-0 (2021)	Author: Fierro, Art	Relating to the state purchasing preference for recycled, remanufactured, or environmentally sensitive products.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Recycling \| Purchasing--State
HB 3460	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide direct financial assistance to certain residents of this state who were affected by the winter disaster of 2021.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| PROVIDING ONGOING WATER AND ENERGY RESOURCES (POWER) TO TEXAS CONSUMERS ACT \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3463	87-0 (2021)	Author: Crockett, Jasmine	Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.	House: Corrections	Referred to Corrections	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| County Government--General \| Elections--Registration & Suffrage \| LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD \| Legislature \| Political Subdivisions \| Redistricting \| RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS \| SHERIFFS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3472	87-0 (2021)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees and to the creation of the mortgage grant fund; changing a fee.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Received from the House	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Consumer Protection \| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS \| Financial--General \| MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS \| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens \| SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3490	87-0 (2021)	Author: Deshotel, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of an owner of residential rental property on which a tenant has defaulted on the obligation to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COVID-19 \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3543	87-0 (2021)	Author: Larson, Lyle	Relating to bill payment assistance for certain utility bills after a disaster.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Utilities--Electric
HB 3552	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Julie	Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Health--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Women
HB 3555	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to the disposition and use of proceeds and property from criminal asset forfeiture.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE \| Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3614	87-0 (2021)	Author: Cain, Briscoe	Relating to a biennial report on state lending and credit support programs.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| BOND REVIEW BOARD \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DEBT \| Financial--General \| Political Subdivisions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3618	87-0 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the comptroller's rulemaking authority under the Insurance Code.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Removed from local & uncontested calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Insurance--General
HB 3640	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina	Relating to a preference in state purchasing for certain vendors.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corporations & Associations \| Purchasing--State
HB 3658	87-0 (2021)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al.	Relating to state agency contracting and state employees, officers, contractors, and other persons involved with the contracting.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Purchasing--State \| Salaries & Expenses \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| State Employees
HB 3680	87-0 (2021)	Author: Shine, Hugh	Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3770	87-0 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance and administration reform; imposing taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District \| Taxation--State
HB 3786	87-0 (2021)	Author: Holland, Justin Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the authority of the comptroller to send, or to require the submission to the comptroller of, certain ad valorem tax-related items electronically.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3788	87-0 (2021)	Author: Holland, Justin Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the training and education of appraisal review board members.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 1/1/22	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3805	87-0 (2021)	Author: Howard, Donna \| et. al.	Relating to the costs of expansion of open-enrollment charter schools.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools
HB 3829	87-0 (2021)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio \| et. al.	Relating to the conditions under which the comptroller may issue and file a tax lien.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens \| Taxation--General
HB 3840	87-0 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to the electronic filing system used for the filing of documents in courts of this state; authorizing the imposition of a fee for use of that system in certain counties.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	\| CAMERON COUNTY \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| HIDALGO COUNTY \| WEBB COUNTY
HB 3878	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina	Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Energy--Conservation \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Governor \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| Utilities--General
HB 3905	87-0 (2021)	Author: Frank, James B.	Relating to the creation of a program for assisting certain recipients in achieving self-sufficiency.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Human Services--Direct Assistance \| Human Services--General
HB 3907	87-0 (2021)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3935	87-0 (2021)	Author: Slawson, Shelby	Relating to the distribution of municipal sales and use tax revenue to a municipality that reduces the funding allocated to law enforcement agencies.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE \| Fire Fighters & Police--General \| Law Enforcement \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3950	87-0 (2021)	Author: Crockett, Jasmine	Relating to the determination of a person's eligibility to receive compensation for wrongful imprisonment.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 3959	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckley, Brad \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Texas youth livestock show grant program.	House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Effective immediately	\| Agriculture \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3973	87-0 (2021)	Author: Walle, Armando \| et. al. Sponsor: Nichols, Robert	Relating to a study on abandoned oil and gas wells in this state and the use of the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Interim Studies \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Mines & Mineral Resources \| Oil & Gas \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3978	87-0 (2021)	Author: Crockett, Jasmine	Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which certain solar energy devices have been installed.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Solar \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3997	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the transfer of certain functions relating to state employee leave from the state auditor to the comptroller.	House: State Affairs	Received from the House	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees
HB 4010	87-0 (2021)	Author: Spiller, David	Relating to the filing of certain reports by distributors of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing civil penalties.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Sales \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 4022	87-0 (2021)	Author: Morrison, Geanie W.	Relating to public health improvement and pollution reduction through recycling incentives; assessing a fee.	House: Environmental Regulation	Referred to Environmental Regulation	\| CLEAN AND HEALTHY ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Recycling \| Health--General \| INTERNET
HB 4032	87-0 (2021)	Author: Herrero, Abel	Relating to the review by local governmental entities of certain sales and use tax audit reports and audit working papers.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County \| Taxation--Sales
HB 4056	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the establishment of a committee to study the formation of a Texas Bicentennial Commission.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE \| BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4089	87-0 (2021)	Author: Talarico, James \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MARIHUANA \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PACKAGING & LABELING REQUIREMENTS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4098	87-0 (2021)	Author: Talarico, James \| et. al.	Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for educational materials purchased by a teacher.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES \| Taxation--Sales
HB 4100	87-0 (2021)	Author: Talarico, James	Relating to family and medical leave.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Referred to International Relations & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE \| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE \| Family--General \| Labor--General \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4114	87-0 (2021)	Author: Burrows, Dustin \| et. al.	Relating to the retention of state sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers for a limited period.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COVID-19 \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| INTERNET \| Taxation--Sales
HB 4119	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al.	Relating to operation of the Texas small and rural community success fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank as successor to the Texas leverage fund program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Placed on General State Calendar	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BONDS \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS \| RURAL \| Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 4178	87-0 (2021)	Author: Fierro, Art	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 4183	87-0 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 4206	87-0 (2021)	Author: Allison, Steve \| et. al.	Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of limiting the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Property Interests--Real Property \| REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL STUDY COMMISSION \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4237	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to the authorization, licensing, and regulation of casino gaming in this state and the creation, powers, and duties of the Texas Gaming Commission; imposing and authorizing administrative and civil penalties; imposing a tax; imposing and authorizing fees; requiring occupational licenses; creating criminal offenses; making an appropriation.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| GAMBLING \| GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Governor \| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| NATIVE AMERICANS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SENATE, TEXAS \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--State
HB 4260	87-0 (2021)	Author: Talarico, James	Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Taxation--Sales
HB 4278	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thompson, Ed	Relating to a study of the economic effects of alternative methods of financing government projects.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4373	87-0 (2021)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to the universal service fund.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 4405	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"	Relating to imposing a tax on certain electric generators and gas producers.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Sales \| Utilities--Electric \| Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4417	87-0 (2021)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--Appellate \| Courts--Civil Procedure \| Courts--County & Statutory \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 4420	87-0 (2021)	Author: Krause, Matt	Relating to certain studies and reports regarding delivery methods, funding, and comprehensive development agreements for certain public projects, including transportation projects.	House: State Affairs	Received from the House	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 4430	87-0 (2021)	Author: Thompson, Ed	Relating to the establishment of a power generation resiliency loan program administered by the Public Utility Commission of Texas.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| LOANS \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Utilities--Electric
HB 4452	87-0 (2021)	Author: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to the creation of the attendance credit receipts fund.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4453	87-0 (2021)	Author: Talarico, James	Relating to imposing a state estate tax and using the revenue generated by the tax to provide payments to parents.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates \| Taxation--General
HB 4461	87-0 (2021)	Author: Biedermann, Kyle	Relating to the creation of a fund to pay for border security enhancement projects; allocating the earnings on the balance of that fund and reimbursement of related expenditures.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| BORDER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4467	87-0 (2021)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey	Relating to imposing a tax on certain revenue derived from digital advertising services.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| ADVERTISING \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Taxation--General
HB 4470	87-0 (2021)	Author: Wilson, Terry M.	Relating to imposing a tax on the amount of federal renewable energy production credits received by wind electric generators.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| RENEWABLE ENERGY \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| Utilities--Electric
HB 4472	87-0 (2021)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks \| et. al. Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Conservation \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Housing--General \| LOANS \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| STATE HIGHWAY FUND \| TEXAS MOBILITY FUND \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4492	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paddie, Chris Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to financing certain costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds; authorizing fees.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| BONDS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--District \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| ELECTRIC SECURITIZATION CORPORATION, TEXAS \| Energy--General \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| SUPREME COURT \| Utilities--Electric
HB 4537	87-0 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Family--Parent & Child \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 4551	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the creation of a commission to study land titles.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| LAND TITLE REVIEW COMMISSION \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Property Interests--Real Property \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4563	87-0 (2021)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to notice of the form to be used by a person to request a written statement stating whether there are any delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by the person to certain taxing units.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| INTERNET \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4643	87-0 (2021)	Author: Stephenson, Phil	Relating to a study by the comptroller to implement a pilot program that establishes a pension revenue enhancement plan for the Employees Retirement System of Texas.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| Insurance--Life & Annuities \| Legislature \| Retirement Systems--State Employees
HB 4670	87-0 (2021)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni	Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Left pending in committee	\| BONDS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Real Property \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HJR 21	87-0 (2021)	Author: Craddick, Tom	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 56	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gates, Gary	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for periodic transfers of money from the economic stabilization fund to fully fund the Employees Retirement System of Texas.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Retirement Systems--State Employees \| State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 82	87-0 (2021)	Author: Craddick, Tom \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| GROW TEXAS FUND COMMISSION \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HJR 154	87-0 (2021)	Author: Burns, DeWayne	Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting certain school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on the fulfillment of certain conditions.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| Taxation--School District
SB 5	87-0 (2021)	Author: Nichols, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.	House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation	Referred to State Affairs	\| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--General \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL \| INTERNET \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 13	87-0 (2021)	Author: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: King, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to state contracts with and investments in certain companies that boycott energy companies.	House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--General \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 23	87-0 (2021)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al. Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies.	House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 1/1/22	\| City Government--Employees/Officers \| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| County Government--Finance \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE \| Elections--General \| Fire Fighters & Police--General \| Law Enforcement
SB 41	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al. Sponsor: Leach, Jeff	Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs; authorizing fees.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence	Effective on 1/1/22	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--Administration \| Courts--Appellate \| Courts--County & Statutory \| Courts--District \| Courts--General \| Courts--Judges \| Courts--Justice \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 59	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Geren, Charlie	Relating to the advertising and promotion of a state purchasing program for local governments.	House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government	Effective immediately	\| ADVERTISING \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Political Subdivisions \| Purchasing--Local
SB 61	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the creation and duties of the unfunded mandates interagency work group.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Political Subdivisions \| SENATE, TEXAS \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP
SB 63	87-0 (2021)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to the property tax appraisal system, including an entitlement to a tax exemption based on the appraised value of certain renewable energy devices.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 133	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to a report regarding the fiscal effects of inflation or deflation on certain dollar amounts specified in state statute.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 157	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles \| et. al. Sponsor: Craddick, Tom	Relating to eminent domain reporting requirements for certain entities.	House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Political Subdivisions \| Property Interests--Eminent Domain
SB 159	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the use of information obtained by a person from the comptroller that relates to a taxpayer subject to an audit by the comptroller.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--General
SB 216	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan	Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| PERMITS \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Sales \| Tobacco Products
SB 220	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Smithee, John	Relating to notice and reporting requirements for vendor rebates under a contract listed on a multiple award contract schedule.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 248	87-0 (2021)	Author: Johnson, Nathan \| et. al. Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; requiring occupational permits; imposing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| ADVERTISING \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Minors--Health & Safety \| PERMITS \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Sales \| Tobacco Products
SB 269	87-0 (2021)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al.	Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products and the allocation of tax revenue derived from cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Alcoholism & Drug Abuse \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MARIHUANA \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Taxation--Sales \| TEXAS REGULATION OF CANNABIS ACT
SB 296	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Button, Angie	Relating to the date by which a seller must provide resale and exemption certificates to the comptroller in connection with a sales and use tax audit.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Sales
SB 306	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
SB 309	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to an annual state budget and legislative budget sessions in even-numbered years and to political contributions made during a legislative session.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Legislature \| POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 329	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paxton, Angela \| et. al.	Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Governor \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 358	87-0 (2021)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 453	87-0 (2021)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to a study and report by the comptroller on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COVID-19 \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Labor--General
SB 477	87-0 (2021)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes and certain fees applicable to sales involving marketplace providers.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Sales
SB 506	87-0 (2021)	Author: Nichols, Robert \| et. al.	Relating to the expansion of broadband services to certain areas.	Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GOVERNOR'S BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL \| INTERNET \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 538	87-0 (2021)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al. Sponsor: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to information technology purchased through the Department of Information Resources.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 586	87-0 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew Sponsor: Spiller, David	Relating to the filing of certain reports by distributors of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing civil penalties.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Sales \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 591	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul Sponsor: Murphy, Jim	Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing.	House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corporations & Associations \| Housing--General \| INTERNET \| Taxation--General
SB 609	87-0 (2021)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.	Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Arts & Humanities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Sales
SB 625	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from mixed beverage gross receipts and sales taxes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
SB 678	87-0 (2021)	Author: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al. Sponsor: Button, Angie \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the small business disaster recovery loan program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Financial--General \| LOANS \| Property Interests--Trusts \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
SB 686	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas student connectivity account; imposing a fee.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales \| Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 704	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to the transfer of the regulation of racing to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the abolishment of the Texas Racing Commission, and the creation of the Texas Racing Advisory Board, following recommendations of the Sunset Advisory Commission.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs	Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GREYHOUND RACING \| HORSE RACING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| RACING ADVISORY BOARD, TEXAS \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset—Required Reviews
SB 736	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring an occupational permit; authorizing a fee; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses; decriminalizing wagering on sports events.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GAMBLING \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PERMITS \| TEXAS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT RECOVERY ACT
SB 742	87-0 (2021)	Author: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"	Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area or emergency area.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 767	87-0 (2021)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to investments made by the comptroller of public accounts with state funds not deposited in state depositories.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 769	87-0 (2021)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to taxpayers' suits.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| ATTORNEY'S FEES \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| SUITS AGAINST THE STATE \| Taxation--General
SB 778	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the review by local governmental entities of certain sales and use tax audit reports and audit working papers.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County \| Taxation--Sales
SB 789	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to the administration of unclaimed property.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 800	87-0 (2021)	Author: Nelson, Jane Sponsor: Paddie, Chris	Relating to certain required reports or information received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--County & Statutory \| Courts--District \| DIABETES COUNCIL, TEXAS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Law Enforcement \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 810	87-0 (2021)	Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Sponsor: Parker, Tan	Relating to the course information required to be posted on a public institution of higher education's Internet website.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Electronic Information Systems \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INTERNET
SB 815	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to a biennial report on state programs not funded by certain appropriations.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 833	87-0 (2021)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: Paddie, Chris	Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| Taxation--Sales
SB 873	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hancock, Kelly \| et. al. Sponsor: Button, Angie	Relating to disclosure by the comptroller to the purchaser of a business of the amount of tax due.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--State
SB 903	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Sanford, Scott	Relating to suits for tax refunds.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--General
SB 931	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 938	87-0 (2021)	Author: Campbell, Donna \| et. al. Sponsor: Holland, Justin	Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Military & Veterans \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| Taxation--Franchise \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 955	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to economic development and workforce retraining opportunities in the transition to the use of clean energy sources.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| Energy--Conservation \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Governor \| Labor--Workforce Development \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| Utilities--General
SB 987	87-0 (2021)	Author: Buckingham, Dawn \| et. al.	Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place; creating a criminal offense.	Senate: Local Government	Co-author authorized	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Miscellaneous
SB 1007	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to the electronic filing system used for the filing of documents in courts of this state; authorizing the imposition of a fee for use of that system in certain counties.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Referred to Jurisprudence	\| CAMERON COUNTY \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local \| HIDALGO COUNTY \| WEBB COUNTY
SB 1010	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to prohibitions on the sale by a state agency of an individual's personal data.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Protection of Personal Information \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1094	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al. Sponsor: Frullo, John	Relating to the payment of certain education expenses using the state's programs for paying, prepaying, or saving toward the costs of attending an institution of higher education.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Student Fees \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Labor--Workforce Development \| PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
SB 1122	87-0 (2021)	Author: Zaffirini, Judith Sponsor: Holland, Justin	Relating to participation in the comptroller's contracts for travel services.	House: State Affairs Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Purchasing--General \| TRAVEL
SB 1232	87-0 (2021)	Author: Taylor, Larry Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created.	House: Appropriations Senate: Education	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND \| PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND CORPORATION, TEXAS \| PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources \| SCHOOL LAND BOARD \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1245	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles Sponsor: Murr, Andrew	Relating to the farm and ranch survey conducted by the comptroller for purposes of estimating the productivity value of qualified open-space land as part of the study of school district taxable values.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/21	\| Agriculture \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| OPEN-SPACE LAND \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1255	87-0 (2021)	Author: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| REINVESTMENT ZONES \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
SB 1257	87-0 (2021)	Author: Birdwell, Brian Sponsor: Murphy, Jim	Relating to the information required to be provided by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to the comptroller in connection with the comptroller's central registry of reinvestment zones designated and ad valorem tax abatement agreements executed under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Electronic Information Systems \| REINVESTMENT ZONES \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1263	87-0 (2021)	Author: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al. Sponsor: Bell, Cecil	Relating to funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.	House: Appropriations Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	House appoints conferees-reported	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| TEXAS MOBILITY FUND \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1276	87-0 (2021)	Author: Taylor, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to public health improvement and pollution reduction through recycling incentives; assessing a fee.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS \| CLEAN AND HEALTHY ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Recycling \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| LITTER \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1287	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Family--Family Violence \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Taxation--Sales \| Weapons
SB 1293	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the applicability of the gas production tax to flared or vented gas at an increased rate.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Oil & Gas \| Taxation--Energy Resources
SB 1298	87-0 (2021)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1370	87-0 (2021)	Author: Huffman, Joan	Relating to the approval by the comptroller of certain contracts for legal services between an attorney and the attorney general.	Senate: Jurisprudence	Left pending in committee	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Lawyers \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1413	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paxton, Angela Sponsor: Krause, Matt	Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications and payments required or permitted under the Property Tax Code; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1417	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles	Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Taxation--Sales
SB 1424	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district; making conforming changes.	Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Elections--General \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
SB 1434	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.	Senate: Local Government	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1435	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul	Relating to the scope of the review of an appraisal district by the comptroller of public accounts.	Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1436	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul Sponsor: Shine, Hugh \| et. al.	Relating to the appeal of a determination by the comptroller of public accounts of a protest of the comptroller's findings in a study of school district property values.	House: Public Education Senate: Local Government	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
SB 1465	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hinojosa, Juan Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to operation of the Texas small and rural community success fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank as successor to the Texas leverage fund program and to creation of the micro-business disaster recovery loan guarantee program.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BONDS \| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Economic & Industrial Development--Rural \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS \| RURAL \| Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 1507	87-0 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Law Enforcement \| Salaries & Expenses \| SHERIFFS
SB 1537	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| Retirement Systems--General \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| SUPREME COURT
SB 1567	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to insurance premium tax credits for the construction or rehabilitation of a supportive housing property.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Housing--Disabled Persons \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--General
SB 1586	87-0 (2021)	Author: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the governance and administration of an appraisal district.	Senate: Local Government	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1651	87-0 (2021)	Author: Perry, Charles	Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain information related to a tax audit.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Open Records \| Taxation--General
SB 1654	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1655	87-0 (2021)	Author: Birdwell, Brian Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan	Relating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a county that imposes certain hotel occupancy taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1682	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to the funding of utility reliability projects by the Texas Water Development Board and other entities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, granting rulemaking authority, and making an appropriation.	Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs	Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs	\| BONDS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--General \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 1698	87-0 (2021)	Author: Paxton, Angela \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.	Senate: Education	Referred to Education	\| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Education--School Districts \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General
SB 1710	87-0 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to small business recovery funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.	Senate: Finance	Co-author authorized	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--General
SB 1711	87-0 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to state and local taxes and fees; imposing a tax; imposing fees.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| ADVERTISING \| BARBERS \| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COSMETOLOGISTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FUNERALS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS \| HYBRID VEHICLES \| INTERIOR DESIGNERS \| MASSAGE THERAPY & MASSAGE THERAPISTS \| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District \| Tobacco Products \| Vehicles & Traffic--General \| VETERINARIANS
SB 1712	87-0 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarettes and nicotine products; imposing taxes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Sales \| Tobacco Products
SB 1713	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hall, Bob	Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections and the imposition of replacement fees.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| VEHICLE EMISSIONS \| VEHICLE INSPECTIONS \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1714	87-0 (2021)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the Texas Community Reinvestment Act; authorizing a fee.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Business & Commerce--General \| COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corporations & Associations \| Financial--General \| PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1726	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the computation of the unemployment tax rate paid by certain employers; making an appropriation.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Labor--Unemployment \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1780	87-0 (2021)	Author: Creighton, Brandon \| et. al. Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin \| et. al.	Relating to the protection of public health in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/21	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS \| Health--General \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1787	87-0 (2021)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to the reporting of Hotel Occupancy Tax to local jurisdictions.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1791	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie	Relating to the investment and use of excess residential mortgage loan originator recovery fund fees; changing a fee.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Consumer Protection \| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS \| Financial--General \| MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS \| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens \| SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1794	87-0 (2021)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to a statewide opioid settlement agreement.	Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| OPIOID COUNCIL, TEXAS
SB 1813	87-0 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the universal service fund.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| BROADBAND NETWORKS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| INTERNET \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Utilities--Telecommunications \| Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
SB 1827	87-0 (2021)	Author: Huffman, Joan \| et. al. Sponsor: Holland, Justin	Relating to the creation of the opioid abatement account, an opioid abatement trust fund, and a statewide opioid settlement agreement.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| OPIOID ABATEMENT FUND COUNCIL, TEXAS \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1839	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to establishing an advisory board to study the creation of an entity to facilitate the certification, buying, and selling of carbon capture and sequestration credits.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, TEXAS \| CARBON CAPTURE & SEQUESTRATION ADVISORY BOARD \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| Environment--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI
SB 1840	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
SB 1841	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
SB 1850	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of certain educators who purchase school supplies.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Property Interests--Homestead \| SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
SB 1887	87-0 (2021)	Author: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the repeal of certain provisions governing the establishment and administration of a state bullion	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Financial--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SB 1897	87-0 (2021)	Author: West, Royce	Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem for children in the managing conservatorship of this state and funding those attorneys ad litem through an instant-ticket lottery.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONSERVATORSHIP \| Family--Child Protection \| Family--Parent & Child \| Lawyers \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1916	87-0 (2021)	Author: Blanco, César	Relating to the state purchasing preference for recycled, remanufactured, or environmentally sensitive products.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Recycling \| Purchasing--State
SB 1968	87-0 (2021)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.	Senate: Education	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Family--Parent & Child \| State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1971	87-0 (2021)	Author: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to imposing a tax on the amount of federal renewable energy production credits received by wind electric generators.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Alternative Fuels \| RENEWABLE ENERGY \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| Utilities--Electric
SB 1976	87-0 (2021)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the dissemination of information about historically underutilized businesses and the expansion of the small business development center network.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF
SB 2002	87-0 (2021)	Author: Miles, Borris	Relating to the state historically underutilized business program; creating a criminal offense.	Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2020	87-0 (2021)	Author: Powell, Beverly	Relating to the regulation of coin-operated machines.	Senate: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Law Enforcement \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2030	87-0 (2021)	Author: Eckhardt, Sarah	Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a public facility used to provide affordable housing.	Senate: Local Government	Referred to Local Government	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Housing--General \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Sales
SB 2035	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to the use of proceeds from the collection of sales and use taxes on items purchased under the supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide grants for food banks and other charitable organizations.	Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Human Services--Food Programs \| Taxation--Sales
SB 2083	87-0 (2021)	Author: Menéndez, José	Relating to programs that can be established and funded under the Texas emissions reduction plan.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 2089	87-0 (2021)	Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Sponsor: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to acquire, construct, enhance, upgrade, operate, and maintain convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and spaceport and spacecraft observation facilities in certain municipalities.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Placed on General State Calendar	\| BORDER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| GULF OF MEXICO \| MEXICO \| RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES \| SPACEPORTS \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 2230	87-0 (2021)	Author: Schwertner, Charles Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni	Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Administration	Effective immediately	\| BONDS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Financial--General \| Property Interests--Real Property \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources \| TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SJR 43	87-0 (2021)	Author: West, Royce \| et. al.	Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission and providing redistricting procedures for state legislative, state judicial, and congressional districts.	Senate: Redistricting, Special	Referred to Redistricting, Special	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Redistricting \| REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| SECRETARY OF STATE \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SJR 52	87-0 (2021)	Author: Birdwell, Brian	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund for the purpose of administering and implementing programs relating to reducing emissions of air contaminants or other pollutants and preventing areas of the state from being in violation of national ambient air quality standards.	Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 48	87-1 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.		Filed	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
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 99	87-1 (2021)	Author: Murphy, Jim	Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| LOANS \| Political Subdivisions \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 105	87-1 (2021)	Author: Bernal, Diego	Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Property Interests--Real Property \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--School District
HB 117	87-1 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--School District
HB 122	87-1 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 158	87-1 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Family--Parent & Child \| State Finances--Management & Control
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 204	87-1 (2021)	Author: Crockett, Jasmine	Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.		Filed	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| County Government--General \| Elections--Registration & Suffrage \| LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD \| Legislature \| Political Subdivisions \| Redistricting \| RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS \| SHERIFFS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 205	87-1 (2021)	Author: Crockett, Jasmine	Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which certain solar energy devices have been installed.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Solar \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 239	87-1 (2021)	Author: White, James	Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Law Enforcement \| Salaries & Expenses \| SHERIFFS
HB 246	87-1 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Conservation \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LOANS \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 257	87-1 (2021)	Author: Buckley, Brad	Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district's local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 292	87-1 (2021)	Author: Bell, Cecil	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 304	87-1 (2021)	Author: White, James	Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance and administration reform; imposing taxes.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 59	87-2 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Law Enforcement \| Salaries & Expenses \| SHERIFFS
HB 70	87-2 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Conservation \| Environment--Air \| LOANS \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
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 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 143	87-2 (2021)	Author: Buckley, Brad \| et. al.	Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district’s local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--School District
HB 149	87-2 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 150	87-2 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Family--Parent & Child \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 153	87-2 (2021)	Author: Buckley, Brad \| et. al.	Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 158	87-2 (2021)	Author: Allison, Steve \| et. al.	Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of various measures to limit or reduce the burden of ad valorem taxes on property owners.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| MEASURES TO LIMIT OR REDUCE AD VALOREM TAXES, COMMISSION TO STUDY \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Property Interests--Real Property \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--School District
HB 181	87-2 (2021)	Author: Huberty, Dan	Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.		Filed	\| BONDS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--General \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 209	87-2 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Higher--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 210	87-2 (2021)	Author: Bell, Cecil \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
SB 43	87-2 (2021)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the provision of state aid to certain counties for increased costs incurred when officers employed by the Department of Public Safety are reassigned to another area of the state to secure the border.		Filed	\| BORDER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Law Enforcement \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 69	87-2 (2021)	Author: Seliger, Kel	Relating to the abolition of the Texas Bullion Depository.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SB 81	87-2 (2021)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the deposit of certain constitutionally dedicated money to the credit of the tax reduction and excellence in education fund and the use of that money.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--School District
SB 91	87-2 (2021)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.	Senate: Finance	Received from the Senate	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Elections--School District \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
SJR 15	87-2 (2021)	Author: Paxton, Angela	Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appropriation of certain surplus state revenue for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--School District
HB 2	87-3 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| COVID-19 \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
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 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 57	87-3 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to information on projected changes in weather, water availability, and climate variability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.		Filed	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--General
HB 60	87-3 (2021)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the creation of an energy efficiency loan guarantee program under the Texas emissions reduction plan.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Conservation \| Environment--Air \| LOANS \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
HB 79	87-3 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 80	87-3 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the Family Educational Relief Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.		Filed	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Education--Higher--Private Schools \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Private \| Family--Parent & Child \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 89	87-3 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 90	87-3 (2021)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 97	87-3 (2021)	Author: Huberty, Dan	Relating to the funding of projects by the Texas Water Development Board to promote utility reliability, resiliency, efficiency, conservation, and demand reduction; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.		Filed	\| BONDS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT) \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE UTILITIES RELIABILITY FUND ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| Utilities--General \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 101	87-3 (2021)	Author: Dominguez, Alex \| et. al.	Relating to a one-time payment for certain state-employed essential workers; making an appropriation.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Employees \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 106	87-3 (2021)	Author: Shaheen, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to a one-time payment for certain homeowners; making an appropriation.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Homestead \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 113	87-3 (2021)	Author: Middleton, Mayes \| et. al.	Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making appropriations.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 117	87-3 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 122	87-3 (2021)	Author: Buckley, Brad	Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 124	87-3 (2021)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the salaries of sheriffs and to state assistance payments to offset the cost of sheriff's salaries in certain counties.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Salaries & Expenses \| SHERIFFS
HB 130	87-3 (2021)	Author: Crockett, Jasmine	Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property on which certain solar energy devices have been installed.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Energy--Solar \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 132	87-3 (2021)	Author: Allison, Steve	Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 137	87-3 (2021)	Author: Harris, Cody \| et. al.	Relating to a prohibition on certain companies that receive governmental contracts or financial benefits from requiring employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination; authorizing a civil penalty.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COVID-19 \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| IMMUNIZATIONS \| Labor--General \| Political Subdivisions \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 140	87-3 (2021)	Author: Minjarez, Ina	Relating to the Texas Leading on Opportunity, Investment, and Economic Stimulus Through Aid and Relief (LONESTAR) Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; making appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ARTS, TEXAS COMMISSION ON THE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| MUSIC OFFICE, TEXAS \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| State Finances--Appropriations \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| SUPREME COURT \| TEXAS MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY REVIEW COMMITTEE \| TX. LEADING ON OPPORTUNITY, INVESTMENT, & ECONOMIC STIMULUS THROUGH AID AND RELIEF (LONESTAR) SUPP \| VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 145	87-3 (2021)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations	Left pending in committee	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Crime Victims Compensation \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| State Finances--Appropriations \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 146	87-3 (2021)	Author: Crockett, Jasmine	Relating to determining the residence of incarcerated persons.		Filed	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| County Government--General \| Elections--Registration & Suffrage \| LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING BOARD \| Legislature \| Political Subdivisions \| Redistricting \| RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS \| SHERIFFS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
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 1	87-3 (2021)	Author: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al. Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan \| et. al.	Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Legislature \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
SB 2	87-3 (2021)	Author: Nelson, Jane	Relating to an appropriation of certain federal coronavirus relief money for paying down the state's unemployment insurance debt.	Senate: Finance	No action taken in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COVID-19 \| Labor--Unemployment \| State Finances--Appropriations
SB 8	87-3 (2021)	Author: Nelson, Jane \| et. al. Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg \| et. al.	Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| CAPITAL AND FORENSIC WRITS, OFFICE OF \| CHILD MENTAL HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| COVID-19 \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF \| EPIDEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, TEXAS \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FEDERAL RELATIONS \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE PRESERVATION BOARD \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN \| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 2	86-0 (2019)	Author: Burrows, Dustin \| et. al.	Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.	House: Ways & Means	Laid on the table subject to call	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Elections--Administration \| Elections--General \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District \| TEXAS PROPERTY TAX REFORM AND RELIEF ACT OF 2019
HB 3	86-0 (2019)	Author: Huberty, Dan \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry \| et. al.	Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	See remarks for effective date	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DYSLEXIA \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF \| Education--Bilingual \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Special \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing \| Education--School Districts \| EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION, STATE BOARD FOR \| Elections--School District \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| LITERACY \| PRESCHOOL & PREKINDERGARTEN \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| Salaries & Expenses \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Taxation--School District \| TECHNICAL EDUCATION \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 7	86-0 (2019)	Author: Morrison, Geanie W. \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan	Relating to disaster preparation for state agencies and political subdivisions.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY \| Governor \| Purchasing--Local \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 20	86-0 (2019)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the state highway fund and to the management and investment of the economic stabilization fund, the Texas legacy fund, and the Texas legacy distribution fund.	House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest	Received from the House	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HIGHWAY FUND
HB 21	86-0 (2019)	Author: Canales, Terry \| et. al.	Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.	House: Ways & Means	No action taken in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Textbooks \| Taxation--Sales
HB 31	86-0 (2019)	Author: Longoria, Oscar \| et. al.	Relating to operation of the Texas leverage fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| BONDS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, TEXAS \| Financial--Banks
HB 42	86-0 (2019)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated and to the use of that revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| BRIDGES & CAUSEWAYS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Roads \| Mines & Mineral Resources \| Oil & Gas \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| Taxation--General
HB 52	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hinojosa, Gina \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that contribute to an employee dependent care flexible spending account.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 54	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zerwas, John	Relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION \| PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 89	86-0 (2019)	Author: González, Mary \| et. al.	Relating to the public school finance system.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--School Districts \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Taxation--School District
HB 97	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie \| et. al.	Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax	Referred to Property Tax	\| Agriculture \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| OPEN-SPACE LAND \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 100	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Eric	Relating to information on projected changes in weather and water availability in strategic plans of certain state agencies.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Governor \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| STATE CLIMATOLOGIST, TEXAS \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 104	86-0 (2019)	Author: Johnson, Eric	Relating to the inclusion of an incarcerated person in the population data used for redistricting according to the person's last residence before incarceration.	House: Redistricting	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Elections--General \| Redistricting
HB 168	86-0 (2019)	Author: Canales, Terry	Relating to a study on the creation of bilingual zones in certain areas of this state.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| BORDER \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Human Relations \| MEXICO \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 185	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bernal, Diego \| et. al.	Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOME SALE PRICES \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 212	86-0 (2019)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the preference given by state agencies for certain goods and services produced or offered by small businesses.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 214	86-0 (2019)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the dissemination of information about historically underutilized businesses and the expansion of the small business development center network.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION--HIGHER--CURRICULUM \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF
HB 216	86-0 (2019)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to historically underutilized businesses and to goods and services purchased by governmental entities.	House: State Affairs	Referred to State Affairs	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Military & Veterans \| Purchasing--State
HB 218	86-0 (2019)	Author: Krause, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license and to certain duties of state agencies and political subdivisions in relation to delinquent or defaulted student loans.	House: Higher Education	Received from the House	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| STUDENT LOANS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 243	86-0 (2019)	Author: Farrar, Jessica	Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.	House: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Health--General \| Women
HB 258	86-0 (2019)	Author: Blanco, César \| et. al.	Relating to the abolition of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for nonrenewal or other disciplinary action in relation to a professional or occupational license.	House: Higher Education	Left pending in committee	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| STUDENT LOANS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 274	86-0 (2019)	Author: Davis, Sarah \| et. al.	Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.	House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest	Received from the House	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| DISASTER REINVESTMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING BOARD \| Governor \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Political Subdivisions \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 279	86-0 (2019)	Author: Craddick, Tom Sponsor: Seliger, Kel	Relating to authorizing the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, to impose a sales and use tax.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Health & Human Services	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MIDLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT \| Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital \| Taxation--Sales
HB 309	86-0 (2019)	Author: Moody, Joe \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of indecent assault, to judicial protection for victims of that offense, and to certain criminal acts committed in relation to that offense.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment \| SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 466	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to a prohibition on the use of student loan default or breach of a student loan repayment or scholarship contract as a ground for refusal to grant or renew an occupational license or other disciplinary action in relation to an occupational license.	House: Higher Education	Considered in Calendars	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Political Subdivisions \| STUDENT LOANS \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 483	86-0 (2019)	Author: Phelan, Dade	Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| Elections--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 490	86-0 (2019)	Author: Shine, Hugh \| et. al.	Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 493	86-0 (2019)	Author: Shine, Hugh \| et. al.	Relating to a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster and reimbursement of a taxing unit for refunds the taxing unit pays to taxpayers as a result of the exemption.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 494	86-0 (2019)	Author: Deshotel, Joe	Relating to the operation of casino gaming in certain coastal areas of this state by licensed persons to provide additional money for residual windstorm insurance coverage and catastrophic flooding assistance in the coastal areas; requiring occupational licenses or certifications; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; creating criminal offenses and providing other penalties.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures	Left pending in committee	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GAMBLING \| Governor \| Insurance--Property & Casualty \| LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--General \| WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE
HB 605	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thierry, Shawn \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FOOD \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 631	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Textbooks \| Taxation--Sales
HB 675	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness.	House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs	No action taken in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOMELESS \| Housing--Veterans \| Military & Veterans
HB 683	86-0 (2019)	Author: White, James \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program; eliminating program surcharges.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 690	86-0 (2019)	Author: Metcalf, Will	Relating to dedicating certain state revenue to the purpose of retiring state debt.	House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest	Left pending in subcommittee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DEBT \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 712	86-0 (2019)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks	Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Taxation--School District
HB 735	86-0 (2019)	Author: VanDeaver, Gary \| et. al.	Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district and a related study.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--School District
HB 749	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zerwas, John \| et. al.	Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products; imposing a civil penalty.	House: Public Health	Considered in Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Health Care Providers \| Health--General \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| Minors--Health & Safety \| Tobacco Products
HB 768	86-0 (2019)	Author: Davis, Sarah	Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 932	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Criminal Procedure--General \| WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 966	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. \| et. al.	Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ certain apprentices.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Labor--Workforce Development \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--Sales
HB 982	86-0 (2019)	Author: Parker, Tan Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to the administration of "pay for success" contracts for state agencies.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GIFTS & DONATIONS \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 983	86-0 (2019)	Author: Parker, Tan	Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for certain capital investments.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1000	86-0 (2019)	Author: Paddie, Chris \| et. al.	Relating to rural and opportunity funds and insurance tax credits for certain investments in those funds; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.	House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce	Referred to Business & Commerce	\| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| Insurance--General \| Labor--Workforce Development--Rural \| RURAL \| Taxation--General
HB 1034	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bohac, Dwayne	Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Taxation--School District
HB 1046	86-0 (2019)	Author: Martinez, Armando	Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the use of that revenue.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Highways \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HIGHWAY FUND \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1052	86-0 (2019)	Author: Larson, Lyle \| et. al. Sponsor: Perry, Charles	Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to use the state participation account of the water development fund to provide financial assistance for the development of certain facilities.	House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PERMITS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development \| Water--General \| Water--Rights
HB 1056	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bohac, Dwayne	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING \| Political Subdivisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1068	86-0 (2019)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al.	Relating to strategies for railroad relocation and improvement, including a franchise tax credit for certain railroad reconstruction or replacement expenditures.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Transportation--Railroads
HB 1077	86-0 (2019)	Author: White, James	Relating to public school finance, supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 1096	86-0 (2019)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al.	Relating to the modernization of state agency information technology systems.	House: State Affairs	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| Electronic Information Systems \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1111	86-0 (2019)	Author: Davis, Sarah \| et. al. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois \| et. al.	Relating to maternal and newborn health care.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE \| MEDICAID \| PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| TELEMEDICINE \| Women
HB 1113	86-0 (2019)	Author: Davis, Sarah \| et. al. Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol \| et. al.	Relating to state contract limitations and programs for sex trafficking prevention and victim treatment.	House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs	Placed on intent calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual \| Education--Higher--Health Institutions \| GIFTS & DONATIONS \| Governor \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| Minors--Crimes Against \| Purchasing--State \| State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1131	86-0 (2019)	Author: Cole, Sheryl \| et. al. Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan	Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist certain school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.	House: Public Education Senate: Education	Not again placed on intent calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS
HB 1144	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thierry, Shawn	Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products to benefit the child health plan program; imposing taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Human Services--Child Services \| Human Services--Medical Assistance \| RECORDS MANAGEMENT \| Taxation--Cigarette
HB 1145	86-0 (2019)	Author: Krause, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; eliminating program surcharges.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1170	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anchía, Rafael	Relating to prohibiting the investment of certain state retirement system funds in companies that manufacture firearms or firearm ammunition.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Financial--General \| Retirement Systems--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Weapons
HB 1192	86-0 (2019)	Author: Thompson, Ed	Relating to the amount deducted from certain distributions of local tax revenue as the state's share.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1214	86-0 (2019)	Author: Cyrier, John \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.	House: Appropriations	Laid on the table subject to call	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Historic Preservation & Museums \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Legislature \| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT \| Parks & Wildlife--General \| SPORTING GOODS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1243	86-0 (2019)	Author: Ashby, Trent \| et. al. Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from mixed beverage gross receipts and sales taxes.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Placed on intent calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DRUG COURTS \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
HB 1248	86-0 (2019)	Author: Ashby, Trent	Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1299	86-0 (2019)	Author: Davis, Sarah	Relating to requiring the comptroller of public accounts to establish and maintain a political subdivision disaster expenditure database.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| Political Subdivisions
HB 1314	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Phil	Relating to the release on bail of, and the reimbursement to a county for certain costs of confining, a person charged with an administrative violation of parole or mandatory supervision.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence	\| ARREST WARRANTS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Corrections--Jails & Prisons \| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons \| County Government--Finance \| Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release \| MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1422	86-0 (2019)	Author: Paddie, Chris Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Historical Commission.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Historic Preservation & Museums \| HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 1458	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"	Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1477	86-0 (2019)	Author: Price, Four \| et. al.	Relating to the use of grants under the emergency medical services assistance program and the distribution of certain revenue received by the comptroller.	House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services	Referred to Health & Human Services	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Health Institutions \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| SCHOLARSHIPS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1484	86-0 (2019)	Author: Metcalf, Will	Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Elections--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1487	86-0 (2019)	Author: Wilson, Terry M.	Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; authorizing and increasing criminal fines.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID \| Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1499	86-0 (2019)	Author: Metcalf, Will \| et. al.	Relating to authorizing the comptroller to release a reported owner's unclaimed property to the owner's crime victim in certain circumstances.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crime Victims Compensation \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 1524	86-0 (2019)	Author: Shaheen, Matt Sponsor: Paxton, Angela	Relating to correcting outdated references to the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| BUILDING & PROCUREMENT COMMISSION, TEXAS \| COMPETITIVE BIDDING \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1525	86-0 (2019)	Author: Burrows, Dustin Sponsor: Nelson, Jane \| et. al.	Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes applicable to sales involving marketplace providers.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1534	86-0 (2019)	Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio	Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| Elections--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1543	86-0 (2019)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al. Sponsor: Fallon, Pat	Relating to methods to enhance the enforcement of the collection of the use tax due on certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing a civil penalty.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/19	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MOTORCYCLES \| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Sales \| Vehicles & Traffic--General \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1545	86-0 (2019)	Author: Paddie, Chris Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, including the consolidation, repeal, and creation of certain licenses and permits; changing fees.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce	See remarks for effective date	\| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS \| Alcoholic Beverage Regulation \| BEER, BREWERIES, & BREWPUBS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| HUMAN TRAFFICKING \| LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS \| PACKAGE STORES \| PERMITS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| Transportation--Miscellaneous \| WINE & WINERIES
HB 1557	86-0 (2019)	Author: Springer, Drew	Relating to the authority of a municipality to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| HOTELS & MOTELS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 1560	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to a tax on title insurance policies written by title insurance companies to fund housing programs and services; imposing a tax.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Housing--Homeless Persons \| Property Interests--Real Property \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1565	86-0 (2019)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" \| et. al.	Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with disabilities in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Purchasing--State
HB 1588	86-0 (2019)	Author: Metcalf, Will	Relating to the deadline for certain economic development corporations to file a certain report with the comptroller.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Laid on the table subject to call	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
HB 1680	86-0 (2019)	Author: Paddie, Chris	Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| ANGELINA & NECHES RIVER AUTHORITY \| CANCER PREVENTION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COUNCIL \| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS \| FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES \| INVASIVE SPECIES COORDINATING COMMITTEE, TEXAS \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON \| JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| Labor--Workers' Compensation \| LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY \| MATERNAL MORTALITY & MORBIDITY TASK FORCE \| PERINATAL ADVISORY COUNCIL \| PUBLIC HEALTH FUNDING & POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE \| PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS \| Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| SABINE RIVER \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION \| Sunset--Commission Bills \| Sunset--Review Procedures \| TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE \| TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE \| TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS \| UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER AUTHORITY \| WORKERS' COMPENSATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1695	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig	Relating to the transfer of the regulation of motor fuel metering and motor fuel quality from the Department of Agriculture to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Oil & Gas \| Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1726	86-0 (2019)	Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" \| et. al.	Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military service members serving on active duty.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Military & Veterans \| Taxation--Sales \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1729	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murphy, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Sales
HB 1746	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lozano, J. M.	Relating to the sources of funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan.	House: Environmental Regulation	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 1783	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Phil	Relating to premium and maintenance tax credits related to certain fees paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.	House: Insurance	Referred to Insurance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| Insurance--Insurers & Agents
HB 1788	86-0 (2019)	Author: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to certain required reports received or prepared by state agencies and other governmental entities.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF \| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| AUTISM & PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, TEXAS COUNCIL ON \| CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, TEXAS BOARD OF \| COLONIAS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| PUBLIC UTILITY COUNSEL, OFFICE OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY--SAN MARCOS \| TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| VETERANS' LAND BOARD \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 1800	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bonnen, Greg	Relating to the Texas resilience infrastructure fund; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds; making an appropriation.	House: Natural Resources	Referred to Natural Resources	\| BONDS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Appropriations \| TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS \| WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS \| Water--Development \| Water--General
HB 1802	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bohac, Dwayne Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to a request for binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1803	86-0 (2019)	Author: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to the comptroller's access to criminal history record information of wrongfully imprisoned persons.	House: Appropriations	Left pending in committee	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Miscellaneous \| Criminal Procedure--General \| CRIMINAL RECORDS \| WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 1816	86-0 (2019)	Author: Beckley, Michelle	Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 1917	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murphy, Jim \| et. al.	Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation; authorizing a fee.	House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Political Subdivisions \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1937	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goldman, Craig \| et. al. Sponsor: Whitmire, John	Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain low-income housing developments.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	No action taken in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Housing--General \| Insurance--General \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1977	86-0 (2019)	Author: Cole, Sheryl	Relating to a requirement that a fiscal impact statement be provided before a taxing unit may enter into a tax abatement agreement.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 1987	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leman, Ben	Relating to reporting requirements regarding eminent domain authority.	House: Land & Resource Management	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 2042	86-0 (2019)	Author: Stucky, Lynn Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to postpayment audits conducted by the comptroller and annual financial reports submitted by state agencies.	House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2048	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zerwas, John \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/19	\| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2064	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murphy, Jim	Relating to recovery of the funds of an estate delivered to the comptroller.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates \| Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 2082	86-0 (2019)	Author: Stucky, Lynn	Relating to recovery audits of payments made by state agencies to vendors.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2120	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leach, Jeff \| et. al.	Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| BAILIFFS \| BELL COUNTY \| BOSQUE COUNTY \| BRAZORIA COUNTY \| BURLESON COUNTY \| CHAMBERS COUNTY \| COLLIN COUNTY \| COMAL COUNTY \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COOKE COUNTY \| COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF \| Courts--County & Statutory \| Courts--District \| Courts--Judges \| Courts--Juries \| Courts--Municipal \| Courts--Personnel \| Courts--Reporters \| DENTON COUNTY \| ELLIS COUNTY \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| Family--Parent & Child \| GILLESPIE COUNTY \| GOLIAD COUNTY \| GUADALUPE COUNTY \| INTERNET \| JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION \| Juvenile Boards & Officers \| KAUFMAN COUNTY \| KERR COUNTY \| LIBERTY COUNTY \| LUBBOCK, CITY OF \| MAGISTRATES \| MEDINA COUNTY \| MONTGOMERY COUNTY \| POTTER COUNTY \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| ROCKWALL COUNTY \| RUSK COUNTY \| SUPREME COURT \| TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2132	86-0 (2019)	Author: Klick, Stephanie	Relating to the requirement that the comptroller of public accounts receive copies of orders adopted in connection with the administration of elections.	House: Elections	Considered in Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Elections--Administration \| SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 2153	86-0 (2019)	Author: Burrows, Dustin Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to a single local use tax rate as an alternative to combined local use tax rates for computing the amount of local use taxes remote sellers are required to collect and to the allocation of tax revenue collected at that rate.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--City \| Taxation--County \| Taxation--Sales
HB 2154	86-0 (2019)	Author: Landgraf, Brooks \| et. al.	Relating to a commission to study the needs of areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production.	House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest	Point of order sustained	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| GENERATE RECURRING OIL WEALTH FOR TEXAS (GROW TEXAS) STUDY COMMISSION \| Governor \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| Oil & Gas \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2162	86-0 (2019)	Author: Cole, Sheryl \| et. al.	Relating to a study on the suitability of unused and underused public facilities for joint use by state and local governmental entities.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2256	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott Sponsor: Perry, Charles	Relating to procedures for tax auditing, determining amounts of overpayments, and obtaining reimbursements of overpayments of gas production taxes.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/19	\| AUDITS & AUDITORS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| Taxation--General
HB 2325	86-0 (2019)	Author: Metcalf, Will \| et. al. Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly	Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INFORMATION & REFERRAL NETWORK, TEXAS \| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| INTERNET \| Political Subdivisions \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE \| TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| VOLUNTEERS
HB 2358	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the payment of certain sales and use taxes by a retailer.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Sales
HB 2384	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leach, Jeff \| et. al. Sponsor: Huffman, Joan \| et. al.	Relating to judicial compensation and assignment, the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two, and the compensation and retirement benefits of certain prosecutors and other members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Courts--General \| Courts--Judges \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Retirement Systems--Judicial \| Salaries & Expenses
HB 2386	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the exclusion of the operation of certain vehicles from commercial driver's license requirements.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation	Placed on local & uncontested calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HORSES \| TRAILERS \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2397	86-0 (2019)	Author: Clardy, Travis \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain businesses that make investments in qualified opportunity zones.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--Sales
HB 2407	86-0 (2019)	Author: Krause, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of a municipality to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| City Government--Finance \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2415	86-0 (2019)	Author: Darby, Drew	Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Driver Education & Training \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2458	86-0 (2019)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni \| et. al. Sponsor: Fallon, Pat	Relating to the operation and administration of the Texas Bullion Depository.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Financial--General \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions \| Open Records \| RECORDS MANAGEMENT \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HB 2459	86-0 (2019)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni	Relating to oversight of and requirements applicable to information resources technology procurement by state agencies.	House: State Affairs	No action taken in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2463	86-0 (2019)	Author: King, Tracy Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the deposit and allocation of certain funds to the horse industry escrow account and to the maximum balance of that account.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ESCROW \| HORSE RACING \| HORSES \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2473	86-0 (2019)	Author: Gutierrez, Roland	Relating to eligibility for membership and funding of benefits for certain law enforcement, custodial, and other peace officers.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) \| Juvenile Boards & Officers \| JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS \| JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS \| Law Enforcement \| PEACE OFFICERS \| Retirement Systems--State Employees \| Retirement Systems--Teachers \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2476	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan	Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies.	House: State Affairs	Received from the House	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2537	86-0 (2019)	Author: Oliverson, Tom \| et. al.	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 2545	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan	Relating to franchise tax, oil production tax, and gas production tax incentives for certain desalination facility operations.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| DESALINATION \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| Taxation--Franchise \| Water--Development \| Water--General \| Water--Rights
HB 2563	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie	Relating to the establishment and duties of the Texas Medical Cannabis Council.	House: Public Health	Referred to Public Health	\| AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Crimes--Drugs \| Health Care Providers \| Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions \| LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS \| MEDICAL CANNABIS COUNCIL, TEXAS \| NURSING, TEXAS BOARD OF \| PHARMACY, TEXAS STATE BOARD OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed \| STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF \| VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF
HB 2574	86-0 (2019)	Author: Burrows, Dustin	Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION \| PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD \| STATE AGENCIES' RULES \| Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2581	86-0 (2019)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to the administration of and funding for the Texas emissions reduction plan; reducing a surcharge.	House: Environmental Regulation	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| LOANS \| STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 2587	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lucio III, Eddie Sponsor: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the business of travel insurance.	House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on 9/1/19	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF \| Insurance--General \| Insurance--Insurers & Agents \| TRAVEL
HB 2620	86-0 (2019)	Author: Martinez, Armando \| et. al. Sponsor: Rodríguez, José	Relating to the movement of oversize or overweight vehicles, including the enforcement of motor vehicle size and weight limitations; creating a criminal offense.	House: Transportation Senate: Transportation	Effective on 9/1/19	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PERMITS \| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT \| Vehicles & Traffic--General \| Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2665	86-0 (2019)	Author: Flynn, Dan	Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue or pledge that revenue for the payment of obligations related to projects involving hotels.	House: International Relations & Economic Development	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| BORDER \| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS \| Historic Preservation & Museums \| HOTELS & MOTELS \| Parks & Wildlife--Parks \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM \| UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
HB 2668	86-0 (2019)	Author: Turner, Chris \| et. al. Sponsor: Paxton, Angela	Relating to the dissolution of a direct-support organization established by the Prepaid Higher Education Tuition Board and the transfer of funds related to prepaid higher education tuition scholarships to the Texas Match the Promise Foundation or a successor entity.	House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education	Effective on 9/1/19	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Higher--Finance \| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid \| Education--Higher--Tuition \| HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS \| PREPAID HIGHER EDUCATION TUITION BOARD
HB 2675	86-0 (2019)	Author: Geren, Charlie Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the repeal of the provisions providing for the suspension of the collection of certain fees when the balance in the oil and gas regulation and cleanup fund exceeds a specified amount.	House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on 9/1/19	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Mines & Mineral Resources \| Oil & Gas \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2696	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schaefer, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the elimination of regular mandatory vehicle safety inspections for noncommercial vehicles and the imposition of replacement fees.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Withdrawn from schedule	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| VEHICLE INSPECTIONS \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2759	86-0 (2019)	Author: Murphy, Jim	Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2802	86-0 (2019)	Author: Darby, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to the amounts, availability, and use of certain statutorily dedicated revenue and accounts; reducing or affecting the amounts of certain statutorily dedicated fees.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	Referred to Finance	\| Coastal Affairs & Beaches \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE \| Energy--General \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| GENERAL LAND OFFICE \| Public Lands, Buildings & Resources \| PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES \| VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 2806	86-0 (2019)	Author: Morrison, Geanie W. \| et. al. Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol	Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals.	House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Business & Commerce	Placed on intent calendar	\| Arts & Humanities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MUSIC, FILM, TELEVISION, & MULTIMEDIA OFFICE \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Sales
HB 2808	86-0 (2019)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the publication of required notice by a political subdivision by alternative media and on the Internet.	House: County Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| City Government--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--General \| Education--School Districts \| Electronic Information Systems \| INTERNET \| PUBLIC NOTICE \| Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 2849	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for a grant program for mental health services.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION \| Mental Health & Substance Abuse \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Taxation--Sales \| Weapons
HB 2859	86-0 (2019)	Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Sponsor: Fallon, Pat	Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of precious metal held in a precious metal depository located in this state.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax	See remarks for effective date	\| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Financial--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2884	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miller, Rick \| et. al.	Relating to statewide technology centers and cloud computing services.	House: State Affairs	Failed to pass to engrossment	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE \| Electronic Information Systems \| INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2915	86-0 (2019)	Author: Springer, Drew \| et. al.	Relating to state and local taxes and fees.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Motor Fuels \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District \| Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2953	86-0 (2019)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to a grant program to provide salary increases to full-time peace officers employed by certain local governments with limited tax bases.	House: Homeland Security & Public Safety	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| City Government--Employees/Officers \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Employees/Officers \| Governor \| Law Enforcement \| PEACE OFFICERS \| Salaries & Expenses \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2995	86-0 (2019)	Author: Talarico, James \| et. al.	Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for educational materials purchased by a teacher.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers \| SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3001	86-0 (2019)	Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian	Relating to the fiscal transparency of special purpose districts and other political subdivisions.	House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations	Effective on 9/1/19	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| INTERNET \| Political Subdivisions \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous \| Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3006	86-0 (2019)	Author: Burrows, Dustin Sponsor: West, Royce	Relating to the administration of the mixed beverage sales tax.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages
HB 3067	86-0 (2019)	Author: Ashby, Trent	Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide produced water for recycling.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Recycling \| Oil & Gas \| RAILROAD COMMISSION \| Taxation--Energy Resources \| Water--Development \| Water--General
HB 3118	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schaefer, Matt \| et. al.	Relating to the titling of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation	Referred to Transportation	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS \| RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES \| Taxation--General \| Vehicles & Traffic--General \| Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3206	86-0 (2019)	Author: González, Jessica \| et. al.	Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of prostitution and to a court cost imposed on conviction of certain trafficking of persons and prostitution offenses.	House: Criminal Jurisprudence	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CRIME VICTIMS \| Crimes--Against Morals \| CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE \| PROSTITUTION
HB 3208	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kuempel, John	Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ persons with disabilities.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3239	86-0 (2019)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.	House: Public Education	Referred to Public Education	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 3241	86-0 (2019)	Author: Middleton, Mayes	Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration \| Taxation--School District
HB 3249	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kacal, Kyle	Relating to the use of Texas emissions reduction plan funds for a study conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.	House: Environmental Regulation	Placed on General State Calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| State Finances--Management & Control \| TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE \| VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 3253	86-0 (2019)	Author: Rodriguez, Eddie	Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3298	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.	Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR \| PERIODIC TAX REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions \| Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3317	86-0 (2019)	Author: Zerwas, John Sponsor: Nelson, Jane	Relating to the creation and re-creation of funds and accounts, the dedication and rededication of revenue and allocation of accrued interest on dedicated revenue, and the exemption of unappropriated money from use for general governmental purposes.	House: Appropriations Senate: Finance	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| State Finances--Appropriations \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3362	86-0 (2019)	Author: Hernandez, Ana \| et. al.	Relating to the consideration of ownership interests of certain persons with a disability in determining whether a business is a historically underutilized business for purposes of state contracting.	House: State Affairs	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Business & Commerce--General \| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES \| Military & Veterans \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3366	86-0 (2019)	Author: Kacal, Kyle \| et. al. Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the deposit and distribution by the Texas Racing Commission of certain pari-mutuel wagering funds to benefit the Texas-bred program.	House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Water & Rural Affairs	Effective on 9/1/19	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| HORSE RACING \| HORSES \| PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING \| RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3384	86-0 (2019)	Author: Shine, Hugh Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul \| et. al.	Relating to the authority of the comptroller to conduct a limited-scope review of an appraisal district located in an area declared by the governor to be a disaster area.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax	Effective immediately	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disaster Preparedness & Relief \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3423	86-0 (2019)	Author: Allison, Steve \| et. al.	Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| GIFTS & DONATIONS \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3427	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to an increase in the state sales and use tax rate for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes; increasing the rate of a tax.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 3469	86-0 (2019)	Author: Wilson, Terry M.	Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on the feasibility of charging a pavement consumption fee for the operation of certain motor vehicles on public highways.	House: Transportation	Received from the House	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State \| Highways \| TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF \| VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS & ENFORCEMENT \| Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 3491	86-0 (2019)	Author: Cole, Sheryl	Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual or developmental disability.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Disabilities, Persons with \| Taxation--Sales
HB 3598	86-0 (2019)	Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith	Relating to certain unclaimed property that is presumed abandoned.	House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce	Effective immediately	\| ADVERTISING \| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| AUDITOR, STATE \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Political Subdivisions \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| SUBPOENAS \| UNCLAIMED PROPERTY \| WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3626	86-0 (2019)	Author: Schaefer, Matt	Relating to the comptroller's administration of federal money and certain general revenue and to the use of certain general revenue for property tax relief.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Budget \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--School District
HB 3678	86-0 (2019)	Author: Frank, James B.	Relating to a study on reporting and accessibility of county budget information.	House: County Affairs	Withdrawn from schedule	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance
HB 3717	86-0 (2019)	Author: Dominguez, Alex	Relating to an oil and gas production tax credit for oil and gas producers that provide treated produced water to aquifer storage and recovery project operators.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| Oil & Gas \| WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3726	86-0 (2019)	Author: Tinderholt, Tony	Relating to the use of the law enforcement officer standards and education fund for continuing education expenses of law enforcement personnel at private or independent institutions of higher education.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| CONTINUING EDUCATION \| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs \| Law Enforcement \| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3727	86-0 (2019)	Author: Swanson, Valoree	Relating to the online publication of information by certain special purpose districts.	House: County Affairs	Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| INTERNET \| Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous \| Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts
HB 3733	86-0 (2019)	Author: Shaheen, Matt	Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection \| Taxation--School District
HB 3745	86-0 (2019)	Author: Bell, Cecil \| et. al. Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian \| et. al.	Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan fund and account.	House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	See remarks for effective date	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Environment--Air \| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON \| State Finances--Appropriations \| VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 3778	86-0 (2019)	Author: Button, Angie	Relating to regulation of short-term rental units; authorizing a civil penalty; limiting the amount of a fee.	House: Urban Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| Business & Commerce--General \| City Government--Land Use & Zoning \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Housing--General \| INTERNET \| Safety \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3779	86-0 (2019)	Author: Button, Angie	Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Business & Commerce--General \| City Government--Finance \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| County Government--Finance \| Housing--General \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3793	86-0 (2019)	Author: Stephenson, Phil \| et. al.	Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.	House: Ways & Means	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Property Interests--Homestead \| Taxation--Property-Tax Rate \| Taxation--Sales \| Taxation--School District
HB 3823	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl \| et. al.	Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide paid family care leave.	House: Ways & Means	Committee report sent to Calendars	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE \| Labor--Management Relations \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3851	86-0 (2019)	Author: Lang, Mike	Relating to unfunded state educational mandates imposed on school districts.	House: Public Education	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| Education--School Districts
HB 3852	86-0 (2019)	Author: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to purchasing and contracting by governmental entities; authorizing fees.	House: State Affairs	Laid on the table subject to call	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Purchasing--State \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3866	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to a franchise tax credit based on the ad valorem taxes paid by a taxable entity on certain inventory.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3868	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of tangible personal property held for sale at retail and a franchise tax credit based on the ad valorem taxes paid on such property.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3869	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of tangible personal property held for sale at retail.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| Business & Commerce--General \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Property Interests--Personal Property \| Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3870	86-0 (2019)	Author: Sanford, Scott	Relating to a franchise tax credit for ad valorem taxes paid by a taxable entity on certain inventory.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Taxation--Franchise \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3872	86-0 (2019)	Author: Longoria, Oscar	Relating to data matching with financial institutions to facilitate the collection of state delinquent tax liabilities.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Left pending in committee	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Electronic Information Systems \| Financial--General \| State Agencies, Boards & Commissions \| Taxation--General
HB 3907	86-0 (2019)	Author: Moody, Joe	Relating to use of the electronic funds transfer system operated by the comptroller.	House: State Affairs	Left pending in committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER \| Health--Emergency Services & Personnel \| Retirement Systems--Police & Firefighters \| Salaries & Expenses \| State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3968	86-0 (2019)	Author: Turner, Chris	Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD \| Legislature \| Taxation--General \| Taxation--State
HB 4013	86-0 (2019)	Author: Miller, Rick \| et. al.	Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarettes and vapor products; imposing taxes; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing the imposition of a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Returned to committee	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Minors--Health & Safety \| RECORDS MANAGEMENT \| Taxation--Cigarette \| Taxation--Sales \| Tobacco Products
HB 4032	86-0 (2019)	Author: Guillen, Ryan \| et. al. Sponsor: Taylor, Larry	Relating to the regulation, permitting, and taxation of certain boats and boat motors; imposing a fee.	House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance	Effective on 9/1/19	\| BOATS & BOATING \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Parks & Wildlife--Water Safety \| PERMITS \| Taxation--Sales
HB 4037	86-0 (2019)	Author: Walle, Armando	Relating to the creation of a state-administered retirement plan; authorizing administrative penalties.	House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services	\| ATTORNEY GENERAL \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Governor \| Retirement Systems--General \| SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE \| SUPREME COURT
HB 4153	86-0 (2019)	Author: Anchía, Rafael \| et. al.	Relating to the compensation and benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.	House: Appropriations	Placed on General State Calendar	\| Civil Remedies & Liabilities \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Criminal Procedure--General \| Insurance--Health & Accident \| WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT
HB 4174	86-0 (2019)	Author: Leach, Jeff Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois	Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of the event reimbursement programs, including the Pan American Games trust fund, Olympic Games trust fund, Major Events reimbursement program fund, Motor Sports Racing trust fund, and Events trust fund; including conforming amendments.	House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development	Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	\| Amusements, Games, Sports \| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS \| State Finances--Management & Control \| Statutory Revision
HB 4216	86-0 (2019)	Author: Krause, Matt	Relating to the deposit of certain hotel occupancy and car rental tax revenue into the foundation school fund.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND \| State Finances--Appropriations \| Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy \| Taxation--Sales \| Tourism
HB 4225	86-0 (2019)	Author: Reynolds, Ron	Relating to a franchise tax credit for investment in certain communities; authorizing a fee.	House: Ways & Means	Referred to Ways & Means	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Economic & Industrial Development--General \| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4239	86-0 (2019)	Author: Goodwin, Vikki	Relating to the allocation and dedication of certain revenue to the foundation school fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.	House: Appropriations	Referred to Appropriations	\| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS \| Education--Primary & Secondary--General \| FOUNDATION SCHOOL FUND \| State Finances--Management & Control \| STATE HIGHWAY FUND

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