HB 125
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
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: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 128
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to development corporation projects for the provision of health care and mental health care to the public.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 638
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to adopt a budget that reduces the amount allocated to provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1106
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a supplemental court security fee on conviction of certain criminal offenses and the use of revenue from that fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1538
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1692
87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the amounts budgeted by certain political subdivisions for fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1760
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 1851
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | 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
HB 1887
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
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
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
HB 2155
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2209
87-0 (2021)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2362
87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2394
87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a Department of Public Safety program to provide grants to public improvement districts for services for homeless individuals.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2438
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on property tax rates for municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HB 2695
87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 3091
87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain infrastructure projects and public parks.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3097
87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3151
87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that reduce the funding or personnel allocated for law enforcement agencies.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3223
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the use by certain municipalities of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for the enhancement and maintenance of public parks.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3267
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to a restriction on the use of money in the tax increment fund for a tax increment financing reinvestment zone created by certain home-rule municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3682
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary AnnSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3687
87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of lobbying contract information by political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3832
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3867
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to information contained in the annual financial audit of certain regional transportation authorities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3983
87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a municipality collecting a delinquent fine or fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 4101
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental entity to limit bidding on certain public contracts to bidders that are small businesses.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4127
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the specified use of bond proceeds by a county or municipality.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
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
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
HB 4263
87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the place of business of a retailer for purposes of municipal sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4297
87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the period during which certain municipalities may receive certain tax revenue associated with hotel and convention center projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4353
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4368
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to participation in, contributions to, and the benefits and administration of retirement systems for police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HJR 32
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 87
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 10
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain requirements applicable to political subdivisions and other entities that engage in lobbying and to the applicability of lobbyist registration requirements to a person who provides legal services to a political subdivision.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
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
SB 386
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to development corporation projects to support businesses and retain jobs during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 402
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 913
87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the ineligibility of certain local governments for certain criminal justice grants as a result of budget reductions affecting local law enforcement agencies.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1038
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the place of business of a retailer for purposes of municipal sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
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
SB 1425
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1505
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities and the authority of certain municipalities to pledge that revenue, and to receive and pledge certain other revenue, for the payment of obligations related to a hotel and convention center project.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1620
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to voter approval of the issuance of certain obligations by municipalities to pay their unfunded liabilities to a public pension fund.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1656
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the requirements for filing an annual financial statement by a municipality.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1812
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the use of competitive sealed proposals for certain construction projects.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1851
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2090
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to issue anticipation notes and other obligations in the event of certain emergencies.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 2091
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of public securities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 268
87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to fiscal notes for city ballot propositions.
Filed
HB 23
87-2 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to fiscal notes for city ballot propositions.
Filed
SB 95
87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
HB 148
87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the effect of the receipt by a municipality or county of certain federal coronavirus relief money on the computation of certain ad valorem tax rates of and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by the municipality or county.
Filed
HB 44
86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on the use of municipal impact fees for roadway facilities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 230
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 293
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to investment training requirements for school district financial officers.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 362
86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Received from the House
HB 430
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
HB 440
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 457
86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 486
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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
HB 533
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 634
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
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: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 648
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 705
86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for maintenance and operations property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 957
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 984
86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1125
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to factors the Texas Historical Commission considers in reviewing an application for a grant or loan through the historic courthouse preservation program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1265
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the transfer of a limitation established by a county, municipality, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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
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
HB 1774
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the use of money in the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
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
HB 2119
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cortez, PhilipSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2198
86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the use of a perpetual trust fund for a cemetery by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2293
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2311
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the portion retained by a municipality or county of certain fines imposed for a criminal offense.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2394
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the expiration of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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
HB 2617
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, SherylSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the fiscal year of certain political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2662
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to voter approval of the issuance of certain obligations by municipalities to pay their unfunded liabilities to a public pension fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2706
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities and a study of the investment and management of funds by public schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2763
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the police pension fund in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2788
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities, including the authority to pledge certain revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2839
86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the apportionment of infrastructure costs in regard to certain property development projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 3197
86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3355
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3356
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
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
HB 4102
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4326
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to imposing a local fee on the sale or lease of a new luxury motor vehicle in certain areas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4347
86-0 (2019)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | 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: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4408
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue public securities for certain purposes.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4470
86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to community development by municipal management districts in certain counties.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 4524
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to multipurpose convention center facility projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4581
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 30
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 60
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the transfer of a limitation established by a county, city or town, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 83
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 29
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying and certain other activities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 82
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state funds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 248
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to investment training requirements for school district and municipal financial officers.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 465
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 496
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to factors the Texas Historical Commission considers in reviewing an application for a grant or loan through the historic courthouse preservation program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 652
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Property Tax
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 849
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 941
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the expiration of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 957
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to voter approval of the issuance of certain obligations by municipalities to pay their unfunded liabilities to a public pension fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1040
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the use of money in the ship channel improvement revolving fund.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1097
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 1307
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities and the authority of certain municipalities to pledge that revenue, and to receive and pledge certain other revenue, for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1315
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Property Tax
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1319
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain taxes and to an annual report submitted to the comptroller concerning those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1334
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the requirements for filing an annual financial statement by a municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1393
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Returned to committee
SB 1472
86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1831
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2210
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of job training programs and the development of hotel and convention center projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2249
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to create sports and community venue districts and to authorize and finance certain sports and community venue projects; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 2264
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to multipurpose convention center facility projects.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2336
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the use of tax revenue by certain municipalities for the payment of certain hotel-related bonds or other obligations.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2353
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 10
86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SJR 66
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 15
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 135
85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 405
85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to municipal reimbursement of compensation paid by the Texas Department of Transportation for the removal of certain signs due to road construction.
House: Urban Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 532
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 738
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 739
85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 902
85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the use by certain municipalities of hotel occupancy tax revenue to improve or expand certain airports.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 911
85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on the use of municipal impact fees for roadway facilities.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 1144
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1146
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1147
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1295
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities and state agencies; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 1310
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to requirements for providing information regarding the issuance of certain proposed bonds by certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 1316
85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state money.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1356
85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1494
85-0 (2017)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1529
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1557
85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1578
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1610
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities or state agencies.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Left pending in committee
HB 1647
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the definition of eligible central municipality for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1680
85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1694
85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1759
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1763
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to annual reports by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1806
85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1853
85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to certain projects.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
HB 1896
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the application of and use of revenue from hotel occupancy taxes imposed by municipalities and counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1930
85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2000
85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2171
85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to notice to affected local taxing entities of certain claims for overpayment of sales or use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2185
85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2356
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
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
Received from the House
HB 2362
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to creating a fund to provide grants to certain local entities in areas of the state affected by decreased oil and gas production for economic development and diversification projects.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2423
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to federal bankruptcy for home rule municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2445
85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the imposition of hotel occupancy taxes by and the collection and use of certain tax revenue in certain municipalities and counties, including the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel and hotel and convention center projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2503
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2526
85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2538
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue by certain municipalities and the authority of those municipalities to pledge that revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel and convention center projects.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2794
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3010
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to authorizing and financing certain sports and community venue projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3030
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to a fiscal note statement regarding increased costs to counties and municipalities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3046
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dale, TonySponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to combined municipal sales tax ballot propositions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3077
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to impose certain taxes to finance certain venue projects.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3082
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, GiovanniSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government officers.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 3212
85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the disposition of fines collected by a county or municipality from the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3280
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a municipality that imposes certain hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
HB 3320
85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 3336
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3443
85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to imposing a local tax on the sale or lease of a new luxury motor vehicle in certain areas.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3478
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the issuance of and the requirements for obtaining certain driver's licenses or identification certificates; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3524
85-0 (2017)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the prioritization of public transportation funding for areas disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3575
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for certain projects and to pledge that revenue for the payment of obligations related to those projects.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
HB 3611
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the termination of the entitlement of the state, a county, and certain municipalities to a share of a bingo prize fee collected in counties where certain illegal gambling occurs to the detriment of charitable bingo.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3626
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the definition of eligible central municipality for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3698
85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the ineligibility of certain governmental entities that prohibit or discourage the enforcement of immigration laws to participate in and receive funds from the major events reimbursement program.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3794
85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the definition of eligible central municipality for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3834
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to municipal infrastructure costs.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3838
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the definition of eligible central municipality for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3895
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the application for and loans from the Texas military value revolving loan account.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3973
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4029
85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 4173
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the portion of the municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue collected in certain cities that can be utilized to promote the arts.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
HJR 61
85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 73
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 151
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to voter approval of obligations for certain municipal liabilities to a public pension fund.
House: Pensions Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 200
85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 201
85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 295
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 386
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use of federal funds by political subdivisions for payment of the political subdivision's debt obligations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 387
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the use of certain unspent bond proceeds and voter approval of certain political subdivision actions, including the issuance of certain bonds and the use of certain unspent bond proceeds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 440
85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, JoséSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the use by certain municipalities of hotel occupancy tax revenue to improve or expand certain airports.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 446
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the acceptance or expenditure of federal funds by a political subdivision.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 460
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 553
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 641
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 729
85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 737
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 753
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
SB 797
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 800
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 832
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 942
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1136
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1164
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to adopt fees that generate substantial revenue.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1221
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a municipality that imposes certain hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1354
85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1365
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1442
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1462
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of certain local health care provider participation programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1545
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the definition of eligible central municipality for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1611
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to requiring an election for the issuance of certain certificates of obligation by a municipality or county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1702
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the requirements for filing an annual financial statement by a municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1703
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the requirements for filing an annual financial statement by a municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1716
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state money.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1804
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1821
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2056
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 2136
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
SB 2146
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the application of and use of revenue from hotel occupancy taxes imposed by municipalities and counties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 2166
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Keough, Mark
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 2199
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the powers and duties of a county or municipality to impose taxes on behalf of a navigation district.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 32
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Government Reform, Select
Postponed
HB 74
85-1 (2017)
Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al.
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
Received from the House
HB 111
85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 180
85-1 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 206
85-1 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to a limit on local government expenditures.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 301
85-1 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 366
85-1 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 393
85-1 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a municipality.
Filed
HJR 31
85-1 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate unfunded costs and requirements on a municipality, county, or school district.
House: State Affairs
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 34
85-1 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 18
85-1 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to a limit on local government expenditures.
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Postponed
SB 63
85-1 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
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.
Filed
SJR 8
85-1 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county.
Co-author authorized
HB 114
84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 156
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the use of proceeds of bonds sold and delivered by a home-rule municipality for a specific purpose.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 157
84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the rates of sales and use taxes imposed by municipalities; authorizing an increase or decrease in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1148
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain municipal officers.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1182
84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1228
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to municipal public securities to provide for or loan or grant public money for the provision of water conservation infrastructure; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1295
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the disclosure of research, research sponsors, and interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1564
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the establishment of judicial donation trust funds to assist needy children and families appearing before justice and municipal courts.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
HB 1585
84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1647
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1745
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1750
84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1950
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a municipality's or county's eligibility to receive money disbursed from a local events trust fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1957
84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the definition of urban transit district.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1964
84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to certain convention center hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2389
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2398
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; establishing judicial donation trust funds; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2420
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees by certain new businesses located in small municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2487
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a municipality for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility, stadium, or other athletic facility.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2538
84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2945
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, RobertoSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the use of the juvenile case manager fund.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2961
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a city.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3041
84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly
Relating to posting certain fiscal analysis documents of counties and municipalities on the Internet.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 3113
84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax for the payment of obligations related to hotel projects.
House: Ways & Means
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 3344
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3408
84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to posting certain municipal financial information on the Internet.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3493
84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3595
84-0 (2015)
Author: Morrison, GeanieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3606
84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to reporting requirements for receipt or expenditure of federal funds by political subdivisions that receive federal funds.
House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3629
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to use and allocation of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues for certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3654
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the fiscal transparency of political subdivisions.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3772
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to construct, enhance, upgrade, and maintain arenas, sports facilities, and fields in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3808
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3984
84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Transportation on the use of municipal impact fees for roadway facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4080
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to optional annuity increases for certain retirees and beneficiaries of the Texas Municipal Retirement System.
House: Pensions
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 3488
84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1295.
Reported enrolled
SB 102
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 103
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 309
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 399
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 503
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 573
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 597
84-0 (2015)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the definition of an eligible central municipality for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 619
84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 633
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to certain event trust funds and the abolishment of the special event trust fund.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 673
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 682
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenues in certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 697
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the definition of urban transit district.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 794
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 810
84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a municipality for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility, stadium, or other athletic facility.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 852
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1000
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
SB 1013
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1042
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1316
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1592
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1692
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the establishment of a limit on the maximum ad valorem tax rate of a county or municipality for a tax year based on inflation and the rate of population growth.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SR 1064
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1295.
Reported enrolled
HB 253
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 811
83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain municipalities and counties.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 961
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a city.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1321
83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to election procedures for the authorization of certain debt by political subdivisions.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1511
83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the rates of sales and use taxes imposed by municipalities; authorizing an increase or decrease in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1603
83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to enhance and upgrade convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, multiuse facilities, and related infrastructure in certain municipalities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1655
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the expiration of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1662
83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of local hotel occupancy tax revenue to conduct an audit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1724
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the statute of limitations on municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes and interest on delinquent payments of municipal hotel occupancy taxes and to the use of revenue from those taxes by certain municipalities to audit taxpayers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1794
83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1983
83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the fiscal transparency of certain entities responsible for public money.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2105
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipally owned utility systems; authorizing the imposition of fees by a utility board of trustees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2176
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2272
83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to ballot language for an election to approve and finance a municipal or county venue project.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 2575
83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3042
83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain municipalities for cleaning and maintenance of and erosion control for public beaches.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3043
83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to increasing the maximum rate at which certain municipalities may impose a hotel occupancy tax and to the use of revenue from that tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3112
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the public notice required to be provided by certain taxing units before adopting an ad valorem tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3151
83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to required disclosures on a municipal bond election ballot.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3416
83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of capital appreciation bonds by local governments.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3488
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to financial accounting and reporting of pension benefits for employees of this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
HB 3589
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the use of tax increment financing by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3642
83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the addition of certain municipalities to the territory of a regional transportation authority.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3777
83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to local government approval of private activity bonds issued by housing finance corporations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3778
83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to requiring state approval of bonds issued by housing finance corporations.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 102
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district and to voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 169
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to ballot language for an election to approve and finance a municipal or county venue project.
House: Elections Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 449
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 475
83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the expiration of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 656
83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to providing transparency in the budget adoption process of municipalities and counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 748
83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the use of certain tax revenue to enhance and upgrade convention center facilities, multipurpose arenas, venues, and related infrastructure in certain municipalities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 843
83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 967
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to retain certain fees.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1138
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the rate of the municipal hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities and the use of revenue from that tax.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1143
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the allocation of state hotel occupancy tax revenue to certain municipalities for cleaning and maintenance of and erosion control for public beaches.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1276
83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes in certain municipalities.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1461
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to addition of certain municipalities to the territory of a regional transportation authority.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 1510
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the public notice required to be provided by certain taxing units before adopting an ad valorem tax rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 1649
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1651
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1703
83-0 (2013)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1817
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to municipally owned utility systems.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SJR 38
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the state infrastructure fund and board to provide financial assistance for certain projects related to economic development infrastructure and for the transfer to the fund of money from the economic stabilization fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 54
83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
Filed
HB 83
83-1 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions.
Filed
HB 360
82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the imposition, increase, or reduction of a tax or the issuance of bonds.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 654
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a report regarding the municipality or county of origin of certain tax revenue collected by the comptroller.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 782
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a requirement that certain bond issuers obtain an appraisal of property that is to be purchased with bond proceeds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 831
82-0 (2011)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 904
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the municipal court building security fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1022
82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1040
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the validation of the creation of, and certain acts related to, a venue project, and the dissolution of certain venue districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1055
82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a fee by certain municipalities for the management and preservation of historical municipal records.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1058
82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract with another entity to collect certain assessments levied by the municipality or county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1153
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1261
82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the municipal court technology fund.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1315
82-0 (2011)
Author: Aliseda, JoseSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1400
82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1434
82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to contributions to the retirement systems for certain police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1690
82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1900
82-0 (2011)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1985
82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection of criminal and civil court costs, fees, and fines by a municipality or county and to notice to the Department of Public Safety regarding payment of an administrative fee by certain persons denied renewal of a driver's license.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 2048
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lyne, LanhamSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the collection and enforcement of state and local hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2215
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the requirements of a municipal budget that raises more property taxes than in the previous year's budget.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2290
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to a searchable database for the bonds and other debt obligations issued by local governmental entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2456
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2552
82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the regulation of certain businesses using sanitary sewer services of certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 2553
82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to revenue sharing agreements between certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2860
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2943
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to property taxing entities' bond and debt reporting requirements to the Bond Review Board.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2952
82-0 (2011)
Author: Cain, Erwin | et. al.
Relating to municipal, county, and school district and other special district budgets.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3076
82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, PeteSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the rate of the hotel occupancy tax in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3082
82-0 (2011)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the location of certain mobile voting stations.
House: Elections
Postponed
HB 3465
82-0 (2011)
Author: Sheffield, RalphSponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in determining the total taxable value of property in the school district.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3508
82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the definition of a convention center facility and to the pledge for bonds.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3773
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the duties of the comptroller of public accounts to audit the Office of Court Administration's Collection Improvement Program.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 56
82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on local governments.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HR 2518
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1087.
Reported enrolled
SB 412
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to payment of costs of improvements of a public improvement district designated by a municipality or county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 422
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract with another entity to collect certain assessments levied by the municipality or county.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 494
82-0 (2011)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 540
82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to a study of the fiscal impact of adjusting the amount of the ad valorem tax exemption to which disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of disabled veterans and certain members of the armed forces are entitled.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 714
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 760
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the term and renewal of interlocal contracts.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
SB 977
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Torres, Raul
Relating to the imposition, use, rebate, and refund of certain taxes related to certain hotel business revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1087
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to state-issued certificates of franchise authority to provide cable service and video service.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1285
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to contributions to the retirement systems for certain police officers in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1286
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the funding of retirement systems for firefighters in certain municipalities.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1677
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the municipal court building security fund.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1678
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the municipal court technology fund.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1692
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to municipal and county budgets on the Internet.
House: County Affairs Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11
SJR 17
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements upon certain local governments.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SJR 26
82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to allow cities or counties to enter into interlocal contracts with other cities or counties without the imposition of a tax or the provision of a sinking fund.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
SR 1206
82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1087.
Reported enrolled
HB 347
81-0 (2009)
Author: Straus, Joe
Relating to the establishment of railroad quiet zones outside the boundaries of certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 403
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the capital improvements that a local government may finance with an impact fee.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 752
81-0 (2009)
Author: England, KirkSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to enter into an agreement with a school district to dedicate revenue from a tax increment fund to the district for the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of an educational facility.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1264
81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the establishment of railroad quiet zones outside the boundaries of certain municipalities.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1377
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for reallocating local sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1439
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the use of county and municipal bond proceeds for toll projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1702
81-0 (2009)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the posting on the comptroller's Internet website certain information related to bonds issued by local governments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1720
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the use of public funds by a political subdivision for political advertising or communications that contain false information relating to a ballot measure; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1789
81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to enhance and upgrade sports facilities, coliseums, and multiuse facilities in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1844
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the procedure for reallocating local sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1894
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the deadline for reallocating local sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2085
81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to finance a convention center hotel in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2252
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to grants for local areas adversely affected by a reduction in defense-related activity.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2268
81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or payment of fees and dues of a state association or organization.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2336
81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to municipal investment of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2375
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain transportation systems.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2433
81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the powers of certain freight rail districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2624
81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the state hotel tax for certain purposes in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2891
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a fee charged by a municipality for a copy of public records.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3184
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the imposition or increase of a tax or the issuance of bonds.
House: Elections
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3425
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3896
81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 4077
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to administration of the municipal sales and use tax; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4078
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the administration of the municipal sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4130
81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating municipal and county financing of the acquisition of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for certain purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4274
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the sale of certain goods and services by a political subdivision.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4301
81-0 (2009)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to the availability of certain county, municipal, and school district financial information on certain Internet websites.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4360
81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to revenue sources for certain venue projects.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 4574
81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to administration of the municipal sales and use tax; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4661
81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, FredSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the rate of the municipal hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities and to the use of certain revenue from the tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HJR 132
81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the financing, including through tax increment financing, of the acquisition by municipalities and counties of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for certain purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: S/C on Base Realignment and Closure
Filed with the Secretary of State
HR 1085
81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Urging Congress to enact legislation facilitating the ability of cities to access appropriate financing for critically needed municipal projects.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported enrolled
HR 1138
81-0 (2009)
Author: Mallory Caraway, Barbara
Urging U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to implement a plan that will allow cities affected by the credit crisis to access traditional market interest rates for bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported enrolled
SB 252
81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the authority of a municipality with a population of less than 10,000 to enter into an agreement with an owner of real property in or adjacent to an area in the municipality that has been approved for funding under certain revitalization or redevelopment programs to prohibit ad valorem tax increases on the owner's property for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 316
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the establishment of railroad quiet zones outside the boundaries of certain municipalities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 430
81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to higher education facilities as authorized projects in a public improvement district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 851
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the reallocation of local sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 894
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to municipal investment of public funds received from the management and development of mineral rights.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1207
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue to finance a convention center hotel in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1282
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the powers of certain freight rail districts.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1294
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the deadline for reallocating local sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1619
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the applicability of certain municipal home-rule charter provisions on actions relating to the issuance of public securities by a home-rule municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1642
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain transportation systems.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1753
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the procedure for reallocating local sales and use taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1959
81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the state hotel tax for certain purposes in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 2174
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to enter into an agreement with a school district to dedicate revenue from a tax increment fund to the district for the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of an educational facility.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
HB 147
80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the deferral of an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality against certain utilities and districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 573
80-0 (2007)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to providing street lights in a subdivision in the unincorporated area of certain counties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 730
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the notice of a municipality's or county's intention to issue certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1456
80-0 (2007)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the requirements for filing an annual financial statement by a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1458
80-0 (2007)
Author: Macias, Nathan
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the state hotel tax for certain purposes in certain municipalities.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1753
80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for fees and dues of a state association or organization.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1771
80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the capital improvements that a local government may finance with an impact fee.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1835
80-0 (2007)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to restrictions on the imposition of permit fees by political subdivisions.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 1959
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al.
Relating to disposition of state traffic fines.
House: Transportation
No action taken in committee
HB 2323
80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to imposing a civil penalty on a political subdivision that spends the proceeds of an impact fee for a purpose other than the purpose for which the fee was imposed.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2365
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to financial accounting and reporting for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2387
80-0 (2007)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the investment of funds held by a local government for the purpose of paying certain postemployment benefits.
House: Pensions & Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
HB 2485
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to county accounting procedures regarding certain audits, debts, and records.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2632
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the use of county and municipality bond proceeds for toll projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2822
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the use of public funds by a political subdivision for communications that contain false information relating to a ballot measure; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2945
80-0 (2007)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to authorizing a method for certain municipalities to compensate a person for the removal of an on-premise sign as required by the municipality.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3003
80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the investment of public funds in ways that benefit the state and local economies and to the selection of local financial institutions for the deposit of public funds.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 3004
80-0 (2007)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the investment of public funds, including making investments in ways that benefit the state and local economies, and to the selection of local financial institutions for the deposit of public funds.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 3195
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the requirements of a municipal or county budget that raises more property taxes than in the previous year's budget.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3298
80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to exempting municipalities and special districts from certain unfunded state mandates.
House: Government Reform Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3427
80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the issuance of bonds by a municipality for certain improvements on the state highway system; providing authority to impose a tax.
House: Transportation
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3497
80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to economic impact studies and other financial issues affecting municipalities and counties that attempt to recruit or retain special events.
House: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3506
80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enter into contracts without competitive bidding; making conforming changes.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3539
80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to interest rate management agreements related to financing certain public improvements.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to Financial Institutions
HB 3546
80-0 (2007)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to make a loan to the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone for deposit in the tax increment fund for the zone.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3620
80-0 (2007)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to revenue collected from certain traffic penalties by municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3722
80-0 (2007)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to pass-through financing and the creation and operation of the transportation reinvestment fund.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3833
80-0 (2007)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to annexation by a municipality of area designated as a public improvement district by a county.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HJR 53
80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding limitations on taxation and expenditures by the state government and local governments.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 191
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the demolition of certain sports and community venues.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 595
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the state hotel tax to clean and maintain rivers in certain municipalities located in counties in a park and recreation district.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1102
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to financial accounting and reporting for this state and political subdivisions of this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1106
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to county accounting procedures regarding certain audits, debts, and records.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1264
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to make a loan to the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone for deposit in the tax increment fund for the zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1266
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to pass-through financing and the designation and operation of transportation reinvestment zones.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1425
80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to economic impact studies and other financial issues affecting municipalities and counties that attempt to recruit or retain special events.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1536
80-0 (2007)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the issuance of bonds by a municipality for certain improvements on the state highway system; providing authority to impose a tax.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 1704
80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to exempting expenditures for advertising from certain competitive bidding requirements for municipalities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1765
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enter into contracts without competitive bidding; making conforming changes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1844
80-0 (2007)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to allowing an issuer of certificates of obligation to delegate the authority to effect the sale of the certificates.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1889
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue to pay or secure certain municipal public securities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1944
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for fees and dues of a state association or organization.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 733
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the date on which an election on the issuance of bonds or the imposition or increase of taxes must be held.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 777
79-0 (2005)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the state hotel tax for certain purposes in certain municipalities located in counties in a park and recreation district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 918
79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a municipality to establish economic development programs in certain areas.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1188
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to tax increment financing.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 1210
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the amount spent by a political subdivision on a project supported by bonds approved at an election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1211
79-0 (2005)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the use of proceeds of political subdivision bonds approved at an election.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 1265
79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to restrictions on the issuance of public securities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1698
79-0 (2005)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain municipal electric utilities to invest funds held in a decommissioning trust.
House: Regulated Industries
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1894
79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the definition of a primary job with respect to a project that may be undertaken by a development corporation.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2076
79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the use of revenue generated by municipally owned electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries
Left pending in committee
HB 2133
79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the use of an administrative penalty imposed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality against a municipally owned utility to ameliorate the violation for which the penalty was imposed.
House: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2650
79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to local government participation in the financing of turnpike projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2864
79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue to pay or secure certain municipal public securities.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3157
79-0 (2005)
Author: Noriega, Melissa
Relating to the requirements for filing an annual financial statement by a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3448
79-0 (2005)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the collection of street lighting service fees by a county or by certain public or private entities contracting with a county.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3450
79-0 (2005)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the deposit of municipal sales and use taxes into a tax increment fund.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 583
79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of a municipality to establish economic development programs in certain areas.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 771
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to tax increment financing.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 923
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the definition of a primary job with respect to a project that may be undertaken by a development corporation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Refer to s/c on Emrg Tech & Econ Dev by Pres
SB 1198
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the determination of the portion of the tax increment produced by a municipality that the municipality is required to pay into the tax increment fund for a reinvestment zone.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1199
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the deposit of municipal sales and use taxes into a tax increment fund.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1440
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue to pay or secure certain municipal public securities.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1463
79-0 (2005)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to combined municipal sales tax ballot propositions.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1464
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to funds to be used for nuclear decommissioning purposes by electric utilities.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 1639
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a project that may be undertaken by a certain development corporation in connection with the promotion or development of new or expanded business enterprises.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1742
79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to authorizing certain nature centers to charge admission fees.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SJR 44
79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing authorization for a county to issue bonds or notes to finance the development or redevelopment of an unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted area within the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
SB 41
79-1 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of sales tax revenue to pay or secure certain municipal public securities.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 53
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to an increase in the cigarette tax and the distribution of that increase to counties and municipalities for police, sheriff, and fire services.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 397
78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the procedure for the issuance by a municipality or county of certain certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 865
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to providing revenue from the gasoline tax to municipalities and counties for constructing and maintaining roads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 917
78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the authority of counties and municipalities to incur debt to participate in erosion response projects undertaken by the General Land Office.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 939
78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1089
78-0 (2003)
Author: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose and use utility fees for certain disabled access improvements.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 1098
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose and use utility fees for certain disabled access improvements.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1150
78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the financing of certain local water, conservation, and open-space projects in accordance with the law governing sports and community venue projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1564
78-0 (2003)
Author: Truitt, VickiSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of municipal funds for the acquisition of land or acquisition, construction, expansion, or renovation of facilities for an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1827
78-0 (2003)
Author: Casteel, Carter
Relating to the allocation of revenue from the state hotel tax for certain purposes in certain municipalities located in counties in a park and recreation district.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2391
78-0 (2003)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the eligibility of certain areas of a municipality or county to participate in certain economic development programs.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 2480
78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to an increase in taxes on alcoholic beverages and the distribution of that increase to certain municipalities for use in urban renewal projects.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2611
78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, Bill
Relating to excepting an audit working paper of a municipal auditor from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2889
78-0 (2003)
Author: Cook, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to issue bonds, notes, or warrants to finance the acquisition, construction, operation, or repair of certain health and recreational facilities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3075
78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to local agreements to allow certain development corporations and taxing units to invest in and receive tax revenues from certain regional economic development projects.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3551
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the authority of a municipality to use commercial paper instead of certificates of obligation.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 592
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the location of a jail or related facility operated jointly by a municipality and a county.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1016
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the financing of certain local water, conservation, and open-space projects in accordance with the law governing sports and community venue projects.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1221
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose and use utility fees for certain disabled access improvements.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1581
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Keffer, Bill
Relating to excepting an audit working paper of a county auditor or a municipal auditor from required disclosure under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1651
78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Economic Development
HB 374
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, ArleneSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the assessment of court costs for certain offenses to finance child health and safety programs in municipalities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 483
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the removal from the statutes of certain antiquated or unnecessary words referring to incapacitated persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 782
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, DaleSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the ability of a development corporation to receive funding from a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 925
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1022
77-0 (2001)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the recording of expenditures of revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1032
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the purposes for which certain municipalities may use revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 1215
77-0 (2001)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
House: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1285
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to providing information to a municipality on sales and use taxes paid to the municipality.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1337
77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to the frequency of municipal bond elections.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1385
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to security for public securities issued by governmental entities.
House: Financial Institutions
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1486
77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to reviews by the comptroller or the state auditor of contracts involving state money.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1815
77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to the frequency of municipal bond elections.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1886
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to municipal hotel occupancy taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1912
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose and use utility fees for certain disabled access improvements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
HB 1914
77-0 (2001)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the issuance and sale of and security and payment for public securities.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 1992
77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to permitting a municipality to consider financing alternatives submitted in competitive bids.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2083
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the use of certain revenue by certain municipalities that have territory within the boundaries of certain airports.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2123
77-0 (2001)
Author: Tillery, Dale
Relating to the reimbursement of expenses incurred by certain airports for providing municipal services within the boundaries of a municipality.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2140
77-0 (2001)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to municipal tax rate adjustments to compensate for unfunded state and federal mandates.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2161
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to local revenue sources for transportation projects.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HB 2185
77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to fees collected by a county tax assessor-collector for processing certain payments by credit card.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2329
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the use of local counsel in connection with public securities issued by a governmental entity.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 2343
77-0 (2001)
Author: Menendez, Jose
Relating to authorizing counties to recover certain transaction fees for fines and other charges paid by credit card.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2486
77-0 (2001)
Author: Clark, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the purchasing and contracting authority of municipalities; providing penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Record vote
HB 2596
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
House: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 2681
77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain venue projects.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2682
77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to dedicate tax revenue from certain reinvestment zones.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2823
77-0 (2001)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to administer a local crime victims' compensation program.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2842
77-0 (2001)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to reinvestment zones and tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 2957
77-0 (2001)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to authorized investments for certain public money.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 480
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
No action taken in committee
SB 528
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the recording of expenditures of revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 565
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to security for public securities issued by governmental entities.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 569
77-0 (2001)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the use of certain revenue by, and other rights and responsibilities of, certain municipalities that have territory within the boundaries of certain airports.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1044
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the ability of a development corporation to receive funding from a municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1103
77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to create an industrial development district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1171
77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to authorizing counties to recover certain transaction fees for fines and other charges paid by credit card.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1204
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to an interim committee on revenue sources for local transportation infrastructure.
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
SB 1228
77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the reimbursement of expenses incurred by certain airports for providing municipal services within the boundaries of a municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to s/c by chair
SB 1244
77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to providing information to a municipality on sales and use taxes paid to the municipality.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1564
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Counts, David
Relating to the funding of emergency medical services by municipalities with a population of 5,000 or more in counties with a population of less than 60,000.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1759
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the issuance and sale of and security and payment for public securities.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 352
76-0 (1999)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the limit on fines collected by municipalities for traffic violations.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 507
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the assessment of court costs for certain offenses to finance child health and safety programs in municipalities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1116
76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to the purposes for which certain municipalities may use revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 1177
76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to permissible uses of courthouse security fund and municipal court building security fund.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1380
76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to venue projects that may be authorized and financed by a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1542
76-0 (1999)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to purchasing requirements for school districts and junior college districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1655
76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the rate and allocation of the hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1761
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the treatment of certain contracts for purposes of determining the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1785
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the sales and use tax imposed by certain rapid transit authorities.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 2151
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to immunity from liability of a member of the board of directors of a public facility corporation.
House: Civil Practices Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 2380
76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to ad valorem tax revenues collected by the assessor-collector of certain counties and to interest on those revenues.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2466
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the expenditure of revenue and interest derived from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2766
76-0 (1999)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the powers of municipalities that have created certain reinvestment zones.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3157
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to public securities, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3224
76-0 (1999)
Author: Capelo, JaimeSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the issuance of public securities by or on behalf of the state and political subdivisions.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 3388
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the enforcement of traffic laws on private roads by certain general-law municipalities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3422
76-0 (1999)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to the sharing of revenue among a municipality and other municipalities that jointly operate an airport in the territory of the municipality.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3611
76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose a tax on certain mixed alcoholic beverages.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3851
76-0 (1999)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose a sales and use tax to retire the debt of a municipal power agency created by the municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 233
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of a certification program for criminal court cost and fee collection programs and to the percentage of certain criminal court costs and fees retained by a county or municipality.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 683
76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to impose a sales and use tax to fund venue projects.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
SB 824
76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the powers of municipalities that have created certain reinvestment zones.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 935
76-0 (1999)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the purposes for which certain municipalities may use revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Scheduled for formal meeting on . . . .
SB 1012
76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the sharing of revenue derived from the state lottery with counties and municipalities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1036
76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to venue projects that may be authorized by a municipality.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
SB 1090
76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the treatment of certain contracts for purposes of determining the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1166
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Shields, John
Relating to the purposes for which certain municipalities may use revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1370
76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the adoption of a nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to public securities, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
Senate: Administration
Printing rule suspended
SB 1480
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the sharing of revenue among a municipality and other municipalities that jointly operate an airport in the territory of the municipality.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1508
76-0 (1999)
Author: Truan, CarlosSponsor: Luna, Vilma
Relating to the rate and allocation of the hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1603
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, DavidSponsor: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the receipt and expenditure of revenue derived from the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1818
76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the sales and use tax in certain metropolitan transit authorities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres.
SB 1876
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, DrewSponsor: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to impose a sales and use tax to retire the debt of a municipal power agency created by the municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1921
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the creation of municipal development districts; authorizing the imposition of certain local taxes and the issuance of local bonds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2692
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the method of bidding for certain contracts related to community development programs.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2799
75-0 (1997)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to investment practices of governmental entities.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 2986
75-0 (1997)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the transfer of certain unclaimed property to the treasurer of certain political subdivisions; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3034
75-0 (1997)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the reimbursement to municipalities of certain lottery revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 3320
75-0 (1997)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to the use of local funds for state parks.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3477
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moffat, Nancy | et. al.
Relating to information to be filed pertaining to certain bonds issued by and installment sale obligations of, municipalities with a population of less than 500.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
SB 76
75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the dedication of certain lottery revenue for the use of local governments.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 269
75-0 (1997)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the waiver or alternate use of municipal impact fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 314
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to providing certain entities relief from the local share requirement of a program providing state or federal matching funds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 315
75-0 (1997)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the creation of a state match pool to provide the local share requirement for a program offering federal matching funds.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 397
75-0 (1997)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Torres, Gerard
Relating to the qualifications for an investment officer of a regional planning commission, council of government, or similar regional planning agency.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 721
75-0 (1997)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Isett, Carl
Relating to the issuance of certificates of obligation for the payment of a municipality's contractual interests in certain utilities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 142
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the identification and legislative review of unfunded mandates on political subdivisions.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee
HB 375
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cuellar, RenatoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to billing for an assessment by certain municipalities for expenses incurred in relation to certain neglected property.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 609
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 731
74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the investment of funds of a local government or an institution of higher education.
House: Pensions and Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 839
74-0 (1995)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to imposing a limitation on the amount of special expenses that certain municipalities may retain from amounts collected in certain court proceedings.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 840
74-0 (1995)
Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the enforcement of the limitation on the amount that certain municipalities may retain from amounts collected for traffic violations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95
HB 1947
74-0 (1995)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the amount of debt a local government may incur.
House: Financial Institutions
Considered in Calendars
HB 2388
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the authority of municipalities to secure obligations with the revenues from impact fees and permitting municipalities to pledge impact fees as security for obligations.
House: Financial Institutions
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2409
74-0 (1995)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2696
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rodriguez, CiroSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the ability of a municipality to participate in a federal program for which local matching funds are required.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2969
74-0 (1995)
Author: McCoulskey, HueySponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the acquisition and disposition of land and facilities by certain municipalities and to the issuance of municipal bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2995
74-0 (1995)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to certain public funds investment pools.
House: Pensions and Investments
Referred to Pensions and Investments
SB 536
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to providing certain entities relief from the local share requirement of a program providing state or federal matching funds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 537
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the creation of a state match pool to provide the local share requirement for a program offering federal matching funds.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1329
74-0 (1995)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the use of impact fees by a municipality.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1335
74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the waiver of, moratorium on, or alternate use of municipal impact fees.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1405
74-0 (1995)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the investment of funds of a local government or an institution of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Tabled in committee
SB 1532
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to short term obligations for a unit of government.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1550
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the acquisition and sale of land and facilities by a municipality; authorizing the issuance of municipal bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SJR 8
74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for state funding of new legislative mandates on local governments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 44
73-0 (1993)
Author: Cuellar, Henry
Relating to requiring state funding of legislative mandates on local governments.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 358
73-0 (1993)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the use of certificates of obligation issued by a municipality for purposes related to a public calamity.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 384
73-0 (1993)
Author: Campbell, BenSponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the authority of a municipality to adopt an additional sales and use tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 684
73-0 (1993)
Author: Counts, DavidSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the fiscal year of general-law municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 695
73-0 (1993)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities.
House: Investments & Banking
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 696
73-0 (1993)
Author: Marchant, KenSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to depositories and investment securities for local governments.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 1273
73-0 (1993)
Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the issuance of obligations and the execution of credit agreements by certain governmental entities.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 1289
73-0 (1993)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the allocation of collected county taxes to municipalities in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1306
73-0 (1993)
Author: Lewis, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the itemization of certain pollution control expenditures in municipal budgets.
House: Environmental Regulation
Considered in Calendars
HB 1745
73-0 (1993)
Author: Blackwood, BillSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the financing and use of certain property by a municipality or county.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1821
73-0 (1993)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the investment of the funds of a local government or an institution of higher education.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
HB 2717
73-0 (1993)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge | et. al.
Relating to the amount of debt a municipality, county, or school district may incur.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 2868
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the establishment of fiscal years in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 63
73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Marchant, Ken
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities.
House: Investments & Banking Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93
SB 302
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to depositories for municipal funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 450
73-0 (1993)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to authorized investment of the state and certain units of local government.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 578
73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the authority of a municipality to adopt an additional sales and use tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1082
73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the issuance of obligations and the execution of credit agreements by certain governmental entities.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 1177
73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to performance audit reviews of certain municipalities by the comptroller.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1271
73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the establishment of an intercept program to increase the credit rating of certain local government debt and authorizing the comptroller of public accounts to withhold local government funds to pay such obligations under certain circumstances.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 1368
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the itemization of certain pollution control expenditures in municipal budgets.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1445
73-0 (1993)
Author: Rosson, PeggySponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the establishment of fiscal years in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 1501
73-0 (1993)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the validation of governmental acts and proceedings concerning the issuance of bonds by certain municipal park boards of trustees.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SJR 15
73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for state funding of new legislative mandates on local governments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 163
72-0 (1991)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to public notice of information regarding the revenue, financial condition, and budget of certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 412
72-0 (1991)
Author: Yost, Gerald
Relating to the disposition by certain municipalities of fines collected for certain traffic law violations.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 760
72-0 (1991)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the allocation of collected county taxes to municipalities in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 901
72-0 (1991)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a development corporation by certain cities and to the levy of a municipal sales and use tax for the corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 989
72-0 (1991)
Author: Cuellar, Renato | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to the repayment of certain municipal bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1572
72-0 (1991)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to depositories for municipal funds.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 1714
72-0 (1991)
Author: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 313
72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the minimum voter turnout required for an election on the issuance of county or municipal bonds.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 376
72-0 (1991)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the creation of a development corporation by certain cities and to the levy of a municipal sales and use tax for the corporation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 876
72-0 (1991)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to adopt an additional sales and use tax to reduce property taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1304
72-0 (1991)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the disposition by certain municipalities of fines collected for certain traffic law violations.
Senate: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
SB 1361
72-0 (1991)
Author: Leedom, JohnSponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 52
72-1 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to depositories for municipal funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 27
72-2 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to depositories for municipal funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 7
72-4 (1992)
Author: Henderson, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Edwards, Al | et. al.
Relating to the validation of government acts and proceedings regarding certain bond elections in municipalities with a population of more than 1.5 million.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
House passage as amended reported
HB 701
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barton, Erwin
Relating to the disposition of fees assessed for certain services performed by a peace officer and the amount and collection of certain other fees assessed by a county.
House: Appropriations
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1009
70-0 (1987)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to certain fees set by commissioners courts.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1011
70-0 (1987)
Author: Millsap, Mike
Relating to the imposition of fees to finance capital improvements by municipalities and certain special districts.
House: Natural Resources
Pending in committee
HB 1602
70-0 (1987)
Author: Rodriguez, Ciro
Relating to payment in lieu of taxes by certain utilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1665
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to depositories for state and local funds.
House: Financial Institutions
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1793
70-0 (1987)
Author: McWilliams, Jim
Relating to protection of a municipality from losses on investments of municipal funds.
House: Urban Affairs
Pending in committee
HR 538
70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Requesting the House Committee on Financial Institutions to study expanding the investment options of local governments and institutions of higher education.
HB 47
70-2 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Relating to the financing of budgeted expenditures and needs of taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 146
70-2 (1987)
Author: Ceverha, BillSponsor: McFarland, Bob
Providing procedures for certain cities and counties for the authorization and issuance of bonds and other obligations and to provide and finance correctional facilities.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 40
70-2 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Hury, James
Relating to the levy of a maintenance and operation tax for the operation of the ports and harbors of certain cities; providing for the preparation and adoption of budgets for the ports and harbors of certain cities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
SB 96
70-2 (1987)
Author: McFarland, Bob
Providing procedures for certain cities and counties to provide and finance correctional facilities.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 111
69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Relating to the disposition of fees collected for deposit in the criminal justice planning fund.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1250
69-0 (1985)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the imposition and rate of local sales and use taxes by certain cities and counties for general services, reduction of property taxes, and transportation purposes; providing for transportation departments in certain cities; providing for the payment of and creation of bonded indebtedness; and providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Reported favorably with substitute
HB 2010
69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to requiring a public hearing on the budget of cities and towns.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2393
69-0 (1985)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the issuance of certificates of obligation by certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Coauthor authorized
HB 2478
69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, DonSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the validation of notes and deeds of trust issued to finance municipal airport improvements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 350
69-0 (1985)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the issuance of bonds, including the issuance of bonds in book-entry form, by or on behalf of governmental entities and the validity of certain liens and pledges; preserving the exemption of anticipated sales and use taxes from a pledge or lien.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 802
69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, LindonSponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the taking of competitive bids and the issuance of certificates of obligation by cities and counties; providing certain definitions and penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1282
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Price, Albert
Relating to the issuance of bonds by certain cities to pay current expenses; providing for the levy of a tax to pay the principal of and interest thereon; containing other provisions pertaining to the subject; and declaring an emergency.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 194
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wright, Brad
Relating to the authorization of a city or town to contract and levy assessments for the relocation or replacement of sanitation sewer laterals on private property.
House: Urban Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
HB 310
68-0 (1983)
Author: Valles, Robert "Bob"Sponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to the expenditure of the proceeds from airport revenue bonds by certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 432
68-0 (1983)
Author: Buchanan, J. W.
Relating to the issuance of certificates of indebtedness by general-law cities and towns to fund certain court judgments.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 661
68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to local government compensation for required removal of outdoor advertising.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 910
68-0 (1983)
Author: Jones, Arves
Relating to the expenditure of the proceeds from airport revenue bonds by certain cities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 1189
68-0 (1983)
Author: Khoury, RollinSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the validation of bonds, certificates of obligation, warrants, notes, or other evidences of debt by an incorporated city in connection with the aquisition of a waterworks system.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1268
68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to disposition of fines for speeding offenses in certain municipalities.
House: Law Enforcement
Postponed
HB 1777
68-0 (1983)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the formation and administration of municipally created reinvestment zones that qualify for tax increment financing.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1826
68-0 (1983)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Relating to the use of municipal funds to influence legislation.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Committee on Urban Affairs
HB 2084
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the collection and disposition of hotel occupancy taxes by certain cities.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 2153
68-0 (1983)
Author: Luna III, AlbertSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the issuance of warrants or notes by certain cities and towns to pay their current expenses.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2434
68-0 (1983)
Author: Moreno, AlexSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to the validation of notes, refunding bonds, and other acts and proceedings of certain cities and towns.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 263
68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to state reimbursement of cities for the costs the cities incur in providing certain services to the state.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 358
68-0 (1983)
Author: Sarpalius, BillSponsor: Buchanan, J. W.
Relating to the issuance of certificates of indebtedness by general-law cities and towns to fund certain court judgments, decrees, or settlements.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 595
68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to the authorization of a city or town to contract and levy assessments for the relocation or replacement of sanitation sewer laterals on private property, to certain notice requirements, and to certain payment procedures.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
SB 854
68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use of municipal funds to influence legislation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1052
68-0 (1983)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the designation of local units of government in certain major metropolitan areas as the local unit of government responsible for local-level planning, management, and operation of block grants.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1167
68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Millsap, Mike
Relating to authorizing the issuance of short term obligations by certain cities, river authorities, navigation districts, joint power agencies, and certain transit authorities and the use of funds generated; prescribing the terms and conditions under which such obligations may be issued and delivered and the status of such obligations; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1203
68-0 (1983)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to the administration and disbursement of federal community development block grant funds to certain cities and counties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1428
68-0 (1983)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to validation of notes, refunding bonds, and other acts and proceedings of certain cities and towns.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
HB 391
67-0 (1981)
Author: Thompson, GarySponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to intergovernmental efficiency and coordination in grant and contract management.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 687
67-0 (1981)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to increasing payments to local governments from the mixed beverage tax clearance fund and the expenditure by local governments of money received from the fund.
House: Liquor Regulation
Referred to Committee on Liquor Regulation
HB 854
67-0 (1981)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use of municipal funds to influence legislation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1031
67-0 (1981)
Author: Nowlin, James
Relating to the authority of certain cities and counties to authorize certificates of obligation for the purchase of buildings.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 1088
67-0 (1981)
Author: Pierce, George
Relating to the refunding of certain bonds and other obligations of cities, towns, and villages.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1670
67-0 (1981)
Author: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the requirement of counties, cities and towns to file copies of their budgets with the State Comptroller.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2144
67-0 (1981)
Author: Luna III, AlbertSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to issuance by certain cities of current expense warrants.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HJR 55
67-0 (1981)
Author: Wolens, Steven
Proposing a constitutional amendment to grant the legislature the power to authorize cities and towns to undertake and finance certain improvements in areas in need of rehabilitation or development.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 61
67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit use of public funds and credit for payment of premiums of certain insurance companies authorized to do business in Texas.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 566
67-0 (1981)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to state payments to reimburse municipalities for the expenses of providing certain services to state facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 585
67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Pierce, George
To amend Chapter 10 of Title 28, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended, by adding Article 1113b, to permit a municipality to keep certain accounts and records on other than a cash basis to the extent permitted or required by generally accepted accounting principles.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 609
67-0 (1981)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Pierce, George
Relating to the refunding of certain bonds and other obligations of cities, towns, and villages.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 858
67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Lewis, Gibson
Relating to the requirement of counties, cities and towns to file copies of their budgets with the State Comptroller.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 917
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to voter approval of the issuance of bonds or other evidences of indebtedness by a unit of government.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1106
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Authorizing certain cities to establish, acquire, construct, improve, or operate cultural facilities and related parking facilities; authorizing such cities to issue revenue bonds to provide all or part of the funds to provide such cultural facilities and parking facilities in order to accomplish the purposes of this Act; containing provisions relating to the issuance of such bonds, their terms, and conditions; providing the characteristics of the bonds and for their eligibility for investments and security for deposits of public funds; authorizing the governing body of certain cities to pledge a portion, no to exceed 1-1/2 percent, of their existing mixed beverage tax revenues for the purpose provided for herein; containing other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1110
67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the expenditure of certain cities of proceeds from airport revenue bonds without the necessity of competitive bids and performance and payment bonds, providing for severability, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
SB 1154
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the investment, deposit and withdrawl of local governmental funds.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
SB 1234
67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Authorizing certain counties to establish certain kinds of public facilities, to levy a hotel occupancy tax, and to issue bonds related thereto.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1237
67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the authority of certain cities and counties to undertake and finance public improvements and facilities and to impose a hotel occupancy tax; providing for authorized uses of revenues derived from tax imposed; validating orders levying taxes and bonds issued.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1241
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Relating to repeal of the act that authorizes certain cities and counties to issue certificates of obligation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1263
67-0 (1981)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to current expense warrants; containing other provisions relating to the subject; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1268
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the management of public funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken
SJR 39
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to voter approval of local government debt.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SJR 44
67-0 (1981)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution authorizing the legislature to permit cities and towns to provide property tax relief for certain property located in unproductive areas.
Senate: Finance
No action taken
HB 228
66-0 (1979)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
An act defining the term "eligible city" as any city or town in this state, including home rule cities, whose corporate limits are within a distance of fifteen (15) miles from a river between the state of Texas and the republic of Mexico, authorizing each eligible city to acquire, purchase, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, operate, and maintain any toll bridge or bridges or parts thereof, buildings, structures, activities, operations, or other facilities, for any public purpose; authorizing each eligible city to issue revenue bonds for public purposes; providing the terms, condition, payment, and security of said revenue bonds, and liens, pledges, and encumbrances in connection therewith; providing for refunding bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; prescribing a severability provision.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
HB 653
66-0 (1979)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the issuance of municipal bonds for multiple public improvements.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 913
66-0 (1979)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to annual municipal financial statements.
House: Employment Practices
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
HB 1176
66-0 (1979)
Author: Caraway, BillSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Authorizing a city, county, school district, conservation and reclamation district, hospital organization, and any other political subdivision of the State of Texas to enter into contracts for the use, acquisition, or purchase of property.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1367
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Luther
Relating to the use of municipal funds by an incorporated city or town to influence legislation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1387
66-0 (1979)
Author: Browder, JimSponsor: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to disposition of fines collected for certain traffic law violations.
House: Transportation Senate: State Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1455
66-0 (1979)
Author: Green, ForrestSponsor: McKnight, Peyton
Relating to refunding bonds, and providing alternate and additional authority, procedures, and methods to governmental entities for issuing and selling refunding bonds and/or making deposits in connection with paying or redeeming revenue obligations so as to cause the discharge and final payment or redemption of revenue obligations with or without the issuance of refunding bonds.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1629
66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, Emmett
Relating to local regulation of drug paraphernalia.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1646
66-0 (1979)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the issuance of certain revenue bonds by cities and towns located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, or any channel, canal, bay or inlet connected therewith, having a population of more than 5,000 inhabitants.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1647
66-0 (1979)
Author: Criss, LloydSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the rights, powers, authority, privileges, and functions of cities and towns on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico or connecting waters regarding harbor, wharf, dock, and port facilities; containing other provisions relating to the subject.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2100
66-0 (1979)
Author: Henderson, DonSponsor: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the expenditure of the proceeds of airport revenue bonds in certain cities.
House: Transportation Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2144
66-0 (1979)
Author: Lalor, Lance
An Act Relating to the power of certain cities to provide funds to any mortgage lender for the purpose of enabling such mortgage lender to provide funds to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of residential property for dwelling units to be occupied by one or more persons of low and moderate income within the corporate limits of the eligible city; providing for the issuance of revenue bonds for such purposes; providing for the power to promulgate regulations relative to the provision of said funds; providing for the approval and registration of said bonds; providing that this act shall be cumulative; providing that this act shall be severable; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 67
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Allee, Henry E.
Relating to the time, place, and notice of county and municipal bond elections.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
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SB 253
66-0 (1979)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to issuance of certificates of obligation, competitive bidding requirements for issuers of certificates of obligation, and the validation of previously authorized certificates of obligation.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 388
66-0 (1979)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Further authorizing cities and towns to make pledges of revenues to the payment of revenue bonds issued pursuant to existing law; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 718
66-0 (1979)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities regarding the acquisition, construction, operation, and financing of international toll bridges and related facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 814
66-0 (1979)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to the validation of proceedings authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 827
66-0 (1979)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to authorization of incorporated cities to issue voted but unissued bonds of certain conservation and reclamation districts which have been abolished by cities; adding municipal utility districts as a certain district embraced by this Act; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
SB 962
66-0 (1979)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to expenditure of proceeds of certain airport revenue bonds, validating certain provisions previously made for such expenditures, containing other matters relating to the subject and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 999
66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to the issuance of certain revenue bonds by certain cities and towns located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico or any channel, canal, bay, or inlet connected therewith, having a population of more than 5,000 inhabitants; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1100
66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to refunding bonds, by providing alternate and additional authority, procedures, and methods for issuing and selling refunding bonds, and/or making deposits in connection with paying or redeeming revenue obligations so as to cause the discharge and final payment or redemption of revenue obligations with or without the issuance of refunding bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject, and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 1110
66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to the power of certain cities to provide funds to any mortgage lenders for the purpose of enabling such mortgage lender to provide funds to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of residential property for dwelling units to be occupied by one or more persons of low and moderate income within the corporate limits of the eligible city.
Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 1111
66-0 (1979)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Authorizing certain cities to issue bonds in lieu of voted but unissued bonds of certain municipal utility districts annexed and abolished by such cities; providing for the manner of issuing, selling, approving, and registering such bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 1211
66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the undertaking and financing of certain municipal public works or improvements in areas in need of rehabilitation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 416
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, LutherSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the time period within which a county of municipal bond election must be held after the election is called.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days
HB 1387
65-0 (1977)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to state payments to cities and towns for certain purposes.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1549
65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the authority of certain cities to undertake and finance certain improvements.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Assigned to Consent Calendar
HB 1550
65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, WaltSponsor: Creighton, Tom
Relating to refunding certain bonds and other obligations of cities, towns, and villages.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
HB 1600
65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, Bob
Relating to paying for contractual obligations by cities and counties.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1738
65-0 (1977)
Author: Waters, Ron
Relating to use of municipal funds by an incorporated city or town to influence legislation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1802
65-0 (1977)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.
Relating to investments of the sinking fund of a county, city, town or school district.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1959
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hill, Gerald
An act to provide express statutory authority for political subdivisions to finance, construct, complete, acquire or operate facilities jointly, prescribing the manner for treatment of the cost thereof and the payment of contractual obligations; validating certain existing agreements, providing a severance clause, and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1960
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to the use of the proceeds from revenue bonds issued by certain cities to construct plant facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar
HB 2068
65-0 (1977)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., JoeSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the auditing of records and accounts of all cities, towns, and villages in this state, and the preparation and filing of financial statements; delcaring such financial statements to be a public record; providing for severability.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HJR 65
65-0 (1977)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to provide the legislature with the power to authorize counties, cities, or towns to issue revenue bonds for industrial or rural development purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
HJR 75
65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to provide the legislature with the power to authorize counties, cities, and towns to issue industrial revenue bonds.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
HJR 86
65-0 (1977)
Author: Bush, Bob
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to grant the Legislature the power to authorize cities and towns to issue bonds to finance the redevelopment of certain blighted downtown areas.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
HJR 92
65-0 (1977)
Author: Salinas, Froy
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to permit public funds and/or credit to be used for the payment of premiums on non-assessable insuarance contracts from mutual isurance companies authorized to do business in Texas.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Assigned to Constitutional Amendments Calendar
SB 687
65-0 (1977)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to use of municipal funds by an incorporated city or town to influence legislation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
SB 741
65-0 (1977)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to the establishment of a system to assess and publicize the fiscal effects of certain local government actions.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 846
65-0 (1977)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Relating to the authority of certain cities to undertake and finance certain improvments and providing procedures therefor.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
90 Day Bill
SB 1046
65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to the use of proceeds from revenue bonds issued by certain cities to construct electric plant facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
SB 1103
65-0 (1977)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Torres, Ruben M.
Redefining the term "issuer"; providing for severability.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Economic Development
90 Day Bill
SJR 44
65-0 (1977)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Bush, Bob
To grant the legislature the power to authorize cities and towns to issue bonds to finance redevelopment of certain blighted areas.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 3
65-2 (1978)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to voter approval of local government debt.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 367
64-0 (1975)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the issuance of airport revenue bonds by cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 413
64-0 (1975)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Kothmann, Glenn
Validating certain municipal special assessments and reassessments and related certificates of special assessment.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 526
64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to the power of certain cities to acquire, construct, improve and equip any property for purposes of treating and conveying waste.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 622
64-0 (1975)
Author: Wilson, John
Relating to acquisition of certain rights of way by counties and cities and reimbursement by the highway department.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Failed to pass
HB 625
64-0 (1975)
Author: Torres, Ruben M.
Relating to including all cities, towns, and villages under the provisions of Chapter 63, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as amended (Article 1269j-4.1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), authorizing the construction of city facilities, issuance of revenue bonds, and impositions of a local hotel occupancy act.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 645
64-0 (1975)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the power of certain cities to construct, acquire, improve, and operate farmers' markets and to finance them through the issuance of revenue bonds.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 826
64-0 (1975)
Author: Hutchison, Ray
Relating to a requirement of advertisement and public sale for obligations issued under the Clean Air Financing Act.
House: Environmental Affairs
Reported from committee with substitute
HB 830
64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, GeneSponsor: Ogg, Jack
Relating to power of certain cities to acquire, construct, improve, and equip any property for park purposes.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 1071
64-0 (1975)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the promotion, development, and financing of new and expanded health facilities for the providing of medical care, public health, and medical research, including training and teaching, by cities, counties, hospital districts, hospital authorities, and other public health authorities of the State of Texas.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1627
64-0 (1975)
Author: Kaster, James J.
Relating to the auditing of records and accounts of all cities, towns and villages in this State, and the preparation and filing of financial statements; declaring such financial statements to be a public record.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1829
64-0 (1975)
Author: McBee, Susan Gurley
Validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts, certificates of obligation and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities (including Home-Rule cities) or towns; validating, ratifying, confirming and approving refunding bonds issued for the purpose of refunding certificates of obligation and all proceedings, governmental acts, orders, ordinances, resolutions and other instruments relating to the issuance of refunding bonds for such purposes of counties, cities (including Home-Rule cities) and towns; providing that this Act shall not apply to any contract, certificate of obligation or to any refunding bond proceedings, governmental acts, orders, resolutions or other instruments, or bonds executed or issued by any county with a population in excess of three hundred and fifty thousand (350,000), according to the last preceding Federal Census, or any contract, certificate of obligation, or any refunding bond proceedings, governmental acts, orders, ordinances, resolutions or other instruments, or bonds, the validity of which is now involved in litigation if the question is ultimately determined against the validity thereof; providing a savings clause.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1831
64-0 (1975)
Author: Tanner, Jr., Perry A
Validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities (including Home-Rule cities) or towns; validating, ratifying, confirming and approving refunding bonds issued for the purpose of refunding time warrants and all proceedings, governmental acts, orders, ordinances, resolutions and other instruments relating to the issuance of refunding bonds for such purposes of counties, cities (including Home-Rule cities) and towns; providing that this Act shall not apply to any contract, scrip warrants, time warrants or to any refunding bond proceedings, governmental acts, orders, resolutions or other instruments, or bonds executed or issued by any county with a population in excess of three hundred and fifty thousand (350,000), according to the last preceding Federal Census, or any contract, scrip warrant, time warrant, or any refunding bond proceedings, governmental acts, orders, ordinances, resolutions or other instruments, or bonds, the validity of which is now involved in litigation if the question is ultimately determined against the validity thereof; providing a savings clause.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1869
64-0 (1975)
Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to uniform system of accounting; counties, hospital districts and certain cities; quarterly reports; providing an effective date.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
HB 1944
64-0 (1975)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to certain refunding bonds to be issued by certain cities, towns, and villages, including home-rule cities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 2049
64-0 (1975)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to expenditure of public monies for influencing legislation, directly or indirectly.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 2101
64-0 (1975)
Author: Finney, Dave
Relating to the issuance, refunding, and authorization procedure for bonds by any city, hospital district, and hospital authority.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 161
64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Allowing agencies of the state, counties, cities, towns, and villages of the state to receive funds of taxes paid on motor fuel, diesel, and liquified gas used in motor vehicles owned or leased by the state or a county, city, town, or village and used exclusively in performing the public functions of the agency of the county, city, town, or village.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 202
64-0 (1975)
Author: Clower, RonSponsor: Bryant, John W.
Relating to exempting certain cities, counties, and hospital districts from establishing a uniform system of accounting and record maintenance in connection with expenditures of welfare assistance.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 298
64-0 (1975)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Korioth, A.J. "Al"
Relating to including all cities, towns, and villages under the provisions of Chapter 63, Acts of the 59th Legislature, Regular Session, 1965, as amended, authorizing the construction of city facilities, issuance of revenue bonds, and imposition of a local hotel occupancy tax.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 454
64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Nabers, Lynn
Amending Chapter 53 of the Texas Education Code by adding Section 53.47 so as to establish procedures for the issuance of bonds for the purchase of certain student loan notes.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 503
64-0 (1975)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Relating to state support of local bicentennial projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SB 643
64-0 (1975)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Harris, Ed
Relating to the issuance and sale of certain bonds by coastal cities of more than 5,000 population.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 942
64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to issuance, refunding, and authorization procedure for bonds by any city, hospital district, and hospital authority.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SB 1086
64-0 (1975)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Tanner, Jr., Perry A
Validating, ratifying, confirming, and approving contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities, including home-rule cities, or towns; validating, ratifying, confirming, and approving refunding bonds issued for the purpose of refunding time warrants and all proceedings, governmental acts, orders, ordinances, resolutions, and other instruments relating to the issuance of refunding bonds for such purposes of counties, cities, including home-rule cities and towns; providing that this Act shall not apply to any contract, scrip warrants, time warrants, or to any refunding bond proceedings, governmental acts, orders, resolutions, or other instruments, or bonds executed or issued by any county with a population in excess of 350,000, accoridng to the last preceding federal census, or any contract, scrip warrant, time warrant, or any refunding bond proceedings, governmental acts, orders, ordinances, resolutions, or other instruments, or bonds, the validity of which is now involved in litigation if the question is ultimately determined against the validity thereof.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SJR 45
64-0 (1975)
Author: Traeger, John
Amending Constitution to give Legislature power to authorize cities, counties, or other municipal corporations to lend credit or things of value for public purposes.
Senate: Texas Constitution
Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
HB 100
63-0 (1973)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Wolff, Nelson
Validating and legalizing all special assessments and reassessments for street improvements levied or purported to be levied by any and all cities in the state and validating the proceedings of the governing bodies of such cities levying or purporting to levy such assessments or reassessments; validating and legalizing all special assessments or reassessments levied or purported to be levied by all cities in the state for improvements to sanitary sewer systems within their limits or for improvements to water systems within their limits, either or both, against benefited properties and the owners thereof and validating the proceedings of the governing bodies of such cities levying or purporting to levy such assessments or reassessment; validating all assignable certificates of special assessments or reassessments; providing that nothing herein shall be constructed as validating or legalizing any assessment lien for street or highway improvements against any interest in property exempt at the time the street or highway improvements where ordered from the lien of special assessment for the local improvements against any interest in property exempt at the time the lien became effective from the lien of special assessment for local improvements under the Constitution of the State of Texas; providing non-litigation clauses; providing a severability clause; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 173
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hale, L. DeWittSponsor: McKinnon, Mike
Validating proceedings heretofore had by cities in Texas for the issuance of and the levy of a tax for bonds issued to acquire buildings and facilities for an upper level college; validating such bonds; authorizing such cities to complete the delivery of such bonds to the purchasers thereof and convey such buildings and facilities and the site or sites therefor without consideration to the State of Texas; authorizing the acceptance of such conveyance; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor
HB 318
63-0 (1973)
Author: Baker, Andrew Z.Sponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by coastal cities of more than 5,000 population; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 364
63-0 (1973)
Author: Lombardino, Frank
Relating to the auditing and disclosure of financial statements and certain supplemental statements of certain units of local government and certain entities furnishing services for residents of, or supported wholly or partly by the funds of, certain units of local government; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Sent to Calendar Committee
HB 536
63-0 (1973)
Author: Sanchez, Henry
Defining the term "Issuer" to mean and include the State of Texas or any department, agency or instrumentality of the State or any county, municipal cooperation, taxing district or other political body, board, district or subdivision of the State having power to borrow money and issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness, and which has the power to issue refunding of bonds in lieu of outstanding obligations of the issuer; authorizing the governing body of any issuer to refund any interest bearing obligations and/or interest coupons appertaining thereto, issued by or on behalf of said issuer, by the issuance of refunding bonds; providing for the manner in which said refunding bonds may be issued and delivered, and for certain restrictions in connection therewith; providing for the approval of said refunding bonds by the Attorney General and their registration by the Comptroller of Public Accounts; providing for the sale of said refunding bonds for cash to provide the money required to pay, retire, or redeem, at or prior to maturity, the obligations being refunded; providing in connection with the sale of refunding bonds for the deposit of money or certain obligations of the United States of American with the State Treasurer of the State of Texas in an amount sufficient to provide for the payment, retirement, or redemptions of the obligations being refunded, and requiring the State Treasurer to use said deposits and the proceeds therefrom for such payment retirement, or redemption; providing that all such deposits, and the proceeds therefrom, shall be kept and held separate and apart in escrow, and in trust, charged with a first lien in favor of the holders of the obligations to be paid therefrom, and protecting said deposits, and the proceeds therefrom, by the State Treasurer's official bonds; providing in the alternative for making appropriate arrangements with the place of payment for such deposits and the payment, retirement, or redemption of the obligations being refunded; providing that, at the option of the Issuer, such obligations being refunded shall be discharged, and shall not be regarded as being outstanding, when the required deposits have been made hereunder, or, that the refunding bonds may be made subordinate to the obligations being refunded; providing that this Act shall be cumulative of all other laws on the subject, but shall prevail and control in the case of conflict with any other law; prescribing a severability provision.
House: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 563
63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Relating to the transmittal of city sales and use tax funds by the comptroller; providing for the deduction of costs; providing an effective date.
House: Revenue & Taxation Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HB 565
63-0 (1973)
Author: Reyes, Ben T.
Relating to the expenditure of money by an incorporated city or town to influence legislation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 772
63-0 (1973)
Author: Munson, BenSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Validating election proceedings of certain home-rule cities with respect to issuance of revenue bonds for waterworks purposes; authorizing the issuance of such bonds payable from net revenues of the city's waterworks and sewer system, either or both; limiting the applicability of the Act; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 1111
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hilliard, BillSponsor: Meier, Bill
Amending Chapter 63, 59th Legislature, Acts 1965, as amended, by making the Act applicable to all incorporated cities, including Home Rule Cities having a population of five thousand (5,000) or more according to the last preceding federal census; by amending the Act to authorize such city to establish, acquire, lease as lessee or lessor, purchase, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, repair, operate or maintain (any or all) public improvements such as golf courses, tennis courts and similar recreational facilities; and amending said Act to authorize such city to issue negotiable revenue bonds to provide all or part of the funds for the establishment, acquisition, purchase, construction, improvement, enlargement, equipment or repair (any or all) of public improvements such as golf courses, tennis courts and other similar recreational facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 1183
63-0 (1973)
Author: Hutchison, RaySponsor: Jones, Grant
Authorizing counties and cities to issue revenue certificates of obligation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HB 1211
63-0 (1973)
Author: Maloney, Robert
Relating to encumbrance of city light, water, sewer, and natural gas systems, parks and swimming pools for the purpose of construction, improvement, extension and repair of such systems.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered in public hearing
HB 1212
63-0 (1973)
Author: Maloney, Robert
Defining the term "eligible city"; authorizing each city to issue revenue bonds for off-street and on-street parking or other related puposes; providing for the payment and security of said bonds, and liens, pledge of taxes to the payment of operation and maintenance expenses to the extent revenues are not available; providing for refunding bonds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject; prescribing a severability provision; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
HB 1411
63-0 (1973)
Author: Howard, Ed
Relating to the authority of cities and counties to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of acquiring property for industrial development purposes, and to lease such property; providing that the property is taxable.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee hearing date
HB 1472
63-0 (1973)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to the issuance of Certificates of Indebtedness by cities, as authorized for New Community plans adopted by city or town under federal act.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HB 1499
63-0 (1973)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to the auditing of records and accounts of all cities, towns and villages in this State, and the preparation and filing of financial statements for public record; relating to the duties of the city treasurer in general law cities, to delete the requirement for the semi-annual statement; providing for severability.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee hearing date
HB 1526
63-0 (1973)
Author: Barnhart, Ray A.
Repealing Chapter 163, Acts of the 42nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1931, as amended (Article 2368a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); repealing Chapter 923, Acts of the 62nd Legislature, Regular Session, 1971, as amended (Article 2368.1, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes); and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1539
63-0 (1973)
Author: Finney, Dave
Validating certain treasury warrants heretofore authorized by certain cities pursuant to home rule charter for certain purposes therein permitted; and validating all ordinances and proceedings of the governing bodies of such cities pertaining to such treasury warrants; authorizing the consummation of the delivery by exchange or by sale of the treasury warrants herein validated; authorizing the refunding of the same; providing a no-litigation clause; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee hearing date
HB 1543
63-0 (1973)
Author: Finney, Dave
Relating to the total or partial financing of street beautification projects by the levying of special assessments against property in the area based on the benefit conferred by the projects; and declaring an emergency.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee hearing date
HJR 8
63-0 (1973)
Author: Cobb, L. Dean
Proposing an amendment of the constitution of the State of Texas to give the legislature the power to authorize cities, towns, and counties to issue revenue bonds for industrial purposes.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 25
63-0 (1973)
Author: Harris, Ed
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to provide for certain counties and cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico may issue bonds for construction of seawalls and breakwaters upon the vote of the majority of the resident property taxpayers voting in an election.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered in public hearing
SB 84
63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to issuance of certain bonds by coastal cities of more than 5,000 population.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Laid on table subject to call
SB 183
63-0 (1973)
Author: McKinnon, Mike
Validating proceedings heretofore had by cities in Texas for the issuance of and the levy of a tax for bonds issued to acquire buildings and facilities for an upper-level college; validating such bonds; authorizing such cities to complete the delivery of such bonds to the purchasers thereof and convey such buildings and facilities and the site or sites therefor without consideration to the State of Texas; authorizing the acceptance of such conveyance.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported favorably
SB 205
63-0 (1973)
Author: Longoria, RaulSponsor: Sanchez, Henry
Defining the term "issuer" to mean any city in the State of Texas which owns the water, sewer and electric utility systems serving such city and which had a population not exceeding 60,000 according to the last preceding census;...prescribing a severability provision.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
SB 239
63-0 (1973)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"Sponsor: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the authority of incorporated cities and towns having a population of 5,000 or more to issue certain revenue bonds, to impose certain hotel occupancy taxes and to use other specified revenues for the construction, acquisition, furnishing and improvement of civic centers, buildings, museums, libraries and other civic related facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
90 Day Bill
SB 303
63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Maloney, Robert
Relating to the encumbrance of city light, water, sewer and natural gas systems, parks, and swimming pools for the purpose of acquisition, construction, improvement, extension, and repair of such systems and facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 651
63-0 (1973)
Author: Andujar, Betty
Validating certain treasury warrants heretofore authorized by certain cities pursuant to home rule charter for certain purposes therein permitted; and validating all ordinances and proceedings of the governing bodies of such cities pertaining to such treasury warrants; authorizing the consummation of the delivery by exchange or by sale of the treasury warrants herein validated; authorizing the refunding of the same; providing a no-litigation clause.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
SB 702
63-0 (1973)
Author: Meier, Bill
Applicable to all incorporated cities, including home rule cities having a population of five thousand (5,000) or more according to the last preceding federal census; authorizing such city to establish, acquire, lease as lessee or lessor, purchase, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, repair, operate or maintain (and or all) public improvements, including golf courses, tennis courts and similar recreational facilities; authorizing such city to issue negotiable revenue bonds to provide all or part of the funds for such public improvements and facilities.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
SB 723
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the validation of certain revenue and tax bonds, notes, and warrants or cities and towns; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee hearing date
SB 751
63-0 (1973)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to the issuance of Certificates of Indebtedness by cities, as authorized for New Community plans adopted by city or town under federal act.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SB 765
63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, Jack
To be known as the Act for development of Health Resources of 1973, relating to the acquisition and operation of medical projects as defined in this Act and to the promotion of medical care, public health, and research, including training and teaching, by cities, counties, hospital districts, and public health authorities of the State of Texas; authorizing such entities to acquire certain properties, and to lease, soil, or convey said properties, for the promotion of public health and research and to enter into other contractual relationships, including operating contracts relating thereto; providing the procedures to be followed and making certain findings with respect to the need for such facilities; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds, refunding bonds and temporary bonds; prescribing the procedures for issuance of the bonds for their form and characteristics, for their use, and security and for their payment; providing that such bonds shall be tax free and be legal investments and eligible to secure public deposits; providing for the issuer to pay expense of relocation or alteration of any highway, railroad or public utility; denying facilities provide by this Act the defense of governmental immunity or immunity of charitable institutions; providing for severability; and declaring an emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Sent to Calendar Committee
SB 984
63-0 (1973)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Truan, Carlos
To authorize municipalities to implement community development programs with federal funds; defining terms; authorizing cities to acquire land for resale when necessary in community development; requiring correction of slum and blighted conditions prior to sale or as a conditions of sale; requiring deed restrictions consistent with defined community development programs; requiring adherence with laws governing municipal indebtedness; authorizing loans and grants of federal money for certain purposes and in certain circumstances; authorizing use of local funds for administrative purposes; providing severability.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Votes recorded
SJR 12
63-0 (1973)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Harris, Ed
Proposing an amendment of the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide that certain counties and cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico may levy a tax to pay for bonds issued for the construction of sea walls and breakwaters upon the vote of the majority of the resident property taxpayers voting in an election.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Signed by Governor
HB 99
62-0 (1971)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to creating a public agency of the State of Texas to be known as the State of Texas Municipal Bond Bank.
HB 226
62-0 (1971)
Author: Kaster, James J.Sponsor: Christie, Joe
Relating to authorizing incorporated cities of not more than 500,000 population according to the last preceding federal census to expend money, not exceeding one per cent of the city's general fund budget, for advertising the city and promoting its growth and development and providing for the creation and operation of a Citizens' Advisory Committee or City Board of Development.
HB 230
62-0 (1971)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to validating and legalizing all special assessments and reassessments for street improvements and the liens and liabilities created thereby heretofore levied as purported to be levied by any and all cities in this State.
HB 516
62-0 (1971)
Author: Ligarde, HonoreSponsor: Connally, Wayne
Relating to defining the term "eligible city" as any incorporated city which owns and operates any portion of a toll bridge over the Rio Grande River.
HB 745
62-0 (1971)
Author: Golman, Joe H.
Relating to authorizing the State to furnish technical assistance to local governments in regulating the physical development of unincorporated areas; requiring the submission of plans;authorizing the assumption of regulatory authority by the State; providing for reimbursement for expenses.
HB 792
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bynum, Ben | et. al.
Relating to defining the term "eligible city" as relates to insurance of revenue bonds for off-street and on-street parking purposes.
HB 931
62-0 (1971)
Author: Lombardino, Frank | et. al.
Relating to public financial disclosure of certain units of local government.
HB 1120
62-0 (1971)
Author: Ward, J.E.
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants, and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities (including home rule cities)or towns.
HB 1266
62-0 (1971)
Author: Foreman, Wilson
Relating to an Act to be known as The Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971; providing for and regulating the authorization, issuance and delivery of such certificates by certain cities and counties for the payment of contractual obligations.
HB 1397
62-0 (1971)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Wallace, Jim
Relating to city depositories.
HB 1411
62-0 (1971)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to the authority of cities and counties and navigation districts to issue revenue bonds for acquiring property for industrial development purposes, and to lease such property.
HB 1439
62-0 (1971)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Relating to the authority of cities, counties, and navigation districts to issue revenue bonds for the acquiring of property for industrial development purposes.
HB 1849
62-0 (1971)
HJR 81
62-0 (1971)
Author: Clayton, Bill
Providing an amendment to give the Legislature the power to authorize cities and counties to issue revenue bonds for industrial development purposes.
SB 41
62-0 (1971)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to the minimum cash requirement in local funds for state financial assistance to a Regional Planning Commission.
SB 235
62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Harris, Ed
Relating to home-rule cities, Park Boards of Trustees and Parks.
SB 451
62-0 (1971)
SB 607
62-0 (1971)
Author: Herring, CharlesSponsor: Foreman, Wilson
Relating to act to be known as the Certificate of Obligation Act of 1971, providing for and regulating the authorization, issuance and delivery of such certificates by certain cities and counties for the payment of contractual obligations.
SB 630
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hightower, Jack
Relating to creating a public agency of the State of Texas to be known as the State of Texas Municipal Bond Bank, and prescribing its purposes.
SB 663
62-0 (1971)
Author: Connally, Wayne
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming, and approving contracts, scrip warrants, and time warrant and refund bonds authorized by counties or cities (including home rule cities) or towns.
SB 803
62-0 (1971)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the Act for Development of Employment, Industrial and Health Resources of 1971, relating to the promotion of industrial development, employment, public health and research by certain political subdivisions of the State of Texas.
SB 838
62-0 (1971)
Author: Watson, MurraySponsor: Bigham, John R.
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities (including Home Rule cities) or towns.
SB 956
62-0 (1971)
Author: Creighton, TomSponsor: Hull, Cordell
Relating to providing for the authorization and issuance, by any city or town which owns a sea life park and oceanarium, the same having been or being constructed, equipped and developed wholly or partly with the proceeds of duly voted general obligation park bonds, or Certificates of Indebtedness for the purpose of operating, maintaining, supplying, repairing or further developing any such park improvements and certain other public facilities.
SB 986
62-0 (1971)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to an Act to be known as the Act for development of employment, industrial and health resources of 1971 relating to the promotion of industrial development, employment, public health and research by certain political subdivisions of the State of Texas.
SB 1032
62-0 (1971)
Author: Hall, RalphSponsor: Parker, Walt
Relating to providing for the authorization and issuance by any city or town which has by duly adopted resolution, order or ordinance approved or approved in principle a New Community plan in connection with a New Community Development project under the federal Urban Growth and New Community Development Act of 1970.
SJR 33
62-0 (1971)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill" | et. al.Sponsor: Moore, Aubry L.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, to give the Legislature the power to authorize cities and towns to issue revenue bonds for industrial and rural development purposes.
SJR 42
62-0 (1971)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas; to provide that certain counties and cities bordering on the Gulf of Mexico may levy a tax to pay for bonds issued for the construction of sea walls and breakwaters upon the vote of the majority of the resident property owners voting in an election.
HB 39
62-4 (1972)
Author: Cavness, Don
Relating to authorizing each city, town, village, county or conservation district, including each river authority, to acquire, construct and improve or cause to be acquired, constructed and improved, air control facilities, acquire interest in land and enter into leases and other contracts with persons whereby such persons shall use and or acquire such air control facilities.
SB 52
62-4 (1972)
HB 2
61-0 (1969)
Author: Moyer, J. Hudson
Relating to the allowable interest rate on airport revenue bonds in certain cities.
HB 207
61-0 (1969)
Author: Thomas, Bob Loyd "Bobby"
Relating to expenditures by cities for influencing legislation, directly or indirectly.
HB 312
61-0 (1969)
Author: Wright, John
Relating to validating the incorporation of cities and towns heretofore incorporated or attempted to be incorporated under the general laws of Texas; validating governmental proceedings and bonds issued or authorized to be issued by such cities; providing a savings clause.
HB 336
61-0 (1969)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt | et. al.
Relating to validating proceedings heretofore had by cities in Texas for issuance of certain revenue bonds and ad valorem tax bonds.
HB 353
61-0 (1969)
Author: Braun, Meyer Gus Rex
Relating to providing for the creation of special pollution control funds at the state, county, and city levels, to receive moneys collected as fines or penalties on the conviction of persons found in violation of the laws involving the pollution of the air and waters of the state; providing for division of such funds between the agencies, making allowance for the acceptance of any gifts, grants, or bequests by a pollution control agency and the deposit of these moneys in the Special Pollution Control Fund; providing for the disbursement and expenditure of the Special Pollution Control Fund for certain specified purposes and in ways specified by the regular purchasing procedures of the agencies as prescribed by law.
HB 449
61-0 (1969)
Author: Vale, Bob
Relating to validating and legalizing all special assessments and reassessments for street improvements levied or purported to be levied by any and all cities in the state.
HB 759
61-0 (1969)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to funds collected by local officials.
HB 771
61-0 (1969)
Author: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to defining the term "issuer" as meaning any and every kind and type of political or governmental instrumentality or entity in or of the State of Texas, and defining the term "governing body" as being the group authorized by law to issue bonds for or on behalf of any issuer; authorizing the governing body of any issuer to refund any of its outstanding bonds, notes, or other general or special obligations by the issuance of refunding bonds to be secured by or payable from any lawful source.
HB 871
61-0 (1969)
Author: Clayton, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the authority of cities and counties and navigation districts to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of acquiring property for industrial development purposes, and to lease such property; providing that the property is taxable.
HB 980
61-0 (1969)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to providing for the authorization and issuance of general obligation bonds by any city or town and the levy and collection of taxes for the payment of the principal and interest thereof for the purpose of securing money to pay a cash judgment or decree heretofore or hereafter entered against said city or town or for which it is legally responsible and interest thereon and cost and expenses in connection therewith.
HB 1002
61-0 (1969)
Author: Cummings, Russell Bennett
Relating to assessments for water or sewer systems, to provide that the section applies only to cities with a population of less than 900,000.
HJR 41
61-0 (1969)
Author: Clayton, Bill | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to give the legislature the power to authorize cities, counties, and navigation districts to issue revenue bonds for industrial development purposes.
SB 20
61-0 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to authorizing public agencies of State, cities and political subdivisions to change interest rate on bonds thereof, qualifications and exceptions.
SB 275
61-0 (1969)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank"
Relating to authorizing the Legislature of the State of Texas to make appropriations to cities to supplement salaries of policemen and firemen; providing a basis for determining the amount to be received by a given city; providing for apportionment of the funds by the Comptroller of Public Accounts; providing that the funds be kept in special accounts.
SB 583
61-0 (1969)
Author: Jordan, Barbara Charline | et. al.
Relating to expenditures by cities for influencing legislation, directly or indirectly.
SB 629
61-0 (1969)
Author: Word, James Powell
Relating to providing for the authorization and issuance of general obligation bonds by any city or town and the levy and collection of taxes for the payment of the principal and interest thereof for the purpose of securing money to pay a cash judgment or decree heretofore or hereafter entered against said city or town or for which it is legally responsible and interest thereon and cost and expenses in connection therewith.
SB 727
61-0 (1969)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by cities having a population of 5,000 or more.
SB 775
61-0 (1969)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to validating all proceedings including all revenue bonds and provisions for security and payment thereof, the terms and conditions of sale thereof, contracts, agreements, leases, operating agreements, options and other agreements, taken, had, made, entered into or executed by the governing bodies of all cities and towns, including home rule cities, in the State, in connection with the establishment, acquisition, purchase, construction, improvement, operation, maintenance, financing and use of certain public improvements.
SB 818
61-0 (1969)
Author: Bates, Sr., James S. "Jim" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities and towns having a toll bridge between the State of Texas and the Republic of Mexico located within, or within fifteen (15) miles of, their corporate limits, subject to outstanding covenants relating to outstanding bonds, to appropriate or pledge to revenue bonds issued hereunder, all or any part of any revenues derived by such cities and towns from or on account of any such toll bridges, including revenues derived under any contracts with other cities or towns covering or relating to the operation of any such toll bridges.
HB 31
61-1 (1969)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by cities having a population of 5,000 or more.
SB 35
61-1 (1969)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by cities having a population of 5,000 or more.
SB 43
61-1 (1969)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to authorizing home-rule cities of this state to establish, acquire, lease, purchase, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, repair, operate, and maintain parking structures, parking areas, parking garages or facilities for off-street parking or storage of motor vehicles or other conveyances; authorizing the governing body of such cities to exercise the right of eminent domain to acquire fee simple title to property for the purpose of acquiring sites for off-street parking facilities; providing that in the event the exercise of eminent domain or other power makes necessary the relocation of highways, railroads or other specified facilities, such relocation shall be accomplished at the sole expense of such city, etc.
SB 46
61-1 (1969)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to validating proceedings relating to the issuance of revenue bonds authorized by incorporated cities, towns and villages under certain conditions; providing for the issuance of such revenue bonds, for their security and payment, their approval by the Attorney general and registration by the Comptroller of Public Accounts; limiting the application of this Act.
SB 49
61-1 (1969)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities (including Home-Rule cities) or towns; validating, ratifying, confirming and approving refunding bonds issued for the purpose of refunding time warrants and all proceedings, governmental acts, orders, ordinances, resolutions and other instruments relating to the issuance of refunding bonds for such purposes of counties, cities (including Home-rule cities) and towns; providing that this Act shall not apply to any contract scrip warrant, time warrant or to any refunding bond proceedings, governmental acts, orders, resolutions or other instruments, or bonds executed or issued by any county with a population in excess of three hundred and fifty thousand (350,000), according to the last preceding Federal Census or any contract, scrip warrant, time warrants or any refunding bond proceedings, governmental acts, orders, ordinances, resolutions or other instruments, or bonds, the validity of which is now involved in litigation.
HB 46
61-2 (1969)
Author: Cory, Richard Henry "Dick"
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by cities having a population of 5,000 or more.
HB 88
61-2 (1969)
Author: Price, William Rayford
Relating to validating proceedings related to the issuance of revenue bonds authorized by incorporated cities, towns and villages under certain conditions; providing for the issuance of such revenue bonds, for their security and payment, their approval by the Attorney General and registration by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
SB 26
61-2 (1969)
Author: Hazlewood, Grady
Relating to authorizing home rule cities of this state to establish, acquire, lease, purchase, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, repair, operate, and maintain parking structures, parking areas, parking garages or facilities for off-street parking or storage of motor vehicles or other conveyances.
SB 29
61-2 (1969)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to the issuance of certain bonds by cities having a population of 5,000 or more.
HB 63
60-0 (1967)
Author: McDonald, Felix | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of refunding bonds for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds and warrants secured by revenues from toll bridges acquired by cities.
HB 126
60-0 (1967)
Author: Field, John | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain cities that have provisions in their charters limiting their total bonded indebtedness to fixed amounts in dollars to incur total bonded indebtedness in an amount not exceeding ten per cent of the total assessed valuation of property shown by the last assessment roll of such a city, notwithstanding the limit of total bonded indebtedness fixed in dollars by the city charter in a lesser amount.
HB 133
60-0 (1967)
Author: Simpson, Joshua M. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statute by authorizing certain home-rule cities to pledge an ad valorem tax to the payment of airport operation and maintenance expense as a supplement to the revenues and income derived from the operation of their airport or airports.
HB 316
60-0 (1967)
Author: Cummings, Russell Bennett | et. al.
Relating to authorizing any city having a population of 900,000 or more, according to the preceding federal census, and whose home-rule charter provides for an elected comptroller, auditor, or treasurer, acting by and through the official or officials of such city charged with the duty of managing and conducting its fiscal affairs and subject to supervision and control of its governing body, as established by ordinance, from time to time to invest any and all trust funds and special deposits in the custody of such city.
HB 390
60-0 (1967)
Author: Johnson, Jake
Relating to expenditures by cities for influencing legislation, directly or indirectly.
HB 404
60-0 (1967)
Author: Slider, James Lenoy
Relating to amending certain acts so as to authorize fresh water supply districts and hospital districts to authorize the assessor and collector of taxes for the county in which such are located to act as assessors and collectors of taxes for such districts.
HB 598
60-0 (1967)
Author: Hendryx, Gene R.
Relating to validating notes, warrants, time warrants, and treasury warrants heretofore issued or authorized to be issued and sold or attempted to be issued and sold by any and all cities in the state for the purpose of obtaining funds for public purposes.
HB 611
60-0 (1967)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to ament certain acts relative to letting of contracts by cities and counties.
HB 848
60-0 (1967)
Author: Schulle, Jr., Gerhardt A.
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities (including Home-Rule cities) or towns.
HB 891
60-0 (1967)
Author: Musgrove, Burke
Relating to amending certain act so as to provide that said Act shall be applicable to any city which has outstanding refunding bonds issued pursuant to a plan of composition confirmed by a United States district court under the National Bankruptcy Laws, where the ordinance authorizing the issuance of such refunding bonds provides that not less than a fixed rate of tax therein specified shall be levied, assessed and collected each year so long as any of such bonds or interest thereon are outstanding.
HB 986
60-0 (1967)
Author: Garwood, Jr., Roy Harper | et. al.
Relating to validating ad valorem tax bonds hertofore issued, sold, and delivered by any city for public recreation tower structure purposes.
HB 987
60-0 (1967)
Author: Nowlin, James | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts relating to city airport revenue bonds so as to make said chapter applicable to certain cities.
HB 1044
60-0 (1967)
Author: Dramberger, A.L. "Tony" | et. al.
Relating to enabling any city or town to enter into a contract or contracts with corporations operating without profit for the acquisition or construction of public buildings or other public improvements.
HJR 28
60-0 (1967)
Author: Clayton, Bill | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to give the Legislature the power to authorize cities and counties to issue revenue bonds for industrial development purposes.
SB 64
60-0 (1967)
Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities with a population of six hundred thousand (600,000) or more according to the then last preceding Federal Census to incur total bonded indebtedness in an amount not exceeding ten (10%) per cent of the total assessed valuation of property shown by the last assessment roll of such a city, notwithstanding the limit of total bonded indebtedness fixed in dollars by the city charter is a lesser amount.
SB 195
60-0 (1967)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" | et. al.
Relating to the authority of cities and counties to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of acquiring property for industrial development purposes, and to lease such property; providing that the property is taxable.
SB 385
60-0 (1967)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities (including Home-Rule cities) or towns.
SB 413
60-0 (1967)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to amending statutes relating to cities issuing refunding bonds, so as to make applicable to any city which has outstanding refunding bonds adjudicated to be valid by a decree of the Federal Court, or issued pursuant to a plan of composition confirmed by a United States District Court under the National Bankruptcy Laws.
SB 470
60-0 (1967)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J.
Relating to validating Ad Valorem Tax Bonds heretofore issued, sold, and delivered by any city for public recreation tower structure purposes.
SB 473
60-0 (1967)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J.
Relating to amending certain acts relating to city airport revenue bonds.
SB 494
60-0 (1967)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank"
Relating to authorizing the Legislature of the State of Texas to make appropriations to cities; providing for apportionment of monies by the Comptroller of Public Accounts; establishing a special fund for such appropriations.
SB 495
60-0 (1967)
Author: Grover, Henry Cushing "Hank"
Relating to authorizing the Legislature of the State of Texas to make appropriations to cities.
SJR 14
60-0 (1967)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to give the Legislature the power to authorize cities and counties to issue revenue bonds for industrial development purposes.
HB 20
59-0 (1965)
Author: Atwood, Alan C. "Bud" | et. al.
Relating to validating all proceedings by certain cities and towns in the issuance and sale of revenue time warrants, and in the pledging of revenues of any international toll bridge system; providing a non-litigation clause.
HB 43
59-0 (1965)
Author: Schiller, Milton Joe | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the grant or loan of appropriated funds to incorporated cities for the construction of airports and navigational facilities.
HB 159
59-0 (1965)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Relating to amending certain acts by providing that all incorporated cities, towns, and villages of the State of Texas may transfer to the general fund thereof revenues of any municipally owned utility system in the amount and to the extent authorized or permitted in the indenture, deed of trust, or ordinance providing for and securing payment of revenue bonds issued.
HB 371
59-0 (1965)
Author: McDonald, Felix | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of revenue bonds or revenue time warrants to effect the purpose of repairing, improving, reconstructing, or replacing an existing toll bridge or building an auxiliary bridge.
HB 470
59-0 (1965)
Author: Townsend, James Terrell "Terry"
Relating to authorizing all counties and all incorporated cities, towns, and villages of this State to operate and maintain parks, and to acquire or improve, or both, land for park purposes, and to issue negotiable tax bonds for such park purposes.
HB 564
59-0 (1965)
Author: Knapp, Jr., Walter Lee
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming, and approving contracts, scrip warrants, time warrants, and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities (including home-rule cities) or towns since the approval by the Governor of Texas of Chapter 384, Acts of the 58th Legislature, 1963.
HB 699
59-0 (1965)
Author: Bass, III, Thomas Hutcheson "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing any city having a population of 900,000 or more, acting by and through the official or officials of such city charged with the duty of managing and conducting its fiscal affairs, from time to time to invest any and all trust funds and special deposits in the custody of such city, by purchasing with such funds obligations of the United States government.
HB 726
59-0 (1965)
Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee
Relating to amending certain Acts to redefine the term "public security" by including within the definition of such term assignable certificates of special assessment issued pursuant to the valid laws of the State of Texas or Charter provisions of any city to evidence an assessment levied for public improvements.
HB 975
59-0 (1965)
Author: Whatley, Willis James
Relating to validating certain contracts, instruments, orders, ordinances, resolutions, acts and proceedings of certain incorporated cities.
HB 1079
59-0 (1965)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Relating to empowering cities and towns to build, purchase, improve, enlarge and repair, to mortgage and encumber their swimming pools and the gross income and revenues thereof, either or both, to evidence the obligation thereof by the issuance of its revenue bonds.
HB 1142
59-0 (1965)
Author: Harris, Ed | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to authorizing certain cities to issue bonds for construction of parks, etc and use of tidelands of the Gulf of Mexico.
HB 1168
59-0 (1965)
Author: Lee, Thomas J. "Tom" | et. al.
Relating to the powers of certain cities and counties with respect to the construction, operation, and financing of park and fairground facilities.
SB 5
59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing a clarification of procedures and methods for the issuance of time warrants by cities and counties.
SB 139
59-0 (1965)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the grant or loan of appropriated funds to incorporated cities for the construction of airports and navigational facilities.
SB 159
59-0 (1965)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to aeronautics and the Texas Aeronautics Commission; pertaining to federal aid for the development of public airports and providing for the channeling of federal airport funds.
SB 328
59-0 (1965)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to certain cities and water control and improvement districts; authorizing any such district to sell and such City to purchase certain district water and sewer properties.
SB 329
59-0 (1965)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to validating all action taken by the Commissioners Court of certain counties in connection with ordering an election for the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of erecting public health administration buildings and acquiring sites and equipment therefor.
SB 352
59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to authorizing certain cities to establish, acquire, purchase, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, repair, operate and maintain certain public improvements and to establish, acquire, purchase, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, repair, operate and maintain structures, parking areas or facilities, located at or in the immediate vicinity of such public improvements, to be used in connection with such public improvements for off-street parking or storage of motor vehicles or other conveyances.
SB 383
59-0 (1965)
Author: Calhoun, Jr., C. Galloway
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts and time warrants issued by Home Rule Cities having a population of not less than 50,000 and not more than 60,000 according to the United States census for the year 1960.
SB 510
59-0 (1965)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott
Relating to empowering cities and towns to build, purchase, improve, enlarge and repair, to mortgage and encumber their swimming pools and the gross income and revenues thereof, either or both, to evidence the obligation thereof by
SB 550
59-0 (1965)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to amending Statutes relating to cities and towns bordering on Gulf of Mexico which are authorized to create parks, recreational facilities etc., to issue bonds, notes or warrants pledging revenue therefrom.
SCR 60
59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles
Recalling S. B. No. 5 from the Governor's office for correction.
SCR 108
59-0 (1965)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Recalling H. B. No. 699 from the House for further consideration.
HCR 15
59-1 (1966)
Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee | et. al.
Expressing legislative intent regarding H. B. No. 869, Chapter 314, Acts of the Fifty-ninth Legislature.
HB 35
58-0 (1963)
Author: Jarvis, Ben E. | et. al.
Relating to providing in all cities of less than one hundred and eighty-five thousand (185,000) inhabitants, for a program of contributions and membership to the Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund.
HB 209
58-0 (1963)
Author: Blaine, John E. "Ned"
Relating to providing for the power to acquire lands and buildings, for parks, playgrounds, historical museums, or upon which are located historic or prehistoric sites, to purchase historically significant items.
HB 558
58-0 (1963)
Author: Simpson, Joshua M. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities (including Home-Rule cities) or towns since the approval by the Governor of Texas; validating, ratifying, confirming and approving refunding bonds issued for the purpose of refunding time warrants and all proceedings, governmental acts, orders, ordinances, resolutions and other instruments relating to the issuance of refunding bonds for such purposes of counties, cities (including Home-Rule cities) and towns.
HB 622
58-0 (1963)
Author: Doke, H. Maurice | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain cities to refund their outstanding waterworks revenue bonds and sewer revenue bonds into refunding bonds which will be secured by and payable from a pledge of both waterworks and sewer revenues.
HB 635
58-0 (1963)
Author: Lattimore, James Loy
Relating to amending Statutes to provide for the definition of certain terms; to provide that nothing herein shall empower any city to fix a lien against any exempt interest in property; to provide that such exemption shall be personal to the holder thereof or his successors in title, but that the owner of such property shall nevertheless be personally liable for any assessment on such property, and that nothing shall prevent a lien from attaching to any other interest in such property; to provide that said exemption may be waived; to provide that assessments against property owned in undivided interests by one or more persons, firms, or corporations may be assessed jointly.
HB 641
58-0 (1963)
Author: Stewart, Vernon James | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain cities to refund their outstanding waterworks revenue bonds and sewer revenue bonds into refunding bonds which will be secured by and payable from a pledge of both waterworks and sewer revenues.
HB 773
58-0 (1963)
Author: Shutt, Herbert E. | et. al.
Relating to requiring that all actions at law and in equity attacking the validity of proceedings of public bodies concerning the authorizing, financing, issuance, sale and delivery of bonds be brought within thirty days from the first date of publication of notice thereof and not thereafter.
HB 907
58-0 (1963)
Author: Fairchild, Robert Lewis
Relating to cities which have outstanding general obligation bonds and revenue bonds issued for waterworks, sewer system, or waterworks and sewer system purposes.
HB 1035
58-0 (1963)
Author: Duggan, Jr., Fitzhugh Lee
Relating to authorizing the governing body of an issuer by ordinance to fix and prescribe the denominations of bonds of the issuer, when the same have otherwise been authorized in the manner prescribed by law.
SB 362
58-0 (1963)
Author: Blanchard, H.J. "Doc"
Relating to further defining the term "issuer"; refunding outstanding bonds and relating to issuances of refunding bonds by the State.
HB 260
57-0 (1961)
Author: Wells, Halen Gill
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants and refunding bonds issued by counties or cities.
HB 384
57-0 (1961)
Author: Miller, Wallace H.
Relating to validating all proceedings in connection with city tax bonds heretofore favorably voted for the purpose of constructing, improving and extending the water works and sewage systems is such city.
HB 447
57-0 (1961)
Author: Rapp, William M. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities and towns in this State to acquire properties suitable for use by commerce and industry.
HB 628
57-0 (1961)
Author: Pearcy, Jr., Cecil Wilton | et. al.
Relating to any Home Rule City having a charter which provides that its bonds shall be advertised for sale after the bonds have been authorized and issued.
HB 856
57-0 (1961)
Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika"
Relating to the authority of certain cities or towns to pledge certain revenue to redeem bonds, notes or warrants, as well as the interest thereon of such cities or towns.
HB 903
57-0 (1961)
Author: Koliba, Sr., Homer Louis
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to requirements of competitive bids on contracts by cities, counties, and school districts.
HB 1017
57-0 (1961)
Author: La Valle, Peter J. "Pete"
Relating to applying to certain incorporated cities and towns located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, or any channel, canal, bay, or inlet connected therewith, owning and operating port facilities; authorizing such city to build, construct, purchase, acquire, improve, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, or replace any and all improvements and facilities which the governing body thereof deems to be necessary or convenient to the proper operation of the ports or harbors of such city.
HB 1109
57-0 (1961)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act making certain bonds for airport purposes eligible as security for public funds and as investments for certain funds.
SB 155
57-0 (1961)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving certain contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants and refunding bonds authorized by certain counties or cities (including home-rule cities).
SB 197
57-0 (1961)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending a certain Statute making bonds issued by certain cities for airport purposes eligible as security for public funds and as investments for certain funds.
SB 240
57-0 (1961)
Author: Calhoun, Jr., C. Galloway
Relating to amending a certain Statute authorizing the governing bodies of counties, cities, towns and trustees of school districts to invest their respective sinking funds for the redemption any payment of outstanding bonds of such bodies and adding a new alternative investment by authorizing such bodies to invest such monies in interest-bearing time deposits in any bank doing business in Texas, where the payment of such time deposits is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
SB 293
57-0 (1961)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to authorizing certain cities to enter into contracts with water districts to supply sewage transportation, treatment and disposal services which contracts may also provide for use by the water districts of sewage transportation, treatment and disposal facilities owned by such city.
SB 335
57-0 (1961)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to any home rule city having a charter which provides that its bonds shall be advertised for sale after the bonds have been authorized and issued; providing that the governing body of such city shall advertise its bonds for sale and receive bids therefor before passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
SB 427
57-0 (1961)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to validating, ratifying, approving and confirming bonds heretofore authorized by any Home Rule City in the State of Texas, which pledge the revenues of its water, sewer, or electric systems, or any combination of such revenues, and any and all proceedings pertaining to the authorization and issuance thereof, and authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of such bonds; providing that this Act shall not affect bonds or the proceedings relating to the authorization of bonds in litigation on the effective date of this Act.
SB 474
57-0 (1961)
Author: Owen, III, Frank | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act relating to making bonds issued by any city having a population of 275,000 or more for airport purposes eligible as security for public funds and as investments for certain funds.
SB 478
57-0 (1961)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to certain incorporated cities and towns located on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, or any channel, canal, bay, or inlet connected therewith; authorizing such city to build, construct, purchase, acquire, improve, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, or replace any and all improvements and facilities which the governing body thereof deems to be necessary or convenient to the proper operation of the ports or harbors of such city, and providing certain things that said improvements and facilities shall include; authorizing the issuance of tax bonds and revenue bonds for the purpose of providing funds for any of such improvements and facilities and the revenues or income thereof.
HB 76
57-1 (1961)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm
Relating to enabling any city or town to enter into a contract or contracts with corporations operating without profit for the acquisition or construction of public buildings or other public improvements.
HB 77
57-1 (1961)
Author: Isaacks, Maud
Relating to enabling certain cities and towns to enter into a contract or contracts with corporations operating without profit for the acquisition or construction of public buildings or other public improvements.
HB 156
57-1 (1961)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving time warrants, scrip warrants, refunding bonds and contracts authorized by counties or cities (including Home Rule Cities) or towns since the approval by the Governor of Texas of Chapter 321, Acts of the Fifty-sixth Legislature, Regular Session, 1959.
HB 163
57-1 (1961)
Author: Cannon, Joe Barnett
Relating to authorizing certain cities to issue refunding bonds due serially and bearing interest as provided in this Act for the purpose of refunding outstanding tax supported bonds adjudicated to be valid by a decree of the federal court.
SB 57
57-1 (1961)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to enabling any city or town to enter into a contract or contracts with corporations operating without profit for the acquisition or construction of public buildings or other public improvements.
SB 67
57-1 (1961)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing certain cities to issue refunding bonds due serially and bearing interest as provided in this Act for the purpose of refunding outstanding tax-supported bonds adjudicated to be valid by a decree of the Federal Court, where the ordinance authorizing the issuance of such refunding bonds provides that not less than a rate of tax therein specified shall be levied, assessed and collected each year as long as any of such bonds or interest thereon are outstanding.
HB 53
57-3 (1962)
Author: Jamison, Jr., Alonzo W.
Relating to validating, ratifying, approving and confirming bonds heretofore authorized by any Home Rule City in the State of Texas, for the purpose of providing street and drainage improvements, or for the purpose of constructing new fire stations, and any and all proceedings pertaining to the authorization and issuance thereof.
HB 59
57-3 (1962)
Author: Cole, Criss | et. al.
Relating to authorizing certain cities to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of establishing, improving, enlarging, extending or repairing the airport or airports thereof, including the acquisition of land thereof, and containing provisions relating to such bonds and revenues pledged in payment thereof.
SB 15
57-3 (1962)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to authorizing certain cities to issue revenue bonds for the purpose of establishing, improving, enlarging, extending or repairing the airport or airports thereof, including the acquisition of land therefor, and containing provisions relating to such bonds and the revenues pledged in payment thereof; authorizing the levy and pledge of ad valorem taxes to pay operation and maintenance expenses of such airport or airports and containing provisions relating to the use thereof; authorizing the issuance of revenue refunding bonds and containing provisions relating to said bonds and the revenues pledged in payment thereof.
SB 27
57-3 (1962)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to enabling any city or town to enter into a contract or contracts with corporations operating without profit for the acquisition or construction of public buildings or other public improvements.
SB 38
57-3 (1962)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to validating, ratifying, approving and confirming bonds heretofore authorized by any Home Rule City in the State of Texas, for the purpose of providing street and drainage improvements, or for the purpose of constructing new fire stations, and any and all proceedings pertaining to the authorization and issuance thereof.
HB 155
56-0 (1959)
Author: Parish, Harold Burton
Relating to amending certain acts so as to permit any city located on the Gulf of Mexico to build, acquire, purchase, take over, construct, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, improve, replace, develop, regulate, operate, lease, mortgage and encumber their harbors, ports or navigational facilities.
HB 275
56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnson, Sr., Robert Ellis "Bob; Big Daddy"
Relating to amending certain acts in reference to the construction and financing of water supply projects under contracts between eligible cities and river authorities and the financing by such cities of intakes, pumping stations and equipment, pipelines, treatment and filtration plants and intermediate and terminal reservoirs.
HB 554
56-0 (1959)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to validating certain road bonds heretofore voted and authorized by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those qualified to vote thereon and validating all proceedings pertaining to such bonds.
HB 655
56-0 (1959)
Author: Dungan, William Taylor "Bill"
Relating to authorizing cities to deposit proceeds from the sale of bonds on interest bearing time deposits or to invest such proceeds in obligations of the United States government.
HB 668
56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to authorizing certain cities to hold an election to authorize the use of unexpended bond funds of certain water districts heretofore or hereafter annexed and abolished by such cities for purposes other than that for which they were voted, where the governing body of such city determines upon certain considerations that all or a portion of such funds should not be spent for the purposes for which the bonds were voted.
HB 912
56-0 (1959)
Author: Kennard, Don | et. al.
Relating to providing that in all counties having a population of 250,000 to 500,000 inhabitants according to the last preceding Federal census, an annual audit shall be made of all county books, records, and accounts of district, county and precinct officials, agents, or employees including all governmental units of the county, hospitals, farms, and other institutions of the county and all matters pertaining to the fiscal affairs of the county.
SB 36
56-0 (1959)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending certain acts in reference to the construction and financing of water supply projects under contracts between eligible cities and river authorities and the financing by such cities of intakes, pumping stations and equipment, pipelines, treatment and filtration plants and intermediate and terminal reservoirs.
SB 129
56-0 (1959)
Author: Baker, Robert W.
Relating to providing that in all cases where two or more responsible bidders submit the lowest and best bids in connection with a proposed county, city, or district contract and these bids are identical in both amount and nature, the Commissioners Court of the county or the governing body of the city or district shall only enter into a contract with one of the responsible bidders and the one bidder shall be selected by casting of lots, and the casting of lots shall be in such manner as shall be prescribed by the County Judge or Mayor or governing body of the district, as the case may be, and shall be conducted in the presence of the governing body of the county, city or district, at which time all qualified bidders or their legal representatives may also be present.
SB 154
56-0 (1959)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to amending certain acts so as to permit any city located on the Gulf of Mexico, or on any channel, canal, bay or inlet connected with the Gulf of Mexico, to build, acquire, purchase, construct, enlarge, extend, repair, maintain, improve, replace, develop, regulate, operate, lease, mortgage, and encumber their harbors, ports, or navigational facilities in connection therewith or any aids thereto, including but not limited to certain items and things.
SB 258
56-0 (1959)
Author: Roberts, Herbert Ray
Relating to authorizing cities to deposit proceeds from the sale of bonds on interest bearing time deposits or to invest such proceeds in obligations of the United States Government.
SB 349
56-0 (1959)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to defining certain terms as used herein; providing that any county, municipality, taxing district or other political district or subdivision, commission, authority, department or other public agency of the state authorized to borrow money and issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness may institute suit for declaratory judgment in the district courts herein specified, to adjudicate and determine the legality of the boundaries or organization of the issuer.
SB 389
56-0 (1959)
Author: Owen, III, Frank
Relating to validating, ratifying, confirming and approving contracts, scrip warrants and time warrants and refunding bonds authorized by counties or cities (including home-rule cities) or towns since the approval by the Governor of Texas.
HB 80
56-1 (1959)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities and towns of less than five thousand (5,000) population to issue negotiable bonds to provide money to purchase fire fighting equipment, enacting other provisions related to the subject.
HB 62
56-3 (1959)
Author: Duff, Virginia Elizabeth
Relating to authorizing certain cities to issue bonds for the purpose of refunding outstanding water and sewer revenue bonds.