HB 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of a commercial motor vehicle owner or operator, including the effect that changes to that liability have on commercial automobile insurance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibited actions regarding health benefit plan coverage for enrollees who refuse to have an abortion; providing a civil penalty.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 87 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 88 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 92 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of municipalities for failure to comply with immigration detainer requests.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 167 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to common and public nuisances.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 173 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to civil liability for discriminatory false reports to law enforcement agencies or emergency service providers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability of burn bosses in connection with certain prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 260 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 304 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to recovery under uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
HB 365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability arising from farm animals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta | et. al.
Relating to discrimination on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the provision of certain eminent domain information to property owners through a landowner's bill of rights.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 459 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to the civil prosecution of offenses involving certain municipal parking ordinances; authorizing a civil fine.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 514 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to repealing provisions prohibiting a physician assistant from serving as a governing person or officer of certain business entities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 549 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to a cause of action for deprivation of certain rights, privileges, or immunities under color of law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to payment of health benefit claims in coordination with third-party liability insurance.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 709 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to employment records of certain persons licensed by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 804 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to an offset for amounts paid under an automobile insurance policy's personal injury protection coverage against a liability claim.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 900 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the liability of a landlord for damages resulting from the execution of a writ of possession in an eviction suit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 903 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the settlement of certain claims on behalf of a minor.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1012 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to access to a residence or former residence to retrieve certain personal property.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to health care benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 1069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1074 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to liability arising from farm animal activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 1089 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the liability of governmental units under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1130 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to recovery in a civil action of damages attributable to excavation activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
See remarks for effective date
HB 1358 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a vendor's remedies for nonpayment of a contract with this state or a political subdivision of this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1478 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to liability of a recreational vehicle park or campground entity for injuries arising from certain activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 1480 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1491 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to the liability of a rural or community hospital for a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of an entity name that falsely implies governmental affiliation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1495 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging certain local laws or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain acts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1515 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to abortion, including abortions after detection of an unborn child's heartbeat; authorizing a private civil right of action.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1578 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1593 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil liability of a nursing facility resident's responsible payor for misappropriation of the resident's funds.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1617 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1682 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, ColeSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1794 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of real property in connection with the use of or entry onto the property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1837 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to motorcycle profiling by peace officers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1929 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the breach of development agreement contracts governing land in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, ReggieSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the limitations periods for certain suits against real estate appraisers and appraisal firms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1948 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety and licensed firearms dealers with respect to the possession or use of a suspended or revoked license to carry a handgun.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to liability for the donation and distribution of feminine hygiene products.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2002 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to prohibited adverse employment action against certain first responders based on mental illness.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2004 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a limitation on liability and sanctions in connection with certain prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2013 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to provision of a verified accounting for actions involving foreclosure of a lien on residential real property or recovery on a consumer credit account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2020 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2071 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to elimination of limitations periods for suits for personal injury arising from certain offenses against a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2086 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, EddieSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to appeals from an interlocutory order denying a motion for summary judgment by certain contractors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2116 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to certain agreements by architects and engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2144 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the tort of public nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to restricting access to pornographic materials on certain websites and creating civil liability for certain actions that allow children to access pornographic materials.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of certain prosecutors for policies related to the prosecution of rioters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 2406 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees as compensatory damages for certain claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2427 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2524 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2549 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits against certain governmental employees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2587 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to businesses' civil liability for COVID-19 exposure.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil actions or arbitrations involving transportation network companies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2841 87-0 (2021)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to suits to collect assessments owed by certain citrus producers.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2853 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the Texas Medical Disclosure Panel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2912 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a violation of the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act or a dedicatory instrument by a board member of a property owners' association and to the recall of a board member.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2917 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2918 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the collection of certain judgments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2919 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the dormancy of certain judgments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2925 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the censorship or disfavoring of political or religious speech by a social media website.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3024 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3106 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the release of a judgment lien on homestead property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3158 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the recovery of exemplary damages based on a compensable death under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3162 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to liability arising from incident management towing.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3221 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain laws governing certain construction liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3241 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3262 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3293 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the certificate of merit required for certain civil actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 3295 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of certain actions by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 3333 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to limitations periods in arbitration proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3338 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bowers, Rhetta
Relating to activities the tolerance of which may constitute maintenance of a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3349 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3360 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3365 87-0 (2021)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3377 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3416 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3422 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3440 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to information a claimant must provide when bringing an action asserting an asbestos-related injury.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3453 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to access to certain litigation, law enforcement, corrections, and prosecutorial records under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3552 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3589 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to civil liability of a local entity or institution of higher education official directing certain immigration law violations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to residential construction liability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3659 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or other disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3695 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited use or dissemination of certain private or false information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to liability of health care providers for certain claims arising during a disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3748 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to liability of health care providers for certain claims arising during a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3796 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3860 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the determination of a person's eligibility to receive compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to service of expert reports for health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4039 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords; imposing civil penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to prompt review of land development applications and the award of court costs and attorney's fees against a political subdivision in certain actions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 4125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4166 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to exemption of certain civil actions from being subject to a motion to dismiss on the basis of involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4172 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the burden of proof in a suit or administrative proceeding to establish that an area is subject to the public beach easement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 4218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to vote harvesting; creating an offense; creating a civil penalty.
House: Elections
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4388 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to reemployment protections for certain members of the military.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4390 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to waiving sovereign immunity in a suit concerning reemployment protections for certain members of the military.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to civil liability arising from COVID-19.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 9 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Health
SB 12 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for social media platforms and to the censorship of users' expressions by an interactive computer service.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Postponed
SB 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to procedure, evidence, and remedies in civil actions.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 156 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides and to the jurisdiction of the transferee court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 161 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Withdrawn by the Author
SB 199 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to automated external defibrillators.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 207 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, NathanSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to service of expert reports for health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 251 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibited suspension of laws protecting religious freedom and prohibited closure of places of worship.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil liability of a nursing facility resident's responsible payor for misappropriation of the resident's funds.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 275 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the use of an entity name that falsely implies governmental affiliation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from calendar (by author)
SB 350 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to liability of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for certain claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to provision of a verified accounting for actions involving foreclosure of a lien on residential real property or recovery on a consumer credit account.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 391 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibition of abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 419 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the jurisdiction of county and justice courts in civil matters.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 472 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the right of a member of the state military forces to retain private legal counsel and file a civil action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to health care liability insurance for certain nursing facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 494 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to regulation of certain group homes and other residential facilities for children, elderly individuals, and individuals with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 534 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 695 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the service of a notice of assessment by the Texas Workforce Commission under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 737 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 738 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 755 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to protection of a client's money and property by an attorney representing the client; creating civil liability.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 808 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
House passage as amended reported
SB 824 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of supported decision-making agreements by persons during court proceedings.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 908 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to regulation of certain facilities and establishments with respect to, civil remedies for certain criminal activities affecting, and certain criminal offenses involving health, safety, and welfare; creating a criminal offense; increasing criminal penalties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1045 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to certain claims against the third-party administrator or vendor of health benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to common and public nuisances.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1078 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability arising from farm animals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1106 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the qualifications of experts in certain health care liability claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1143 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1214 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the prosecution of certain actions by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1224 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to interactions between law enforcement and individuals detained or arrested on suspicion of the commission of criminal offenses, witnesses to the commission of those offenses, and other members of the public, to peace officer liability for those interactions, and to the confinement, conviction, or release of detained or arrested individuals.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1259 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1368 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the limitations periods for certain suits against real estate appraisers and appraisal firms.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1540 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination; authorizing civil penalties.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1594 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the release of a judgment lien on homestead property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to disclosures regarding indemnification obligations and insurance coverage in connection with provision of services pertaining to wells or mines by certain subcontractors.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1623 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to good cause for revoking the tenure of or otherwise disciplining a faculty member of a public institution of higher education in this state.
Senate: Higher Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1639 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to remedies for fraud and duress in the conveyance of real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1681 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the accrual of a cause of action for purposes of certain laws governing certain construction liability claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1794 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a statewide opioid settlement agreement.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1821 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to procurement of a contingent fee contract for legal services by certain governmental entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 1926 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a private civil cause of action against local entities and campus police departments that violate certain laws related to immigration enforcement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1929 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the availability of certain remedies for the burdening by a government agency of a person's free exercise of religion.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 2118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to ensuring compliance with federal civil-rights laws by corporations doing business in Texas, and prohibiting discrimination in the selection of a corporation's board members.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 20 87-1 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for and censorship of users' expressions by social media platforms.
Filed
HB 71 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
Filed
HB 95 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 173 87-1 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.
Filed
HB 210 87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
HB 273 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
SB 5 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for, and to the censorship of users' expressions by, social media platforms.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported engrossed
HB 20 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 32 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
Filed
HB 142 87-2 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to protection of persons from participation in a health care service for reasons of conscience; providing a civil remedy; authorizing disciplinary action.
Filed
HB 165 87-2 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for censorship by social media companies.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 243 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
Filed
SB 5 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to complaint procedures and disclosure requirements for, and to the censorship of users' expressions by, social media platforms.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 90 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 92 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to lawsuits against businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery.
Filed
SB 96 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to workers' compensation benefits for injuries caused by employer-required COVID-19 vaccines and payment of those benefits.
Filed
HB 120 87-3 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
HB 155 87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 165 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to employer civil liability for COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
Filed
HB 167 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Relating to civil liability for certain vaccine requirements or incentives.
Filed
SB 32 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to lawsuits against businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery.
Filed
HB 16 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the enforcement of the rights of a living unborn child after an abortion; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 63 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain marihuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession offenses; imposing a fee.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 98 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 206 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the regulation of migrant labor housing facilities; changing the amount of a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 243 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 244 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 254 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 359 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 370 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 404 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 439 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 461 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 516 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, leased, or managed by the person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 619 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to damages in certain claims involving sexual assault or sexual harassment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 649 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to disclosures by liability insurers and policyholders to third-party claimants; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 685 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to immunity from liability of a court clerk and county for the disclosure or release of certain court documents and information contained in the court documents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 687 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 715 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to foreclose a lien on property to recover certain expenses.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to notice of arrest for certain activities occurring at property leased to a person operating a massage establishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 765 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 790 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 810 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 964 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to certain claims against the administrator of employment benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1035 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the limitations periods for certain suits against real estate appraisers and appraisal firms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1123 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the carrying of a handgun by certain first responders; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to civil liability for an insurer's violation of certain insurance laws.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1126 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing concealed handguns on the business premises.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1159 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the acknowledgment of a written instrument on behalf of a limited liability company or partnership.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1176 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 1185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to limitations on adjudication awards arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of, and the construction of improvements to, real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1363 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the civil prosecution of offenses involving certain municipal parking ordinances; authorizing a civil fine.
House: Urban Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1415 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1525 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes applicable to sales involving marketplace providers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to an employee's liability for sexual harassment.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 1592 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1693 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1734 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1744 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to limitations periods in arbitration proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1791 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1793 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a suit against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1803 86-0 (2019)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the comptroller's access to criminal history record information of wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 1892 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1897 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Returned to committee
HB 1931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the liability of volunteer certified veterinary assistants, licensed veterinary technicians, or veterinarians who provide medical assistance to an injured animal in certain situations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the review and approval of contingent fee contracts for certain public agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 2052 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for violations of the Antiquities Code of Texas.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2053 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to individuals and organizations providing certain services and liability in connection with prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2096 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2100 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: State Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2181 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to recording of oral depositions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney's fees in certain actions under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 2251 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to certain deceptive advertising of legal services; imposing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2362 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the standard of proof in health care liability claims involving emergency medical care.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the punishment for, and civil liability related to actions to prevent, the criminal offense of theft involving a package delivered to a residential or commercial property; increasing criminal penalties.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2371 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to an offset for amounts paid under an automobile insurance policy's personal injury protection coverage against a liability claim.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2375 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the enforcement of certain arbitration agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2376 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an action for the damage to property value caused by the use of an easement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2500 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to settlement offers in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2533 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2613 86-0 (2019)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the offense of operation of a stash house and to funding certain crime victim services through the use of money derived from a civil asset forfeiture of contraband related to that offense, human smuggling and trafficking offenses, and certain prostitution offenses; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2648 86-0 (2019)
Author: Biedermann, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to maintaining certain monuments and memorials and the names of certain public institutions; providing civil penalties.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 2679 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to damage to certain state transportation infrastructure resulting from certain motor vehicle accidents; creating a criminal offense.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 2692 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2730 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to civil actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2757 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the rule of decision in a court of this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2882 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to recovery in a civil action of damages attributable to excavation activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2891 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2899 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or other documents for the construction or repair of roads, highways, and related improvements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2901 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3064 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to payment of health benefit claims in coordination with third-party liability insurance.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3176 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to authorizing the imposition of an additional courthouse security fee in Robertson County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the status of certain medical residents and fellows as governmental employees for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to service of expert reports in health care liability claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a study on the creation of a defense under the Solid Waste Disposal Act for persons engaged in certain recycling transactions.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3248 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees in a motion to dismiss for certain actions that have no basis in law or fact.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3321 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements by certain physicians for abortion complications.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3336 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the civil liability of certain persons providing disaster assistance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3372 86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to causes of action for withholding payments of the proceeds from the sale of oil and gas production.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3547 86-0 (2019)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to civil actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3557 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to civil and criminal liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility; creating criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3564 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to remedies after certain casualty losses to residential rental premises.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the dissemination of eviction case information.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to liability insurance requirements for certain child-care providers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3702 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the amount of civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3809 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the limitations period for personal injury claims that arise from certain offenses involving child sexual abuse.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3832 86-0 (2019)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3891 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the definition of "governmental unit" for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to suits against certain governmental employees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3936 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous claims and regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3946 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to immunity from liability of public and private schools and security personnel employed by those schools for certain actions of security personnel.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil enforcement of an order of restitution for a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3997 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of a rural or community hospital for a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4015 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to liability for the collection of late fees by a landowner or landlord.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4066 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to repealing provisions prohibiting a physician assistant from serving as a governing person or officer of certain business entities.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to certain suits filed against a governmental unit and an employee of the governmental unit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4122 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the award of attorney's fees to a financial institution that answers a writ of garnishment.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4123 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the amendment of an original petition in an action on a sworn account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the compensation and benefits of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Appropriations
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4207 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the jurisdiction of a statutory county court in civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4223 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the resolution of certain contract disputes through a contractual appraisal process.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to liability for disclosing certain information regarding sexual misconduct by an employee, volunteer, or independent contractor of a charitable organization.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 4361 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the standing of municipalities in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 4374 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to liability of prescribed burn directors in connection with prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 4390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the privacy of personal identifying information and the creation of the Texas Privacy Protection Advisory Council.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 4402 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4476 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for abuse or exploitation of an elderly person or person with a disability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4478 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to prohibited provisions in a settlement agreement between a government agency and employee regarding a claim or complaint involving sexual assault or certain unlawful conduct based on sex.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 4497 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination for businesses and other persons.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4527 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to civil liability and criminal penalties for performing certain abortions; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4551 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging certain local laws or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4575 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to civil actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4584 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, ColeSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to sale of returnable containers; creating a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4624 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to civil liability of fiduciary or affiliate for failure to disclose benefits in relation to the affairs of the beneficiary
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HJR 87 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the payment of reparations to the next of kin of certain victims of the state's convict leasing system.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HR 2187 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2342.
Reported enrolled
SB 18 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 23 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to enforcement of the rights of a living child born after an abortion; creating a civil cause of action; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 27 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous claims and regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 85 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 97 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 156 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Co-author authorized
SB 182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 192 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 250 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to a suit against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 447 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 448 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain claims against the administrator of employment benefits for the employees of a political subdivision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to remedies after certain casualty losses to residential rental premises.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 720 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to adjudication of claims arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 771 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain agreements by architects an engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 772 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to evidence in certain civil actions of a person's failure to forbid handguns on certain property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 786 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to health care liability insurance for certain nursing facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 851 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and other costs in certain proceedings involving a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 880 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive rights at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 888 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination in places of public accommodation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 919 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to health care professional liability coverage for certain public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 939 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the limitations periods for certain suits against real estate appraisers and appraisal firms.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 960 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the cancellation of a person's voter registration on notice that the person has acknowledged that the person is not a citizen; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 970 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the review and approval of contingent fee contracts for certain public agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 988 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney's fees in certain actions under the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the right of recusal from the performance of certain marriage ceremonies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1057 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the liability of a property owner who allows handguns to be carried on the owner's property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the comptroller's access to criminal history record information of wrongfully imprisoned persons and certain annuity payments payable to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of those persons.
House: Appropriations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to certain deceptive advertising of legal services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to recovery of medical or health care expenses in civil actions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1442 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1465 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1484 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the required earnings statement provided by employers; creating civil liability; providing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1491 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to civil liability of a nursing facility resident's responsible payor for misappropriation of the resident's funds.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1565 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1567 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1575 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to governmental immunity for and adjudication of claims arising from a local governmental entity's disaster recovery contract.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1589 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in cases involving veterinary malpractice or negligence.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1635 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to medical and dental clinical education in public and nonprofit hospitals.
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1755 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the status of certain medical residents and fellows as governmental employees for purposes of the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1811 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or other documents for the construction or repair of roads, highways, and related improvements.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 1884 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the protection of animal and crop facilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1900 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the carrying of handguns by license holders on property owned or leased by a governmental entity.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1907 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to litigation involving certain defects in school district facilities and enforcement of certain duties following that litigation; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1928 86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, PatSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1975 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to probate and guardianship matters and proceedings and other matters involving probate courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to speech protections for student journalism at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1993 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to civil and criminal liability for engaging in certain conduct involving a critical infrastructure facility; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Co-author authorized
SB 2027 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the standard of judicial review for a suit involving a groundwater conservation district.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 2032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to payment card skimmers and the creation of a payment card fraud center; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2140 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to the amount of civil penalties the attorney general may seek to recover under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adjudication of emergency evacuation discrimination complaints by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2162 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to civil actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2303 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the use of a Restatement of the Law published by the American Law Institute.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2342 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of, and practices and procedures in civil cases before, justice courts, county courts, statutory county courts, and district courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 2373 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to certain deceptive trade practices by interactive computer services.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 2374 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to immunity from liability of a court clerk and county for the disclosure or release of certain court documents and information contained in the court documents.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the standard of proof in health care liability claims involving emergency medical care.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2382 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to sale of returnable containers; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2402 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SR 845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2342.
Reported enrolled
HB 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
See remarks for effective date
HB 45 85-0 (2017)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Texas Supreme Court to adopt rules and provide judicial instruction regarding the application of foreign laws in certain family law cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 53 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain limitations on settlement agreements with a governmental unit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 81 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the civil and criminal penalties for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain pre-suit discovery in connection with a claim involving injury to or death of a minor.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 200 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the occurrence on certain premises of certain activities that may constitute a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 256 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of a city attorney to seek an injunction to abate a common nuisance under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 304 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for bullying of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 305 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to student harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 306 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 381 85-0 (2017)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to sovereign and governmental liability for workers' compensation benefits and related relief.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 401 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Relating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in or removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 434 85-0 (2017)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 435 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the carrying of weapons, including the application of certain weapons and handgun license laws to certain persons, the carrying of handguns by license holders on the property of a state hospital, and the liability for certain actions of volunteer emergency services personnel licensed to carry a handgun; providing a civil penalty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of certain businesses in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the business premises.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 451 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 473 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the employment of certain peace officers, detention officers, county jailers, or firefighters who are injured in the course and scope of duty.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 478 85-0 (2017)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 487 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 497 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a business that allows handguns to be carried on the business's premises.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 556 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the civil liability of certain persons in connection with allowing or forbidding handguns on the premises of a business or apartment complex.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 590 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside assistance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 606 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, leased, or managed by the person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 715 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the occurrence on certain premises of certain activities that may constitute a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 719 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to liability limits in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 742 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 744 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 764 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to civil liability of a local government for failure to comply with an immigration detainer.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 898 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the issuance of local permits by a regulatory agency of a political subdivision.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 931 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that contract with political subdivisions for certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 975 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1038 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to an award of costs and attorney's fees in a motion to dismiss for certain actions that have no basis in law or fact.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1053 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to statutes of repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or the attachment of equipment to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1066 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the collection of certain judgments through court proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to liability arising from certain prescribed burning activity.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1166 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1224 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to compliance of excavators of underground utilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1246 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1315 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1362 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to state agency and local government regulation of the use of multi-occupancy private spaces.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1364 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1433 85-0 (2017)
Author: Vo, HubertSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the statute of limitations applicable to the collection of a contribution, a penalty, or interest under the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1435 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to commencement and prosecution of certain actions by and to investigations conducted by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1463 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to procedures for actions alleging failure to comply with certain standards to accommodate persons with disabilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1616 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from civil liability for certain professionals for the disclosure of certain mental health information.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to liability of certain governmental entities in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 1704 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in actions to determine the applicability of certain local government regulations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1726 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of recipients of home health services; providing penalties; creating an offense.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the execution of a declaration for mental health treatment.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1805 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1822 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 1844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1995 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2057 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2069 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to damages in certain contract claims against the state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2122 85-0 (2017)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to adjudication of claims arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the requirements for a candidate's application or petition for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2260 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to discovery procedures for a claim against a governmental entity under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2269 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the civil liability of a hospital with a children's isolation unit and of certain hospital employees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2300 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the recovery in a civil action of medical or health care expenses as economic damages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2301 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to affidavits concerning cost and necessity of services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to prerequisites to asserting certain claims arising from certain construction defects.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2359 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to common nuisances.
House: County Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2385 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to benefits offered to purchasers by builders of new residences.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2394 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the award of damages in certain civil actions against certain entities regulated under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2412 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2422 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the certificate of merit required for certain civil actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2457 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2476 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to approval by the comptroller of public accounts of certain contingent fee legal services contracts entered into by public agencies.
House: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2516 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2527 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 2533 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to civil suits brought by local governments or certain other persons for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2573 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the civil jurisdiction of a justice court.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to rules adopted by the Texas Supreme Court to promote the expedited resolution of a civil action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2612 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages caused by the other person and to certain actions and investigations under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2620 85-0 (2017)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the award of damages in a private action involving health benefits for certain prohibited acts or practices by an insurer.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2631 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the remedies available to a person to abate a public nuisance in a municipality.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2654 85-0 (2017)
Author: Stucky, Lynn | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the personal liability of certain elected officials under local government programs to fund water and energy savings improvements through assessments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2669 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to remedies in certain taxpayer suits against the state.
House: Ways & Means
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2770 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2779 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to protecting freedom of conscience from government discrimination.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2783 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2843 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2886 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, StephanieSponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to limiting the liability of certain health care providers.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2891 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2929 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid and other health and human services programs.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3110 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to certain agreements by architects and engineers in or in connection with certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3113 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to continuing education training on civil process for constables.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to liability for the sale or transfer of law enforcement vehicles before removal of certain equipment and insignia; providing civil penalties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability of certain gas utilities providing services or materials in the inspection, construction, or repair of a gas pipeline.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3356 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to privacy of certain structured settlement information.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3368 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the eligibility of certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities to receive funding from certain settlements.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3378 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3387 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a defense against a libel claim based on the claimant's status as a public official or public figure.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3388 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to certain limitations on a journalist's qualified privilege not to testify; creating a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3430 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3432 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to civil liability for injury of a protestor by the operator of a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3459 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requiring a business to pre-disclose the recording of a telephone conversation with a consumer; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3542 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient; affecting the prosecution of a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to the nonprofit corporation established by the Texas Public Finance Authority to issue revenue bonds to open-enrollment charter schools for those schools to provide educational facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3571 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to civil actions based on and local governmental punishment of a person's refusal to violate the person's sincerely held religious belief.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3718 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the regulation of certain limited service pregnancy resource centers.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3724 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3763 85-0 (2017)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to common nuisances.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3811 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to actions involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Filed
HB 3856 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3866 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3869 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to civil liability for damages caused by a person while intoxicated or otherwise related to the person's intoxication.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3902 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to commencement and prosecution of certain actions by and to investigations conducted by district and county attorneys under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3956 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4024 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the authority of certain counties to regulate noise levels in residential areas; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4048 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the attachment of a hospital lien on a cause of action or claim of an injured person who receives hospital services.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to certain suits concerning real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4158 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibited denial of a stay of proceedings for a contested case for which an interlocutory appeal has been filed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4250 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to liability of food donors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HJR 45 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
SB 8 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to certain prohibited abortions and the treatment and disposition of a human fetus, human fetal tissue, and embryonic and fetal tissue remains; creating a civil cause of action; imposing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 24 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 25 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to civil or criminal liability for leaving certain animals unattended in or removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 86 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a property owner who allows handguns to be carried on the owner's property.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a civil action to collect a civil penalty for possession of certain small amounts of marihuana and an exception to prosecution for possession of associated drug paraphernalia.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students; increasing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 180 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to student harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for bullying of a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the availability of certain pre-suit discovery in connection with a claim involving injury to or death of a minor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 188 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for removing certain individuals or animals from a motor vehicle and criminal liability for removing certain animals from a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 207 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 296 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 341 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the consequences of the possession of illegal synthetic cannabinoids on a holder of or applicant for certain alcoholic beverage licenses and liability of a person who provides, sells, or serves a synthetic cannabinoid to another person.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 368 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
SB 380 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 499 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 539 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the qualifications for an impartial third party in certain civil disputes.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 548 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 618 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the liability of certain property owners who allow handguns to be carried on certain property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 635 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, DonSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in certain actions challenging an order, ordinance, or similar measure of certain political subdivisions or the failure of an officer of certain political subdivisions to perform certain actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 663 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to disposition of proceeds and property from asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the award of court costs and attorney's fees in actions to determine the applicability of certain local government regulations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 813 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 819 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the execution of a declaration for mental health treatment.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to procedures for asserting claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act; providing a civil penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 862 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the award of attorney's fees and other costs in certain proceedings involving a groundwater conservation district.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to civil liability for damages caused by a person while intoxicated or otherwise related to the person's intoxication.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 877 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to liability of certain political subdivisions in certain workers' compensation actions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 892 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 944 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1056 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the transfer of certain probate proceedings to the county in which the executor or administrator of a decedent's estate resides.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
House passage as amended reported
SB 1151 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the protection of expressive activities at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 1157 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to limiting the liability of certain healthcare providers.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 1191 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to remedies in certain taxpayer suits against the state.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1196 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the declaration of a common nuisance involving a computer network or web address.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1223 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Clardy, Travis
Relating to suits against The University of Texas at Tyler.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1249 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the liability of a sport shooting range.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1463 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to settlement of claims and actions against a governmental unit.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1537 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1568 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the filing of certain actions involving preauthorized medical care or health care services in the Medicaid program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1569 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to prostitution and the trafficking of persons, civil racketeering related to trafficking, the prosecution of and punishment for certain sexual offenses and offenses involving or related to trafficking, reimbursement of certain costs for criminal victims who are children, and the release and reporting of certain information relating to a child; increasing a criminal penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1574 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the electronic sharing of protected health information and certification of and enforcement actions against certain covered entities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1589 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to suspending the statute of limitations in the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act during a lawsuit.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1638 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to waiver of a political subdivision's governmental immunity for certain employment benefit claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1736 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the liability of a person who allows handguns to be carried on property owned, controlled, or managed by the person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1789 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a limitation on civil suits against persons reporting suspicious activity in good faith.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1829 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to common nuisances.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1872 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the medical authorization required to release protected health information in a health care liability claim.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1894 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to certain suits concerning real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1945 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1946 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an award of costs an attorney's fees in a motion to dismiss for certain actions that have no basis in law or fact.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1947 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to adjudication of claims arising from certain written contracts with state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1950 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to damages in certain contract claims against the state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1955 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1995 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to disclosures in connection with certain wrap mortgage loan transactions; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2036 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to liability insurance or other proof of financial responsibility for persons holding certain alcoholic beverage permits; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2096 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the regulation of the conduct of certain counseling professions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a defense against a libel claim based on the claimant's status as a public official or public figure.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2178 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to judicial review of certain regulations that apply to state licensees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SJR 6 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 146 85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 170 85-1 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to single-occupancy bathroom and changing facilities in public buildings; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 176 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to equalizing compensation for certain wrongfully imprisoned persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 177 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 185 85-1 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the liability of certain persons for removal of a decedent's body parts or tissue.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 250 85-1 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to civil liability for injury of a protestor by the operator of a motor vehicle.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 391 85-1 (2017)
Author: Arévalo, Diana | et. al.
Relating to employee rights and protections; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
SB 38 85-1 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
HB 113 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting abortion that is based on the sex of the unborn child; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 230 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, JessicaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees in certain civil cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 232 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed; creating a civil action.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 241 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media presence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 247 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to limits on certain actions arising out of attorney's fee agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 262 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of land that allows land to be used as a community garden.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 264 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to procedures for asserting taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 323 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 419 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wu, Gene
Relating to federal income tax liability for certain damages awarded in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 496 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 512 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 604 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the collection of certain judgments through court proceeding.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 610 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the statute of limitations for an action on a credit card account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 623 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the funding, issuing, and litigation of certain marriage licenses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 638 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to annuity payments to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 670 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 691 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a landowner's liability for certain aviation activities on or above the owner's land.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 770 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to civil liability for the provision of an alcoholic beverage to a minor.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 772 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the limitations period for bringing an action arising from certain insurance claims.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 801 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to planning for the use of and liability resulting from prescribed burns by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 828 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the application of foreign and international laws and doctrines in this state and requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 868 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to a defense to prosecution for and civil liability of an educator who uses force or deadly force to protect the educator's person, students of the school, or property of the school, and suspension of a student who assaults an employee of a school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 933 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the testing of autonomous motor vehicles; creating a border security pilot program.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 956 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the scope of a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 968 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to civil liability of shareholders and members of certain legal entities that engage in the trafficking of persons.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 969 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to discovery of evidence of the net worth of a defendant in connection with a claim for exemplary damages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1040 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the liability of certain sports officials and organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1050 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to liability of food donors.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1079 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties, payments, and civil restitution received by the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1098 84-0 (2015)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1102 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1116 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1124 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to adjudication of claims arising from written contracts with state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1171 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1200 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages caused by the other person.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1203 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to limited liability for an agritourism entity involved in an agritourism activity.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1319 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to use of health information technology in this state; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1332 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the notice to vacate required to be given by a landlord to a tenant before filing an eviction suit.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1334 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the appeal of a residential eviction suit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 1353 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1367 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth and wrongful life causes of action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1403 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the definition of health care liability claim for the purposes of certain laws governing those claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1406 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1419 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to contested cases conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1455 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to procedures required before certain condominium associations file a suit or initiate an arbitration proceeding for a defect or design claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1492 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in certain actions asserting asbestos- or silica-related injuries.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1510 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 1522 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1569 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the creation of a defense under the Solid Waste Disposal Act for persons engaged in certain recycling transactions.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1577 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to notice regarding and abandoned property held in connection with receiverships for certain mineral interests.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1630 84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, RamonSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to certain limitations on settlement agreements with a governmental unit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1642 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the rights, remedies, and liability of certain owners and operators of environmentally contaminated property in certain counties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1666 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1692 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the jurisdiction of certain county criminal courts in Tarrant County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1722 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1732 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1760 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to maximum penalties for certain environmental violations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1766 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to certain defenses to libel actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1779 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient and confidential patient records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1784 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1794 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; affecting civil penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1877 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the disclosure of certain visual material on the Internet; creating a criminal offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 1901 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the withdrawal or withholding of life-sustaining treatment from a pregnant patient.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1923 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to qualifications of special judges.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1944 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1978 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the requirements for a candidate's application for a place on the ballot.
House: Elections
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1988 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the liability of sellers and manufacturers for the misuse of a product.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2013 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to recovery of attorney's fees against veterinarians for certain claims.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2049 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2062 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to false claims against the state and actions by the state and private persons to prosecute those claims; providing a civil penalty.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2067 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rescission or waiver of an acceleration of the maturity date of certain debt secured by a lien on real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2077 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to immunity of a governmental entity for damage to certain utility facilities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2184 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2303 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a landowner's liability for injuries incurred during certain recreational activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2333 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the duty of business entities to use an automated external defibrillator.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2357 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the investigation of deaths involving peace officers.
House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 2375 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to liability of a governmental unit for personal injury and death caused by the governmental unit's negligence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2379 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the liability of first responders who provide roadside assistance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2390 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to civil liability arising from an employee wellness program.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2393 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to additional compensation for a person wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2512 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the adoption of a uniform collaborative law Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2535 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to liability for damages incurred in connection with certain excavation activities and an award of attorney's fees in lawsuits to recover the cost of the damages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2544 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2623 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to forfeiture actions by the federal government and to the transfer of seized property between certain state and federal entities.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2801 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert
Relating to the use of a bathroom, locker room, or shower facility in a public school.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 2821 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures for truancy.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 2898 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to certain procedures, civil penalties, and remedies under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2904 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to dismissal of certain actions for an asbestos-related or silica-related injury.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the wrongful birth cause of action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3058 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the threat or pursuit of criminal charges against a consumer in association with certain extensions of consumer credit; providing a civil penalty; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3079 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the applicability of a statute of limitations to certain actions to enforce a right or remedy provided by the Texas Constitution.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3156 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to annuity payments to surviving spouses and designated beneficiaries of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3163 84-0 (2015)
Author: Cyrier, John | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to civil suits filed against board members of a groundwater conservation district and the liability of a member for certain actions taken by the board.
House: Natural Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3166 84-0 (2015)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to sovereign and governmental liability for workers' compensation benefits and related relief.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3168 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to remedies for oppression of minority shareholders by directors of closely held corporations.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3169 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to requiring the consent of all parties to legally intercept certain communications.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 3171 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3226 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to addressing abusive conduct in the workplace; creating a private right of action.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3250 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to disclosures and transfer expenses for transfers of structured settlement payments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3275 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to prohibited denial of a stay of proceedings for a contested case for which an interlocutory appeal has been filed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3394 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a direct action against an insurer and insured by third parties and required provisions of a liability insurance policy.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3416 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the authority of certain persons to bring a survival action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3435 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to civil and criminal actions related to racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations; creating a criminal offense.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3454 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3459 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3561 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to damages in certain wrongful eviction actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 3635 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to evidence in a civil action concerning the provision and cost of certain services.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3641 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to payment of attorney's fees in an action brought under Chapter 37 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3662 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to recovery of damages, attorney's fees, and costs related to frivolous regulatory actions by state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3715 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa
Relating to standing for certain individuals to file a suit affecting the parent-child relationship.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Left pending in committee
HB 3798 84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to providing financial assistance to certain survivors of an inmate who died as a result of a traffic accident that occurred while the inmate was being transported by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or a person under contract with the department.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 3849 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the liability of a person granting access to a gated community to a process server.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3864 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3901 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the repossession of an aircraft.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 4020 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the security of certain financial information and liability for certain security breaches.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 4027 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to products liability action related to a pharmaceutical product.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4060 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the awarding of attorney's fees in election contest lawsuits.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 4116 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to certain defenses to libel actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 4144 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to civil liability of the board of directors of the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District.
House: Natural Resources
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HJR 32 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HJR 55 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's free exercise of religion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 65 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the prohibition of government interference with certain speech by religious leaders and students.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 125 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a person's free exercise of religion.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 28 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to immunity from liability for public and open-enrollment charter school campuses that maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency use.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Education
SB 64 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to appellate court procedures and deadlines in a civil action.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 106 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 113 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 122 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 144 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the statute of limitations for a suit for personal injury arising from certain offenses constituting sexual abuse of a child.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 264 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 285 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures for truancy.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 291 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the jurisdiction of a county court at law in Tarrant County.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 355 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to control measures for an individual exposed to a communicable disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 366 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 378 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 381 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 450 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 491 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to consideration of asbestos or silica trust claims in certain actions asserting asbestos- or silica-related injuries.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 501 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to availability of professional liability insurance under a self-insurance trust for health care.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 610 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to limited liability for an agritourism entity involved in an agritourism activity.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the operation of certain self-insurance trusts for health care liability claims; requiring a certificate of authority to engage in the business of insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 621 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to criminal offenses involving, and governmental liability for retaliatory prosecutions associated with, the filming, recording, photographing, documenting, or observing of a peace officer.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
SB 627 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to certain defenses to libel actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 678 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 735 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to discovery of evidence of the net worth of a defendant in connection with a claim for exemplary damages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 799 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to indemnification and duties of engineers and architects under certain governmental contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 834 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to procedures required before certain condominium associations file a suit or initiate an arbitration proceeding for a defect or design claim.
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 856 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 865 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to immunity of a governmental entity for damage to certain utility facilities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 948 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to mediation as an alternative dispute resolution process.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1022 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by a private process server in the performance of the server's job duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 1044 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of a customer to choose not to have an advanced meter and to liability for damages caused by an advanced meter.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the repossession of an aircraft.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry
SB 1135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary
Relating to civil and criminal liability for the unlawful disclosure or promotion of certain intimate visual material; creating an offense.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1300 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to procedures for formal hearings conducted by the Texas Ethics Commission.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1444 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1462 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to the prescription, administration, and possession of certain opioid antagonists for the treatment of suspected opioid overdoses.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1473 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1509 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to suits brought by local governments for violations of certain laws under the jurisdiction of, or rules adopted or orders or permits issued by, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; affecting civil penalties.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1521 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the determination of expert reports in a health care liability claim for the purposes of certain laws governing those claims.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1569 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the applicability of certain immunity and liability laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1579 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to a certificate of merit in certain actions against certain licensed or registered professionals.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1600 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a limit on the award of attorney's fees in certain proceedings brought against the state or an agency of the state.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1620 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to qualifications of special judges.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1629 84-0 (2015)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to civil liability of a person who produces, distributes, sells, or provides or aids in the production, distribution, sale, or provision of certain synthetic substances to another person for damages caused by the other person.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1673 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the preemption of a local law by state law.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1733 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the disclosure in certain judicial proceedings of confidential communications between a physician and a patient.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1745 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1811 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to certain publications of intimate visual material by a business; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1848 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to civil liability of shareholders and members of certain legal entities that engage in the trafficking of persons.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1863 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1906 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties, civil restitution, and other payments received by the attorney general.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1935 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to protection of the rights of conscience for child welfare services providers.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2048 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to a privilege from disclosure to governmental units for certain evidence concerning sermons delivered by a religious leader.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
SJR 10 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to an individual's or religious organization's freedom of religion.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 33 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to alternative methods of dispute resolution in certain disputes between the Department of Aging and Disability Services and an assisted living facility licensed by the department.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 64 83-0 (2013)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the liability of and the validation of certain acts of the Midland County Fresh Water Supply District No. 1.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 87 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to regulation of an individual's occupation.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 90 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to civil liability for compelled prostitution and certain promotion of prostitution.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 185 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to liability of a governmental unit for personal injury and death caused by the governmental unit's negligence.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 233 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 278 83-0 (2013)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the liability of a municipality for certain space flight activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 288 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the application of foreign and international laws and doctrines in this state and requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 309 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to prohibiting abortion when based on the sex of the unborn child; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 332 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to tort liability arising from a volunteer's operation of a Parks and Wildlife Department motor-driven vehicle or motor-driven equipment.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 361 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Insurance
Considered in Calendars
HB 382 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to certain limitations on settlement agreements with a governmental unit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 403 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability of certain certified municipal inspectors for services rendered during an emergency or disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 404 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 444 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 487 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in man-made or natural disasters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 532 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 581 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity in certain employment lawsuits by nurses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 586 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity for certain design and construction claims arising under written contracts with state agencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 620 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 658 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain lawsuits seeking damages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 699 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the location of certain public sales of real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the registration of volunteer health practitioners and the services of volunteer health practitioners during disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 849 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the effect of certain interlocutory appeals on the commencement of a trial in a suit brought under the Family Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 856 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the liability of the state for a violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 881 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the creation of a cause of action for an employee prohibited from or penalized for voting.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 970 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to regulation of cottage food products and cottage food production operations.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1013 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to civil liability for the provision of an alcoholic beverage to a minor.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1016 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to legal representation for civil suits against peace officers employed by a school district.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1031 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 1113 83-0 (2013)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to service of citation on a financial institution.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1121 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to limiting the liability of persons who employ certain license holders with criminal convictions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1171 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simpson, David
Relating to civil liability for certain damages caused by advanced meters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1179 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of restitution for the taking of wildlife resources without the property owner's consent.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1188 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to limiting the liability of persons who employ persons with criminal convictions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1239 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to fees charged by certain entities administering alternative dispute resolution systems for counties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1254 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the dismissal of certain actions arising from exposure to asbestos and silica.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1376 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to advertising by certain facilities that provide emergency services; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1391 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to service of process in this state.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1408 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to dispute resolution for certain claims arising under insurance policies issued by the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan Association; authorizing fees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1424 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to waiver of immunity in certain employment discrimination actions in connection with a workers' compensation claim.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1445 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties and civil restitution received by the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1465 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the filing of certain medical and health care information as evidence in a civil action.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1494 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain regulatory programs administered by the Department of Agriculture; providing penalties; imposing fees.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
HB 1509 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the enforcement of water conservation and animal care and control ordinances of a municipality by civil action or quasi-judicial enforcement; providing civil penalties.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1512 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to referral of disputes for alternative dispute resolution, including victim-directed referrals; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1520 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1595 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to litigation financing transactions; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1651 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1652 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of land that allows land to be used as a community garden.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1706 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the promotion of breast-feeding and the prohibition against interference with or restriction of the right to breast-feed.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1711 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, AllenSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to barratry.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
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 1758 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to a correction, clarification, or retraction of incorrect information published.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1759 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a correction, clarification, or retraction of incorrect information published.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1774 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to liability for injury arising from certain motor vehicle accidents.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1791 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the facilitation and operation of space flight activities in this state.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1808 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to an award of attorney's fees for certain dismissed claims joined to an action under the Family Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1819 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, KyleSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to liability for injuring a trespassing sheep or goat.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1855 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to mandatory disclosure of third-party litigation financing agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1861 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to service of process on certain public officials.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 1869 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to contractual subrogation and other recovery rights of certain insurers and benefit plan issuers.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 1874 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, TryonSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to an appeal from an interlocutory order of certain courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1887 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1894 83-0 (2013)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
House: Technology
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1989 83-0 (2013)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media website.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2021 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract for the collection of certain amounts; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2064 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision or a private process server in the performance of the employee's or server's job duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 2065 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the creation of the offense of obstruction of or retaliation against a process server.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2067 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the liability of a person granting access to a gated community to a process server.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 2086 83-0 (2013)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the limitations period for bringing an action arising from certain insurance claims.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2125 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to attorney's fees and interest rates that may be awarded in connection with certain property insurance claims.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2185 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to civil and criminal liability for recording or distributing a visual image of a person in a private place with the intent to harm that person; creating an offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 2319 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate churches that provide overnight shelter for children.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2332 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the liability of an operator of an underground facility for damages that result from a failure to comply with a duty to mark underground facilities to prevent damage from excavation or a duty to make certain notifications.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2434 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to prohibiting the production or distribution of certain records of field trials or the process of hunting or catching wildlife; providing a civil remedy and creating an offense.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2442 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a pre-suit deposition in inmate litigation.
House: Corrections Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2545 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to settlement credits in asbestos and silica cases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2592 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the liability of certain special-purpose districts or authorities providing water to a purchaser for the generation of electricity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2595 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the value of personal property that is exempt from seizure to pay a crime victim under an order of restitution.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2633 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of an owner of the surface estate in land for damages associated with mineral exploration and production operations.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 2644 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the scope of a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2705 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to certain procedures and civil penalties under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 2714 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a waiver of sovereign immunity by public institutions of higher education with respect to certain contracts paid using institutional funds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2715 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to institutional funds held by public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2727 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to consistency of venue for benefit disputes.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2748 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to judicial proceedings and Railroad Commission of Texas hearings to determine whether a person who owns, operates, or manages a pipeline is a common carrier; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2751 83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2839 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to a landowner's liability for certain aviation activities on the owner's land.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2843 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to an objection of a defendant physician or health care provider to an expert report filed in a health care liability claim.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2877 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Theft Liability Act to certain claims by inmates for lost, damaged, or confiscated property.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 2878 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to certain procedures in certain civil actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 2880 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the rights and duties of hospital patients and certain health care providers; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2917 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the property code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2930 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to procedures for asserting taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2935 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a legal action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3027 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to requirements for an affidavit of adverse possession of real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3041 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the sale of event tickets; providing penalties.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3048 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to remedies for nonpayment of tolls for the use of toll projects; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3079 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to limiting the liability of landlords who rent or lease dwellings to persons with criminal records.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3085 83-0 (2013)
Author: Walle, ArmandoSponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the regulation of automotive wrecking and salvage yards in certain counties; increasing the civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3098 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the availability and use of certain evidence in connection with an award of exemplary damages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3117 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to settle certain civil suits initiated by a local government.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3120 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to limiting the liability of certain transportation authorities and railroads for certain incidents involving the provision of public passenger rail services.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 3145 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to eligibility to file for compensation by persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3154 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to environmental or health and safety audits under the Texas Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Privilege Act.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3241 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the civil prosecution of racketeering related to trafficking of persons; providing penalties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3320 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 3323 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the election of remedies for an unlawful employment practice.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Left pending in committee
HB 3338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to insurers as proper parties to certain actions for damages.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3385 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to limited liability for an agritourism entity involved in an agritourism activity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3404 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to limits on certain actions arising out of attorney's fee agreements and litigation expense agreements.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 3457 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the filing of certain medical information as evidence in civil and criminal proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3474 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to clarifying liability and damages for certain liens placed on and certain court records of real property.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3476 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the liability of certain sports officials and organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3600 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the rights of an owner of the surface estate in land in connection with oil and gas exploration and production operations; providing administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3627 83-0 (2013)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to civil liability for promotion of certain improper visual images.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3720 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to certain limitations on a journalist's qualified privilege not to testify.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3820 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision in the performance of the employee's job duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3844 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the determination of actual damages to enable compensation from the manufactured homeowners' recovery trust fund.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HCR 197 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Authorizing a proposed interim agreement between the parties of a lawsuit regarding individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions residing in or at risk of being admitted to nursing facilities.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 43 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a court of this state from enforcing, considering, or applying a religious or cultural law.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 94 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to civil liability for compelled prostitution and certain promotion of prostitution.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 108 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 110 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to eligibility for compensation of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 251 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to an unsworn declaration made by an employee of a state agency or political subdivision in the performance of the employee's job duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 267 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the liability of a municipality for certain space flight activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 296 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the waiver of sovereign immunity for certain claims arising under written contracts with state agencies.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 392 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 397 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the statute of limitations for an action on a credit card account.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 399 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the confidentiality of certain communications involving an ombudsman program established by an employer as an alternative dispute resolution service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 422 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to service of citation on a financial institution.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 472 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to procedures for asserting taking claims arising from the enforcement of health and safety laws.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 499 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the determination of actual damages to enable compensation from the manufactured homeowners' recovery trust fund.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 522 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to contested cases conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 633 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 635 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of certain civil penalties and civil restitution received by the attorney general.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
SB 654 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the enforcement of water conservation and animal care and control ordinances of a municipality by civil action or quasi-judicial enforcement; providing civil penalties.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 679 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain records and supporting affidavits filed as evidence in certain actions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 693 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to clarifying liability and damages for certain liens placed on and certain court records of real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 695 83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in this state.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 719 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to fees charged by certain entities administering alternative dispute resolution systems for counties.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 723 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the location of certain public sales of real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to unlawful acts against and criminal offenses involving the Medicaid program.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 822 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the regulation of certain health care provider network contract arrangements; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: Insurance Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 851 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 897 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the offenses of interference with public duties, required obedience to the order or direction of a police officer, and assault, certain unsuccessful prosecutions therefor, and related civil liability of a governmental unit.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 927 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the regulation of and disclosures regarding consumer lawsuit lending transactions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 947 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to adverse possession of real property as a defense to certain offenses against property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 953 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
House: Technology Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 958 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the liability of certain special-purpose districts or authorities providing water to a purchaser for the generation of electricity.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1050 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to charitable immunity of a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1083 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to an appeal from an interlocutory order of certain courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1166 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to civil penalties under the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act.
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1234 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, JohnSponsor: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to the prevention of truancy and the offense of failure to attend school.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1237 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to referral of disputes for alternative dispute resolution, including victim-directed referrals; authorizing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1261 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to certain procedures in certain civil actions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1267 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1283 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to transactions involving the assignment of rights in an individual's legal claim; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1290 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to group health benefits coverage for dependents and family members of persons wrongfully imprisoned.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1300 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to environmental or health and safety audits under the Texas Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Privilege Act.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1339 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to contractual subrogation rights of certain insurers and benefit plan issuers.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1405 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in man-made or natural disasters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1433 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to certain regulatory programs administered by the Department of Agriculture; providing penalties; imposing fees.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1442 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the tort liability of juvenile probation departments and juvenile boards.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1513 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the interlocutory appeal of a denial of a motion to dismiss in an action involving the exercise of certain constitutional rights.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1514 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a correction, clarification, or retraction of incorrect information published.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1630 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the protection of defendants against vexatious litigants.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1636 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the facilitation and operation of space flight activities in this state.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Postponed
SB 1819 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the location of a sand mine; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 55 83-1 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting abortion that is based on the sex of the unborn child; creating an offense.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 47 83-1 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the prevention of truancy and the offense of failure to attend school.
Filed
SCR 2 83-1 (2013)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Authorizing a proposed interim agreement between the parties of a lawsuit regarding individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions residing in or at risk of being admitted to nursing facilities.
House: Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 122 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to proof that is acceptable for identifying individuals acknowledging written instruments.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 160 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to civil actions against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies or quasi-governmental entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 166 82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to the civil liability of an employer or former employer of a mental health services provider who engages in sexual exploitation of a patient or former patient.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 245 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to limiting the liability of space flight entities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 274 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reform of certain remedies and procedures in civil actions and family law matters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 289 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to activity that constitutes maintaining a common nuisance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 293 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the eligibility of an individual born in this state whose parents are illegal aliens to receive state benefits.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 294 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a person who is in the United States illegally from bringing a claim in a state court.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 345 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, TimSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to limitations on awards in an adjudication brought against a local governmental entity for breach of contract.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 346 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the award of costs and attorney's fees in certain proceedings concerning mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 417 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to claims for compensation for wrongful imprisonment and group health benefits coverage for persons wrongfully imprisoned.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 484 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the enforcement by contempt of certain orders in family law proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 501 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the establishment of civil liability and injunctive relief for the dissemination of certain criminal history record information.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 524 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.
Relating to a court order to disannex an area from a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 613 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the unauthorized harvesting of standing timber; providing for the imposition of a criminal penalty.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 617 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to discovery procedures for a claim against a governmental entity under the Texas Tort Claims Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 620 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to liability for contracts for legal services procured as the result of certain prohibited acts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
