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HB 125 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. House: Appropriations Placed on General State Calendar City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 128 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to development corporation projects for the provision of health care and mental health care to the public. House: International Relations & Economic Development Withdrawn from schedule City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Health--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Taxation--Sales
HB 553 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the approval by commissioners courts of the annual budget of emergency services districts. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 601 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to the amount of certain motor vehicle sales and use taxes and penalties that a county may retain each year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Taxation--Sales
HB 638 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to adopt a budget that reduces the amount allocated to provide a fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical service. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions|Safety
HB 765 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to appropriations to historical foundations by certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government County Government--Finance|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Historic Preservation & Museums
HB 995 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to the disposition of charges for registering a motor vehicle that has been operated while improperly registered. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1106 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al. Relating to the imposition of a supplemental court security fee on conviction of certain criminal offenses and the use of revenue from that fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1213 87-0 (2021) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to court reporter costs incurred in a hearing or proceeding for the involuntary detention of a person with mental illness. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 County Government--Finance|Courts--Reporters|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1692 87-0 (2021) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to the amounts budgeted by certain political subdivisions for fire protection, law enforcement, or emergency medical services. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Political Subdivisions|Safety
HB 1756 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to county appropriations to historical foundations or organizations. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Historic Preservation & Museums
HB 1760 87-0 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 1887 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 1900 87-0 (2021) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--Annexation|City Government--Finance|City Government--Utilities|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Retirement Systems--Municipal|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1906 87-0 (2021) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 1962 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2172 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the hotel occupancy tax imposed by certain counties and the use of revenue from that tax; reducing the maximum rate of that tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed AIRPORTS|County Government--Finance|RIO GRANDE RIVER|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2345 87-0 (2021) Author: Zwiener, Erin
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2362 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 2539 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, John | et. al. Relating to the distribution of funds designated for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2695 87-0 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Law Enforcement
HB 3021 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to sales and use tax revenue of municipalities that adopt budgets that defund municipal police departments. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3151 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that reduce the funding or personnel allocated for law enforcement agencies. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement
HB 3687 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of lobbying contract information by political subdivisions. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions
HB 3832 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to municipalities and counties that adopt budgets that defund law enforcement agencies. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--Annexation|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Governor|Law Enforcement|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3981 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue revenue bonds for certain solid waste management projects. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation BONDS|BORDER|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|TIRES
HB 4008 87-0 (2021) Author: Spiller, David | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to restore or maintain a county courthouse. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services BONDS|COUNTY COURTHOUSES|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 4101 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to the authority of a governmental entity to limit bidding on certain public contracts to bidders that are small businesses. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|City Government--Finance|COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--Finance|Purchasing--Local
HB 4127 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the specified use of bond proceeds by a county or municipality. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General
HB 4130 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the imposition of a county housing first initiatives fee in certain counties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Housing--Homeless Persons
HB 4140 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents. House: County Affairs Received from the House County Government--Finance|County Government--General|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|HARRIS COUNTY|HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Hospitals|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 4183 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 4192 87-0 (2021) Author: Dean, Jay Relating to deadlines associated with proposing and adopting a budget for certain counties. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule County Government--Finance|County Government--General|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--General
HB 4437 87-0 (2021) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to consider a prospective contractor's principal place of business when awarding certain contracts. House: County Affairs Received from the House CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|Purchasing--Local
HJR 32 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 87 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 99 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to finance the development or redevelopment of transportation or infrastructure in unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted areas in the county; authorizing the issuance of bonds and notes. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Transportation
Filed with the Secretary of State County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 10 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to certain requirements applicable to political subdivisions and other entities that engage in lobbying and to the applicability of lobbyist registration requirements to a person who provides legal services to a political subdivision. House: State Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions
SB 23 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to an election to approve a reduction or reallocation of funding or resources for certain county law enforcement agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22 City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Elections--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement
SB 186 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to restore or maintain a county courthouse. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately BONDS|COUNTY COURTHOUSES|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
SB 266 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government County Government--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 574 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to approval by the commissioners court of certain expenditures made by a county assistance district. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government County Government--Finance|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 913 87-0 (2021) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the ineligibility of certain local governments for certain criminal justice grants as a result of budget reductions affecting local law enforcement agencies. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS
SB 1357 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Dean, Jay
Relating to deadlines associated with proposing and adopting a budget for certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|County Government--General|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--General
SB 1425 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1542 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to county appropriations to historical foundations or organizations. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Historic Preservation & Museums
SB 1551 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to court reporter costs incurred in a hearing or proceeding for the involuntary detention of a person with mental illness. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence County Government--Finance|Courts--Reporters|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1655 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to an annual report submitted to the comptroller by a county that imposes certain hotel occupancy taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1689 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to third-party debt collection of traffic fines in certain counties. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1905 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to authorizing an optional county fee imposed on an applicant for a motor vehicle certificate of title. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2084 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to raise revenue for low cost sterilizations for dogs and cats by imposing a refundable fee for dogs and cats who are not sterilized and are adopted without being sterilized prior to adoption. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government Animals|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|County Government--Finance
SB 2090 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to issue anticipation notes and other obligations in the event of certain emergencies. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Political Subdivisions
SB 2091 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the issuance of public securities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2117 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue revenue bonds for certain solid waste management projects. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development BONDS|BORDER|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|TIRES
SB 2127 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the disposition of charges for registering a motor vehicle that has been operated while improperly registered. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2128 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the amount of certain motor vehicle sales and use taxes and penalties that a county may retain each year. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Taxation--Sales
SJR 18 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government County Government--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 43 87-2 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the provision of state aid to certain counties for increased costs incurred when officers employed by the Department of Public Safety are reassigned to another area of the state to secure the border. Filed BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 148 87-3 (2021) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the effect of the receipt by a municipality or county of certain federal coronavirus relief money on the computation of certain ad valorem tax rates of and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by the municipality or county. Filed City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 230 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 362 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment. House: Elections Received from the House City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Voting Systems|Legislature|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 430 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 440 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19 BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 490 86-0 (2019) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al. Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 586 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the annual state contribution to counties for certain statutory probate court judge salaries. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory
HB 634 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 648 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Sales
HB 705 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for maintenance and operations property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax. House: Ways & Means Considered in Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Sales
HB 813 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to money used by counties that participate in the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1047 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to authority of certain officers of certain counties to disburse or direct payment of county funds for salaries or expenses. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1125 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to factors the Texas Historical Commission considers in reviewing an application for a grant or loan through the historic courthouse preservation program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Companion considered in lieu of in committee City Government--Finance|COUNTY COURTHOUSES|County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1142 86-0 (2019) Author: Lambert, Stan
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
HB 1152 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|Consumer Protection|County Government--Finance|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 1174 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of certain county assistance districts to provide a grant or loan. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 1265 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest Relating to the transfer of a limitation established by a county, municipality, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Junior College Districts|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1266 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to a competitive bidding requirement exemption for certain county sole-source purchases of road construction or maintenance materials. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--Finance
HB 1299 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to requiring the comptroller of public accounts to establish and maintain a political subdivision disaster expenditure database. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions
HB 1314 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Phil Relating to the release on bail of, and the reimbursement to a county for certain costs of confining, a person charged with an administrative violation of parole or mandatory supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence ARREST WARRANTS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1889 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to reporting concerning certain prisoners who are confined in county jails. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 2048 86-0 (2019) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the driver responsibility program and the amount and allocation of state traffic fine funds; eliminating program surcharges; authorizing and increasing criminal fines; increasing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2253 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to certain programs under the Texas Clean Air Act that reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality; authorizing a fee. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|VEHICLE EMISSIONS|VEHICLE INSPECTIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2311 86-0 (2019) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to the portion retained by a municipality or county of certain fines imposed for a criminal offense. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2513 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of an electric vehicle. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2575 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the duty of a county to refund an amount of $5 or less paid to the county clerk. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 2617 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the fiscal year of certain political subdivisions. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2664 86-0 (2019) Author: Patterson, Jared Relating to the repeal of the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and the use of remaining funds. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|VEHICLE EMISSIONS
HB 2688 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to the creation of a specialty treatment court for certain individuals residing with a child who is the subject of a juvenile court case. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|DRUG COURTS|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2706 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to authorized investments for governmental entities and a study of the investment and management of funds by public schools. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--School Districts|Financial--General
HB 2769 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to the authorization by referendum on an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars BORDER|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2839 86-0 (2019) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the apportionment of infrastructure costs in regard to certain property development projects. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance
HB 2959 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. House: Ways & Means Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. County Government--Finance|RED RIVER|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3126 86-0 (2019) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to county community and economic development programs. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3202 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to purchase a voting system or voting system equipment. House: Elections Referred to Elections BONDS|County Government--Finance|Elections--Voting Systems
HB 3215 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to the authority of a county auditor to oversee the expenditure of county funds. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs AUDITS & AUDITORS|County Government--Finance
HB 3225 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the penalty for failing to file or failing to timely file a Dealer's Motor Vehicle Inventory Tax Statement. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar County Government--Finance|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3294 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to reimbursing a commissioners court for the reasonable cost of transporting a body for the purpose of an autopsy. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee AUTOPSIES|County Government--Finance|Crime Victims Compensation|Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3678 86-0 (2019) Author: Frank, James B. Relating to a study on reporting and accessibility of county budget information. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance
HB 3679 86-0 (2019) Author: Frank, James B. Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 3779 86-0 (2019) Author: Button, Angie Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Business & Commerce--General|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Housing--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4152 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to use of hotel occupancy tax by certain counties. House: Ways & Means Received from the House BORDER|County Government--Finance|Parks & Wildlife--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 4281 86-0 (2019) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to a county motor fuels tax in certain counties for mobility improvement projects; providing authority to impose the tax, issue bonds, and impose penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Highways|METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS|Taxation--Motor Fuels|TEXAS LOCAL OPTION TRANSPORTATION ACT|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 4408 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue public securities for certain purposes. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 4567 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities and residents. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Health Care Providers|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Hospitals|SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HJR 30 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations
HJR 60 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the transfer of a limitation established by a county, city or town, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Junior College Districts|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 83 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships. House: International Relations & Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars BORDER|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 112 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WEBB COUNTY
SB 29 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying and certain other activities. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 82 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state funds. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 346 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the consolidation, allocation, classification, and repeal of certain criminal court costs and other court-related costs, fines, and fees; imposing certain court costs and fees and increasing and decreasing the amounts of certain other court costs and fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/20 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 354 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to authority of certain officers of certain counties to disburse or direct payment of county funds for salaries or expenses. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Salaries & Expenses
SB 462 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 465 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General
SB 496 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to factors the Texas Historical Commission considers in reviewing an application for a grant or loan through the historic courthouse preservation program. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19 City Government--Finance|COUNTY COURTHOUSES|County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 652 86-0 (2019) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Property Tax
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General
SB 997 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the creation of a specialty treatment court for certain individuals residing with a child who is the subject of a juvenile court case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice County Government--Finance|DRUG COURTS|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1070 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to local initiatives programs under the Texas Clean Air Act and the repeal of the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program; authorizing a fee. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Not again placed on intent calendar County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|VEHICLE EMISSIONS|VEHICLE INSPECTIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1080 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a county motor fuels tax in certain counties for mobility improvement projects; providing authority to impose the tax, issue bonds, and impose penalties. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Highways|METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS|Taxation--Motor Fuels|TEXAS LOCAL OPTION TRANSPORTATION ACT|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
SB 1099 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
SB 1150 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to reimbursing a commissioners court for the reasonable cost of transporting a body for the purpose of an autopsy. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice AUTOPSIES|County Government--Finance|Crime Victims Compensation|Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1180 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Lopez, Ray
Relating to reporting regarding veterans treatment court programs. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/19 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Courts--General|DRUG COURTS|Military & Veterans|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1315 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions. House: County Affairs
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to County Affairs City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1319 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain taxes and to an annual report submitted to the comptroller concerning those taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Taxation--Sales
SB 1472 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by a short-term rental marketplace. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Housing--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1986 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board; authorizing a fee. Senate: Property Tax Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1987 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the selection and administration of an appraisal review board in certain counties; authorizing a fee. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Ways & Means County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Elections--Candidates|Elections--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 2028 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to participation in a local provider participation fund by certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|Hospitals
SB 2184 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to authorizing an increase in an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 2215 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Lambert, Stan
Relating to the 1st Multicounty Court at Law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|FISHER COUNTY|MITCHELL COUNTY|NOLAN COUNTY
SB 2216 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the reimbursement to a county for the costs of confining a person arrested under an out-of-county warrant. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
SB 2286 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat
Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2353 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob | et. al. Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Voting Systems|Legislature|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 2423 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 2434 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to authorizing an increase in an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SJR 10 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Appropriations
SJR 66 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security BORDER|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 15 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to ad valorem taxation. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|PROPERTY TAX PAYER EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2017|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 135 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to reporting by political subdivisions regarding the receipt or expenditure of federal funds. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 402 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 532 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 598 85-0 (2017) Author: Koop, Linda Relating to procedures of a county tax assessor-collector for collection of dishonored checks and invoices; authorizing a fee. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call CHECKS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS
HB 738 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al. Relating to certain information included with ballot propositions for elections to authorize state and local general obligation bonds. House: Elections Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 739 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. House: Elections Referred to Elections BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1093 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to petty cash funds for county welfare departments in certain populous counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Human Services--General
HB 1144 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1146 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1147 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1295 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities and state agencies; authorizing a civil penalty. House: General Investigating & Ethics Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1300 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the collection and use of certain hotel occupancy taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1310 85-0 (2017) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to requirements for providing information regarding the issuance of certain proposed bonds by certain political subdivisions. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
HB 1316 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state money. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1356 85-0 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1610 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities or state agencies. House: General Investigating & Ethics Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1623 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. House: Ways & Means Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. BORDER|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1759 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility. House: Public Education Placed on General State Calendar City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
HB 1763 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to annual reports by certain metropolitan rapid transit authorities. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 1896 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the application of and use of revenue from hotel occupancy taxes imposed by municipalities and counties. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17 City Government--Finance|CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|County Government--Finance|HOTELS & MOTELS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Tourism
HB 1930 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2000 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia Relating to the creation of a fund to assist local governments with the acquisition of voting system equipment. House: Elections Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Voting Systems|Legislature|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2062 85-0 (2017) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|RED RIVER|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
HB 2171 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to notice to affected local taxing entities of certain claims for overpayment of sales or use taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Sales
HB 2309 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the authority of a county to use county revenue or incur county debt for certain public works projects. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|DEBT|Elections--General
HB 2321 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement programs and local initiative projects. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|VEHICLE EMISSIONS|VEHICLE INSPECTIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2356 85-0 (2017) Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. House: Ways & Means Received from the House City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2362 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to creating a fund to provide grants to certain local entities in areas of the state affected by decreased oil and gas production for economic development and diversification projects. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Governor|Oil & Gas|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2384 85-0 (2017) Author: Frank, James Relating to a study on reporting and accessibility of county budget information. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance
HB 2503 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Taxation--Sales
HB 2797 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the authority of a county to use county revenue or incur county debt for certain public works projects. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|DEBT|Elections--General
HB 2841 85-0 (2017) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to authority of a county auditor to investigate misuse of county funds or property. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee AUDITS & AUDITORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
HB 2954 85-0 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the authority of a county to end a low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program in the county. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|VEHICLE INSPECTIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2995 85-0 (2017) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
HB 3010 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to authorizing and financing certain sports and community venue projects. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar AIRPORTS|Amusements, Games, Sports|BORDER|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 3030 85-0 (2017) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to a fiscal note statement regarding increased costs to counties and municipalities. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
HB 3077 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to impose certain taxes to finance certain venue projects. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|Taxation--General
HB 3082 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the investment training requirement for certain local government officers. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3212 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the disposition of fines collected by a county or municipality from the enforcement of commercial motor vehicle safety standards. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3320 85-0 (2017) Author: Frank, James Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3336 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 3398 85-0 (2017) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately CONCHO RIVER|County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
HB 3410 85-0 (2017) Author: Israel, Celia | et. al. Relating to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and county tax assessor-collector vehicle titling and registration duties and fees associated with those duties. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3443 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to imposing a local tax on the sale or lease of a new luxury motor vehicle in certain areas. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3478 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to the issuance of and the requirements for obtaining certain driver's licenses or identification certificates; authorizing a fee. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Driver Education & Training|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 3611 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the termination of the entitlement of the state, a county, and certain municipalities to a share of a bingo prize fee collected in counties where certain illegal gambling occurs to the detriment of charitable bingo. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Placed on General State Calendar Amusements, Games, Sports|BINGO|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Crimes--Against Morals|GAMBLING|LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS|Political Subdivisions
HB 3614 85-0 (2017) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3698 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the ineligibility of certain governmental entities that prohibit or discourage the enforcement of immigration laws to participate in and receive funds from the major events reimbursement program. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Amusements, Games, Sports|ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 3993 85-0 (2017) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|LAKE PALESTINE|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
HB 3997 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to fees imposed by a county for licensing a junkyard or automotive wrecking and salvage yard. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce ABANDONED & JUNKED VEHICLES|BORDER|County Government--Finance|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS
HB 4098 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to jail administrators in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 4104 85-0 (2017) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the county budget for certain court personnel. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17 County Government--Finance|Courts--Personnel
HB 4231 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--General
HJR 73 85-0 (2017) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 200 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions
SB 201 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 295 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17 BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
SB 386 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the use of federal funds by political subdivisions for payment of the political subdivision's debt obligations. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 387 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the use of certain unspent bond proceeds and voter approval of certain political subdivision actions, including the issuance of certain bonds and the use of certain unspent bond proceeds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 420 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to a partial exemption for a county from taxes imposed on gasoline and diesel fuel purchased for the county's exclusive use. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance County Government--Finance|Taxation--Motor Fuels
SB 446 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the acceptance or expenditure of federal funds by a political subdivision. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions
SB 460 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 492 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Koop, Linda
Relating to procedures of a county tax assessor-collector for collection of dishonored checks and invoices; authorizing a fee. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately CHECKS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS
SB 553 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 641 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 753 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to financial accounting and reporting requirements for this state and political subdivisions of this state. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 799 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately BORDER|County Government--Finance|EL PASO COUNTY|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 800 85-0 (2017) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the authority of an independent school district to contract with a county for the design, improvement, or construction of an instructional facility or stadium or other athletic facility. Senate: Education Referred to Education City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts
SB 884 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain counties to use county revenue or incur debt to improve or redevelop certain sports facilities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 1164 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to adopt fees that generate substantial revenue. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1167 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent. Senate: Education Referred to Education County Government--Finance|Education--County Administration|Education--School Districts
SB 1429 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
SB 1462 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the creation and operation of certain local health care provider participation programs. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1578 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|SAM RAYBURN RESERVOIR|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
SB 1611 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to requiring an election for the issuance of certain certificates of obligation by a municipality or county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General
SB 1621 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and county tax assessor-collector vehicle titling and registration duties and fees associated with those duties. Senate: Transportation Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1707 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to funding for county transportation infrastructure projects in counties with significant oil and gas production. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES
SB 1708 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to funding for counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including administration of county energy transportation reinvestment zones. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1716 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by a recipient of state money. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1761 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the cost of transporting a body for the purpose of performing an autopsy. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice AUTOPSIES|County Government--Finance|Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--General|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1802 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to petty cash funds for county welfare departments in certain populous counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Human Services--General
SB 1821 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations BONDS|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1840 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|LAKE PALESTINE|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
SB 2003 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2136 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the establishment of a matching grant program for community development in certain municipalities and counties. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 2146 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the application of and use of revenue from hotel occupancy taxes imposed by municipalities and counties. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|County Government--Finance|HOTELS & MOTELS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Tourism
HB 32 85-1 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing fees. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Postponed City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|PROPERTY TAX PAYER EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2017|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 74 85-1 (2017) Author: Cosper, Scott | et. al. Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. House: Ways & Means Received from the House City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 111 85-1 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to general obligation bonds issued by political subdivisions. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions
HB 161 85-1 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the authority of a county to end a low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program in the county. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|VEHICLE INSPECTIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 180 85-1 (2017) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Electronic Information Systems
HB 206 85-1 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to a limit on local government expenditures. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 301 85-1 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Sales
HB 303 85-1 (2017) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means County Government--Finance|Oil & Gas|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 313 85-1 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to allocating a portion of oil and gas production tax revenue to the counties from which the oil and gas originated. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Taxation--General
HB 366 85-1 (2017) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HJR 31 85-1 (2017) Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate unfunded costs and requirements on a municipality, county, or school district. House: State Affairs Corrected committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 34 85-1 (2017) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 18 85-1 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to a limit on local government expenditures. Senate: Government Reform, Select Postponed City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
SB 63 85-1 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Filed City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 93 85-1 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to ad valorem taxation. Senate: Government Reform, Select Left pending in committee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Electronic Information Systems|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
SJR 8 85-1 (2017) Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on a municipality or county. Co-author authorized City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 114 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15 BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 157 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the rates of sales and use taxes imposed by municipalities; authorizing an increase or decrease in the rate of those taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--Finance|City Government--Roads|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General|Taxation--Sales
HB 317 84-0 (2015) Author: Keough, Mark | et. al. Relating to the creation of county databases containing information on county expenditures. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|Electronic Information Systems
HB 1030 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to money used by counties for the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program and local initiative air quality projects. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1062 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to authorizing a fee for county records technology and infrastructure costs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 1182 84-0 (2015) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1295 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the disclosure of research, research sponsors, and interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--Finance|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1564 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the establishment of judicial donation trust funds to assist needy children and families appearing before justice and municipal courts. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Courts--Judges|CURFEWS|Ethics|Family--Juvenile Delinquency
HB 1608 84-0 (2015) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to the fee charged by a county clerk for issuing noncertified copies of certain documents. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1647 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds. House: Elections Referred to Elections BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Electronic Information Systems|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Political Subdivisions
HB 1745 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|MARRIAGE LICENSES|PRESERVATION OF SOVEREIGNTY & MARRIAGE ACT|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Employees
HB 1750 84-0 (2015) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 1812 84-0 (2015) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to grants awarded to reimburse counties for the cost of monitoring defendants and victims in criminal cases involving family violence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Finance|CRIME VICTIMS|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Family Violence
HB 1929 84-0 (2015) Author: Rose, Toni
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the payment in certain counties of expenses associated with the transportation of senior citizens and their caregivers for civic, community, educational, and recreational activities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15 Aging|Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--Finance|DALLAS COUNTY|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1950 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a municipality's or county's eligibility to receive money disbursed from a local events trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance
HB 1961 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to authorizing the optional imposition of a county air quality fee at the time other emissions-related inspection fees are collected. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|VEHICLE EMISSIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 2280 84-0 (2015) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately BORDER|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Health Care Providers|Hospitals|MEDICAID|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
HB 2322 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the issuance of certain payments by a community supervision and corrections department. House: Corrections Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
HB 2389 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Sales
HB 2398 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to court jurisdiction and procedures relating to truancy; establishing judicial donation trust funds; providing criminal penalties; imposing a court cost. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|CURFEWS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Ethics|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|TRUANCY
HB 2521 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and use of payments received under oil and gas leases of land owned by the state for a county road. House: County Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2524 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate appoints conferees-reported County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
HB 2567 84-0 (2015) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine the records of certain special districts. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee AUDITS & AUDITORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Open Records|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2727 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis Relating to the administration of multicounty statutory county courts and to the 1st Multicounty Court at Law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|NOLAN COUNTY|Salaries & Expenses
HB 2750 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Lawyers
HB 2895 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the payment of certain attorney ad litem fees in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by a governmental entity. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues County Government--Finance|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|Lawyers
HB 2913 84-0 (2015) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Health Care Providers|MEDICAID|Military & Veterans|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
HB 2945 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the use of the juvenile case manager fund. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2962 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a county. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|County Government--Finance|Elections--General
HB 3002 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the fee imposed on certain property owners by a county for the establishment of street lights along a county road. House: County Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15 County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|LIGHTING|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3175 84-0 (2015) Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Health Care Providers|LOUISIANA|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
HB 3185 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operations of health care provider participation programs in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Health Care Providers|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--General
HB 3214 84-0 (2015) Author: Spitzer, Stuart Relating to the imposition of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Kaufman County courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|KAUFMAN COUNTY
HB 3344 84-0 (2015) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in subcommittee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property
HB 3371 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the allocation of grants from the transportation infrastructure fund. House: Transportation Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
HB 3516 84-0 (2015) Author: Schubert, Leighton Relating to reimbursement of county expenses for special legislative elections. House: Elections No action taken in committee County Government--Finance|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3606 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to reporting requirements for receipt or expenditure of federal funds by political subdivisions that receive federal funds. House: State & Federal Power & Responsibility, Select Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Political Subdivisions
HB 3615 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenues in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--Finance|SAN MARCOS RIVER|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Tourism
HB 3654 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the fiscal transparency of political subdivisions. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3778 84-0 (2015) Author: Koop, Linda Relating to procedures of a county tax assessor-collector for collection of dishonored checks and invoices; authorizing a fee. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance CHECKS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS
HB 3808 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Laid on the table subject to call City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans
HB 3927 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to the creation of the constable technology fund; authorizing a fee. House: County Affairs Considered in Calendars COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|CONSTABLES|CONTINUING EDUCATION|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 4007 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to procedures applicable to a person released on parole or to mandatory supervision and charged with certain new offenses or an administrative violation of a condition of release. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|County Government--Finance|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 4015 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to land bank demonstration programs. House: County Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development County Government--Finance|Financial--Banks|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|URBAN LAND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ACT
HB 4025 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to funding to counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including money from county energy transportation reinvestment zones. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 4050 84-0 (2015) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to certain fees paid by political subdivisions in connection with the ordering or performance of an autopsy. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence AUTOPSIES|County Government--Finance|Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--General
HJR 109 84-0 (2015) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a county to issue bonds or notes to finance transportation and infrastructure projects in a defined area to be repaid from increases in revenue from ad valorem taxes in the area. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|County Government--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HJR 110 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 3488 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1295. Reported enrolled City Government--Finance|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 102 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to ballot propositions authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 103 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by local governments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
SB 309 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions
SB 399 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 432 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Villalba, Jason
Relating to continuation of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|DALLAS COUNTY|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 469 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Corrected comm. report printed & distributed County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
SB 503 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to financial assistance to local governmental entities affected by the realignment of defense jobs or facilities. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Military & Veterans
SB 573 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
SB 619 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 633 84-0 (2015) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to certain event trust funds and the abolishment of the special event trust fund. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/15 Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, OFFICE OF|Governor|PAN AMERICAN GAMES|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 673 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the funding and issuing of marriage licenses and certifications and the recognition of certain marriages. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|MARRIAGE LICENSES|PRESERVATION OF SOVEREIGNTY & MARRIAGE ACT|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Employees
SB 794 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property
SB 852 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--Finance|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1000 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Co-author authorized City Government--Finance|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|FORT BEND SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|HARRIS-GALVESTON SUBSIDENCE DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Sales
SB 1013 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1042 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to fiscal transparency and accountability of certain political subdivisions. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--School Districts|Financial--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1158 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to a county jail sales and use tax; authorizing a tax. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|SULPHUR RIVER|Taxation--Sales
SB 1510 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Zedler, Bill
Relating to authority of the county auditor to examine and audit the records of certain special districts. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 AUDITS & AUDITORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Open Records|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1692 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the establishment of a limit on the maximum ad valorem tax rate of a county or municipality for a tax year based on inflation and the rate of population growth. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1788 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to county energy transportation reinvestment zones. Senate: Transportation Not again placed on intent calendar County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SR 1064 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1295. Reported enrolled City Government--Finance|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--Finance|Ethics|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Legislature|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 519 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al. Relating to voluntary donations to the Glenda Dawson Donate Life-Texas Registry. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|ORGAN & TISSUE DONATIONS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 520 83-0 (2013) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to certain fees paid in connection with the ordering or performance of an autopsy. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health AUTOPSIES|County Government--Finance|Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE|PHYSICIANS
HB 722 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed BORDER|County Government--Finance|HOTELS & MOTELS|MEXICO|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 960 83-0 (2013) Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al. Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the issuance of bonds by a county. House: Elections Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|Elections--General
HB 1112 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to state assistance for certain county health care expenditures. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health County Government--Finance|Human Services--Medical Assistance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1198 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing an optional county fee on vehicles registered in certain counties to fund transportation projects. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13 BORDER|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 1321 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to election procedures for the authorization of certain debt by political subdivisions. House: Elections Referred to Elections BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General
HB 1384 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a county road department to accept donations. House: County Affairs
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1442 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the authority of a county to deposit fees collected by a county bail bond board in a separate county fund. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 1552 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to create a law enforcement technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Finance|Courts--Administration|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Law Enforcement|Science & Technology
HB 1724 83-0 (2013) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: 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 City Government--Finance|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--Finance|HOTELS & MOTELS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1794 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. House: Elections Referred to Elections BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1983 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the fiscal transparency of certain entities responsible for public money. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General|Taxation--Sales
HB 2112 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to financial disclosure reports made by a member of a county planning commission. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13 County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Ethics|Open Records
HB 2176 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions
HB 2272 83-0 (2013) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to ballot language for an election to approve and finance a municipal or county venue project. House: Elections Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Taxation--General
HB 2379 83-0 (2013) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to the amount of money authorized to be used for Clean Air Act local initiative projects related to vehicles. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2474 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to taxes and bonds for a junior college district branch campus. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General
HB 2799 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the transfer from the state to a county of a portion of the revenue derived from oil and gas leases of land owned by the county to be used by the county for road maintenance purposes. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Oil & Gas|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2800 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to funding for certain county transportation infrastructure projects. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|State Finances--Management & Control|TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE FUND
HB 2859 83-0 (2013) Author: Harless, Patricia
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the amount of money authorized to be used for Clean Air Act local initiative projects related to vehicles. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13 County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3018 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to amounts paid by a county for the operation and administration of a county or district attorney's office. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
HB 3112 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to the public notice required to be provided by certain taxing units before adopting an ad valorem tax rate. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3248 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the use of jail commissary proceeds in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|Purchasing--Local|SHERIFFS
HB 3296 83-0 (2013) Author: Raney, John
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the rates of municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes in certain municipalities and counties and the use of certain revenue from those taxes; changing the rates of taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|County Government--Finance|HOTELS & MOTELS|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Tourism
HB 3337 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Tracy
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|FRIO RIVER|HOTELS & MOTELS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3416 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of capital appreciation bonds by local governments. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 3488 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to financial accounting and reporting of pension benefits for employees of this state and political subdivisions of this state. House: Pensions Referred to Pensions City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Retirement Systems--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3639 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to a fund for certain county transportation infrastructure projects and the creation of County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zones. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3733 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar County Government--Finance|Health--Indigent Health Care|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3762 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to legal services provided by a district or county attorney to county and precinct officials. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
HB 3777 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to local government approval of private activity bonds issued by housing finance corporations. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Housing--Finance
HB 3778 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to requiring state approval of bonds issued by housing finance corporations. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|City Government--Finance|Corporations & Associations|County Government--Finance|Housing--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 3796 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to authorization for biweekly installment payments for the compensation of certain justices, judges, and district attorneys. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|HARRIS COUNTY|Salaries & Expenses
HB 3826 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to authorizing fees deducted from court registry funds. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HJR 96 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 102 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district and to voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SUTTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 169 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to ballot language for an election to approve and finance a municipal or county venue project. House: Elections
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Administration|Taxation--General
SB 356 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to the audit of court registry funds in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately AUDITS & AUDITORS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory
SB 382 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the disbursement of county funds to a person owing delinquent property taxes. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 449 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
SB 560 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to authorization for biweekly installment payments for the compensation of certain justices, judges, and district attorneys. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 County Government--Finance|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|HARRIS COUNTY|Salaries & Expenses
SB 656 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to providing transparency in the budget adoption process of municipalities and counties. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 739 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to authorizing fees deducted from court registry funds. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 843 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Open Government
Committee report sent to Calendars BONDS|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales
SB 872 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services. House: County Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Health--Indigent Health Care|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 888 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the initial inspection period for certain vehicles. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control|VEHICLE INSPECTIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
SB 967 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to retain certain fees. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1217 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the authority of a county to deposit fees collected by a county bail bond board in a separate county fund. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed COUNTY BAIL BOND BOARDS|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
SB 1318 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to optional fees imposed on vehicles registered in certain counties to fund transportation projects. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Highways|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1399 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the use of proceeds from a junior college district branch campus maintenance tax. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education County Government--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Education--Junior College Districts|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General
SB 1419 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to funding for juvenile case managers through certain court costs and to the establishment of the truancy prevention and diversion fund. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1510 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the public notice required to be provided by certain taxing units before adopting an ad valorem tax rate. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/14 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1559 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to collection of fees for solid waste management in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations BORDER|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Environment--Solid Waste|GULF OF MEXICO|MEXICO|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1573 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the amount of money authorized to be used for Clean Air Act local initiative projects related to vehicles. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1585 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|HOTELS & MOTELS|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|RIO GRANDE RIVER|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1649 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to procedures and requirements for the issuance of certificates of obligation. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions
SB 1651 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1738 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the legal defense and indemnification of county officials and employees. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
SB 1747 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to funding and donations for transportation projects, including projects of county energy transportation reinvestment zones. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13 County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1778 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to funding for certain county transportation infrastructure projects. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1780 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee County Government--Finance|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1813 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the transfer to the state of certain county public funds by certain counties for the purpose of providing the state share of Disproportionate Share Hospital payments. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services County Government--Finance|Hospitals|MEDICAID|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 1891 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the imposition of an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Travis County courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--Justice|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|TRAVIS COUNTY
SJR 38 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the state infrastructure fund and board to provide financial assistance for certain projects related to economic development infrastructure and for the transfer to the fund of money from the economic stabilization fund; making an appropriation. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BOARD|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|TEXAS TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Water--General
SJR 65 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a transportation infrastructure fund to assist counties in this state in the construction, reconstruction, or maintenance of transportation infrastructure that is intended to alleviate degradation caused by the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized County Government--Finance|Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 54 83-1 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. Filed BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 83 83-1 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the issuance of certain capital appreciation bonds by political subdivisions. Filed BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
SJR 6 83-2 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a transportation infrastructure fund to assist counties in alleviating degradation to transportation infrastructure caused by the exploration, development, or production of oil or gas. Filed County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways|Oil & Gas|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 360 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the imposition, increase, or reduction of a tax or the issuance of bonds. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11 BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Elections--Administration|Taxation--General
HB 392 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al. Relating to a county's eligibility to receive state assistance for health care expenditures that exceed eight percent of the county's general revenue levy for the year. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|Health--Indigent Health Care|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID
HB 654 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a report regarding the municipality or county of origin of certain tax revenue collected by the comptroller. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11 City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General
HB 831 82-0 (2011) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Hospitals|LOANS|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 921 82-0 (2011) Author: Lewis, Tryon Relating to the reimbursement of certain medical, dental, or health-related services as a condition of community supervision and to the revocation of community supervision for failure to make certain payments. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--General|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1058 82-0 (2011) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract with another entity to collect certain assessments levied by the municipality or county. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1153 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of political subdivisions. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1234 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Doug
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|HOTELS & MOTELS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1400 82-0 (2011) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11 ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1500 82-0 (2011) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to allowing the commissioners court of a county to deliberate in a closed meeting regarding business and financial issues related to a contract being negotiated. House: County Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Open Meetings|Purchasing--Local
HB 1619 82-0 (2011) Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to emergency service districts. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate appoints conferees-reported County Government--Finance|County Government--General|EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1791 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to emergency services districts. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|County Government--General|EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1900 82-0 (2011) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the applicability of certain unfunded mandates on political subdivisions. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|UNFUNDED MANDATES INTERAGENCY WORK GROUP
HB 1985 82-0 (2011) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the collection of criminal and civil court costs, fees, and fines by a municipality or county and to notice to the Department of Public Safety regarding payment of an administrative fee by certain persons denied renewal of a driver's license. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2028 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Rockwall County courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|ROCKWALL COUNTY
HB 2030 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the use of money made available to certain counties by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for local initiative air quality projects. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Environment--Air|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2048 82-0 (2011) Author: Lyne, Lanham
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the collection and enforcement of state and local hotel occupancy taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11 City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|HOTELS & MOTELS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2216 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to the requirements of a county budget that raises more property taxes than in the previous year's budget. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|INTERNET|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2290 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to a searchable database for the bonds and other debt obligations issued by local governmental entities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General
HB 2315 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a county's general revenue levy for indigent health care. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Health--Indigent Health Care|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2344 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to create a law enforcement technology fund and to require certain defendants to pay court costs for deposit in the fund. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice County Government--Finance|Courts--Administration|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Law Enforcement|Science & Technology
HB 2456 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2465 82-0 (2011) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to information a commissioners court may consider when approving a county budget. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 2500 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain counties. House: Transportation No action taken in committee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2860 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to public improvement districts designated by a municipality or county. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from schedule City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2929 82-0 (2011) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to authorization to impose an administrative penalty on salvage vehicle dealers. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars ATTORNEY GENERAL|County Government--Finance|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|State Finances--Management & Control|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2943 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to property taxing entities' bond and debt reporting requirements to the Bond Review Board. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means BOND REVIEW BOARD|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2952 82-0 (2011) Author: Cain, Erwin | et. al. Relating to municipal, county, and school district and other special district budgets. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions
HB 2987 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to establishing an account for the purchase or operation of emissions monitoring devices in certain counties. House: Environmental Regulation Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|Environment--Air
HB 3076 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the rate of the hotel occupancy tax in certain counties. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|HOTELS & MOTELS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3272 82-0 (2011) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11 County Government--Finance|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|Environment--Recycling|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|HYBRID VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 3433 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund. House: Public Education No action taken in committee County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Mines & Mineral Resources|NATURAL RESOURCES|WEBB COUNTY
HB 3588 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the use of a county risk management pool by certain county and district officers instead of the execution of bonds. House: County Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars BONDS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Insurance--Public Employees
HB 3603 82-0 (2011) Author: Garza, John Relating to the distribution of money appropriated from a municipal court building security fund. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Courts--Municipal
HB 3656 82-0 (2011) Author: Otto, John Relating to reimbursement to a county for payment to a person who reports for jury service. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations County Government--Finance|Courts--Juries|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3717 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a study regarding emergency service in rural areas. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|RURAL|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|Taxation--County|Utilities--Telecommunications|Utilities--Telecommunications--Rural
HB 3766 82-0 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the use of proceeds from a county jail's commissary operation. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON
HB 3773 82-0 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the duties of the comptroller of public accounts to audit the Office of Court Administration's Collection Improvement Program. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration
HJR 8 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Mines & Mineral Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WEBB COUNTY
HJR 56 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements on local governments. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 89 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 143 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund. House: Public Education No action taken in committee County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Mines & Mineral Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WEBB COUNTY
HJR 148 82-0 (2011) Author: Ritter, Allan Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to county delegation of authority regarding the disposition of county school lands and proceeds of a county permanent school fund. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 60 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Mines & Mineral Resources|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|WEBB COUNTY
SB 412 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to payment of costs of improvements of a public improvement district designated by a municipality or county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 422 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to contract with another entity to collect certain assessments levied by the municipality or county. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 494 82-0 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the authority of certain local governmental entities to borrow money for a public hospital. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Hospitals|LOANS|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 540 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to a study of the fiscal impact of adjusting the amount of the ad valorem tax exemption to which disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and children of disabled veterans and certain members of the armed forces are entitled. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Military & Veterans|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 760 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the term and renewal of interlocal contracts. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on adoption of const. amendment City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 917 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to emergency service districts. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|Taxation--General
SB 1044 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to authorizing counties to finance the acquisition of conservation easements. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately CONSERVATION EASEMENTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Land Use & Zoning
SB 1185 82-0 (2011) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the operation and maintenance of a fairground in the county. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|HOTELS & MOTELS|NECHES RIVER|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|TRINITY RIVER
SB 1233 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the promotion of efficiencies in and the administration of certain district court and county services and functions. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Agriculture|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Courts--Juries|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Elections--Administration|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|TELECONFERENCING
SB 1243 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the use of a county risk management pool by certain county and district officers instead of the execution of bonds and to the authority of certain counties and intergovernmental pools to require reimbursement for punitive damage coverage. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately BONDS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Insurance--Public Employees
SB 1249 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the disposition of fines for traffic violations collected by certain counties. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 1609 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John Relating to fees charged for the management and preservation of the county clerk's records. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 1692 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to municipal and county budgets on the Internet. House: County Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective on 9/1/11 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
SB 1851 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to oversight of emergency services districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SJR 6 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Mines & Mineral Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WEBB COUNTY
SJR 17 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to restrict the power of the legislature to mandate requirements upon certain local governments. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SJR 26 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to allow cities or counties to enter into interlocal contracts with other cities or counties without the imposition of a tax or the provision of a sinking fund. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 46 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to county delegation of authority regarding the disposition of county school lands and proceeds of a county permanent school fund. Senate: Education Referred to Education County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 27 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to allowing a county to hold a nonbinding referendum on a county fiscal matter. House: Elections Referred to Elections County Government--Finance|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
HB 78 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--Finance|Purchasing--Local
HB 79 81-0 (2009) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to the payment of certain fees by sex offenders and the use of those fees for certain law enforcement purposes. House: Corrections Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 117 81-0 (2009) Author: Heflin, Joe Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--Finance|Purchasing--Local
HB 144 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Bexar County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately BEXAR COUNTY|County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Historic Preservation & Museums
HB 403 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the capital improvements that a local government may finance with an impact fee. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Housing--General
HB 650 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the low-income vehicle repair assistance, retrofit, and accelerated vehicle retirement program. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation County Government--Finance|Energy--Alternative Fuels|Environment--Air|VEHICLE EMISSIONS|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment
HB 749 81-0 (2009) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the maintenance and operation of a coliseum in the county. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 807 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to allowing counties with no incorporated territory to participate in programs designed to assist municipalities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09 City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 1039 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to the creation of county databases containing information on county expenditures. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems
HB 1139 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Fred
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and to the use of the tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 1230 81-0 (2009) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately AUDITS & AUDITORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1275 81-0 (2009) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority to impose a county hotel occupancy tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|WASHINGTON COUNTY
HB 1306 81-0 (2009) Author: Heflin, Joe Relating to the authority of certain counties to use unclaimed money for the benefit of the county. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Property Interests--General
HB 1350 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to money paid into the registry of a court in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1377 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the procedure for reallocating local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Sales
HB 1439 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to the use of county and municipal bond proceeds for toll projects. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Highways|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1702 81-0 (2009) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to the posting on the comptroller's Internet website certain information related to bonds issued by local governments. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Aging|BONDS|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1720 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the use of public funds by a political subdivision for political advertising or communications that contain false information relating to a ballot measure; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Elections--Campaign Financing|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1844 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, John Relating to the procedure for reallocating local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Sales
HB 1894 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, John Relating to the deadline for reallocating local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Sales
HB 1987 81-0 (2009) Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al. Relating to fees paid to a constable for serving civil process. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence CONSTABLES|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fire Fighters & Police--General
HB 2061 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the acceptance of electronic check and credit card payments for certain fees and taxes by a county tax assessor-collector. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER
HB 2205 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al. Relating to a county's eligibility to receive state assistance for health care expenditures that exceed eight percent of the county's general revenue levy for the year. House: Public Health Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|Health--Indigent Health Care|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID
HB 2252 81-0 (2009) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to grants for local areas adversely affected by a reduction in defense-related activity. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Military & Veterans
HB 2268 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al. Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for lobbying activities or payment of fees and dues of a state association or organization. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2433 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the powers of certain freight rail districts. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Transportation--Railroads
HB 2573 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required. House: County Affairs Postponed COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--Finance|Purchasing--Local
HB 2693 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the authority of certain counties to assess certain costs for roadway improvements. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Highways
HB 2743 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Relating to the availability of certain county financial information on certain counties' Internet websites. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar CHECKS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
HB 2859 81-0 (2009) Author: Miller, Doug
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to notice requirements for a county selling surplus or salvage property. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Open Records|SURPLUS PROPERTY
HB 3111 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to authorizing Bexar County to issue bonds or notes to finance the acquisition of real property and the construction of a building or facility on the property for use by an institution of higher education and to pledge for repayment of those bonds or notes increases in revenues from ad valorem taxes imposed by the county and other political subdivisions on property located in a designated area of the county. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars BEXAR COUNTY|BEXAR COUNTY TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT|BONDS|County Government--Finance|Property Interests--Real Property|REINVESTMENT ZONES
HB 3184 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to ballot language for a proposition to approve the imposition or increase of a tax or the issuance of bonds. House: Elections Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Elections--Administration|Taxation--General
HB 3313 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to the authority of a county to obtain a lien against property of a landowner to secure payment of a fee for the installation, operation, and maintenance of street lights. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Considered in Calendars County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|LIGHTING|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 3404 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Phil Relating to fees imposed by certain counties on operators of gas wells and oil and gas waste disposal wells. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources County Government--Finance|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas
HB 3491 81-0 (2009) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of a county assistance district. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General|COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 3592 81-0 (2009) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. House: Ways & Means Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3602 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a county clerk to electronically send certain financial statement forms. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 3669 81-0 (2009) Author: Hopson, Chuck
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|HOTELS & MOTELS|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3725 81-0 (2009) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to maintaining county funding levels provided to the offices of certain prosecutors. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Salaries & Expenses
HB 3731 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the creation of and sales and use taxes imposed by county assistance districts. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 3854 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers of certain development corporations related to Hurricane Ike disaster relief and to the validation of certain governmental acts or proceedings of counties affected by Hurricane Ike. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately BONDS|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 3896 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3937 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue short-term bonds. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee BONDS|County Government--Finance
HB 4130 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating municipal and county financing of the acquisition of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for certain purposes. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Placed on General State Calendar City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Military & Veterans|OPEN-SPACE LAND
HB 4274 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the sale of certain goods and services by a political subdivision. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Purchasing--Local
HB 4301 81-0 (2009) Author: Legler, Ken Relating to the availability of certain county, municipal, and school district financial information on certain Internet websites. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education CHECKS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET
HB 4360 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to revenue sources for certain venue projects. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Oil & Gas
HB 4540 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date BORDER|County Government--Finance|Mines & Mineral Resources|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|WEBB COUNTY
HB 4660 81-0 (2009) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the use of interest generated by certain escrow accounts maintained in the depository of certain counties. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|County Government--General|ESCROW
HB 4794 81-0 (2009) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to the rate of the municipal hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities and to the use of certain revenue from that tax. House: Ways & Means Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HJR 83 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in Hays and Chambers Counties to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance BONDS|County Government--Finance|HAYS COUNTY|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HJR 84 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 93 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Bexar County to issue bonds or notes to finance the acquisition of real property and the construction of a building or facility on the property for use by an institution of higher education and to pledge for repayment of those bonds or notes increases in revenues from ad valorem taxes imposed by the county and other political subdivisions on property located in a designated area of the county. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars BEXAR COUNTY|BONDS|County Government--Finance|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 132 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the financing, including through tax increment financing, of the acquisition by municipalities and counties of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for certain purposes. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: S/C on Base Realignment and Closure
Filed with the Secretary of State BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Military & Veterans|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 142 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the disposition of proceeds from the development or sale of the rights to natural resources or minerals in land held by Webb County for the county permanent school fund. House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Considered in Calendars BORDER|County Government--Finance|Mines & Mineral Resources|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WEBB COUNTY
SB 253 81-0 (2009) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the amount of a county expenditure for which competitive bidding is required. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--Finance|Purchasing--Local
SB 430 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to higher education facilities as authorized projects in a public improvement district. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 490 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Vaught, Allen
Relating to money paid into the registry of a court in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09 County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 851 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the reallocation of local sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Sales
SB 959 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax for the maintenance and operation of a coliseum in the county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1282 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the powers of certain freight rail districts. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Not again placed on intent calendar City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Transportation--Railroads
SB 1294 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the deadline for reallocating local sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Sales
SB 1534 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to county assistance districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General|COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
SB 1752 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the powers of certain development corporations related to Hurricane Ike disaster relief and to the validation of certain governmental acts or proceedings of counties affected by Hurricane Ike. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar BONDS|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Economic & Industrial Development--General
SB 1996 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the creation of and sales and use taxes imposed by county assistance districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
SB 2197 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy
Sponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to fees paid to a constable for serving civil process. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09 CONSTABLES|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Fire Fighters & Police--General|PROCESS SERVERS
SB 2330 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to maintaining county funding levels provided to the offices of certain prosecutors. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Salaries & Expenses
SB 2334 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al. Relating to a county's eligibility to receive state assistance for health care expenditures that exceed eight percent of the county's general revenue levy for the year. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services County Government--Finance|Health--Indigent Health Care|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID
HB 272 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to county responsibility for indigent health care services. House: Public Health Subcommittee members named County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Health--Indigent Health Care
HB 398 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Byron
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to designating a county official to file certain financial information with the county commissioners court. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURERS
HB 573 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to providing street lights in a subdivision in the unincorporated area of certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|City Government--Roads|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|LIGHTING|Safety|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 694 80-0 (2007) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for a county or precinct office. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Salaries & Expenses
HB 717 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to county liability for services provided under the Indigent Health Care and Treatment Act. House: Public Health Left pending in subcommittee County Government--Finance|Health--Indigent Health Care|Human Services--Medical Assistance
HB 730 80-0 (2007) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the notice of a municipality's or county's intention to issue certificates of obligation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|PUBLIC NOTICE|Purchasing--Local
HB 892 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the timely deposit of county funds received by the county treasurer. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07 County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURERS
HB 1166 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of certain counties to develop a parks and recreation system under the law governing sports and community venue projects. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1209 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al. Relating to county liability for indigent health care services provided to a county resident in another county. House: Public Health Left pending in subcommittee County Government--Finance|Health--Indigent Health Care|Human Services--General
HB 1648 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to allowing a county to hold a nonbinding referendum on a county fiscal matter. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall
HB 1720 80-0 (2007) Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Taxation--Sales
HB 1753 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for fees and dues of a state association or organization. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|Corporations & Associations|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Ethics|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1764 80-0 (2007) Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the purchasing methods available to a county when paying with certain funds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07 COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--Finance|Purchasing--Local
HB 1771 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the capital improvements that a local government may finance with an impact fee. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Housing--General|LOCAL INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC SAFETY & CULTURAL ENHANCEMENT ACT
HB 1780 80-0 (2007) Author: Harless, Patricia
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the audit of a county jail's commissary operations. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately AUDITS & AUDITORS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 1835 80-0 (2007) Author: Orr, Rob Relating to restrictions on the imposition of permit fees by political subdivisions. House: Local Government Ways & Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PERMITS
HB 1863 80-0 (2007) Author: Escobar, Juan Relating to supplemental compensation for a county auditor. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs AUDITS & AUDITORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1959 80-0 (2007) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon | et. al. Relating to disposition of state traffic fines. House: Transportation No action taken in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1981 80-0 (2007) Author: Aycock, Jimmie Relating to the exemption of counties from the diesel fuel tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 2095 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to allowing certain counties with no incorporated territory to participate in programs designed to assist municipalities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07 County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 2156 80-0 (2007) Author: Escobar, Juan Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations AUDITS & AUDITORS|CALHOUN COUNTY|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Salaries & Expenses|WILLACY COUNTY
HB 2227 80-0 (2007) Author: Heflin, Joe | et. al. Relating to authorizing the secretary of state to distribute state funds made available to reimburse political subdivisions for costs associated with a special constitutional amendment election. House: Appropriations Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|Elections--General|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2272 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Bexar County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar BEXAR COUNTY|County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Historic Preservation & Museums
HB 2365 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to financial accounting and reporting for this state and political subdivisions of this state. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Political Subdivisions|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2387 80-0 (2007) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the investment of funds held by a local government for the purpose of paying certain postemployment benefits. House: Pensions & Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments City Government--Employees/Officers|City Government--Finance|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Retirement Systems--General
HB 2485 80-0 (2007) Author: Farabee, David Relating to county accounting procedures regarding certain audits, debts, and records. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|AUDITS & AUDITORS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2632 80-0 (2007) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to the use of county and municipality bond proceeds for toll projects. House: Transportation Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Highways|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2641 80-0 (2007) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the selection of depositories for certain county funds, including funds held by a county or district clerk. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Financial--Banks|Purchasing--Local
HB 2740 80-0 (2007) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to the time for preparing an annual budget in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance
HB 2741 80-0 (2007) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to the selection of depositories for certain county funds, including funds held by a county or district clerk. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule County Government--Finance|Financial--Banks|Purchasing--Local
HB 2796 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of certain counties to create or finance museums. House: Border & International Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately Arts & Humanities|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Historic Preservation & Museums
HB 2822 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the use of public funds by a political subdivision for communications that contain false information relating to a ballot measure; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars ADVERTISING|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Elections--Campaign Financing|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2997 80-0 (2007) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to reimbursements made to El Paso County by Culberson and Hudspeth Counties for certain costs. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary County Government--Finance|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|CULBERSON COUNTY|EL PASO COUNTY|HUDSPETH COUNTY
HB 3003 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the investment of public funds in ways that benefit the state and local economies and to the selection of local financial institutions for the deposit of public funds. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3004 80-0 (2007) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the investment of public funds, including making investments in ways that benefit the state and local economies, and to the selection of local financial institutions for the deposit of public funds. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3044 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the authority of a county to issue bonds to establish drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|BONDS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 3170 80-0 (2007) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. House: Local Government Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 3195 80-0 (2007) Author: Hill, Fred
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the requirements of a municipal or county budget that raises more property taxes than in the previous year's budget. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3299 80-0 (2007) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to the amount, collection, and refund of certain local fines and fees. House: Government Reform
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 3497 80-0 (2007) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to economic impact studies and other financial issues affecting municipalities and counties that attempt to recruit or retain special events. House: Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 3503 80-0 (2007) Author: Farabee, David Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations AUDITS & AUDITORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Salaries & Expenses
HB 3539 80-0 (2007) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to interest rate management agreements related to financing certain public improvements. House: Financial Institutions Referred to Financial Institutions City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3722 80-0 (2007) Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al. Relating to pass-through financing and the creation and operation of the transportation reinvestment fund. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT FUND|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3738 80-0 (2007) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the establishment and operation of personal bond offices. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 3833 80-0 (2007) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to annexation by a municipality of area designated as a public improvement district by a county. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--Annexation|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3834 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to authorizing the amount of a fee charged by certain counties for issuing certain utility certificates. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PLATTING
HB 3962 80-0 (2007) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to an optional county fee on registration of a vehicle to fund facilities that enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HJR 53 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding limitations on taxation and expenditures by the state government and local governments. House: Appropriations Left pending in subcommittee City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--General
HJR 61 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a state mandate imposed on a county to have effect only if the state provides for payment to the county of the cost of the mandate. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2871 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 892. Reported enrolled County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURERS|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 104 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the imposition of a fee for money transmissions sent to a destination outside the United States and to the use of the revenue for indigent health care purposes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance County Government--Finance|ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Health--Indigent Health Care
SB 268 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the imposition of a fee for money transmissions sent to a destination outside the United States and to the use of the revenue for border security purposes. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee Aliens|Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 527 80-0 (2007) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for a county or precinct office. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Salaries & Expenses
SB 793 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Bexar County. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee BEXAR COUNTY|County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Historic Preservation & Museums
SB 821 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the use of certain excess contributions to the judicial fund that are remitted to certain counties. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
SB 833 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Escobar, Juan
Relating to limitations on the compensation of county auditors for certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately AUDITS & AUDITORS|CALHOUN COUNTY|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Salaries & Expenses|WILLACY COUNTY
SB 1102 80-0 (2007) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to financial accounting and reporting for this state and political subdivisions of this state. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1106 80-0 (2007) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to county accounting procedures regarding certain audits, debts, and records. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07 ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|AUDITS & AUDITORS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1266 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to pass-through financing and the designation and operation of transportation reinvestment zones. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT FUND|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1379 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to reimbursements made to El Paso County by Culberson and Hudspeth Counties for certain costs. House: Judiciary
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Finance|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|CULBERSON COUNTY|EL PASO COUNTY|HUDSPETH COUNTY
SB 1394 80-0 (2007) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to designating a county official to file certain financial information with the county commissioners court. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURERS
SB 1425 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim Relating to economic impact studies and other financial issues affecting municipalities and counties that attempt to recruit or retain special events. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Economic Development City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
SB 1463 80-0 (2007) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 1510 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Quintanilla, Chente
Relating to the time for preparing an annual budget in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07 County Government--Finance
SB 1944 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public money for fees and dues of a state association or organization. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|Corporations & Associations|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Ethics|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SCR 42 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Granting Maria Isabel Guerrero-McDonald and Guerrero-McDonald & Associates, Inc., permission to sue Travis County. Senate: Jurisprudence Removed from local & uncontested calendar County Government--Finance|County Government--General|GUERRERO-MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES, INC.|GUERRERO-MCDONALD, MARIA ISABEL|Resolutions--Suits vs. State
SR 1184 80-0 (2007) Author: Fraser, Troy Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 892. Received by the Secretary of the Senate County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURERS|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 132 79-0 (2005) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the rate of the county health services sales and use tax. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Health--General|Taxation--Sales
HB 513 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. House: Local Government Ways & Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 580 79-0 (2005) Author: Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a county to provide hazardous materials services. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05 County Government--Finance|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Solid Waste|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 636 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to county responsibility for indigent health care services. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Health--Indigent Health Care|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAID|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 647 79-0 (2005) Author: Krusee, Mike
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the issuance of county obligations for public improvements and to the review and approval of refunding bonds by the attorney general. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately BONDS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 731 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to an electronic requisition system for counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Purchasing--Local
HB 733 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan Relating to the date on which an election on the issuance of bonds or the imposition or increase of taxes must be held. House: Elections Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 930 79-0 (2005) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to regional funding of indigent health care services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health County Government--Finance|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Indigent Health Care|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 1211 79-0 (2005) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al. Relating to the use of proceeds of political subdivision bonds approved at an election. House: Elections Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 1231 79-0 (2005) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to the authority of counties to establish petty cash funds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance
HB 1232 79-0 (2005) Author: Castro, Joaquin
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the payment of certain expenses of a public project financed by certificates of obligation. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1265 79-0 (2005) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to restrictions on the issuance of public securities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1468 79-0 (2005) Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al. Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales
HB 1471 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the collection and administration of an occupation tax owed to a county. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05 County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Taxation--Occupation Tax
HB 1506 79-0 (2005) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to community support for applications for the issuance of multifamily housing bonds by housing finance corporations. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs BONDS|County Government--Finance|Housing--Finance|Housing--General|Legislature
HB 1672 79-0 (2005) Author: Howard, Charlie
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to costs imposed in connection with the collection and enforcement of certain tolls. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1783 79-0 (2005) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--General|TELECONFERENCING
HB 1915 79-0 (2005) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the authority of counties to sell or lease advertising space to another entity. House: County Affairs Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Finance|County Government--General|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE|SIGNS
HB 1937 79-0 (2005) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the authority of certain counties to create county assistance districts for certain purposes. House: Economic Development
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 2121 79-0 (2005) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to an electronic requisition system for counties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Purchasing--Local
HB 2154 79-0 (2005) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the declination of compensation by a candidate for a county or precinct office. House: Elections
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Salaries & Expenses
HB 2236 79-0 (2005) Author: Baxter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to restrictions on the imposition of permit fees by political subdivisions. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PERMITS
HB 2458 79-0 (2005) Author: Jones, Jesse
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of a county to delegate its authority to make certain budget transfers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
HB 2618 79-0 (2005) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05 County Government--Finance|Health--Indigent Health Care
HB 2650 79-0 (2005) Author: Krusee, Mike
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to local government participation in the financing of turnpike projects. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/05 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3280 79-0 (2005) Author: Campbell, Scott | et. al. Relating to increasing funding for sheriffs in certain small counties. House: Border & International Affairs Placed on General State Calendar BORDER|County Government--Finance|Crimes--Drugs|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SHERIFFS|State Finances--Appropriations|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 3448 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to the collection of street lighting service fees by a county or by certain public or private entities contracting with a county. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LIGHTING|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Sales
SB 198 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the authority of a county to provide hazardous materials services. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources County Government--Finance|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Environment--Solid Waste|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 230 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to regional funding of indigent health care services. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized County Government--Finance|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Health--Indigent Health Care|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 300 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
SB 360 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain counties of the property of organizations engaged primarily in performing charitable functions. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 395 79-0 (2005) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--General|TELECONFERENCING
SB 526 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to a county's authority to impose a records archive fee and to certain fees for records management and preservation. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 829 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to the authority of counties to establish petty cash funds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance
SB 924 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the establishment of a petty cash fund in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|County Government--General
SB 1003 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in Bexar County. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars BEXAR COUNTY|COUNTY COURTHOUSES|County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Historic Preservation & Museums
SB 1068 79-0 (2005) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to an electronic requisition system for counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Purchasing--Local
SB 1346 79-0 (2005) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to restrictions on the imposition of permit fees by political subdivisions. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|PERMITS
SB 1742 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to authorizing certain nature centers to charge admission fees. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HJR 14 79-1 (2005) Author: Howard, Charlie Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Fort Bend County. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURERS|FORT BEND COUNTY|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 249 78-0 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the returned check fee collected by a county clerk. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03 CHECKS|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 397 78-0 (2003) Author: Mowery, Anna Relating to the procedure for the issuance by a municipality or county of certain certificates of obligation. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Purchasing--Local
HB 465 78-0 (2003) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the fee a county may collect for handling court registry funds. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 550 78-0 (2003) Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene Relating to the amount the county clerk may charge as a returned check fee. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs CHECKS|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 663 78-0 (2003) Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees and certain costs in proceedings to recover delinquent debts owed to a county. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call ATTORNEY'S FEES|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
HB 865 78-0 (2003) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to providing revenue from the gasoline tax to municipalities and counties for constructing and maintaining roads. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 917 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the authority of counties and municipalities to incur debt to participate in erosion response projects undertaken by the General Land Office. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|County Government--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE
HB 939 78-0 (2003) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units. House: Local Government Ways and Means Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1767 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Dan
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the approval of expenditures of certain incumbent county or precinct officers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03 County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
HB 1816 78-0 (2003) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Sales
HB 1855 78-0 (2003) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to state compensation to counties based on the use of alternatives to revocation of community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|County Government--Finance|MANDATORY SUPERVISION
HB 2004 78-0 (2003) Author: Marchant, Kenny | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to allowing a commissioners court to deliberate in a closed meeting regarding business and financial considerations of a contract being negotiated. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--Finance|Open Meetings|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2115 78-0 (2003) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--General|TELECONFERENCING
HB 2254 78-0 (2003) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the eligibility of nonborder areas for certain state assistance and coordinated outreach. House: Border and International Affairs Withdrawn from schedule COLONIAS|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Housing--Rural|LOANS
HB 2313 78-0 (2003) Author: Krusee, Mike
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the issuance of obligations for public improvements. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Removed from local & uncontested calendar BONDS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 2386 78-0 (2003) Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities or counties to impose a facility use tax to finance venue projects. House: Local Government Ways and Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Taxation--County|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2391 78-0 (2003) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the eligibility of certain areas of a municipality or county to participate in certain economic development programs. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General
HB 2658 78-0 (2003) Author: Farabee, David Relating to grants to counties for indigent criminal defense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2764 78-0 (2003) Author: Garza, Timoteo
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the authority of certain municipal hospital authorities to borrow money. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately BONDS|County Government--Finance|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2906 78-0 (2003) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to state compensation to counties based on the use of drug courts. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|DRUG COURTS
HB 2931 78-0 (2003) Author: Lewis, Glenn
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the administration and finances of counties and certain other entities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03 County Government--Finance|County Government--General|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|TRADEMARKS
HB 3074 78-0 (2003) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to required activities and limits on the amounts of state financial assistance for which regional planning commissions may be eligible. House: Government Reform
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
HB 3198 78-0 (2003) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the adoption of rules by a county relating to the connection of utilities in subdivisions and certain other land use controls. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs City Government--Utilities|County Government--Finance|County Government--Land Use & Zoning
HB 3312 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to substitution of securities by a depository for a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Financial--General
SB 604 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees and certain costs in proceedings to recover delinquent debts owed to a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03 ATTORNEY'S FEES|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys
SB 1214 78-0 (2003) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to allowing a governmental body to deliberate in a closed meeting regarding the business and financial considerations of a proposed contract. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--Finance|Open Meetings|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1303 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to certain employment matters affecting a county auditor, assistant auditor, court reporter, or sheriff department personnel. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUDITS & AUDITORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|SHERIFFS
SB 1306 78-0 (2003) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the submission of certain pleas and waivers by closed circuit video teleconferencing. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--General|TELECONFERENCING
SB 1483 78-0 (2003) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Sales
SB 1581 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Keffer, Bill
Relating to excepting an audit working paper of a county auditor or a municipal auditor from required disclosure under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately AUDITS & AUDITORS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Open Records
SB 1651 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Economic Development City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1655 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the administration and finances of counties and certain other entities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed County Government--Finance|County Government--General|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 1831 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to required activities and limits on the amounts of state financial assistance for which regional planning commissions may be eligible. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--General|County Government--Finance|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 79 78-1 (2003) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax. House: Local Government Ways and Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means County Government--Finance|Elections--General|Resolutions--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 38 78-3 (2003) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax. House: Local Government Ways and Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means County Government--Finance|Resolutions--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 202 77-0 (2001) Author: Seaman, Gene Relating to the authority of coastal counties to enact ordinances regulating activity on beaches in certain circumstances; providing a penalty. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee Coastal Affairs & Beaches|County Government--Finance|GULF OF MEXICO
HB 341 77-0 (2001) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to disposition by counties of motor vehicle registration fees and sales tax revenue. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Taxation--County|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 778 77-0 (2001) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the responsibility for payment of costs incurred in providing certain medical, dental, or health-related services to a state prisoner held in county jail. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|Health--General
HB 925 77-0 (2001) Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al. Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|Corporations & Associations|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1053 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for taxes and the issuance of bonds. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONES|Common Carriers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1107 77-0 (2001) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the use of money in the county law library fund. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01 County Government--Finance|Courts--Judges|Electronic Information Systems|Libraries & Librarians
HB 1215 77-0 (2001) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|Corporations & Associations|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 1280 77-0 (2001) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to providing revenue from the gasoline tax to municipalities and counties for constructing and maintaining roads. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means County Government--Finance|Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 1289 77-0 (2001) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to the authority of certain counties to provide or operate a zoo or an aquarium. House: County Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Animals|County Government--Finance|Parks & Wildlife--Parks
HB 1385 77-0 (2001) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to security for public securities issued by governmental entities. House: Financial Institutions Laid on the table subject to call BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1436 77-0 (2001) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the adoption by the state comptroller of a uniform chart of accounts for county financial data. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1786 77-0 (2001) Author: Kitchen, Ann Relating to a county's authority to set a fee for providing an online service. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|INTERNET
HB 1914 77-0 (2001) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the issuance and sale of and security and payment for public securities. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1988 77-0 (2001) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to contracts for the collection of fines, fees, restitution, and other costs in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1992 77-0 (2001) Author: Marchant, Kenny Relating to permitting a municipality to consider financing alternatives submitted in competitive bids. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--Finance|COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--Finance|Purchasing--Local
HB 2002 77-0 (2001) Author: Walker, Gary
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to exempting the purchase of certain recreational services performed on county-owned land in certain counties from competitive bidding and competitive proposal procedures. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPETITIVE BIDDING|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Purchasing--Local
HB 2082 77-0 (2001) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to county expenditures for certain health care services. House: Public Health Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Health--Indigent Health Care|MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES
HB 2212 77-0 (2001) Author: Farabee, David Relating to the certification of certain revenue received by a county after the fiscal year begins. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call County Government--Finance
HB 2329 77-0 (2001) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to the use of local counsel in connection with public securities issued by a governmental entity. House: Financial Institutions Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Lawyers|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2343 77-0 (2001) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to authorizing counties to recover certain transaction fees for fines and other charges paid by credit card. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CREDIT CARDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2497 77-0 (2001) Author: Haggerty, Pat Relating to county fees for handling certain registry funds. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2596 77-0 (2001) Author: Chavez, Norma Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure. House: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development City Government--Finance|Corporations & Associations|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2756 77-0 (2001) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Relating to the recording of expenditures of revenue from the county hotel occupancy tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01 County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 2762 77-0 (2001) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al. Relating to infrastructure planning in certain urban counties. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call County Government--Finance|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2823 77-0 (2001) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to a pilot program to administer a local crime victims' compensation program. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Crime Victims Compensation|SOUTH PLAINS ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
HB 2868 77-0 (2001) Author: Ramsay, Tom Relating to grants for certain counties to provide certain essential services. House: County Affairs No action taken in committee County Government--Finance|County Government--General|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2869 77-0 (2001) Author: Ramsay, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to county financial reporting procedures and to the creation of the Texas County Financial Data Advisory Committee. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01 COUNTY FINANCIAL DATA ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TEXAS|County Government--Finance
HB 2870 77-0 (2001) Author: Ramsay, Tom
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court of a county to develop and administer an economic development program for making loans or grants of public money. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|LOANS
HB 2937 77-0 (2001) Author: Kitchen, Ann Relating to a county's authority to set a fee for certain permits. House: County Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 3055 77-0 (2001) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to authorizing a county to pay the costs of an owner-controlled insurance program with the proceeds of certain securities issued by the county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01 BONDS|County Government--Finance|Insurance--General
HB 3204 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al. Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to enter into contracts to provide services and accept payments through the Internet. House: County Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Purchasing--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3371 77-0 (2001) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to a limitation on the use of the general fund of certain counties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Taxation--County
HB 3586 77-0 (2001) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to an additional fee for filing civil cases in certain Dallas County courts. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Courts--District|DALLAS COUNTY
SB 180 77-0 (2001) Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the disposition by counties of motor vehicle registration fees and sales tax revenue. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Taxation--County|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 201 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Jones, Jesse
Relating to authorizing counties and municipalities to provide information and to enter into contracts for the payment of taxes, fees, or other charges through the Internet. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Purchasing--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 357 77-0 (2001) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the adoption by the state comptroller of a uniform chart of accounts for county financial data. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 370 77-0 (2001) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the performance of an autopsy on an individual injured in one county and dying in another county. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately AUTOPSIES|County Government--Finance|Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--General|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
SB 468 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for taxes and the issuance of bonds. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONES|Common Carriers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 480 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the use of development corporations to improve local telecommunications infrastructure. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations No action taken in committee City Government--Finance|Corporations & Associations|County Government--Finance|Electronic Information Systems|Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 565 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to security for public securities issued by governmental entities. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 581 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Counts, David
Relating to responsibility for costs related to certain mental health proceedings. House: Public Health
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01 County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 622 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to authorizing a county to pay the costs of an owner-controlled insurance program with the proceeds of certain securities issued by the county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee BONDS|County Government--Finance|Insurance--General
SB 675 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to a county's authority to set a fee for providing an online service. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|INTERNET
SB 732 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the certification and expenditure of certain revenue not included in a county budget. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01 County Government--Finance
SB 765 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to requiring the state and counties to share the cost of contracting for certain collection services. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1103 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to create an industrial development district. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Taxation--Sales
SB 1171 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to authorizing counties to recover certain transaction fees for fines and other charges paid by credit card. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|CREDIT CARDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1290 77-0 (2001) Author: Staples, Todd Relating to the authority of a commissioners court of a county to develop and administer an economic development program for making loans or grants of public money. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|LOANS
SB 1308 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Kitchen, Ann
Relating to a county's authority to set a fee for certain permits. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01 County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1440 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to a limitation on the use of the general fund of certain counties. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Taxation--County
SB 1759 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to the issuance and sale of and security and payment for public securities. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01 BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|State Finances--Management & Control
SCR 65 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Farabee, David
Recalling S.B. No. 732 from the governor. Signed by the Governor County Government--Finance|Resolutions--Recall
SCR 67 77-0 (2001) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Recalling S.B. No. 732 from the governor. Received by the Secretary of the Senate County Government--Finance|Resolutions--Recall
HB 88 76-0 (1999) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to permitting a county to donate money to certain crime prevention organizations. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|County Government--Finance|CRIME STOPPERS|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Law Enforcement
HB 351 76-0 (1999) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the civil liability of a county tax assessor-collector. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 352 76-0 (1999) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the limit on fines collected by municipalities for traffic violations. House: Transportation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 581 76-0 (1999) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to permitting county officers and employees to receive reduced airline fares while engaged in official county business. House: County Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee Aeronautics|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Ethics|Transportation--Aviation
HB 582 76-0 (1999) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to the fee paid by a defendant for the execution or processing of an arrest warrant or capias. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee ARREST WARRANTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Law Enforcement
HB 594 76-0 (1999) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the use of proceeds from a commissary at a county jail. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|County Government--General
HB 614 76-0 (1999) Author: George, Kenn
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the acceptance of gifts, grants, donations, bequests, and devises by a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 County Government--Finance|County Government--General|GIFTS & DONATIONS
HB 822 76-0 (1999) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the creation of a task force composed of state and county representatives to study federal reimbursements to counties. House: Human Services
Senate: Human Services
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT TO COUNTIES TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 870 76-0 (1999) Author: Goodman, Toby
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to county fees for handling certain registry funds. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99 County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 948 76-0 (1999) Author: Palmer, Sue Relating to the disposition and use of a fine for the violation of a county fireworks ordinance. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FIRE MARSHAL|Safety--Fireworks
HB 1124 76-0 (1999) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to the setting of certain county fees for a license, permit, or registration. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1168 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to security services in certain court buildings. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 County Government--Finance|Courts--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Safety|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 1177 76-0 (1999) Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to permissible uses of courthouse security fund and municipal court building security fund. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Courts--Municipal|Safety|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 1219 76-0 (1999) Author: Keel, Terry
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the accounting system in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD
HB 1519 76-0 (1999) Author: Junell, Robert Relating to the disposition of revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax by certain counties. House: Ways & Means Reported favorably as amended County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1724 76-0 (1999) Author: Janek, Kyle Relating to contracts for professional services in certain counties; providing a civil penalty. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|Elections--Campaign Financing|Ethics|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
HB 1761 76-0 (1999) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to the treatment of certain contracts for purposes of determining the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1785 76-0 (1999) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the sales and use tax imposed by certain rapid transit authorities. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Sales|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 1853 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the fee charged by a county for holding and investing noncounty funds. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1969 76-0 (1999) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the collection of child support service fees by a domestic relations office. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Considered in Local & Consent Calendars County Government--Finance|Family--Child Support|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2012 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to requiring a defendant to compensate a county that collects a fee, fine, restitution, or other costs through a collection contract with a public or private vendor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2151 76-0 (1999) Author: Bosse, Fred
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to immunity from liability of a member of the board of directors of a public facility corporation. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99 Business & Commerce--General|City Government--Finance|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--Finance
HB 2264 76-0 (1999) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to the qualifications of a county purchasing agent and to county purchasing procedures. House: County Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars CONTINUING EDUCATION|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Purchasing--Local
HB 2331 76-0 (1999) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to creating a court fee to pay for the renovation and construction of court buildings in certain counties. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2468 76-0 (1999) Author: Ramsay, Tom Relating to estimating interest in the county budget process. House: County Affairs Withdrawn from schedule County Government--Finance
HB 2496 76-0 (1999) Author: Farabee, David Relating to allowing a county to set a fee for the search and retrieval of records stored electronically. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 2603 76-0 (1999) Author: Solomons, Burt
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to appropriations to historical foundations by certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Historic Preservation & Museums
HB 2663 76-0 (1999) Author: Ramsay, Tom
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to permitting a commissioners court to authorize payment of certain continuing education expenses incurred by elected county and precinct officers. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately CONTINUING EDUCATION|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
HB 2871 76-0 (1999) Author: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the funding and construction of post-adjudication facilities for certain children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3305 76-0 (1999) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to money paid into the registry of courts in certain populous counties. House: Judicial Affairs Laid on the table subject to call County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER
HB 3403 76-0 (1999) Author: Williams, Thomas Relating to the powers of certain counties and rapid transit and regional transportation authorities within those counties to adopt or impose sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means County Government--Finance|Taxation--Sales|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3469 76-0 (1999) Author: Olivo, Dora
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain county and public health district fees regarding certain food establishments. House: County Affairs
Senate: Health Services
Tagged in committee County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Health--General|PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS
HB 3682 76-0 (1999) Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to authorizing a state agency to adjust a matching funds requirement for an economically disadvantaged county or census tract. House: Appropriations
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|County Government--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 163 76-0 (1999) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the fee paid by a defendant for the execution or processing of an arrest warrant or capias. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99 ARREST WARRANTS|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Law Enforcement
SB 204 76-0 (1999) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to permitting county officers and employees to receive reduced airline fares while engaged in official county business. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99 Aeronautics|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Ethics|Transportation--Aviation|TRAVEL
SB 233 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the creation of a certification program for criminal court cost and fee collection programs and to the percentage of certain criminal court costs and fees retained by a county or municipality. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 336 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to certain lump-sum payments that are part of a county employee's compensation. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Salaries & Expenses
SB 338 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Siebert, Bill
Relating to the time at which the commissioners court of a county must hold a hearing on a proposed budget. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance
SB 346 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to health and human services regions. Senate: Human Services Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Human Services--General
SB 683 76-0 (1999) Author: Brown, J. E. Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and counties to impose a sales and use tax to fund venue projects. Senate: State Affairs Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres. City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--City|Taxation--Sales|Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 701 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to estimating interest in the county budget process. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee County Government--Finance
SB 797 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to security services in certain court buildings. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Courts--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Safety|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
SB 807 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to establishing a task force to identify ways to maximize federal reimbursements to counties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs County Government--Finance|FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT TO COUNTIES TASK FORCE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 920 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the collection of child support service fees by a domestic relations office. Senate: Jurisprudence Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment County Government--Finance|Family--Child Support|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1012 76-0 (1999) Author: Haywood, Tom Relating to the sharing of revenue derived from the state lottery with counties and municipalities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LOTTERIES|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1062 76-0 (1999) Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al. Relating to requiring the state to reimburse counties for the costs of confining certain state inmates. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|REIMBURSEMENT FOR CONFINEMENT
SB 1068 76-0 (1999) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Junell, Robert
Relating to disposition by counties of motor vehicle registration fees and sales tax revenue. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1090 76-0 (1999) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the treatment of certain contracts for purposes of determining the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1276 76-0 (1999) Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Relating to a misdemeanant's liability for the cost of confinement in a county jail. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99 Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|REIMBURSEMENT FOR CONFINEMENT
SB 1284 76-0 (1999) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the coordination of colonia initiatives in certain economically distressed areas. Senate: Border Affairs - Special Committee report printed and distributed COLONIAS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Housing
SB 1383 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to authorizing a state agency to waive a matching funds requirement for an economically disadvantaged county. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs County Government--Finance|County Government--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1511 76-0 (1999) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Williams, Thomas
Relating to the creation of a county assistance district in certain counties in which a rapid transit or regional transportation authority is located; authorizing a sales and use tax. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Taxation--Sales|Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1523 76-0 (1999) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the collection of state funds by a county. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1669 76-0 (1999) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the qualifications of a county purchasing agent and to county purchasing procedures. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99 CONTINUING EDUCATION|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Purchasing--Local
SB 1706 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to money paid into the registry of courts in certain populous counties. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER
SB 1818 76-0 (1999) Author: Haywood, Tom Relating to the sales and use tax in certain metropolitan transit authorities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to s/c on Infrastructure by Pres. City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Sales|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 534 75-0 (1997) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the dedication of certain lottery revenues to the counties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--Finance|LOTTERIES|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 535 75-0 (1997) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the dedication of certain lottery revenues to the counties for juvenile justice purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--Finance|Crimes--Juvenile|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|LOTTERIES|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 798 75-0 (1997) Author: Torres, Gerard | et. al. Relating to the fees paid in certain counties for the purpose of road and bridge maintenance and construction. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 799 75-0 (1997) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to short-term obligations issued by certain counties. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 County Government--Finance|Utilities--General
HB 1078 75-0 (1997) Author: Hilbert, Paul Relating to the payment of fees and other charges to counties by credit card. House: County Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars County Government--Finance|CREDIT CARDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1474 75-0 (1997) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the disbursement of county funds to certain debtors. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 County Government--Finance
HB 1475 75-0 (1997) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the appointment of a person to act in the place of a county treasurer. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97 County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURER
HB 1479 75-0 (1997) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to the use of money in the county law library fund. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|Libraries
HB 1562 75-0 (1997) Author: Tillery, Dale Relating to the use of money in the county law library fund. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Libraries
HB 1741 75-0 (1997) Author: Lewis, Ron
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the reconciliation of county checks and warrants. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97 CHECKS|County Government--Finance
HB 2083 75-0 (1997) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to county auditors who serve more than one county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately COUNTY AUDITORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
HB 2185 75-0 (1997) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the collection of certain warrants or checks issued by a county treasurer. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97 County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURER
HB 2265 75-0 (1997) Author: Glaze, Bob Relating to information for county budget. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance
HB 2270 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to funds tendered into the registry of the court. House: Judicial Affairs Laid on the table subject to call County Government--Finance|Courts--General
HB 2302 75-0 (1997) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to the fees charged by county officials and the means by which fees may be paid. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2686 75-0 (1997) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the disposition of certain money collected by a constable. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee CONSTABLES|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant
HB 2769 75-0 (1997) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the county depository and depositories for certain trust funds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance
HB 2799 75-0 (1997) Author: Marchant, Kenny
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to investment practices of governmental entities. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2982 75-0 (1997) Author: Junell, Robert
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain counties to borrow money. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance
HB 3580 75-0 (1997) Author: King, Tracy Relating to financial disclosure by a county auditor. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee COUNTY AUDITORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
HJR 108 75-0 (1997) Author: Danburg, Debra Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing a county to hold an election to abolish the office of county treasurer. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURER|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 109 75-0 (1997) Author: Danburg, Debra Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish the office of county treasurer of Harris County. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURER|HARRIS COUNTY|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 76 75-0 (1997) Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al. Relating to the dedication of certain lottery revenue for the use of local governments. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee Amusements, Games, Sports|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|LOTTERIES|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 157 75-0 (1997) Author: Haywood, Tom
Sponsor: Finnell, Charles
Relating to the reimbursement to Wilbarger County for use of the county attorney's office to prosecute mental health matters involving persons residing outside the county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|WILBARGER COUNTY
SB 342 75-0 (1997) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the disposition of the optional county road and bridge fee in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 397 75-0 (1997) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Torres, Gerard
Relating to the qualifications for an investment officer of a regional planning commission, council of government, or similar regional planning agency. House: Pensions & Investments
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97 City Government--Finance|COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONS
SB 655 75-0 (1997) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the fees charged by local governmental officials and the means by which fees may be paid; providing penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97 County Government--Finance|CREDIT CARDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 890 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the appointment of a person to act in the place of a county treasurer. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Removed from local & uncontested calendar County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURER
SB 1000 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the disbursement of county funds to certain debtors. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Removed from local & uncontested calendar County Government--Finance
SB 1168 75-0 (1997) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to short-term obligations issued by certain counties for public utilities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs County Government--Finance|Utilities--General
SB 1304 75-0 (1997) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to funds tendered into the registry of the court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97 County Government--Finance|Courts--General
SB 1395 75-0 (1997) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the preparation of a county budget in certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance
SB 1551 75-0 (1997) Author: Cain, David Relating to furnishing certain information necessary for preparing county budgets. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance
SB 1796 75-0 (1997) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to county auditors who serve more than one county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Removed from local & uncontested calendar COUNTY AUDITORS|County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
SB 1800 75-0 (1997) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to certain expenditures and funds covered by a county budget. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance
HB 142 74-0 (1995) Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the identification and legislative review of unfunded mandates on political subdivisions. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE MANDATES ACT
HB 731 74-0 (1995) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the investment of funds of a local government or an institution of higher education. House: Pensions and Investments
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Higher--Finance
HB 750 74-0 (1995) Author: Horn, Jim
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the prohibition of certain disbursements from a county fund to a person with an outstanding debt to the state or the county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95 County Government--Finance
HB 1304 74-0 (1995) Author: Torres, Gerard
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the management of petty cash in counties with a population greater than 2,000,000. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 County Government--Finance
HB 1383 74-0 (1995) Author: Romo, Sylvia Relating to a uniform method of budget preparation for counties. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance
HB 1597 74-0 (1995) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the fee collected by counties for handling trust funds for the benefit of litigants in civil proceedings. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|Courts--Civil Procedure
HB 1682 74-0 (1995) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the imposition of a cost of court on criminal convictions, the creation of a fund for the payment of extraordinary costs of prosecution in certain counties, and the tax rate in certain counties to pay for those costs. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1712 74-0 (1995) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to the fees a county treasurer may charge for returned checks. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee CHECKS|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURER|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Financial--General
HB 1733 74-0 (1995) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the dedication of net lottery revenues to the county juvenile justice fund and general revenue fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--Finance|COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE FUND|Crimes--Juvenile|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|LOTTERIES|Minors|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1734 74-0 (1995) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the dedication of net lottery revenues to the county assistance fund and general revenue fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Amusements, Games, Sports|COUNTY ASSISTANCE FUND|County Government--Finance|LOTTERIES|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 1783 74-0 (1995) Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority to charge a fee for installing or replacing water or sewer lines. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95 County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Utilities--General
HB 1907 74-0 (1995) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to depositories for county public funds, trust funds, and court registry funds. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 County Government--Finance
HB 1947 74-0 (1995) Author: Heflin, Talmadge Relating to the amount of debt a local government may incur. House: Financial Institutions Considered in Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance
HB 2575 74-0 (1995) Author: Uher, D.R. Relating to the disposition of revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to subcommittee County Government--Finance|Taxation--Sales|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2920 74-0 (1995) Author: Brady, Kevin Relating to the authority of certain counties to raise revenue. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means County Government--Finance
HB 2936 74-0 (1995) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to financing of certain projects for certain counties. House: Financial Institutions
Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 County Government--Finance
HB 2995 74-0 (1995) Author: Marchant, Ken Relating to certain public funds investment pools. House: Pensions and Investments Referred to Pensions and Investments City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance
SB 344 74-0 (1995) Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to the disposition of surplus tax money of the Morris County Hospital District on dissolution of the district. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Health--Indigent Health Care|MORRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 437 74-0 (1995) Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to requiring a county to report on its expenditure of funds required to be used for highways. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Highways
SB 775 74-0 (1995) Author: Nixon, Drew
Sponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the fees a county treasurer may charge for returned and stopped checks. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/95 CHECKS|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TREASURER|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Financial--General
SB 1055 74-0 (1995) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to depositories for county public funds, trust funds, and court registry funds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance
SB 1289 74-0 (1995) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to a records management and preservation fee in certain counties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1405 74-0 (1995) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the investment of funds of a local government or an institution of higher education. Senate: State Affairs Tabled in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Higher--Finance
SB 1531 74-0 (1995) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the management of petty cash in counties with a population of 2,000,000 or more. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance
SB 1532 74-0 (1995) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to short term obligations for a unit of government. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance
SCR 131 74-0 (1995) Author: Madla, Frank | et. al. Requesting the lieutenant governor and speaker to appoint a joint interim committee to study county road financing problems. Senate: Administration Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Interim Studies|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
SJR 8 74-0 (1995) Author: Bivins, Teel Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for state funding of new legislative mandates on local governments. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 44 73-0 (1993) Author: Cuellar, Henry Relating to requiring state funding of legislative mandates on local governments. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE MANDATES ACT
HB 86 73-0 (1993) Author: Kamel, Ted
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to unclaimed juror reimbursement payments. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 County Government--Finance|Courts--Juries
HB 132 73-0 (1993) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the notice required to be given of the fees charged for the services of a sheriff or constable. House: County Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately CONSTABLES|County Government--Finance|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS
HB 313 73-0 (1993) Author: Johnson, Jerry Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a county hotel occupancy tax and to the use of revenue from the tax. House: Ways & Means Referred directly to subcommittee by chair County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 325 73-0 (1993) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to statewide notification of certain fees set by commissioners courts. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 695 73-0 (1993) Author: Marchant, Ken Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities. House: Investments & Banking Laid on the table subject to call City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance
HB 705 73-0 (1993) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the use of certain fees for the support of probate courts. House: County Affairs No action taken in committee County Government--Finance
HB 833 73-0 (1993) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of the commissioners court to establish a commission for the homeless and to require the collection of a fee to finance the commission. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|Housing
HB 851 73-0 (1993) Author: Moffat, Nancy Relating to the county law library fee in certain counties. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee County Government--Finance|Libraries
HB 931 73-0 (1993) Author: Saunders, Robert
Sponsor: Turner, Jim
Relating to certain fees charged by district clerks. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar County Government--Finance|Courts--District|Courts--Personnel|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1289 73-0 (1993) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the allocation of collected county taxes to municipalities in certain counties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--County
HB 1296 73-0 (1993) Author: Schechter, Sue Relating to the fee charged by a county clerk for records management and preservation. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1377 73-0 (1993) Author: Zbranek, Zeb | et. al.
Sponsor: Carriker, Steven
Relating to the return of a warrant or check issued by a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 CHECKS|County Government--Finance
HB 1507 73-0 (1993) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to the imposition of a cost of court on criminal convictions, the creation of a fund for the payment of extraordinary costs of prosecution in certain counties, and the tax rate in certain counties to pay for those costs. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Taxation--County
HB 1574 73-0 (1993) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to security of individuals in a county courthouse or courts building and the establishment of the county courthouse security fund. House: County Affairs Referred to subcommittee County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Safety
HB 1595 73-0 (1993) Author: Erickson, Bernard
Sponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the use of certain funds in the unclaimed money fund for economic development by counties. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development
HB 1745 73-0 (1993) Author: Blackwood, Bill
Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the financing and use of certain property by a municipality or county. House: Investments & Banking
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance
HB 1821 73-0 (1993) Author: Allen, Ray
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the investment of the funds of a local government or an institution of higher education. House: Investments & Banking
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--Higher--Finance
HB 1960 73-0 (1993) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to use of an electronic funds transfer system by a county. House: County Affairs Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. County Government--Finance
HB 2065 73-0 (1993) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the authority of a county to establish a housing trust fund. House: County Affairs Reported unfavorably County Government--Finance|COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND|Housing
HB 2298 73-0 (1993) Author: Ramsay, Tom Relating to the payment of certain fees to a county by the state or a state agency or institution. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--Finance|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2631 73-0 (1993) Author: Chisum, Warren
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to Commissioners Court approval of certain budgets. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote County Government--Finance
HB 2717 73-0 (1993) Author: Heflin, Talmadge | et. al. Relating to the amount of debt a municipality, county, or school district may incur. House: Ways & Means Considered in Calendars City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts
HJR 24 73-0 (1993) Author: Bosse, Fred Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the lending or granting of public money, a thing of value, or credit by a county in case of a disaster. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 106 73-0 (1993) Author: Eckels, Robert Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing counties to establish bond and court cost fees. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs County Government--Finance|Courts--County & Statutory|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 21 73-0 (1993) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Longoria, John
Relating to the sheriff's petty cash fund. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Law Enforcement|SHERIFFS
SB 24 73-0 (1993) Author: Moncrief, Mike
Sponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the transfer and investment of certain funds by electronic means. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 County Government--Finance
SB 63 73-0 (1993) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Marchant, Ken
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities. House: Investments & Banking
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/93 City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance
SB 450 73-0 (1993) Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to authorized investment of the state and certain units of local government. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Retirement Systems--General|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 566 73-0 (1993) Author: Carriker, Steven Relating to the return of a warrant or check issued by a county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Left pending in committee CHECKS|County Government--Finance
SB 686 73-0 (1993) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to use of an electronic funds transfer system by a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance
SB 991 73-0 (1993) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to a county housing trust fund for the construction, preservation, or financing of law income and moderate income housing. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs County Government--Finance|Housing
SB 1271 73-0 (1993) Author: Montford, John
Sponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the establishment of an intercept program to increase the credit rating of certain local government debt and authorizing the comptroller of public accounts to withhold local government funds to pay such obligations under certain circumstances. House: State Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance
SB 1380 73-0 (1993) Author: Patterson, Jerry
Sponsor: Martin, Mike
Relating to performance of the duties of a county budget officer. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
SJR 3 73-0 (1993) Author: Shelley, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the lending or granting of public money, a thing of value, or credit by a county in case of a disaster. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 15 73-0 (1993) Author: Bivins, Teel Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for state funding of new legislative mandates on local governments. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 13 72-0 (1991) Author: Smith, Dalton | et. al. Relating to the recovery of costs by a county for the confinement of state inmates in the county jail. House: Corrections Coauthor Authorized Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Finance|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 54 72-0 (1991) Author: Cuellar, Henry
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of revenue from the county hotel occupancy tax by certain counties. House: State, Federal & International Relations
Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 Arts & Humanities|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy
HB 163 72-0 (1991) Author: Culberson, John Relating to public notice of information regarding the revenue, financial condition, and budget of certain political subdivisions. House: Ways & Means Left pending in subcommittee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 545 72-0 (1991) Author: Campbell, Ben
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to county depositories. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance
HB 732 72-0 (1991) Author: Cuellar, Henry
Sponsor: Lucio, Eddie
Relating to public hearings on the proposed budgets of certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee County Government--Finance
HB 760 72-0 (1991) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to the allocation of collected county taxes to municipalities in certain counties. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--County
HB 851 72-0 (1991) Author: Gibson, Bruce
Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to financing of certain rural transportation systems. House: Transportation
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 1051 72-0 (1991) Author: Stiles, Mark Relating to the investment of county funds. House: County Affairs Postponed in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
HB 1057 72-0 (1991) Author: Saunders, Robert
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the approval of spending by certain county commissioners. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
HB 1079 72-0 (1991) Author: McCollough, Parker
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the authority of a county road district to refinance road district bonds by issuing alternative refunding bonds or certificates of assessment. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately BONDS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1206 72-0 (1991) Author: Soileau, Curtis Relating to a county's law library fee. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Libraries
HB 1328 72-0 (1991) Author: Eckels, Robert
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of a county with a county auditor to borrow money against anticipated revenue. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance
HB 1691 72-0 (1991) Author: Eckels, Robert Relating to the County Road and Bridge Fund in certain counties and an increase in funding in the Fund. House: Ways & Means Referred directly to subcommittee by chair County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads
HB 1714 72-0 (1991) Author: Robnett, Nolan Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities. House: Ways & Means Referred directly to subcommittee by chair City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
HB 1717 72-0 (1991) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the fees charged by a county clerk for certain actions involving mental health services or chemical dependency services. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1718 72-0 (1991) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to funds paid into court registries in certain counties. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 County Government--Finance|Courts--General
HB 1846 72-0 (1991) Author: Chisum, Warren
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the budget of the county auditor. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 COUNTY AUDITORS|County Government--Finance
HB 1931 72-0 (1991) Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the expenditure by certain counties of county funds for certain senior citizens programs. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91 Aging|County Government--Finance
HB 2063 72-0 (1991) Author: Eckels, Robert
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use of the county general fund or officers' salary fund to purchase liability insurance for county officers and employees. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91 County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance|Insurance--Life, Health & Accident
HB 2578 72-0 (1991) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to the retention by the custodian of a county treasury of a percentage of fees collected for the state under certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/91 County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2662 72-0 (1991) Author: Eckels, Robert
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to subdepository and depository banks handling county funds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91 County Government--Finance|Financial--Banks
SB 202 72-0 (1991) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to annual audits of property forfeited to precinct, county, and district officials. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Finance|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 204 72-0 (1991) Author: Glasgow, Bob Relating to the purposes for which fees collected by prosecutors for processing worthless checks may be used and to the administration of the fund to which those fees are credited. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations CHECKS|County Government--Finance|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Against Property
SB 313 72-0 (1991) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the minimum voter turnout required for an election on the issuance of county or municipal bonds. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in subcommittee BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General
SB 320 72-0 (1991) Author: Tejeda, Frank Relating to the eligibility of a county to participate in financial assistance programs to provide facility engineering and water supply and sewer services in economically distressed areas. Senate: Natural Resources No action taken in subcommittee COLONIAS|County Government--Finance|Water--General
SB 412 72-0 (1991) Author: Parker, Carl Relating to the payment by a surety to a county of costs incurred by the county in the execution of an arrest warrant issued in response to the surrender by the surety of the principal. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence County Government--Finance|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
SB 727 72-0 (1991) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the authority of a county road district to refinance road district bonds by issuing alternative refunding bonds or certificates of assessment. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations BONDS|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 728 72-0 (1991) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the approval of spending by certain county commissioners. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Removed from local & uncontested calendar County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
SB 770 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to fees charged by a county clerk for records management and preservation and certain involving mental health services or chemical dependency services. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/91 Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 771 72-0 (1991) Author: Green, Gene Relating to funds paid into the court registries in certain counties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar County Government--Finance|Courts--General
SB 789 72-0 (1991) Author: Lucio, Eddie Relating to the investment of county funds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
SB 1035 72-0 (1991) Author: Bivins, Teel
Sponsor: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the budgets of certain specialized local entities. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Finance|Juvenile Boards & Officers
SB 1361 72-0 (1991) Author: Leedom, John
Sponsor: Robnett, Nolan
Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes by counties and municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions
SB 1514 72-0 (1991) Author: Carriker, Steven
Sponsor: Counts, David
Relating to authorizing certain counties to spend general revenue funds or issue bonds for the financing of wastewater collection and treatment and water supply and distribution systems within the county House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately BONDS|County Government--Finance|Environment--Solid Waste
SB 1591 72-0 (1991) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to county budget officers. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
SB 43 72-1 (1991) Author: Brooks, Chet Relating to county budget officers. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--Finance
HB 457 70-0 (1987) Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Sponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to the authority of a county to charge a fee when the sheriff's office responds to a false alarm. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87 County Government--Finance|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Law Enforcement|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES|SHERIFFS