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HB 7 88-0 (2023) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: Border Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEXICO|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RANGERS|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Finances--Management & Control|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY|UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 16 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the adjudication and disposition of cases involving delinquent conduct, certain juvenile court proceedings, and planning and funding for services for children in the juvenile justice system. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs COMMUNITY-BASED DIVERSION & INTERVENTION TASK FORCE|County Government--Finance|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Juvenile Boards & Officers|JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 19 88-0 (2023) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23 Business & Commerce--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Governor|SUPREME COURT
HB 119 88-0 (2023) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to judicial review of certain orders issued to address a declared state of disaster, declared public health disaster, or ordered public health emergency or to prevent the spread of a communicable disease. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 123 88-0 (2023) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 136 88-0 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 182 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on parole. House: Corrections Received from the House Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 192 88-0 (2023) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to the possession of a weapon in certain locations of a government court. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select Courts--General|Weapons
HB 252 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Ann | et. al. Relating to the eligibility for an order of nondisclosure of criminal history record information of a criminal defendant who has successfully completed a specialty court program. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DRUG COURTS
HB 291 88-0 (2023) Author: Murr, Andrew
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to occupational driver's licenses and to the renewal of driver's licenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/23 Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|OCCUPATIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSE|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 361 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the placement on community supervision, including deferred adjudication community supervision, of a defendant who is the primary caretaker of a child. House: Corrections Received from the House Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Family--Parent & Child|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 405 88-0 (2023) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 474 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Family--Child Protection|GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|VOLUNTEERS
HB 506 88-0 (2023) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to requirements for a juvenile's appearance in a judicial proceeding. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Health & Safety|Minors--Juvenile Justice|RESTRAINTS
HB 507 88-0 (2023) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the waiver of jurisdiction and the discretionary transfer of a child from a juvenile court to a criminal court. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 525 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al. Relating to delivery of certain statutory county court, district court, or appellate court orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems
HB 698 88-0 (2023) Author: Neave Criado, Victoria | et. al. Relating to the remote participation of certain persons in a proceeding for the issuance or modification of a protective order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 717 88-0 (2023) Author: Frank, James B. Relating to fire escape exemptions for certain courthouses. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call COTTLE COUNTY|County Government--General|Courts--General|Safety
HB 730 88-0 (2023) Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship, investigations by the Department of Family and Protective Services, and parental child safety placements. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23 CHILD ABUSE|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 782 88-0 (2023) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to authority of a court to reduce or modify a defendant's sentence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 841 88-0 (2023) Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to certain judicial statistics and related information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--General|Courts--Judges|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 909 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1086 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey Relating to policies and procedures regarding certain investigations by the Department of Family and Protective Services and certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services Courts--District|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection
HB 1087 88-0 (2023) Author: Hull, Lacey
Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the requirements for certain petitions and orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services and the contents of a petition in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 CHILD CUSTODY|Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1546 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David Relating to the recovery of fees, court costs, and expenses in family law proceedings. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--General|Family--Marriage Relationship|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1610 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the defense of this state or a state agency in actions challenging the constitutionality of a state statute. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Lawyers
HB 1713 88-0 (2023) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the creation and promulgation of certain standard forms for statewide use in criminal actions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|SUPREME COURT
HB 1741 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unauthorized disclosure of non-public judicial opinions and judicial work product. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Personnel|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SUPREME COURT
HB 1763 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the disposition of money from certain attorney accounts delivered to the comptroller as unclaimed property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Reported favorably as substituted COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|SUPREME COURT|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
HB 2139 88-0 (2023) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to statutory construction. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Postponed Courts--General|Legislature
HB 2247 88-0 (2023) Author: Smithee, John Relating to certain Title IV-D cases and other cases with respect to child support or Title IV-D agency services and to practices and procedures for the operation of the Title IV-D agency. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee Courts--General|Family--Child Support|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|TELECONFERENCING|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2272 88-0 (2023) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to associate judges and Department of Family and Protective Services representation in child protection court proceedings. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Family--Child Protection|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
HB 2412 88-0 (2023) Author: King, Ken Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call CIVIL COMMITMENT|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|EVIDENCE|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS|GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES|SUPREME COURT|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 2418 88-0 (2023) Author: Raney, John | et. al. Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Brazos County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee BRAZOS COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General
HB 2538 88-0 (2023) Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri | et. al. Relating to the repeal of provisions related to notice and consent to an abortion on a minor. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Abortion|Courts--General|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 2687 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the age at which a juvenile court may exercise jurisdiction over a child and to the minimum age of criminal responsibility. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Received from the House Courts--General|Crimes--Juvenile|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2725 88-0 (2023) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to truancy; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Left pending in committee Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Education--School Districts|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 2741 88-0 (2023) Author: Smith, Reggie
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the duties and composition of the Specialty Courts Advisory Council. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|DRUG COURTS|Governor|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2846 88-0 (2023) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 2864 88-0 (2023) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Military & Veterans
HB 2874 88-0 (2023) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Open Records
HB 2919 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Ann Relating to the appointment of guardians ad litem for persons younger than 18 years of age in criminal and juvenile court proceedings. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2922 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the suspension of the driver's license of a person arrested for an offense involving the operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Courts--General|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2930 88-0 (2023) Author: Spiller, David Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|SUPREME COURT
HB 2948 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Relating to the modification of a possession order and temporary possession of a child when a conservator of the child is incapacitated. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence CHILD CUSTODY|CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child|INCAPACITATED PERSONS
HB 2963 88-0 (2023) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the authority of a court to grant a motion for a new trial in certain criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General
HB 3057 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Ann Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 3101 88-0 (2023) Author: Dorazio, Mark Relating to the establishment of professional charter academies. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ATTORNEY'S FEES|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General
HB 3176 88-0 (2023) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the creation of a youthful offender pilot court program. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--General|Courts--General|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3186 88-0 (2023) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 1/1/24 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Courts--Personnel|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Minors--Juvenile Justice|State Finances--Management & Control|TEXAS YOUTH DIVERSION AND EARLY INTERVENTION ACT
HB 3379 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Relating to orders for the conservatorship of, possession of or access to, or support of a child in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues CHILD CUSTODY|CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child|FATHER'S DAY|MOTHER'S DAY
HB 3403 88-0 (2023) Author: Orr, Angelia | et. al. Relating to court administration and costs; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Reported favorably as substituted COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Personnel|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 3544 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to payment of certain court costs associated with interpreters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call AUDITS & AUDITORS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Disabilities, Persons with|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
HB 3666 88-0 (2023) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to judicial review of certain permitting decisions made by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation Courts--General|Environment--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON
HB 3698 88-0 (2023) Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to expanding access to the protective order registry and the inclusion of certain information regarding a person who is the subject of a protective order in that registry. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|MAGISTRATES|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 3758 88-0 (2023) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar ASSETS|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRABAND|County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3918 88-0 (2023) Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al. Relating to the prohibition, prevention, and remedying of certain discrimination. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|CHILD CUSTODY|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|DISCRIMINATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--School Districts|Family--Marriage Relationship|FATHER'S DAY|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|Religion|SEXUAL ORIENTATION|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3931 88-0 (2023) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to truancy and parental contribution to nonattendance of school; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Youth Health & Safety, Select Placed on General State Calendar County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice|TRUANCY
HB 3937 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al. Relating to a criminal justice system sentencing database established by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Electronic Information Systems
HB 3956 88-0 (2023) Author: Smith, Reggie | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the creation of DNA records for a person arrested for a felony offense and the expunction of DNA records in certain circumstances. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--General|DNA|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Health--General|Law Enforcement|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3996 88-0 (2023) Author: Bryant, John | et. al. Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. House: Community Safety, Select Referred to Community Safety, Select Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT|Weapons
HB 4026 88-0 (2023) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to the creation of the office of state special prosecutor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|Elections--General|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|STATE SPECIAL PROSECUTOR|SUPREME COURT
HB 4152 88-0 (2023) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the administration of a temporary restraining order under the Election Code. House: Elections Referred to Elections Courts--General|Elections--General
HB 4269 88-0 (2023) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the procedures and notice required before an individual's name is added to the central child abuse or neglect registry. House: Human Services Left pending in committee CHILD ABUSE|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection
HB 4283 88-0 (2023) Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al. Relating to a study on the recidivism rate of defendants who complete a veterans treatment court program. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Interim Studies|Military & Veterans|RECIDIVISM & REPEAT OFFENDERS|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 4355 88-0 (2023) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the interview of a child in a suit affecting a parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Courts--General|Family--General|Family--Parent & Child|Minors--General
HB 4379 88-0 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to citations and arrests for criminal offenses and pretrial detention and release. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|CRIMINAL RECORDS|HOMELESS|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|TEXAS PRETRIAL RELEASE AND DETENTION ACT
HB 4504 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Family--Child Protection|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Statutory Revision|Weapons
HB 4518 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment and to victims' rights regarding a motion to grant a commutation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 4630 88-0 (2023) Author: Jones, Jolanda Relating to access to and notification of protective order registry information for civil attorneys, courts, prosecuting attorneys, peace officers, and victims pro se. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence ANTHONY'S LAW|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|CRIME VICTIMS|Lawyers|PEACE OFFICERS|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 4715 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to the establishment of paternity and the duty to pay child support and to victim restitution or compensation for certain sexual offenses resulting in pregnancy. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Family--Child Support|Family--Parent & Child|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|PATERNITY|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|Women
HB 4754 88-0 (2023) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to health benefit plan coverage for and prohibitions on gender transitioning procedures and treatments provided to certain individuals; creating a criminal offense. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MEDICAL BOARD, TEXAS|PHYSICIANS|TEXAS MILLSTONE ACT
HB 4886 88-0 (2023) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Corrections Left pending in committee CIVIL COMMITMENT|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Law Enforcement|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PHYSICIANS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RESTRAINTS|SUPREME COURT|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
HB 4898 88-0 (2023) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the jurisdiction of a court over a child in the managing conservatorship of the state after the child's 18th birthday. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|Family--Child Protection
HB 4905 88-0 (2023) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to the definition of child neglect and to the appointment of the Department of Family and Protective Services and a child's parent or legal guardian as joint managing conservators of the child. House: Human Services Placed on General State Calendar CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child
HB 4953 88-0 (2023) Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri | et. al. Relating to the procedures for the removal of certain children in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Postponed CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|Law Enforcement
HB 5003 88-0 (2023) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FROM NATIVIST JURISPRUDENCE ACT|Religion|State Employees|State Officers
HB 5007 88-0 (2023) Author: Plesa, Mihaela | et. al. Relating to automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain persons who are tried for an offense and subsequently acquitted. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 5051 88-0 (2023) Author: Campos, Liz Relating to emancipation and extended foster care for certain older youth and young adults within the jurisdiction of court in a suit affecting the parent child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Left pending in committee CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|FOSTER CARE
HB 5088 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Reported favorably as substituted Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--General|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY|Minors--Health & Safety|Minors--Juvenile Justice|PEACE OFFICERS
HB 5158 88-0 (2023) Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program based on citizenship status. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars Aliens|Courts--General|Military & Veterans
HB 5163 88-0 (2023) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to the eligibility of service members and veterans to participate in a veterans treatment court program. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Military & Veterans
HB 5201 88-0 (2023) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to the operation and administration of practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Military & Veterans
HB 5214 88-0 (2023) Author: Spiller, David
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to actions brought by the attorney general on behalf of certain persons under the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed ATTORNEY GENERAL|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Courts--General
HB 5299 88-0 (2023) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to the sealing of certain documents alleged to contain trade secrets in cases under the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|SUPREME COURT
HB 5313 88-0 (2023) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to receivership of the Agua Special Utility District and requirements for candidates for the board of directors of the Agua Special Utility District. House: Natural Resources Recommendations filed with the Speaker AGUA SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HJR 59 88-0 (2023) Author: Moody, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 143 88-0 (2023) Author: Bryant, John | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equality under the law regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Education--School Districts|Family--Marriage Relationship|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HJR 172 88-0 (2023) Author: Cook, David | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 27 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to the creation of a specialty trial court to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. Senate: Jurisprudence Co-author authorized Business & Commerce--General|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Governor|SUPREME COURT
SB 144 88-0 (2023) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
SB 231 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Amusements, Games, Sports|Courts--General|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 243 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the remote participation of certain persons in a proceeding for the issuance or modification of a protective order. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Courts--General|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 372 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to creating a criminal offense for the unauthorized disclosure of non-public judicial opinions and judicial work product. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Personnel|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SUPREME COURT
SB 373 88-0 (2023) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to creation of an additional county court at law in Waller County and the redesignation of the County Court at Law of Waller County as County Court at Law No. 1 of Waller County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|WALLER COUNTY
SB 380 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to payment of certain court costs associated with interpreters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Disabilities, Persons with|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
SB 387 88-0 (2023) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to procedures for ex parte hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship filed by the Department of Family and Protective Services. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child
SB 529 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
SB 559 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 648 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the procedure for removing certain prosecuting attorneys for their policies on the enforcement of criminal offenses; providing a private cause of action. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--Trial|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 658 88-0 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the disposition of money from certain attorney accounts delivered to the comptroller as unclaimed property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|SUPREME COURT|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 718 88-0 (2023) Author: Paxton, Angela
Sponsor: Cook, David
Relating to additional periods of possession of or access to a child to compensate for denial of court-ordered possession or access. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 CHILD CUSTODY|Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child
SB 870 88-0 (2023) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to certain Title IV-D cases and other cases with respect to child support or Title IV-D agency services and to practices and procedures for the operation of the Title IV-D agency. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Family--Child Support|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|TELECONFERENCING|VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 888 88-0 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Frank, James B.
Relating to fire escape exemptions for certain courthouses. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately COUNTY COURTHOUSES|County Government--General|Courts--General|Safety
SB 930 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the publication of opinions by a court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Courts--General
SB 950 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the attorney general's defense of a district or county attorney against certain lawsuits in federal court. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|FEDERAL RELATIONS|Lawyers
SB 1026 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to prohibited COVID-19 vaccine mandates and vaccination status discrimination. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|COVID-19|DISCRIMINATION|Education--General|Education--Higher--Admission & Attendance|Education--Higher--Private Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|IMMUNIZATIONS|Labor--General|Political Subdivisions
SB 1163 88-0 (2023) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the procedures and notice required before an individual's name is added to the central child abuse or neglect registry. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee CHILD ABUSE|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection
SB 1179 88-0 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to sexually violent predators and the prosecution of certain offenses involving prohibited items at correctional or civil commitment facilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 CIVIL COMMITMENT|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PHYSICIANS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RESTRAINTS|SEXUAL OFFENDERS|SUPREME COURT|TELEPHONES & TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE
SB 1180 88-0 (2023) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to civil actions by a civilly committed individual. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately CIVIL COMMITMENT|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|EVIDENCE|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS|GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES|SUPREME COURT|TEXAS CIVIL COMMITMENT OFFICE|VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1188 88-0 (2023) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to receivership of the Agua Special Utility District and requirements for directors of the Agua Special Utility District. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23 AGUA SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Environment--Water|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 1196 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|SUPREME COURT
SB 1273 88-0 (2023) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the authority of a court to grant a motion for a new trial in certain criminal cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1274 88-0 (2023) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT|Weapons
SB 1440 88-0 (2023) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the processing of certain credit card transactions; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Financial--General|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
SB 1505 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Courts--Personnel|Crimes--Juvenile|Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Minors--Juvenile Justice|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1585 88-0 (2023) Author: Sparks, Kevin | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Ann | et. al.
Relating to certain proceedings in juvenile court for children with mental illness and intellectual disabilities. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--General|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1624 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to guardianships and services for incapacitated persons and to the emergency detention of certain persons with mental illness. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/23 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|EVIDENCE|GUARDIANS & WARDS|INCAPACITATED PERSONS|PHYSICIANS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|PSYCHOLOGISTS|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING|SUPREME COURT
SB 1816 88-0 (2023) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to procedures regarding court-ordered mental health services. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Courts--Judges|MAGISTRATES|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1862 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate the administration of public education. Senate: Education Referred to Education Courts--General|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FRAUD|INSPECTOR GENERAL AT THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY, OFFICE OF|SUBPOENAS
SB 1879 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to preserving religious liberty from nativist jurisprudence. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|PROTECTION OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FROM NATIVIST JURISPRUDENCE ACT|Religion|State Employees|State Officers
SB 1909 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to requiring notice to the attorney general in an action under the Election Code seeking a temporary restraining order. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Elections Courts--General|Elections--General
SB 1921 88-0 (2023) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the payment of certain fines and costs by a defendant. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General
SB 1930 88-0 (2023) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to policies and procedures regarding children placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services in a residential treatment center or qualified residential treatment program. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23 Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|FOSTER CARE
SB 1973 88-0 (2023) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to criminal history record information for certain special master, magistrate, referee, or other court official applicants appointed or employed by state judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Courts--Personnel|CRIMINAL RECORDS
SB 2157 88-0 (2023) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the burden of proof in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
SB 2286 88-0 (2023) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the assessment of litigation costs and attorney fees in certain lawsuits under the public information law. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Open Records
SB 2299 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the identification of constitutional or statutory provisions of this state that have been invalidated or otherwise limited by a state appellate court. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|SUPREME COURT
SB 2392 88-0 (2023) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the jurisdiction of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|SUPREME COURT
SB 2479 88-0 (2023) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to procedures regarding certain persons who are or may be persons with a mental illness or intellectual disability. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/23 BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Criminal Procedure--General|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY|Minors--Health & Safety|Minors--Juvenile Justice|PEACE OFFICERS
SB 2536 88-0 (2023) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the operation and administration of practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans
HB 9 88-1 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|Protection of Personal Information|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
SB 7 88-1 (2023) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. Filed Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|Minors--Health & Safety|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT|Weapons
SB 8 88-1 (2023) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force and making funds available to certain governmental entities. Senate: Border Security Received from the Senate ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Aliens|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Courts--General|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|Governor|Health--General|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Intergovernmental Relations|MEXICO|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RANGERS|Safety|SENATE, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 21 88-2 (2023) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to civil liability for the sterilization, castration, or genital mutilation of children. Filed Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Intergovernmental Relations
HB 25 88-2 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|Protection of Personal Information|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
SB 5 88-2 (2023) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. Filed Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PEACE OFFICERS|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT|Weapons
HB 61 88-3 (2023) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses. Filed Agriculture|ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--General|Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Governor|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS|MEXICO|Military & Veterans|MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RANGERS|SENATE, TEXAS|TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY|UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 74 88-3 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PEACE OFFICERS|Protection of Personal Information|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 200 88-3 (2023) Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al. Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats. Filed BORDER|County Government--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 73 88-3 (2023) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to regulating certain firearm transfers, possession of certain firearms, and protective orders prohibiting possession of a firearm; creating criminal offenses; increasing criminal penalties. Filed Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|ROBB ELEMENTARY FIREARM SAFETY ACT|Weapons
HB 65 88-4 (2023) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 80 88-4 (2023) Author: Lopez, Janie Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats. Filed AUDITS & AUDITORS|BORDER|City Government--General|County Government--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Management & Control|UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 87 88-4 (2023) Author: Lopez, Janie Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats. Filed BORDER|BORDER PROTECTION UNIT|County Government--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Governor|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Law Enforcement|MEXICO|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Finances--Management & Control|UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 137 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the authority of a court to terminate the sentence of certain persons released on parole. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General
HB 488 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to requirements for a juvenile's appearance in a judicial proceeding. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Considered in Calendars Courts--General|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Health & Safety|Minors--Juvenile Justice|RESTRAINTS
HB 497 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the deduction of a fee from certain funds withdrawn from a court registry in certain criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 614 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to a cause of action for deprivation of certain rights, privileges, or immunities under color of law. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General
HB 667 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General
HB 689 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the appearance of an arrested person before a magistrate and to the retention of certain related records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Considered in Calendars Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Disabilities, Persons with|MAGISTRATES|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 970 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to prosecutorial transparency. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Governor
HB 1071 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the presence of a qualified facility dog or qualified therapy dog in certain court proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Animals|Courts--General
HB 1103 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the representation of an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers
HB 1177 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to a prohibition on the imposition of court costs and filing, reimbursement, or other fees on certain indigent defendants and plaintiffs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1326 87-0 (2021) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain public safety employees who successfully complete a public safety employees treatment court program. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 1406 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to judicial review of certain orders regarding a declared state of disaster or public health disaster or issued to prevent the spread of a communicable disease. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1553 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to evaluating the effectiveness of veterans treatment court programs in this state. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Military & Veterans|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 1636 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Animals|CHILD WITNESSES|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Minors--Crimes Against|WITNESSES
HB 1706 87-0 (2021) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a specialty court program to provide victim services in sexual assault cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 Courts--General|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Trial|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1712 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the representation of an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers
HB 1875 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Governor|SUPREME COURT
HB 2069 87-0 (2021) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the prevention of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|DISCRIMINATION|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--School Districts|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Housing--General|SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HB 2244 87-0 (2021) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the annual state salary supplement for a county judge. House: County Affairs Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
HB 2436 87-0 (2021) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the establishment of a community pretrial review panel by each county for the resolution and diversion of certain misdemeanor cases out of the criminal justice system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 2702 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the removal of certain vacated protective orders from the registry. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2703 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the removal of a vacated protective order from the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2709 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the county in which an application for court-ordered mental health services must be filed. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar Courts--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 2918 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the collection of certain judgments. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General
HB 2950 87-0 (2021) Author: Smith, Reggie
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the composition of and actions transferred by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General
HB 2973 87-0 (2021) Author: Hull, Lacey | et. al. Relating to certain requirements regarding court-appointed volunteer advocate programs. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|VOLUNTEERS
HB 3284 87-0 (2021) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to de novo review of certain juvenile matters referred to juvenile court masters in Harris County. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|Family--General|HARRIS COUNTY|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3392 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3611 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to remotely conducting court proceedings in this state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|SUPREME COURT|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3670 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to appointing a court attorney using the Texas Indigent Defense software House: Criminal Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule Courts--Administration|Courts--General|INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION, TEXAS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 3772 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the criminal consequences of certain criminal offenses involving the possession of marihuana or possession of drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; authorizing a fine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|MARIHUANA|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3840 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the electronic filing system used for the filing of documents in courts of this state; authorizing the imposition of a fee for use of that system in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence CAMERON COUNTY|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|HIDALGO COUNTY|WEBB COUNTY
HB 3940 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 4081 87-0 (2021) Author: Crockett, Jasmine Relating to allowing the option of remote conduct in court proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Juries|TELECONFERENCING|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 4184 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Received from the House Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Courts--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Health & Safety|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4275 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Political Subdivisions|Protection of Personal Information|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4293 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a court reminder program for criminal defendants. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|County Government--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
HB 4335 87-0 (2021) Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al. Relating to certain judicial statistics and related information gathered by the Texas Judicial Council. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 4337 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to authority of a court to reduce or modify a defendant's sentence. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HJR 10 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to terminate the sentence of a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2006 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3774. Reported enrolled Courts--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 41 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state civil court costs; increasing certain civil court costs; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 247 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to discrimination against or burdening certain constitutional rights of an applicant for or holder of a license to practice law in this state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 274 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to state recognition of the Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Amusements, Games, Sports|Courts--General|Legislature|NATIVE AMERICANS
SB 492 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to allowing therapy or facility dogs to accompany a child or a person with a disability during testimony in certain criminal cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Animals|CHILD WITNESSES|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Minors--Crimes Against|WITNESSES
SB 690 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to remotely conducting court proceedings in this state. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 1007 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the electronic filing system used for the filing of documents in courts of this state; authorizing the imposition of a fee for use of that system in certain counties. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence CAMERON COUNTY|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|HIDALGO COUNTY|WEBB COUNTY
SB 1015 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the removal of a vacated protective order from the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 1016 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the protective order registry maintained by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the removal of a vacated protective order from the registry. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 1052 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to an application for court-ordered mental health services. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 1175 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to the criminal and licensing consequences of certain criminal offenses involving the possession or delivery of marihuana and cannabis concentrate or possession of drug paraphernalia; imposing a fee; authorizing a fine. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|MARIHUANA|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1411 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to acquisition, dissemination, and use of criminal history record information for certain judicial purposes, including for certification, registration, and licensing, of certain court professions and for appointing, removing, or continuing the appointment of a guardian. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|CRIMINAL RECORDS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|GUARDIANS & WARDS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SUPREME COURT
SB 1458 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to standardized forms and materials for the issuance of protective orders, magistrate's orders for emergency protection, and temporary ex parte orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 1480 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain drug and alcohol related court-ordered educational programs; providing administrative penalties; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing fees; creating criminal offenses. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21 Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Courts--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS COMMISSION OF|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Minors--Health & Safety|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1506 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to a supreme court rule, practice, or procedure. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|SUPREME COURT
SB 1678 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the prohibited release by a public agency of information regarding the members, supporters, or volunteers of or donors to certain nonprofit organizations; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Political Subdivisions|Protection of Personal Information|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1923 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to certain criminal court costs, fines, and fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21 Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1940 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the operation and administration of and practice and procedure related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|Family--Parent & Child|MCLENNAN COUNTY|REEVES COUNTY
SB 2226 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the effect of procedural rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Texas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|SUPREME COURT
SR 546 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on HB 3774. Reported enrolled Courts--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 222 87-1 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to extreme risk protective orders; creating criminal offenses. Filed Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 126 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to certain time limits on a delay in the state's readiness to proceed with the trial of a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release
HB 389 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of game rooms in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor Amusements, Games, Sports|County Government--General|Courts--General|Safety
HB 435 86-0 (2019) Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the maintenance of information entered into a fee record. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/19 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 465 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars COMMUNITY SERVICE|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 559 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to written agreements incident to divorce or annulment. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 629 86-0 (2019) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of court personnel and other persons and entities in regard to the registry. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Laid on the table subject to call COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 714 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a reemployment program available to certain veterans placed on community supervision for a misdemeanor offense. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective immediately Courts--General|Labor--Workforce Development|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1021 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to a prohibition on the imposition of court costs and filing or other fees on certain indigent defendants and plaintiffs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1022 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the reporting of and access to information about defendants restricted to the operation of a motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
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 1317 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the compensation of certain court-appointed attorneys. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Lawyers
HB 1359 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to an attorney identification card for entrance into a building that houses a court; authorizing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Lawyers|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1456 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent person in certain criminal proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers
HB 1531 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to a specialty court program for sexual assault victim services. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Criminal Procedure--Trial|GIFTS & DONATIONS|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1780 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the mandatory dismissal date of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19 Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1805 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the assistance and technology fund and use of money in the fund. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1854 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to loss of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a court in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 ADOPTION|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1908 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the indigent status of a person for purposes of the driver responsibility program. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 2047 86-0 (2019) Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria Relating to limiting possession of and access to a child by certain parents. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|Minors--Crimes Against
HB 2083 86-0 (2019) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the transfer of civil cases by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|FRAUD|MEDICAID|SUPREME COURT
HB 2089 86-0 (2019) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information for an adult. House: Public Health Left pending in committee BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|CHANGED & ASSUMED NAMES|Courts--General|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Health--General|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 2235 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the amount credited in a state fiscal year to the judicial fund to provide basic civil legal services. House: Appropriations
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately Courts--General|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2259 86-0 (2019) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to uncollectible fees and costs in criminal actions and proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2264 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to suits affecting the parent-child relationship and the enforcement of child support. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Reported favorably as substituted ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|Family--Child Support|Family--Parent & Child
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 2314 86-0 (2019) Author: Toth, Steve Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Courts--General|Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Trial|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2384 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to judicial compensation and assignment, the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two, and the compensation and retirement benefits of certain prosecutors and other members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Disabilities, Persons with|Retirement Systems--Judicial|Salaries & Expenses
HB 2637 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al. Relating to supreme court orders for conducting court proceedings during a disaster. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SUPREME COURT
HB 2638 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina | et. al. Relating to locations for conducting certain court proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief
HB 2854 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to judicial deference regarding an interpretation of law by a state agency. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2955 86-0 (2019) Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to oversight of specialty court programs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
HB 3065 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to adoption by a stepparent. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues ADOPTION|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 3136 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al. Relating to carrying a weapon on the premises of a government court or offices utilized by the court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Weapons
HB 3176 86-0 (2019) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to authorizing the imposition of an additional courthouse security fee in Robertson County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|ROBERTSON COUNTY
HB 3191 86-0 (2019) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to requiring a person who is the subject of a family violence protective order or arrested for or charged with an offense involving family violence to surrender firearms owned by the person. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee County Government--General|Courts--General|Family--Family Violence|MAGISTRATES|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|Weapons
HB 3331 86-0 (2019) Author: Frank, James B. Relating to the procedures and grounds for terminating the parent-child relationship, for taking possession of a child, and for certain hearings in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship involving the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child
HB 3369 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to advance directives and health care and treatment decisions. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health ADVANCE DIRECTIVES|Courts--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--General|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|PHYSICIANS|SUPREME COURT
HB 3409 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to requirements for training regarding trauma for judges, prosecuting attorneys, correctional officers, and law enforcement officers. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Law Enforcement|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING
HB 3553 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to filing fees for the electronic filing system established by the Supreme Court of Texas. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|SUPREME COURT
HB 3603 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to derivative proceedings on behalf of for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Business & Commerce--General|Corporations & Associations|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General
HB 3812 86-0 (2019) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|Family--Family Violence|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
HB 3903 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to a state defense attorney to represent certain defendants in proceedings before state appellate courts and coordinate continuing legal education for criminal defense attorneys. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence CONTINUING EDUCATION|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Lawyers
HB 3919 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to prosecutorial transparency. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Governor
HB 3992 86-0 (2019) Author: Hefner, Cole Relating to court costs imposed on conviction and deposited to the courthouse security fund or the municipal court building security fund; increasing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 4021 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to certain locations at which a person is prohibited from carrying a weapon. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Weapons
HB 4143 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the amount of a fine and costs discharged by a defendant while confined in jail or engaged in labor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 4149 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|BUSINESS COURT NOMINATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL|Corporations & Associations|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Governor|SUPREME COURT
HB 4163 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment for certain persons released on parole. House: Corrections Postponed Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General
HB 4441 86-0 (2019) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to requests for certain information by the Texas Judicial Council regarding reductions of state jail felony punishment to misdemeanor punishment. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HB 4495 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the transfer of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues No action taken in committee Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child
HB 4537 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections Referred to Elections City Government--General|Courts--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
HJR 63 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 130 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to enact laws providing for a court to grant a commutation of punishment to a person who has successfully served the required number of years on parole. House: Corrections Committee report sent to Calendars Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 31 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|FRAUD|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 261 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to written agreements incident to divorce or annulment. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship
SB 325 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of court personnel and other persons and entities in regard to the registry. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Electronic Information Systems|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|SUPREME COURT
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 362 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four
Relating to court-ordered mental health services. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|SUPREME COURT
SB 387 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to judicial compensation and the contributions to, benefits from, membership in, and administration of the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Plan Two; making conforming changes. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Disabilities, Persons with|Retirement Systems--Judicial|Salaries & Expenses
SB 489 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 County Government--Employees/Officers|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|MECHANICS' LIENS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Property Interests--Real Property|Protection of Personal Information
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 560 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a plan and report on court-ordered representation for certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19 County Government--General|Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 666 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al. Relating to the reporting, maintenance, and use of certain misdemeanor conviction information for purposes of the databases used in a federal firearm background check. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|Family--Family Violence|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Weapons
SB 827 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the transfer of civil cases by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Courts--General|FRAUD|MEDICAID|SUPREME COURT
SB 1173 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the issuance of an occupational driver's license. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation Courts--General|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
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 1225 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to requirements for certain petitions requesting an election and ballot propositions. House: Elections
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Elections City Government--General|Courts--General|Elections--Administration|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1373 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to loss of continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of a court in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ADOPTION|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
SB 1580 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the disclosure of investigation and proceeding information by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
SB 1633 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to a program within the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System to provide reimbursement for legal representation in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY'S FEES|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child|Lawyers
SB 1637 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Collier, Nicole | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Point of order sustained Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
SB 1674 86-0 (2019) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the amount credited in a state fiscal year to the judicial fund to provide basic civil legal services. Senate: Finance Removed from local & uncontested calendar Courts--General|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1774 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: Smith, Reggie
Relating to uncollectible fees and costs in criminal actions and proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1783 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to guardianships, alternatives to guardianship, and supports and services for incapacitated persons. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|GUARDIANS & WARDS|INCAPACITATED PERSONS|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 1840 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the assistance and technology fund and use of money in the fund. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Salaries & Expenses
SB 1972 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to derivative proceedings on behalf of for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|Corporations & Associations|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General
SB 2142 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a study on the use of forensic psychology in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
SB 2174 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to prosecutorial transparency. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Governor
SB 2198 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the enforcement of a court order for possession of or access to a child. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
SB 2259 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the creation of the business court and the Court of Business Appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Business & Commerce--General|BUSINESS COURT NOMINATIONS ADVISORY COUNCIL|Corporations & Associations|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Governor|SUPREME COURT
SB 2371 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to judicial deference regarding an interpretation of law by a state agency. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Courts--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
SJR 25 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of time a person must have been a practicing lawyer or judge to be eligible to serve as a district court judge. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Lawyers|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HB 45 85-0 (2017) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requiring the Texas Supreme Court to adopt rules and provide judicial instruction regarding the application of foreign laws in certain family law cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|FORUM NON CONVENIENS|SUPREME COURT
HB 58 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain first-time marihuana possession offenders; imposing a fee for participation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|MARIHUANA
HB 122 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Received from the House Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 214 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Burton, Konni
Relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Courts--Administration|Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|INTERNET|SUPREME COURT|VIDEO CAMERAS
HB 268 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to venue in the prosecution of certain criminal conduct involving obstruction or retaliation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 322 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans and the waiver of fees and costs charged for the expunction and to the eligibility of certain victims of trafficking of persons for an order of nondisclosure. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Military & Veterans
HB 323 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the award of court costs, storage fees, and attorney's fees in a criminal asset forfeiture proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--General|Law Enforcement
HB 325 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to the expunction of arrest records and files relating to certain nonviolent offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 676 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Courts--General|Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--General|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 677 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the sealing of records of certain juveniles placed on determinate sentence probation. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 687 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to a motion for a new trial following a final order in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and filing an appeal after those motions. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 701 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to certain service plans for children in the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection
HB 707 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to certain service plans for children in the care of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child
HB 736 85-0 (2017) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the maintenance of information entered into a fee record. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 750 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to a court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people seeking special immigrant juvenile status and to child protective services caseworkers assigned to those young people. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Aliens|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|IMMIGRATION LAW|Minors--General
HB 1026 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the authorized uses of county law library funds. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|LEGAL SELF-HELP|Libraries & Librarians
HB 1027 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to notice of self-help resources on the Internet website of a state court and in the court building. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|INTERNET|Lawyers|LEGAL SELF-HELP
HB 1160 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a court order for health care for a child in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Health Care Providers|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1214 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases in certain courts. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 1361 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship in which the court has rendered a temporary order. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Reported favorably as substituted Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1465 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to a prohibition on a judge's imposition of court costs and filing or other fees on indigent defendants and plaintiffs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1487 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee County Government--Employees/Officers|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Protection of Personal Information|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SHERIFFS
HB 1532 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to posting notice of self-help resources on the Internet website of a state court and in the office of the court clerk. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Received from the House COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|LAW LIBRARY, STATE|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1652 85-0 (2017) Author: Lang, Mike Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System on pending court matters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Interim Studies
HB 1740 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César | et. al. Relating to the administration of veterans treatment court programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--District|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans
HB 1755 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to jury summons questionnaires. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Courts--Juries|INTERNET
HB 2594 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the creation of the chancery court and the court of chancery appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Business & Commerce--General|Corporations & Associations|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Governor|SUPREME COURT
HB 2892 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|GUARDIANS & WARDS|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SUPREME COURT
HB 2911 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to a reemployment program as a condition of community supervision for certain veterans who commit a misdemeanor offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar Courts--General|Labor--Workforce Development|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3069 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans
HB 3135 85-0 (2017) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to the authority of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to discipline judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3389 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to fees taxed as costs of suit for certain delinquent tax suits. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17 Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3507 85-0 (2017) Author: Anderson, Rodney Relating to educational information regarding co-parenting on dissolution of a marriage. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship|Family--Parent & Child
HB 3519 85-0 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to the ability of a child, parent, or other person responsible for a child's support to pay juvenile probation fees or court costs and fees imposed by a juvenile court. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Family--Parent & Child|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3658 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to procedures in mental health cases. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Courts--General|Lawyers|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HR 2605 85-0 (2017) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1913. Reported enrolled Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 38 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to certain procedural matters in courts exercising probate jurisdiction. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 42 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state; establishing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONSTABLES|County Government--Employees/Officers|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|ETHICS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|JUDGE JULIE KOCUREK JUDICIAL & COURTHOUSE SECURITY ACT OF 2017|LAW ENFORCEMENT, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Protection of Personal Information|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SHERIFFS
SB 259 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don
Sponsor: Neave, Victoria
Relating to jury summons questionnaires. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Courts--Juries|INTERNET
SB 773 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the authority of a judge to compel a criminal defendant who lacks capacity to take psychoactive medication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--General|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 941 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--General|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 997 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to peace officer enforcement of federal immigration law at places of worship, hospitals, public schools, and courthouses. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Aliens|ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Hospitals|IMMIGRATION LAW|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|Religion
SB 1016 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the appointment and duties of court investigators for certain courts in guardianship proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Courts--General|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 1019 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship in which the court has rendered a temporary order. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
SB 1096 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to guardianships; authorizing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|GUARDIANS & WARDS|JUDICIAL BRANCH CERTIFICATION COMMISSION|Law Enforcement|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|SUPREME COURT
SB 1307 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the authority of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to discipline judges. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1320 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to establishing a protective order registry and the duties of courts in regard to the registry. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|PEACE OFFICERS|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 1326 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to procedures regarding criminal defendants who are or may be persons with a mental illness or an intellectual disability and to certain duties of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System related to persons with mental illness. House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 Corrections--Jails & Prisons|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|MAGISTRATES|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
SB 1444 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to de novo hearings in child protection cases. House: Human Services
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|Minors--General
SB 1733 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to recognition of certain identification documents by governmental officials. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs Aliens|Courts--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Law Enforcement|Political Subdivisions|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1791 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to veterans treatment court programs and the results of successfully completing those programs; imposing a filing fee on certain civil cases to benefit veterans treatment court programs; changing a fee. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--District|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans
SB 1844 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans treatment court program and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for certain participants who successfully complete that program. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Military & Veterans
SB 1911 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the provision of certain self-help resources by state and county courts, including through the Internet website of a state court and in the office of the court clerk. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|INTERNET|LEGAL SELF-HELP|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 1913 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the administrative, civil, and criminal consequences, including fines, fees, and costs, imposed on persons arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain criminal offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17 COMMUNITY SERVICE|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 2053 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the distribution of the consolidated court cost. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Courts--General
SB 2135 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to services provided to veterans who have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--General|Military & Veterans|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 316 85-1 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD, TEXAS|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 121 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to an alternative means of payment of certain past due criminal fines and court costs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General
HB 184 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al.
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the allocation of costs and attorney's fees incurred by a Court of Inquiry. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--Administration|Courts--General
HB 231 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to extending the court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status and Department of Family and Protective Services policies for handling cases involving those young people. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Aliens|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|IMMIGRATION LAW|Minors--General
HB 263 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sealing of certain juvenile records. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Crimes--Juvenile|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Minors--Juvenile Justice|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 316 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee BORDER|Courts--General|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Lawyers|PLATTING
HB 319 84-0 (2015) Author: Keough, Mark | et. al. Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 330 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee Courts--General|Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Trial|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 452 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases in certain courts. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 543 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain first-time DWI offenders; imposing fees for participation and alcohol monitoring. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|AUDITOR, STATE|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 670 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Relating to the application of foreign laws and foreign forum selection in this state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|FORUM NON CONVENIENS
HB 828 84-0 (2015) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the application of foreign and international laws and doctrines in this state and requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Religion
HB 853 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the confidentiality of information identifying children who are victims of certain offenses; creating an offense. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|CRIME VICTIMS|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 984 84-0 (2015) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to birth records of adopted persons; authorizing a fee. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Co-sponsor authorized ADOPTION|BIRTH & DEATH CERTIFICATES|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Health--General|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 1048 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs, the administration of those programs, the expunction of arrest records and files for certain participants who successfully complete a program, and the issuance of orders of nondisclosure for participants convicted of a misdemeanor; changing a fee. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Placed on General State Calendar County Government--General|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ASSAULT|SEXUAL HARASSMENT
HB 1089 84-0 (2015) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the creation of an additional judicial district composed of Ector County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--District|Courts--General|ECTOR COUNTY
HB 1205 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the age of criminal responsibility and to certain substantive and procedural matters related to that age. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Crimes--Juvenile|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Trial|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1271 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Courts--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1603 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the creation of the chancery court and the court of chancery appeals to hear certain cases; authorizing fees. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars Business & Commerce--General|Corporations & Associations|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Governor|SUPREME COURT
HB 1636 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to filing requirements applicable to administrative writs of withholding for child support. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Courts--General|Family--Child Support
HB 2344 84-0 (2015) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to filing requirements applicable to administrative writs of withholding for child support. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Courts--General|Family--Child Support
HB 2364 84-0 (2015) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the creation of an additional county criminal court at law in Harris County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|HARRIS COUNTY
HB 3231 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to perpetual care cemeteries. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Cemeteries|Courts--General
HB 3338 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the appointment of counsel for indigent defendants arrested for, charged with, or taking appeal from a conviction of an assault punishable by fine only. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers|MAGISTRATES
HB 3376 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the appointment of bailiffs in family district courts in Tarrant County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence BAILIFFS|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|Family--General|TARRANT COUNTY
HB 3426 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert Relating to concurrent jurisdiction of a statutory county court with a district court in certain civil cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General
HB 3729 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to inclusion of family members of veterans court program participants in the treatment and services provided to the participants under the program. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Courts--General|Family--General|Military & Veterans
HB 3802 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to intervention by a foster parent in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Courts--General|Family--General|Family--Parent & Child|FOSTER CARE
HB 3892 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 3932 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to a recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--Administration|Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|SUPREME COURT
HB 3994 84-0 (2015) Author: Morrison, Geanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor and associated requirements; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 1/1/16 Abortion|ATTORNEY GENERAL|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Law Enforcement|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL CONSENT|PHYSICIANS|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4086 84-0 (2015) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the right to a de novo hearing before the referring court regarding a temporary order rendered by an associate judge in certain family law proceedings. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Courts--General|Family--General
HB 4169 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the County Court at Law of Coryell County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence CORYELL COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Courts--Juries
HJR 32 84-0 (2015) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Religion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 62 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the recording of certain proceedings of the Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals and the publication of the recordings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Open Meetings|Open Records|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT|VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HJR 84 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Courts--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 287 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the elimination of certain court fees and costs and to the bill of costs provided to a defendant. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 306 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the information included in the annual report of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Courts--General|Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 360 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to regulatory takings. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 417 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to participate in a drug court program. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|DRUG COURTS|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 536 84-0 (2015) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the designation of certain prostitution prevention programs as commercially sexually exploited persons court programs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately County Government--General|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|PROSTITUTION
SB 740 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the assessment of court costs and fees on conviction of multiple offenses or on conviction of multiple counts of the same offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General
SB 873 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the courts authorized to hear certain matters relating to a capias pro fine. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 Courts--General|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE|MAGISTRATES
SB 967 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the authority of a district clerk to collect certain fees for providing electronic copies of court records. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems
SB 1218 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to filing requirements applicable to administrative writs of withholding for child support. Filed Courts--General|Family--Child Support
SB 1310 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the administration of and eligibility for participation in a veterans court program and the automatic expunction of arrest records and files for certain veterans who successfully complete that program; imposing a court cost on conviction to benefit veterans court programs; changing a fee. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Military & Veterans
SB 1474 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Sponsor: Farias, Joe
Relating to the redesignation of veterans court programs as veterans treatment court programs and the eligibility for participation in and administration of those programs. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 Courts--General|Military & Veterans|SEXUAL ASSAULT|SEXUAL HARASSMENT
SB 1710 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the creation of an additional county criminal court at law in Harris County. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|HARRIS COUNTY
SB 1796 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to a vacancy in the office of a member of the legislature on final conviction of a felony. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Legislature
SB 1887 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the period for which a defendant with an intellectual disability who is found incompetent to stand trial may be civilly committed before the court holds a hearing to determine whether the defendant's release is appropriate. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY|RIO GRANDE STATE CENTER
HB 167 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Not again placed on intent calendar Courts--General|CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 205 83-0 (2013) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the allocation of outpatient mental health services and beds in certain mental health facilities and the commitment of certain persons to receive mental health services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services Courts--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 212 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to pretrial hearings in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 288 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the application of foreign and international laws and doctrines in this state and requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Religion
HB 410 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the administration and operation of the appellate judicial system for the Second Court of Appeals District; changing an appellate judicial system court costs fee in certain counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 411 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Phil Relating to the release of a vehicle held by a vehicle storage facility. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation Courts--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|TOW COMPANIES & TOWING OF VEHICLES|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 496 83-0 (2013) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to authorizing a suit to declare that certain young people have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and extending the jurisdiction of certain courts making such a declaration. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee CHILD ABUSE|Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|IMMIGRATION LAW
HB 1063 83-0 (2013) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al. Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|DNA|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1118 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to documents filed with certain courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Administration|Courts--General
HB 1227 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13 CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|GIFTS & DONATIONS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|VOLUNTEERS
HB 1228 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Relating to consideration by the court of sexual abuse and conduct that constitutes sexual assault in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH|SEXUAL ABUSE|SEXUAL ASSAULT
HB 1311 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to a court cost assessed on conviction of certain offenses involving an elderly victim. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Aging|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--General
HB 1644 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to filing requirements applicable to administrative writs of withholding for child support. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Family--Child Support
HB 1705 83-0 (2013) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the age qualification and extended jurisdiction over one seeking a suit affecting parent child relationship order in family court for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Aliens|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child|IMMIGRATION LAW|Minors--General
HB 1728 83-0 (2013) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the use of an unsworn declaration, the disposition of certain court exhibits, and the seal of a constitutional county court or county clerk. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
HB 1739 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services Courts--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--General|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PHYSICIANS
HB 1740 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers; providing criminal penalties. House: Human Services Left pending in committee AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Courts--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|EVIDENCE|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Nursing Homes|PUBLIC NOTICE|RIGHT OF PRIVACY
HB 1885 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the functions and operation of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills
HB 2080 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated; changing the amount of a fee and requiring the collection of a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/14 Courts--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Electronic Information Systems|GUARDIANS & WARDS|INCAPACITATED PERSONS|Lawyers|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2116 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan | et. al. Relating to the creation of the 1st Multicounty Court at Law composed of Fisher, Mitchell, and Nolan Counties and the abolishment of the County Court at Law of Nolan County; imposing a stenographer's fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|FISHER COUNTY|MITCHELL COUNTY|NOLAN COUNTY|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2131 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the creation of a specialty court for certain first-time DWI offenders; imposing fees for participation and alcohol monitoring. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2212 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to court-ordered outpatient mental health services. House: Public Health Left pending in committee Courts--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PHYSICIANS
HB 2302 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to signing electronic or digital court documents, to the electronic filing system established by the Texas Supreme Court, to the statewide electronic filing system fund, to certain court fees and court costs, and to recovery of electronic filing fees by taxing units; imposing and authorizing certain fees. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|State Finances--Management & Control|SUPREME COURT
HB 2364 83-0 (2013) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al. Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Abortion|Courts--General|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|PHYSICIANS|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
HB 2400 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to children who engage in certain conduct indicating a need for supervision and the provision of services to those children and their families. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Crimes--Juvenile|Family--Child Protection|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Family--Parent & Child
HB 2449 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to disclosure in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship of a child's interaction with a registered sex offender. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence CHILD CUSTODY|CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual|Family--Parent & Child|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 2463 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the contents of a court order appointing a guardian of the person of a ward. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Courts--General|GUARDIANS & WARDS|PEACE OFFICERS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2619 83-0 (2013) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the educational needs of children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13 CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Lawyers
HB 2768 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to the administration and judicial review of a suit involving a groundwater conservation district. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2845 83-0 (2013) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to the persons entitled to intervene in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence ADOPTION|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 2890 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the consolidation and allocation of state criminal court costs; increasing certain court costs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 2915 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to relating to notice and costs in guardianship proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Courts--General|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2991 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to allowing a county commissioners court to contract with an attorney to enforce subdivision platting requirements in certain counties that are economically distressed or that are located near the international border of this state. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars BORDER|Courts--General|Economic & Industrial Development--Rural|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|MEXICO|PLATTING
HB 3060 83-0 (2013) Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al. Relating to the punishment for the offense of tampering with a witness and the evidence that may be offered to show that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Courts--General|EVIDENCE|Family--Family Violence|WITNESSES
HB 3118 83-0 (2013) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to court-ordered outpatient mental health services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Courts--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
HB 3230 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to a change of name and vital statistics information. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|GENDER IDENTITY & EXPRESSION|Health--General|PHYSICIANS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|VITAL STATISTICS & RECORDS
HB 3377 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to the creation of a prostitution prevention program; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|PROSTITUTION
HB 3532 83-0 (2013) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to resuming a criminal case after a defendant is determined to be competent to stand trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
HB 3612 83-0 (2013) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to marriage education courses for certain couples filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship|Family--Parent & Child|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET
HB 3717 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to court-ordered access to a child by the child's sibling. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Family--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 3784 83-0 (2013) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the creation of a state court to hear cases involving insurance and Medicaid fraud. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|FRAUD|Governor|Insurance--General|MEDICAID|TRAVIS COUNTY
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
HJR 43 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a court of this state from enforcing, considering, or applying a religious or cultural law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Religion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 100 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the sanctions that may be assessed against a judge or justice following a formal proceeding instituted by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HR 2841 83-0 (2013) Author: Lewis, Tryon Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3153. Reported enrolled Courts--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 25 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al. Relating to abortion at or after 20 weeks post-fertilization. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Abortion|Courts--General|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|PHYSICIANS|PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH
SB 33 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the electronic monitoring of residents at state supported living centers; providing criminal penalties. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Courts--General|ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT|EVIDENCE|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Nursing Homes|PUBLIC NOTICE|RIGHT OF PRIVACY
SB 34 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13 Courts--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health Care Providers|Health--General|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|PHYSICIANS
SB 209 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the functions and operation of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date Courts--General|Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|PUBLIC NOTICE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Commission Bills
SB 462 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to specialty court programs in this state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|DRUG COURTS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Military & Veterans|SPECIALTY COURTS ADVISORY COUNCIL
SB 484 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation of a prostitution prevention program; authorizing a fee. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/13 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|PROSTITUTION
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 577 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial
SB 646 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to court-ordered outpatient mental health services. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13 Courts--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse
SB 647 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney's fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Disabilities, Persons with|Electronic Information Systems|GUARDIANS & WARDS|INCAPACITATED PERSONS|Lawyers|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 669 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the manner in which a bail bond or personal bond is forfeited and circumstances under which a final judgment of forfeiture may be reformed. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|Criminal Procedure--General
SB 767 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to the creation of DNA records for the DNA database system. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|DNA|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 790 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to administrative fees assessed when certain charges are dismissed. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Equipment|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 896 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to the administration and operation of the appellate judicial system for the Second Court of Appeals District. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 963 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the use of an Internet application to allow access by court-appointed volunteer advocates to child protective services case information. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|GIFTS & DONATIONS|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|VOLUNTEERS
SB 1097 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to identification cards for certain members of the judiciary. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Personnel|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
SB 1146 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the statewide electronic filing system fund and to certain court fees and court costs to fund the account; imposing fees. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|State Finances--Management & Control|SUPREME COURT
SB 1342 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to evidence of inequality of appraisal in judicial appeals of appraisal review board orders. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee Courts--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
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 1420 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to court costs and fees in criminal proceedings. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1583 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to extending the court's jurisdiction in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship over certain young people for purposes of obtaining special immigrant juvenile status and Department of Family and Protective Services policies for handling cases involving those young people. Senate: Jurisprudence Co-author authorized Aliens|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
SB 1620 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to certified communication access realtime translation providers. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately ASSISTIVE & REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Courts--General|HEARING DISORDERS|SIGN LANGUAGE & SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
SB 1751 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the allocation of beds in and the commitment of certain persons to certain mental health facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services Courts--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|MENTAL INCOMPETENCY
SB 1759 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to the procedures for the appointment of and the duties of attorneys ad litem in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 CONSERVATORSHIP|CONTINUING EDUCATION|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|Lawyers
SB 1908 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to a study conducted by the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System and the repeal of certain court fees and costs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS
SJR 34 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SENATE, TEXAS|SUPREME COURT
SJR 42 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to expanding the types of sanctions that may be assessed against a judge or justice following a formal proceeding instituted by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State Courts--General|Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SR 1066 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3153. Reported enrolled Courts--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 66 83-1 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL CONSENT|PHYSICIANS
HB 67 83-1 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL CONSENT|PHYSICIANS
HB 27 83-2 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to notice of and consent to an abortion for a minor. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Abortion|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Minors--Health & Safety|PARENTAL CONSENT|PHYSICIANS
HB 258 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the amount of the state traffic fine. House: Ways & Means Considered in Calendars Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 352 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to a cost-benefit analysis of rules adopted or amended by the supreme court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|SUPREME COURT
HB 482 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to agreed orders in family law matters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--Child Support|Family--Family Violence|Family--Marriage Relationship|Family--Parent & Child|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 484 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the enforcement by contempt of certain orders in family law proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Family--Child Support|Family--Parent & Child
HB 544 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a request for attorney's fees in a family law matter. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|Family--Marriage Relationship|Family--Parent & Child
HB 547 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to a suit for legal separation in a marriage. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship|Property Interests--General|SEPARATION
HB 768 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the provision of drug court programs in this state. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|DRUG COURTS
HB 836 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark | et. al. Relating to certain persons receiving mental health services. House: Public Health Left pending in committee Courts--General|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|PATIENT RIGHTS & PROTECTION
HB 901 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to spousal maintenance. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 ALIMONY|Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship|SEPARATION
HB 905 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 CHILD WITNESSES|Courts--General|EVIDENCE|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 906 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to appointments made in and the appeal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 CHILD CUSTODY|Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child|SUPREME COURT
HB 907 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the duration of a protective order against family violence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 942 82-0 (2011) Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to an exemption for school districts from security for court costs and appeal bond. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 999 82-0 (2011) Author: Berman, Leo | et. al. Relating to requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Religion
HB 1078 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem and attorney for a minor in an application for a court order authorizing the minor to consent to an abortion. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Abortion|Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|GUARDIANS & WARDS|INFORMED CONSENT|Lawyers|Minors--General
HB 1106 82-0 (2011) Author: Johnson, Eric
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to providing certain information to a criminal defendant at the time the defendant is placed on deferred adjudication community supervision and at the time of the dismissal of certain proceedings against the defendant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 1207 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to adoption of the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|KIDNAPPING|Minors--Crimes Against|UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT
HB 1209 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to a probate fee exemption for estates of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and others killed in the line of duty. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 1233 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the amount of the state traffic fine. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 1240 82-0 (2011) Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al. Relating to the application of foreign and international laws and doctrines in this state and requiring a court of this state to uphold and apply certain laws, including the doctrine requiring courts to refrain from involvement in religious doctrinal interpretation or application. House: State Sovereignty, Select Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General
HB 1260 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to family violence and protective orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1313 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence CHILD WITNESSES|Courts--General|EVIDENCE|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1466 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana Relating to authorizing a suit to declare that certain young people have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and extending the jurisdiction of certain courts making such a declaration. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Aliens|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|IMMIGRATION LAW|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 1475 82-0 (2011) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to longevity pay for judicial staff counsel and assistant public defenders. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Lawyers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1489 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to an oral statement regarding the impact of an offense in certain cases involving a violent crime. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|CRIME VICTIMS|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 1559 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the retention, storage, and destruction of certain court documents. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|RECORDS MANAGEMENT|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS|SUPREME COURT
HB 1646 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 1674 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Family--Child Support|Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
HB 1771 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the establishment of the Specialty Courts Advisory Council. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|Governor|SPECIALTY COURTS ADVISORY COUNCIL
HB 1817 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to protective orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1858 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the creation, administration, and interpretation of powers of attorney, including statutory powers of attorney. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Lawyers|POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Probate--Durable Power of Attorney|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|Property Interests--Trusts|TRUSTS
HB 1918 82-0 (2011) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1994 82-0 (2011) Author: Weber, Randy | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the creation of a first offender prostitution prevention program. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|HUMAN TRAFFICKING|Legislature|PROSTITUTION
HB 1995 82-0 (2011) Author: Weber, Randy Relating to the prosecution of certain offenses involving environmental quality. House: Environmental Regulation Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Environment--Water|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 1996 82-0 (2011) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the licensure of a person practicing muscle activation techniques; providing administrative penalties. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Courts--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Health--General|Occupational Regulation--Health Occupations|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2019 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of victim-offender mediation programs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 2027 82-0 (2011) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to a declaration of origin. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General
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 2124 82-0 (2011) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to victim notification regarding the release of a defendant who was acquitted by reason of insanity in a criminal case. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Courts--General|CRIME VICTIMS|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2310 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Doug
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to appointment of bailiffs for the district courts in Comal, Hays, and Caldwell Counties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 BAILIFFS|CALDWELL COUNTY|COMAL COUNTY|Courts--Administration|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|HAYS COUNTY
HB 2394 82-0 (2011) Author: Weber, Randy Relating to the education requirements for certain justices of the peace. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
HB 2425 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to notice to the attorney general of challenges to the constitutionality of Texas statutes. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|State Officers|SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
HB 2437 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to an award of litigation costs after the rejection of certain settlement offers. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General
HB 2489 82-0 (2011) Author: Scott, Connie Relating to the discoverability and admissibility of communications of sympathy in certain civil or administrative actions against a health care provider or physician. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|EVIDENCE|Health Care Providers|PHYSICIANS
HB 2492 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the family allowance, treatment of exempt property, and an allowance in lieu of exempt property in the administration of a decedent's estate. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date Courts--General|INCAPACITATED PERSONS|Minors--General|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2496 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to creating a teen dating violence court program and the deferral of adjudication and dismissal of certain dating violence cases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Minors--General
HB 2624 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to procedures applicable in circumstances involving family violence or other criminal conduct and military personnel. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|Family--Family Violence|Law Enforcement|Military & Veterans|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 2844 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the supervision of certain people convicted of a criminal offense and to the organization and operation of certain correctional entities. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE|Health--General|Intergovernmental Relations|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2861 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to documents filed with a district, county, or court clerk. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General
HB 2873 82-0 (2011) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al. Relating to the creation of a state court to hear cases involving insurance and Medicaid fraud. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|FRAUD|Insurance--General|MEDICAID|SUPREME COURT
HB 2976 82-0 (2011) Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al. Relating to the recording of proceedings and the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; creating an offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Courts--General|Courts--Reporters|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|MISSING CHILDREN
HB 3003 82-0 (2011) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the issuance of an identification card to certain individuals to permit entrance into certain county buildings without passing through security services. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Lawyers|Safety
HB 3121 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to objections to a judge assigned to a trial court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Courts--Judges
HB 3172 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to protective orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee Courts--General|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 3175 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to notice to certain persons that a child is in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services CONSERVATORSHIP|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3314 82-0 (2011) Author: Carter, Stefani
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a requirement that an attorney ad litem appointed for a child file a statement with the court regarding the attorney ad litem's meeting with the child or other specified person. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child|Lawyers
HB 3380 82-0 (2011) Author: Shelton, Mark Relating to certain persons receiving mental health services. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Courts--General|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|Minors--Health & Safety|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 3400 82-0 (2011) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to certain sentencing procedures in a capital case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3442 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to authorizing certain courts to access information in the juvenile justice information system. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 3445 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Municipal|PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|SUPREME COURT
HB 3572 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Susan Relating to the creation of the 1st Multicounty Court at Law composed of Fisher and Nolan Counties and the abolishment of the County Court at Law of Nolan County. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|FISHER COUNTY|NOLAN COUNTY
HB 3707 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the waiting period for certain spouses filing for divorce on the grounds of insupportability. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--Family Violence|Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 3710 82-0 (2011) Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al. Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial
HB 3790 82-0 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. House: Appropriations Postponed Courts--General|Education--General|Housing--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--General
HCR 43 82-0 (2011) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Inviting the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a joint session of the legislature on February 23, 2011. Filed with the Secretary of State Courts--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Invitation|Resolutions--Joint Session
HJR 57 82-0 (2011) Author: Berman, Leo Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a court of this state from enforcing, considering, or applying a religious or cultural law. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Religion|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 155 82-0 (2011) Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Withdrawn from schedule Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HR 2723 82-0 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1811. Reported enrolled Courts--General|Education--General|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--General
SB 55 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in certain facilities. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee Courts--General|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 286 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to attorney's fees and other costs in guardianship proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
House passage as amended reported ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|Lawyers|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 481 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the removal of a guardian of an incapacitated person ordered by a court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|GUARDIANS & WARDS|INCAPACITATED PERSONS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 543 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a probate fee exemption for estates of certain law enforcement officers, firefighters, and others killed in the line of duty. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Law Enforcement|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 786 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to procedures for establishment, modification, and enforcement of child support obligations. Senate: Jurisprudence Committee report printed and distributed ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Family--Child Support|Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens
SB 787 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the admissibility of certain hearsay statements of a child in hearings on an application for a protective order. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence CHILD WITNESSES|Courts--General|EVIDENCE|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 789 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the duration of a protective order against family violence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 819 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to family violence and protective orders. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
SB 871 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to corrective action with regard to excessive or unfairly discriminatory residential property or personal automobile premium rates. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Insurance Courts--General|INSURANCE RATES|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty
SB 878 82-0 (2011) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to a defendant's release on a personal bond or bail bond. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|MAGISTRATES
SB 968 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to certain costs used to fund court-appointed volunteer advocate programs. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Family--Child Protection|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Minors--Crimes Against|VOLUNTEERS
SB 1028 82-0 (2011) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the appointment of counsel to represent an indigent defendant in a capital case and to the reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by appointed counsel. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Lawyers|Salaries & Expenses
SB 1059 82-0 (2011) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the program for improvement of collection of court costs, fees, and fines imposed in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|County Government--General|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1060 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the creation of a first offender prostitution prevention program. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice City Government--General|County Government--General|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Morals|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Legislature|PROSTITUTION
SB 1078 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to representation of certain applicants for writs of habeas corpus in cases involving the death penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Crimes--Capital Punishment|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|HABEAS CORPUS
SB 1192 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the creation, administration, and interpretation of powers of attorney, including statutory powers of attorney. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|DIGITAL SIGNATURES|Lawyers|POWER OF ATTORNEY ACT|Probate--Durable Power of Attorney|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|Property Interests--Trusts|TRUSTS
SB 1241 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to authorizing certain courts to access information in the juvenile justice information system. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 1266 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the elimination of certain reports submitted by the court of criminal appeals and the supreme court to the Office of Court Administration. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|SUPREME COURT
SB 1490 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the recording of proceedings and the issuance of a warrant to take physical custody of a child in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship; creating an offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|Courts--Reporters|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|MISSING CHILDREN
SB 1494 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to reporting to the Texas Judicial Council the election or appointment of certain municipal officers. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence City Government--Employees/Officers|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SB 1681 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of counsel and the rights of an accused and other requirements for the purposes of appellate proceedings or community supervision revocation proceedings. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
SB 1717 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Municipal|PERMANENT JUDICIAL COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|SUPREME COURT
SB 1718 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al. Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial
SB 1811 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Point of order sustained Courts--General|Education--General|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--General
SB 1830 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to increasing certain fees for preservation and archiving of district court records. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--District|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SJR 45 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 1260 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1811. Reported enrolled Courts--General|Education--General|Health--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|Insurance--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--General
HB 1 82-1 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|MEDICAID|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--General|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 79 82-1 (2011) Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to fiscal and other matters necessary for implementation of the judiciary budget as enacted by H.B. No. 1, Acts of the 82nd Legislature, Regular Session, 2011, and to the operation and administration of, and practice and procedures in courts in, the judicial branch of state government. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--General|Family--Parent & Child|HARRIS COUNTY|State Finances--Budget|SUPREME COURT|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|WEBB COUNTY
HR 232 82-1 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1. Reported enrolled ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1 82-1 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Lawyers|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|OFFICE OF RURAL AFFAIRS IN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|PEACE OFFICERS|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|PROCESS SERVERS|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Retirement Systems--Teachers|RURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF|RURAL HEALTH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL, TEXAS|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--General|Taxation--Motor Fuels|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SCR 5 82-1 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1. Signed by the Governor ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Open Records|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Corrective|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--General|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SR 130 82-1 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1. Reported enrolled ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Higher--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers|Education--School Districts|EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Governor|GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS|Health--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|Insurance--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|MEDICAID|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|PARKING|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Retirement Systems--Teachers|Salaries & Expenses|SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS|STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State|TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND|TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND|Tobacco Products|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration|VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 299 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to mediation procedures in certain family law suits. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Family--Child Support|Family--Marriage Relationship|Family--Parent & Child|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION
HB 579 81-0 (2009) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to certain costs on conviction in certain intoxication and drug cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 600 81-0 (2009) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to appeals from small claims courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims
HB 666 81-0 (2009) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to certain costs used to fund drug court programs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DRUG COURTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 887 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al. Relating to a court's authority to order a proposed patient to receive extended outpatient mental health services. House: Public Health
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration Courts--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 890 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the terminology used to describe certain judicial officers. House: Public Health
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09 Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 912 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the enforcement by contempt of certain orders in family law proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--Child Support|Family--Parent & Child
HB 934 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to agreed orders in family law matters. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Family--Child Support|Family--Family Violence|Family--Marriage Relationship|Family--Parent & Child
HB 974 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to requiring the court to confer with a child before a protective order hearing. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|PROTECTIVE ORDERS
HB 1118 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the appointment of an administrative judge for drug court programs in this state. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Courts--Judges|DRUG COURTS|Governor
HB 1319 81-0 (2009) Author: Pierson, Paula Relating to an exemption for school districts from security for court costs and appeal bond. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts
HB 1338 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to certain civil actions against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies or quasi-governmental entities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|HARASSMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1462 81-0 (2009) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to leave for certain state employees who volunteer or participate in training for Court Appointed Special Advocates. House: Human Services
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/09 Courts--General|State Employees|VOLUNTEERS
HB 1544 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to court proceedings for a plea of guilty or nolo contendere for a misdemeanor punishable by fine only. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure
HB 1906 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the amount of a surcharge assessed on conviction of certain intoxicated driver offenses on the driver's license of certain persons who complete a drug court program. House: Public Safety Left pending in committee Courts--General|Courts--Judges|DRUG COURTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 2132 81-0 (2009) Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara Relating to sealing of court records containing identifying financial information or personal identifying information. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Courts--General|Minors--General|Protection of Personal Information
HB 2272 81-0 (2009) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to the collection of fines and costs imposed in a criminal case following a defendant's default in payment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2349 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to reporting certain information on the Internet relating to cases heard by administrative law judges employed by the State Office of Administrative Hearings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF|Courts--General|INTERNET|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Admin. Procedure
HB 2565 81-0 (2009) Author: Frost, Stephen Relating to the rights and liabilities of the parties in a suit for dissolution of a marriage and certain post-dissolution proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 2567 81-0 (2009) Author: Frost, Stephen Relating to attorney's fees in certain postjudgment proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 2707 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott Relating to the jurisdiction of certain courts in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 2818 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the use of videoconferencing in certain proceedings involving inmates confined in a facility operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3154 81-0 (2009) Author: Frost, Stephen Relating to certain policies for bailiffs and the appointment of or request for bailiffs for certain courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee BAILIFFS|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|SHERIFFS
HB 3212 81-0 (2009) Author: Edwards, Al Relating to the automatic expunction of certain criminal records; increasing a penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Criminal Procedure--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS
HB 3274 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to a declaration of origin. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General
HB 3595 81-0 (2009) Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of drug court programs in this state. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed Courts--General|Courts--Judges|DRUG COURTS
HB 3747 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the discharge and court-ordered treatment of certain patients with mental illness. House: Public Health No action taken in committee Courts--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 4068 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the conduct of judicial proceedings and transaction of other essential judicial functions in the event of a disaster. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SUPREME COURT
HB 4097 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to transfer of cases by the judicial panel on multidistrict litigation. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General
HB 4126 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the construction of nonsubstantive codifications and revisions of statutes. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Courts--General|Statutory Revision
HB 4136 81-0 (2009) Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to sealing court records containing medical information for children who are victims of certain offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Courts--General|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|MEDICAL RECORDS|Minors--Crimes Against|Minors--Health & Safety
HB 4157 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to court appointed volunteer advocates in certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Human Services Scheduled for public hearing on . . . Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|CHILD ABUSE|Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|VOLUNTEERS
HB 4293 81-0 (2009) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to notice to the attorney general of an action, suit, or proceeding challenging the validity of a Texas statute or rule. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Validating Acts
HB 4425 81-0 (2009) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to authorizing a suit to declare that certain children have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. House: Human Services Left pending in committee Aliens|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Parent & Child
HB 4569 81-0 (2009) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to investigations and other procedures with respect to allegations of child abuse and neglect. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services CHILD ABUSE|Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Child Protection|Family--Family Violence|Minors--Health & Safety
HCR 32 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Inviting the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a joint session of the legislature on February 11, 2009. Filed with the Secretary of State Courts--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Invitation|Resolutions--Joint Session
HR 2968 81-0 (2009) Author: Hughes, Bryan Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 408. Reported enrolled Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 408 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to jurisdiction, venue, and appeals in certain matters, including the jurisdiction of and appeals from certain courts and administrative decisions and the appointment of counsel in certain appeals. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date Courts--Appellate|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 416 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to additional court costs for certain traffic offenses that occur in a municipality. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Courts--Municipal|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS & CROSSING ZONES
SB 518 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to providing access to certain information relating to the discretionary transfer of a child from a juvenile court to a criminal court. House: Corrections
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09 Courts--General|Juvenile Boards & Officers|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SB 750 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the administration of psychoactive medications to persons receiving services in a residential care facility. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 780 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to disclosure of the individual vote of each member of the Supreme Court of Texas on a petition for review. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|SUPREME COURT
SB 866 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the rights and liabilities of the parties in a suit for dissolution of a marriage and certain post-dissolution proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09 ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship
SB 992 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the jurisdiction and administration of, and procedures relating to, certain courts in this state, including procedures for appeals. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to subcommittee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--Administration|Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Juries|Courts--Justice|Courts--Municipal|Courts--Small Claims|Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1051 81-0 (2009) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to leave for certain state employees who volunteer or participate in training for Court Appointed Special Advocates. House: Human Services
Senate: Government Organization
No action taken in committee Courts--General|State Employees|VOLUNTEERS
SB 1070 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to jury assembly and administration. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee Courts--General|Courts--Juries|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1162 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to notice to the attorney general of an action, suit, or proceeding challenging the validity of a Texas statute or rule. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Validating Acts
SB 1323 81-0 (2009) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the amount of a surcharge assessed on conviction of certain intoxicated driver offenses on the driver's license of certain persons who complete a drug court program. Senate: Criminal Justice Committee report printed and distributed Courts--General|Courts--Judges|DRUG COURTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 1875 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to a declaration of origin. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General
SB 1916 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to the automatic expunction of arrest records and files after an individual receives a pardon or a grant of certain other relief with respect to the offense for which the individual was arrested. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 2160 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to multidistrict litigation. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General
SB 2226 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, partisan elections for all judicial offices, and nonpartisan elections for the retention or rejection for all judicial offices. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial
SJR 44 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert Proposing a constitutional amendment for filling vacancies in appellate judicial offices by appointment, for partisan elections for all judicial offices, and for subsequent nonpartisan retention elections for all judicial offices. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar Courts--Appellate|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Elections--Candidates|Elections--Judicial|Governor|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SR 1089 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 408. Reported enrolled Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Courts--Justice|Courts--Small Claims|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
HB 367 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the fees paid by a relator in certain proceedings originating in a court of appeals. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 413 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to erecting certain signs on certain rights-of-way; providing penalties. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07 Courts--General|Highways|SIGNS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 444 80-0 (2007) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to attorney's fees in certain postjudgment proceedings. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|Family--Marriage Relationship
HB 764 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the collection of a family protection fee. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|Family--Marriage Relationship|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 779 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the dismissal of certain enforcement actions alleging the failure to pay child support. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|Family--Child Support
HB 781 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a credit against arrearages for child support payments made by the obligor directly to the obligee. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee Courts--General|Family--Child Support
HB 807 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the payment and use of a juvenile delinquency prevention fund. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues No action taken in committee Courts--General|Crimes--Juvenile|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Juvenile Boards & Officers
HB 1130 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to civil actions against persons who file complaints with governmental agencies. House: Civil Practices Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|HARASSMENT|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1295 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to filing fees for certain actions filed in a court with probate jurisdiction. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 1380 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to court security and the use of money in courthouse security and municipal court building security funds. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 1409 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Robert Relating to the procedure for the initiation of and the award of certain costs in eminent domain proceedings. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee Courts--General|Property Interests--Eminent Domain
HB 1711 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the fees charged for certain filings in probate actions. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
HB 1875 80-0 (2007) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al. Relating to the operation and funding of drug court programs. House: Corrections Placed on General State Calendar Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|DRUG COURTS|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 1993 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to mandatory dismissal of certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship and involving the Department of Family and Protective Services. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed Courts--General|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1995 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the time in which to appeal a report by an associate judge in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Family--Parent & Child
HB 2259 80-0 (2007) Author: Hardcastle, Rick Relating to the evidentiary use of certain judgments, orders, and docket sheets in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|EVIDENCE
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 2359 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the collection of certain filing fees by statutory probate courts for deposit in the judicial fund, the use of those deposits, and the remittance of the excess of those deposits. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2506 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the applicability of the Information Resources Management Act and related laws to judicial agencies. House: Judiciary Withdrawn from schedule COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2566 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to a document or instrument filed by an inmate with a court concerning real or personal property. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Property Interests--General
HB 2576 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to certain determinations made by a judge before granting deferred adjudication in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION
HB 2659 80-0 (2007) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to a court order for a land surveyor to cross land. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call Courts--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|SURVEYORS
HB 2784 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to a fee on conviction after a custodial arrest. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Law Enforcement
HB 2879 80-0 (2007) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to expert reports in certain civil actions. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General
HB 2914 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to the abatement of certain suits between a builder and a homeowner. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Courts--General|Property Interests--General
HB 3048 80-0 (2007) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to providing free parking to certain witnesses during a criminal trial. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Trial|PARKING|WITNESSES
HB 3199 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of the Judicial Compensation Commission. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 Courts--General|JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION|Salaries & Expenses|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
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 3329 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to dog attacks on persons. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Animals|Courts--General|Safety
HB 3383 80-0 (2007) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to procedures regarding certain criminal defendants who are or may be persons with mental illness or mental retardation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Insanity Defense|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 3562 80-0 (2007) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to eligibility of certain judges to be named on a list of retired and former judges. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Courts--Judges
HB 3675 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, John Relating to procedures for determining court jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee CHILD CUSTODY|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 3858 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Relating to a court cost to support the collection of fees, fines, or court costs in criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HR 2879 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1251. Reported enrolled Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 433 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Phillips, Larry
Relating to attorney's fees in certain postjudgment proceedings. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|Family--Marriage Relationship
SB 464 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the dismissal of a charge for failure to timely update certain information on a driver's license or personal identification certificate. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec. Courts--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 778 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the use of certain technology to conduct certain mental health proceedings. House: Public Health
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 Courts--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|VIDEOCONFERENCING
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 819 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the fees charged for filing an inventory and appraisement in probate actions. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07 Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates
SB 885 80-0 (2007) Author: Whitmire, John
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to access to criminal history record information by state appellate courts. House: Judiciary
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07 Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Labor--Unemployment|Open Records
SB 1557 80-0 (2007) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the appointment of an attorney to represent an indigent defendant who is in the custody of a correctional facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or another related correctional facility. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
SB 1814 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the creation of the office of district attorney for Kenedy and Kleberg Counties and the district attorney for the 105th Judicial District. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|KENEDY COUNTY|KLEBERG COUNTY|NUECES COUNTY
SB 1915 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to local juvenile justice information systems. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|Minors--Juvenile Justice
SCR 13 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Inviting the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a Joint Session of the legislature on February 20, 2007. Filed with the Secretary of State Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Invitation|Resolutions--Joint Session
HB 375 79-0 (2005) Author: Casteel, Carter Relating to the collection of fines and costs imposed in a criminal case following a defendant's default in payment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 571 79-0 (2005) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the establishment of auxiliary county facilities in the unincorporated area of a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--Employees/Officers|County Government--General|Courts--General
HB 600 79-0 (2005) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to erecting certain signs on certain rights-of-way; providing penalties. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on intent calendar Courts--General|Highways|SIGNS|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 646 79-0 (2005) Author: Otto, John
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the provision of certain reports and records requested by the attorney general. House: Judiciary
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05 ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 667 79-0 (2005) Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al. Relating to security fees in certain civil and criminal cases. House: County Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice COUNTY COURTHOUSES|County Government--General|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 675 79-0 (2005) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the imposition of an additional cost on conviction of certain intoxication and alcohol-related offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
HB 764 79-0 (2005) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the authority of a court to dismiss a charge of operating a motor vehicle for which financial responsibility was not established. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in subcommittee Courts--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Insurance/Financial Responsibility
HB 1001 79-0 (2005) Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al. Relating to the compensation of state judges and to the computation of retirement benefits for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1062 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the availability of judges and magistrates for proceedings related to chemically dependent persons. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Courts--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1077 79-0 (2005) Author: Crabb, Joe
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the composition of certain courts of appeals districts and to the assignment and transfer of cases in certain courts of appeals districts. House: Redistricting
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Redistricting|SUPREME COURT
HB 1080 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to the suspended execution of the sentence for a tobacco offense committed by a minor. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Minors--General|Tobacco Products
HB 1081 79-0 (2005) Author: Driver, Joe Relating to suspension or denial of a driver's license for failure to appear, pay a fine, or satisfy a judgment. House: Law Enforcement Postponed Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
HB 1133 79-0 (2005) Author: Nixon, Joe Relating to interlocutory appeals. House: Civil Practices No action taken in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Appellate|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General
HB 1147 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the venue for a suit filed by an insurance company under the insurer's right of subrogation or a similar right. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Insurance--Health & Accident
HB 1158 79-0 (2005) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al. Relating to the compensation of state judges. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
HB 1220 79-0 (2005) Author: Talton, Robert Relating to the appointment of mental health masters. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services Courts--General|MAGISTRATES|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1620 79-0 (2005) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the award of attorney's fees in an action against an officer or director of a nonprofit corporation. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee ATTORNEY'S FEES|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Lawyers
HB 1792 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to conforming the law concerning the removal of a guardian of a ward to amendments made by the 78th Legislature. House: Judiciary Laid on the table subject to call Courts--General|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 1793 79-0 (2005) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the jurisdiction of a court with respect to an action involving a testamentary trust. House: Judiciary Left pending in committee Courts--General|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 1910 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to certain actions for personal injury, death, or property damages brought by or against a guardian of the person or estate of an incapacitated person. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary Courts--General|INCAPACITATED PERSONS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 1911 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to certain actions for personal injury, death, or property damages brought by or against a personal representative of a decedent's estate. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary Courts--General|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 1927 79-0 (2005) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the requirement that certain offenders undergo testing for AIDS, HIV infection, or related conditions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee BLOOD & MEDICAL TESTS|Courts--General|Crimes--Against Morals|Health--AIDS|Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions|SEXUAL OFFENDERS
HB 1934 79-0 (2005) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne | et. al.
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to security fees for justice courts. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 Courts--General|Courts--Justice|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 2111 79-0 (2005) Author: Merritt, Tommy Relating to certain fees in the administration of the teen court program. House: Judiciary Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2120 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the administration of county government and the exercise of powers at the county level. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date ARREST WARRANTS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 2355 79-0 (2005) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to the enforcement of a child support order by contempt. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Corrections--Jails & Prisons|Courts--General|Family--Child Support
HB 2365 79-0 (2005) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary Courts--General|Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
HB 2436 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to statutory authority to reduce certain appropriations made by the legislature in support of the courts and to certain law library fees. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Libraries & Librarians|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2518 79-0 (2005) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a mental health court program. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2666 79-0 (2005) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to the criminal and civil enforcement of the required payment of a toll for the use of certain turnpike projects. House: Transportation Left pending in committee Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Highways|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2672 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to jurisdiction and venue in condemnation proceedings. House: Judiciary Withdrawn from schedule Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--General
HB 2750 79-0 (2005) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to certain identifying information provided in connection with a decedent's estate or guardianship. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|Financial--General|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
HB 2861 79-0 (2005) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to requiring criminal district court approval before counsel in a noncapital indigent defense case incurs certain expenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in subcommittee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|Criminal Procedure--Trial|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2998 79-0 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna Relating to certain costs, fees, and expenses that may be imposed on a motor carrier for certain violations on a recommendation by an administrative law judge. House: Transportation Left pending in committee Common Carriers|Courts--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3092 79-0 (2005) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to certain requirements for filing an application for court-ordered chemical dependency treatment services for an adult. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Courts--General|Family--General
HB 3131 79-0 (2005) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the payment of court costs required in connection with the suspension of sentence and deferral of final disposition in certain misdemeanor traffic cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
HB 3168 79-0 (2005) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the court house security fund House: County Affairs No action taken in committee County Government--General|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Safety|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES
HB 3265 79-0 (2005) Author: Straus, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the declaration of a mistrial in the punishment phase of a criminal proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 Courts--General|Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 3531 79-0 (2005) Author: Jackson, Jim
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the Dallas County district and county courts administration and court services. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|DALLAS COUNTY|Juvenile Boards & Officers
HCR 27 79-0 (2005) Author: Phillips, Larry Inviting the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a joint session of the legislature on Wednesday, February 16, 2005. Filed Courts--General|Resolutions--Joint Session
HCR 33 79-0 (2005) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Inviting the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Texas to address a joint session of the legislature on Wednesday, February 23, 2005. Filed with the Secretary of State Courts--General|Resolutions--Invitation|Resolutions--Joint Session
HCR 88 79-0 (2005) Author: Crabb, Joe
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Urging the Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas, as necessary, to develop rules relating to the random assignment to courts of appeals of cases pending or on appeal from counties with overlapping appellate jurisdictions and relating to determining the court of appeals precedent applicable in such randomly assigned cases. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|SUPREME COURT
HR 2198 79-0 (2005) Author: Oliveira, Rene Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3485. Reported enrolled CAMERON COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports
SB 27 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to creating a presumption regarding a person's alcohol concentration for purposes of certain criminal proceedings against the person and the administrative suspension of the person's driver's license. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID
SB 210 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to security fees in certain civil and criminal cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice COUNTY COURTHOUSES|County Government--General|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 307 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to a mental health court program. House: Judiciary
Senate: Criminal Justice
House passage as amended reported Courts--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 346 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to conforming the law concerning the removal of a guardian of a ward to amendments made by the 78th Legislature. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 348 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the availability of judges and magistrates for proceedings related to chemically dependent persons. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Courts--General
SB 349 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the jurisdiction of a court with respect to an action involving a testamentary trust. Senate: Jurisprudence Record vote Courts--General|Probate--Guardians & Related Trusts
SB 368 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of state judges and to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas. House: Judiciary
Senate: State Affairs
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Retirement Systems--Judicial|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Salaries & Expenses
SB 436 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to the records of a justice of the peace. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 Courts--General|Courts--Justice|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
SB 437 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the suspended execution of the sentence for a tobacco offense committed by a minor. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Minors--General|Tobacco Products
SB 729 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to a weighted caseload study of the district courts. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--District|Courts--General
SB 830 79-0 (2005) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the declaration of a mistrial in the punishment phase of a criminal proceeding. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Courts--Juries|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
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 1049 79-0 (2005) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Allen, Ray
Relating to the efficient administration and certain powers of county government. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars ARREST WARRANTS|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Electronic Information Systems|Law Enforcement|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
SB 1134 79-0 (2005) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to suspension or denial of a driver's license for failure to appear, pay a fine, or satisfy a judgment. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 1244 79-0 (2005) Author: Carona, John Relating to the venue for a suit filed by an insurance company under the insurer's right of subrogation or a similar right. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Insurance--Health & Accident
SB 1426 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to fees charged to persons applying for the expunction of certain offenses committed by minors. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05 Courts--General|EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 1578 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to jurisdiction and venue in condemnation proceedings. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--General
SB 1600 79-0 (2005) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to criminal law hearing officers in Harris County. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--Trial|HARRIS COUNTY
SB 1611 79-0 (2005) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to statutory authority to reduce certain appropriations made by the legislature in support of the courts and to certain law library fees. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Libraries & Librarians|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1633 79-0 (2005) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the provision of certain reports and records requested by the attorney general. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Criminal Procedure--General
SCR 7 79-0 (2005) Author: Duncan, Robert Urging the Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas to adopt rules providing for the random assignment to courts of appeals of cases pending or on appeal from counties with overlapping appellate jurisdictions and adopt rules determining the court of appeals precedent applicable in such randomly assigned cases. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|SUPREME COURT
HB 11 79-1 (2005) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, and to providing funds for court-related purposes; making an appropriation. House: Judiciary
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed Courts--General|Courts--Judges|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Retirement Systems--Judicial|Retirement Systems--State Employees|Salaries & Expenses
HB 12 79-1 (2005) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al. Relating to the compensation of state judges and county judges, to the computation of retirement benefits for state judges and for members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas, and to providing funds for court-related purposes. House: Judiciary Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Courts--Judges|EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Resolutions--Miscellaneous|Retirement Systems--Judicial|Salaries & Expenses
HB 89 79-1 (2005) Author: Hupp, Suzanna | et. al. Relating to a fee to support the appointment of attorneys ad litem in certain civil suits. House: Judiciary Referred to Judiciary ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|Family--Child Protection|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Human Services--Child Services
SB 37 79-1 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to providing funds for the fair defense account. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 132 79-3 (2006) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to appeals to justice courts of certain ad valorem tax determinations. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Courts--District|Courts--General|Courts--Justice|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions
HB 346 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the period during which a person may be confined for contempt of court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 475 78-0 (2003) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the availability of a legislative continuance in a judicial matter. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Lawyers|LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE|Legislature
HB 829 78-0 (2003) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to jurisdiction to enter certain orders in a failure to attend school proceeding. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03 Courts--General|DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 1031 78-0 (2003) Author: Lewis, Glenn Relating to the release of a criminal defendant on partial bail and to the procedures governing a cash bond. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Bail & Pretrial Release|MAGISTRATES
HB 1298 78-0 (2003) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to the ability of a court to retain jurisdiction over a person placed on community supervision who absconds. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|MANDATORY SUPERVISION
HB 1815 78-0 (2003) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to court-ordered representation in suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03 Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Lawyers
HB 2003 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the age of a person subject to the juvenile justice system. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Referred to Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Courts--General|Minors--Juvenile Justice
HB 2157 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the use of the judicial and court personnel training fund. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03 CONTINUING EDUCATION|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 2572 78-0 (2003) Author: Moreno, Paul Relating to additional costs on conviction for certain intoxication and drug offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|DRUG COURTS
HB 2609 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the establishment of mental health court programs. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03 Courts--General|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Criminal Procedure--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 2622 78-0 (2003) Author: Allen, Ray
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to certain governmental agency and private entity access to and use of criminal history record information maintained by the Department of Public Safety. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03 Courts--General|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2656 78-0 (2003) Author: Farabee, David Relating to a costs on conviction for indigent defense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES
HB 2668 78-0 (2003) Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the punishment and sentencing of defendants convicted of certain offenses under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/03 Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|DRUG COURTS|TEXAS CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
HB 2689 78-0 (2003) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the practice of law. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Oil & Gas
HB 2853 78-0 (2003) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to additional fees and court costs for the State Commission on Judicial Conduct; imposing a judicial occupation fee. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
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 3148 78-0 (2003) Author: Wilson, Ron Relating to fines and penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|SPEED LIMITS|Vehicles & Traffic--DWI & DUID|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 3159 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to contract for collection services in criminal cases and certain cases involving the parking or stopping of motor vehicles. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 3273 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the use of funds to provide trial courts with technical support equipment. House: Judicial Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3278 78-0 (2003) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the right of a subpoenaed witness to reinstatement of employment. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Labor--Management Relations|WITNESSES
HB 3306 78-0 (2003) Author: Berman, Leo
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to certain appropriations made in support of the courts by the legislature to certain individuals and governmental entitites, to the assignment and compensation of certain visiting judges, and to the Eighth, Ninth, and Eleventh courts of appeals districts. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3307 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to fees to assist in funding drug court programs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs|DRUG COURTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 3314 78-0 (2003) Author: Capelo, Jaime Relating to the amount of certain court fees. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
HB 3376 78-0 (2003) Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al. Relating to the payment of court costs in certain asset forfeiture cases. House: Border and International Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General|CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE|Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel
HB 3385 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the assignment of certain judges by the chief justice of the supreme court. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee Courts--General|Courts--Judges|SUPREME COURT
HB 3518 78-0 (2003) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to the consolidation of the Office of Court Administration of the Texas Judicial System, the Judicial Committee on Information Technology, and the Texas Judicial Council. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
HCR 66 78-0 (2003) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Providing for a joint session to hear the state of the judiciary address. Filed with the Secretary of State Courts--General|Legislature|Resolutions--Joint Session
HCR 93 78-0 (2003) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Memorializing Congress to request that U.S. Department of Justice investigate the Houston Police Department Crime Laboratory and review past criminal cases. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|DEPT. OF JUSTICE, U.S.|HOUSTON POLICE DEPT. CRIME LABORATORY|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SB 325 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Wilson, Ron | et. al.
Relating to the implementation of a change in law imposing or changing the amount of certain court costs and fees. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Legislature
SB 458 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to requiring a court cost impact statement on a bill or resolution that imposes a court cost on a person charged with a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Legislature
SB 502 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to criminal and civil fees remitted to the comptroller of public accounts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 782 78-0 (2003) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to contract for collection services in criminal cases and certain cases involving the parking or stopping of motor vehicles. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 790 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to a periodic review of court costs and fees and service fees by the Sunset Advisory Commission. Senate: Government Organization No action taken in committee Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset Bills
SB 791 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a program to monitor the collection and remittance of certain court costs and fees. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 792 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce Relating to a weighted caseload study of the district courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--District|Courts--General
SB 1046 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to court filing fees used to provide basic civil legal services to the indigent. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 1157 78-0 (2003) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to the reporting duties of the attorney general. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1180 78-0 (2003) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an index of court costs and fees in civil proceedings, court costs on conviction, and other court-related fees and costs. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SB 1623 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the collection of a fee from certain nonresident attorneys requesting permission to participate in proceedings in a Texas court. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Lawyers
SB 1872 78-0 (2003) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain individuals and governmental entities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Salaries & Expenses|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control
SCR 30 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Memorializing Congress to request that the Department of Justice investigate the Houston Police Department Crime Laboratory and review past criminal cases. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|DEPT. OF JUSTICE, U.S.|HOUSTON POLICE DEPT. CRIME LABORATORY|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HB 62 77-0 (2001) Author: Wolens, Steven | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the authority of certain courts to try civil cases at institutions of higher education and other schools. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Education--Higher--General
HB 74 77-0 (2001) Author: Garcia, Domingo Relating to the right of a subpoenaed witness to reinstatement of employment; providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Labor--Management Relations
HB 841 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to acceptance of filings of documents by facsimile transmission. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General|FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS & SOLICITATION
HB 952 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to interstate guardianships. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01 Courts--General|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Probate
HB 997 77-0 (2001) Author: King, Phil
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the time in which a court may conduct a hearing or render a final order in a suit to terminate the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01 Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1037 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to jurisdiction of a court over certain matters related to the ward's estate after a ward's guardianship is settled. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01 Courts--General|GUARDIANS & WARDS|Probate
HB 1073 77-0 (2001) Author: Farabee, David
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the hours of operation of certain courts for proceedings under the Texas Mental Health Code. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation|Probate
HB 1287 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the establishment of drug court programs and to a study of drug court programs by the Criminal Justice Policy Council. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01 Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|Courts--General|Crimes--Drugs
HB 1306 77-0 (2001) Author: Reyna, Elvira Relating to certain entities and individuals permitted to exchange information regarding special needs offenders. House: Corrections Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
HB 1451 77-0 (2001) Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to certain rules adopted by the supreme court, the court of criminal appeals, and the state bar related to practice and procedure in courts in this state. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Tagged Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|JUDICIAL IMPROVEMENTS & ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT|Legislature|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|SUPREME COURT
HB 1637 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby Relating to the persons who are eligible for appointment as a temporary justice of the peace. House: Judicial Affairs Companion considered in lieu of Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Courts--Justice|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
HB 1712 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to online public access to certain information regarding attorneys. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01 Courts--General|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|STATE BAR OF TEXAS
HB 1904 77-0 (2001) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the period covered by a legislative continuance in a civil or criminal suit. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Lawyers|LEGISLATIVE CONTINUANCE|Legislature
HB 2162 77-0 (2001) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to collection of a check processing fee on behalf of holder of dishonored check. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Business & Commerce--General|CHECKS|Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Financial--General
HB 2249 77-0 (2001) Author: Goodman, Toby | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to certain suits affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01 Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child|PARENTAL RIGHTS
HB 2253 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the jurisdiction of the Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Courts--General|Probate|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2299 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to communications between courts regarding simultaneous interstate child custody proceedings. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately CHILD CUSTODY|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child|Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2300 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to certain fees collected by clerks and to the use of certain of those fees for salaries of county judges and for services for victims of family violence. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Salaries & Expenses
HB 2733 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to criminal and civil fees. House: Judicial Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2853 77-0 (2001) Author: Bosse, Fred
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to information gathered and analyzed by the legislative council. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Vetoed by the Governor Courts--General|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|Open Records
HB 2882 77-0 (2001) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the jurisdiction of the Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01 Courts--General|Probate|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2887 77-0 (2001) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al. Relating to the power of the attorney general to represent the state before the United States Supreme Court. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|SUPREME COURT
HB 2964 77-0 (2001) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to the confidentiality of pleadings and protective order applications in certain proceedings in the Family Code. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|Family--Marriage Relationship|Family--Parent & Child|PROTECTIVE ORDERS|RIGHT OF PRIVACY
HB 3174 77-0 (2001) Author: Solis, Jim
Sponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the operation of the Court of Appeals for the Thirteenth Court of Appeals District and the creation of an appellate judicial system for the district. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01 Courts--Appellate|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|EDINBURG, CITY OF|NUECES COUNTY|Salaries & Expenses|TRAVEL
HB 3250 77-0 (2001) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the application of the offense prohibiting certain solicitations regarding professional employment to attorneys. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions
HB 3251 77-0 (2001) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to requiring a court in a criminal case to enforce duties imposed by the legislature on the defendant, the attorney representing the state, or any other person. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 3423 77-0 (2001) Author: Krusee, Mike Relating to the expenditure of certain funds for the purpose of courthouse security. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs COUNTY COURTHOUSES|Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General
HCR 5 77-0 (2001) Author: Haggerty, Pat Memorializing congress to authorize an additional 16 federal judges and commensurate staff to handle the current and anticipated caseloads along the Texas-Mexico border and to fully reimburse local governments for the costs incurred in prosecuting and incarcerating federal defendants. House: Corrections Laid on the table subject to call BORDER|Courts--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
HCR 302 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 689. Signed by the Governor Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|Probate|Resolutions--Corrective
HCR 318 77-0 (2001) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Bernsen, David
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 2735. Signed by the Governor Courts--General|Resolutions--Corrective
HJR 60 77-0 (2001) Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the rulemaking power of the supreme court. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|STATE AGENCIES' RULES|SUPREME COURT
HJR 75 77-0 (2001) Author: Mowery, Anna | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate obsolete, archaic, redundant, and unnecessary provisions and to clarify, update, and harmonize certain provisions of the Texas Constitution. House: Constitutional Revision, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State Agriculture|Constitutional Revision|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Courts--General|Courts--Personnel|Education--Higher--Finance|Legislature|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Officers
SB 142 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the authority of a judge of a district or county court to try a civil case at an institution of higher education. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Courts--General|Education--Higher--General
SB 250 77-0 (2001) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the persons who are eligible for appointment as a temporary justice of the peace. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Courts--Justice|JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
SB 625 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the electronic storage of records by the court of criminal appeals. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/01 Courts--General|CRIMINAL APPEALS, COURT OF|Electronic Information Systems|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 661 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to certain entities and individuals permitted to exchange information regarding special needs offenders. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 1022 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce Relating to the functions of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Senate: Jurisprudence Not again placed on intent calendar Courts--General|Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
SB 1192 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the exclusive authority of the attorney general to represent the state before the United States Supreme Court in all matters. Senate: Jurisprudence Record vote ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--General|SUPREME COURT
SB 1208 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce Relating to court costs. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General
SB 1348 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to requiring a court cost impact statement on a bill or resolution that imposes a court cost on a person charged with a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: Administration
Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Legislature
SB 1364 77-0 (2001) Author: Cain, David Relating to studies performed by, and information gathered and analyzed by, the legislative council. Senate: Administration Referred to Administration Courts--General|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Legislature|Open Records
SB 1377 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of the state auditor to review the use of money collected as court costs. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01 AUDITOR, STATE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1378 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to criminal and civil fees. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1379 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the implementation of a change in law imposing or changing the amount of certain court costs and fees. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Courts--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State
SCR 12 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Memorializing Congress to authorize an additional 16 federal judges and commensurate staff to handle the current and anticipated caseloads along the Texas-Mexico border and to fully reimburse local governments for the costs incurred in prosecuting and incarcerating federal defendants. House: Corrections
Senate: Business & Commerce
Signed by the Governor BORDER|Courts--General|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Resolutions--Memorializing Congress
SCR 20 77-0 (2001) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Reyna, Elvira
Urging judges who hear family law cases to increase use of alternative dispute resolution and mediation in solving child custody disputes. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Signed by the Governor CHILD CUSTODY|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|TEXAS JUDICIAL COUNCIL
SJR 49 77-0 (2001) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment to promote uniformity in the collection, deposit, reporting, and remitting of civil and criminal fees. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 80 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to unclaimed property held by attorneys. House: Judicial Affairs Meeting cancelled Courts--General|Lawyers
HB 149 76-0 (1999) Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to fees assessed on the filing of certain applications or petitions for a writ of habeas corpus. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure|Criminal Procedure--Pretrial Procedure|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|HABEAS CORPUS
HB 424 76-0 (1999) Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the distribution of money to certain counties for the payment of extraordinary costs of prosecution. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/99 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
HB 743 76-0 (1999) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the exclusion of a witness who is a peace officer in charge of the investigation of the criminal charges filed in a case from hearing the testimony of other witnesses in the case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS|Criminal Procedure--Trial|Law Enforcement|PEACE OFFICERS|WITNESSES
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 1271 76-0 (1999) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the enforcement of an order for the payment of attorney's fees in certain proceedings. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence ATTORNEY'S FEES|Courts--General|Family--Marriage Relationship|Lawyers
HB 1411 76-0 (1999) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the conservatorship of and access to certain children by parents having a history of family violence. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99 Alcoholism & Drug Abuse|CHILD CUSTODY|Courts--General|Family--Family Violence|Family--Parent & Child
HB 1460 76-0 (1999) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to lobbying activities in connection with certain judicial rules. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Ethics|LOBBYISTS & LOBBYING
HB 1482 76-0 (1999) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the collection of court costs in a forfeiture proceeding. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General
HB 2136 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the creation of the County Court at Law of Kendall County. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|KENDALL COUNTY
HB 2586 76-0 (1999) Author: Woolley, Beverly Relating to the duties of an attorney ad litem in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child|Lawyers
HB 2876 76-0 (1999) Author: Puente, Robert Relating to the referral of cases to certain magistrates. House: Judicial Affairs Withdrawn from schedule Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|MAGISTRATES
HB 3418 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the administration of teleconferencing technology within the judiciary. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/99 Courts--General|TELECONFERENCING
HB 3451 76-0 (1999) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to arbitration to resolve certain matters relating to nursing homes and related institutions. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99 Aging|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Nursing Homes
HB 3587 76-0 (1999) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee Courts--General|Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
HB 3706 76-0 (1999) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the appointment and duties of associate judges and child support masters. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Laid on the table subject to call Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Family--Child Support|Human Services--Child Services
SB 153 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the payment of costs in a proceeding for court-ordered mental health services. House: Public Health
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|Mental Health & Mental Retardation
SB 165 76-0 (1999) Author: Luna, Gregory Relating to the creation of the Bexar County Probate Court No. 3. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations BEXAR COUNTY|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General
SB 232 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the notification of a court on the discharge of a person from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or release on parole or mandatory supervision. House: Corrections
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99 Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons|Courts--General|MANDATORY SUPERVISION
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 241 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to limiting the liability of the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
SB 243 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the duty of the Department of Public Safety to remove certain names from a list used to reconstitute the jury wheel. Senate: Jurisprudence Withdrawn from intent calendar Aliens|Courts--General|Courts--Juries|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|Vehicles & Traffic--Drivers Licenses
SB 249 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the trial court emergency account. Senate: Jurisprudence No action taken in committee COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General
SB 325 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to extending the requirement for judicial instruction related to family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse to certain judges and judicial personnel. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence CHILD ABUSE|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Crimes--Against Persons--General|Family--Family Violence|SEXUAL ASSAULT
SB 452 76-0 (1999) Author: Armbrister, Kenneth Relating to the imposition of a cost of court on criminal convictions and the creation of a fund for the payment of extraordinary costs of prosecution in certain counties. Senate: Criminal Justice No action taken in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local
SB 609 76-0 (1999) Author: Lindsay, Jon
Sponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the duties of an attorney ad litem in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99 Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child|Lawyers
SB 716 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the power of a court to defer adjudication in cases involving misdemeanors punishable by fine only and payment of all court costs. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|DEFERRED ADJUDICATION|Vehicles & Traffic--Rules of Road
SB 788 76-0 (1999) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to claims against, including motions for the recusal or disqualification of, certain judges. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99 Courts--Civil Procedure|Courts--General|Courts--Judges
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 952 76-0 (1999) Author: Luna, Gregory
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the referral of cases to certain magistrates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--Administration|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|MAGISTRATES
SB 1346 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately Courts--General|Courts--Judges|JUDICIAL CONDUCT, STATE COMMISSION ON
SB 1432 76-0 (1999) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Texas. Senate: Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|SUPREME COURT
SB 1552 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to removal of personal representatives of decedents' estates. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs Courts--General|Probate
SB 1735 76-0 (1999) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the appointment and duties of associate judges and child support masters. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/99 Courts--General|Courts--Judges|Family--Child Support|Human Services--Child Services
SB 1824 76-0 (1999) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to the creation of the County Criminal Court No. 11 of Dallas County, Texas. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99 Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--General|DALLAS COUNTY
HB 87 75-0 (1997) Author: Longoria, John Relating to the referral to juvenile court of certain children. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee Courts--General|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Minors
HB 426 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al. Relating to false public records; creating an offense. House: Judicial Affairs Referred to Judicial Affairs Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
HB 522 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to costs in certain family law cases. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Laid on the table subject to call Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
HB 875 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to certain attorney employees of the state providing pro bono legal services. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Lawyers|State Employees
HB 879 75-0 (1997) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to a professional liability insurance premium discount for attorneys who provide pro bono legal services. House: Insurance Referred to Insurance Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General|Insurance--General|Lawyers
HB 969 75-0 (1997) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to costs on conviction to fund courthouse and municipal court building security. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Safety
HB 1440 75-0 (1997) Author: Hawley, Judy Relating to free trial transcripts for appeals in which an affidavit of inability to pay costs has been filed. House: Civil Practices Referred to Civil Practices Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Posttrial Procedure
HB 1553 75-0 (1997) Author: Yarbrough, Ken
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to court costs assessed for certain offenses to provide funding for child safety programs. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97 Courts--General|Minors|Safety
HB 1745 75-0 (1997) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to an intervenor's liability for attorney's fees and costs in certain civil actions. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General
HB 2102 75-0 (1997) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the closing of juvenile court hearings to the public. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee Courts--General|Family--Juvenile Delinquency|Family--Parent & Child
HB 2261 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to providing the court with certain information regarding a party in a civil action. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--General
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 2272 75-0 (1997) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to certain court costs a person convicted of certain offenses is required to pay and to the establishment of the fugitive apprehension account; making appropriations. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--General|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2298 75-0 (1997) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to costs of court imposed on persons convicted of certain offenses. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment
HB 2698 75-0 (1997) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to judicial efficiency. House: Judicial Affairs Left pending in committee Courts--Administration|Courts--General|JUDICIAL COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 3190 75-0 (1997) Author: Stiles, Mark
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the holding of certain court proceedings outside the municipality designated as the county seat. House: County Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately City Government--General|Courts--General
HJR 55 75-0 (1997) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a deadline for supreme court action on a motion for rehearing. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Filed with the Secretary of State Courts--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|SUPREME COURT
SB 124 75-0 (1997) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the creation of an offense for using, making, or presenting a false court record. Senate: Jurisprudence Governor submitted as emergency Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
SB 182 75-0 (1997) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to costs on conviction to fund courthouse and municipal court building security. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97 Courts--General|Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Safety
SB 298 75-0 (1997) Author: Ratliff, Bill
Sponsor: Ramsay, Tom
Relating to juvenile court detention orders. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/97 Courts--General|Family--Juvenile Delinquency
SB 348 75-0 (1997) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to costs in certain family law cases. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/97 Courts--General|Family--Parent & Child
SB 424 75-0 (1997) Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al. Relating to fraudulent public records; creating an offense. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Judicial Affairs Courts--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|REPUBLIC OF TEXAS
SB 1195 75-0 (1997) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to relating to form specifications for the recording of certain legal instruments. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Point of order sustained Business & Commerce--General|Courts--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1213 75-0 (1997) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to certain powers of domestic relations offices. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--General|Family--Child Support