HB 3 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters, including pandemic disasters, and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 7 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the computation of the replenishment ratio used to determine an employer's unemployment compensation contribution tax rate.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 11 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the preparedness for extreme weather emergencies of facilities that provide electricity service; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 12 87-0 (2021)
Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system and to notice to elected officials of a widespread power, water, or natural gas outage or emergency.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 13 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Energy Disaster Reliability Council.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 14 87-0 (2021)
Relating to the creation of the Texas Electricity Supply Chain Security and Mapping Committee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 89 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the declaration and length of a state of disaster or public health disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 340 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 431 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the regulation of property and casualty insurance rates in certain areas after a disaster declaration.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 515 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.Sponsor: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 594 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 598 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the fees charged by a third-party food delivery service to a food service establishment; authorizing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 629 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 637 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 655 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 665 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to an emergency rule adopted by a state agency during certain periods of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to performance standards for certain aboveground storage tanks.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 899 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting a licensing authority from taking disciplinary action against certain license holders for violating an emergency management plan or a rule, order, or ordinance issued under the plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 905 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of certain public officials who restrict or prohibit regular business operations under a declaration of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 906 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a prohibition on orders issued during a declared state of disaster that distinguish between essential and nonessential services.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 980 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
House: Insurance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 988 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
HB 1044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of climate change in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 1137 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to limiting the assessment of certain fees and taxes during a declared state of disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1192 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the administration of public school assessment instruments and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which the operations of the district or campus are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster and the requirement to use those assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation of a public school student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program during a declared state of disaster.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1345 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1354 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to members of the clergy who are employed or voluntarily enter inpatient health care facilities to minister during a state of disaster, emergency, or epidemic.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1367 87-0 (2021)
Author: Israel, Celia | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from registration fees of certain vehicles used by nonprofit disaster relief organizations.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 1395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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
HB 1409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of emergency health resources by the state.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1421 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1479 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to charging exorbitant or excessive prices for certain agricultural goods during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious organizations.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1498 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1500 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain electricity service providers to major weather-related events or other natural disasters; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1532 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a temporary abatement of evictions of residential tenants during a pandemic.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the authority of the governor and the legislature with respect to certain declared states of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1589 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to paid leave for public officers and employees engaged in certain military service.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1626 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the use of credit scoring information by an insurer during and after a disaster.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1656 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to certain orders, proclamations, and regulations issued in response to a disaster by the governor or the presiding officer of the governing body of a political subdivision.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, dispensing, transportation, storage, and use of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, explosives, combustibles, and weapons during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1691 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the protection of religious freedoms and religious institutions during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1798 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the effect of a disaster declaration on the ad valorem tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district and the appraised value of certain property in the taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1826 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the charging of exorbitant or excessive prices for disinfectant cleaning supplies or personal protective equipment during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
HB 1860 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1909 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the protection of pregnancy resource centers as essential businesses.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1922 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a state plan for responding to pandemics.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1923 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study and report by a public institution of higher education on local and state supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and ERCOT power outages.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1978 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to a state of disaster declared by the governor because of COVID-19.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1983 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to statewide preparedness and long-term recovery strategies for certain issues arising from a pandemic or other disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1985 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a temporary waiver of certain unemployment benefit eligibility conditions during a public health disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1992 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2096 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to an assessment of certain public health data reporting systems and implementation of public health data reporting requirements.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2097 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to government authority to require a person to wear a mask or personal protective equipment during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2098 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of criminal offenses for violating an emergency management plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2166 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2196 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to state emergency management during a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2208 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for or recipient of disaster recovery assistance.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation with hospital patients during certain periods of disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 2239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to providing automatic tax relief to certain parties affected by an emergency order, proclamation, or regulation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2249 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the state reserve of personal protective equipment for health care workers and essential personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2271 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to a state plan for responding to pandemics.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2324 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a designated essential caregiver for residents of certain long-term care facilities during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2325 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2331 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to procedures governing declared disasters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections
Received from the House
HB 2343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Department of Public Safety for certain persons.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the shutdown during a weather-related disaster of facilities that have reported emissions events to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2409 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of requirements for removing a person's license from inactive status during a state of disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 2476 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing gas or electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2481 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of gas pipeline facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2526 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding grid resilience and emergency response in electric power generation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a highly contagious communicable disease health and safety plan prepared by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2538 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, John
Relating to the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the inspection of municipal buildings during a declared disaster.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2565 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the release on parole of certain inmates during a public health emergency.
House: Corrections
Referred to Corrections
HB 2580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the operation and administration of the State Office of Administrative Hearings, including procedures during a declared disaster and the use of videoconferencing technology to conduct administrative hearings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Received from the House
HB 2582 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a full-time, on-site property manager or security guard at certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2599 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ownership and use of mobile batteries to restore electric service after a natural disaster in the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2620 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the treatment of wineries during a state of disaster or emergency.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2624 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to a restriction on total charges charged for certain extensions of consumer credit that are facilitated by credit access businesses and entered into by consumers residing in disaster areas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2642 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the prioritization for the delivery of electric utility services in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by municipal housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2643 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the development of a plan for the provision of food and water in an emergency to certain housing facilities operated by public housing authorities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2644 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the provision of an emergency power source to residents of certain public housing facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2662 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of certain regulations waived during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2687 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the prevention of power blackouts.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2696 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to eligibility for a loan under the disaster recovery loan program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Finance
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2699 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the acceptance of a provisional ballot after a natural disaster.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2720 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a Type A economic development corporation to provide grants and loans to small businesses during a declared state of disaster.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 2729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation of an immediate family member or religious counsel with seriously ill or dying hospital patients and facility residents.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2732 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to strategic communication between the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Railroad Commission of Texas during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2736 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to a report by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2771 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the prices of fruits and vegetables during a declared disaster; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the reimbursement of residents of public housing authorities for certain losses resulting from a disaster.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the safety of aboveground storage tanks.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to businesses' civil liability for COVID-19 exposure.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices charged by freestanding emergency medical care facilities during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2802 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to the administration of public school assessment instruments and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for public schools in a school year in which public school operations are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster and the requirement to use those assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation of a public school student.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2812 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2829 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to restaurants and certain alcoholic beverage permittees, including the rates of certain taxes imposed on items sold by those establishments and the applicability to those establishments of certain orders issued in response to a disaster or emergency; temporarily decreasing the rate of the state sales tax on certain items; temporarily decreasing the rate of the mixed beverage sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2892 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to establishment of the Texas Emergency Alert Management System (TEAMS).
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2897 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2942 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to investigations and actions by district or county attorneys in connection with the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2979 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to backup power supply requirements for certain critical facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2985 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the temporary relocation of a residential child-care facility during a declared state of disaster.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3016 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prohibited suspension of a provision of the Code of Criminal Procedure or Penal Code during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 3036 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to a temporary abatement of evictions for failure to pay rent during and after a disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain facilities from load shedding participation during a rolling blackout.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the failures of electricity providers during the February 2021 winter storm.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3166 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during and after a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3168 87-0 (2021)
Author: Crockett, Jasmine
Relating to the issuance of a wireless emergency alert after a statewide disaster declaration.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3181 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the weather emergency preparedness of gas pipeline facilities and facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3183 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to the cold weather preparedness of gas wells and pipeline facilities; authorizing a penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 3191 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting or limiting certain charges during a public health disaster in connection with delivery services provided by retailers participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3207 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to preventing the loss of benefits by certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service during a declared disaster.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3213 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3226 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to establishing a minimum wage for essential workers.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3247 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the alteration of voting standards, practices, or procedures.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 3253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to meetings held by certain conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Received from the House
HB 3266 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to personal contact information submitted by certain local officials to the Texas Division of Emergency Management and local health departments.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3277 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for each state military installation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3308 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the formation of special districts for the purpose of storm mitigation and resiliency, energy, water, and indoor air utilizing private funding sources; providing thereto the ability of specific entities to use conduit financing; and establishing specific consumer protection provisions for residential property owners related to the program.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3330 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to remote meetings under the open meetings law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the charging of higher prices by retail electric providers during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3364 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to business entities.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3371 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency operations and weatherization plans prepared by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the effect of a disaster on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3407 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that the Texas Division of Emergency Management maintain climate-controlled warehouses to store personal protective equipment for rapid delivery in a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3417 87-0 (2021)
Author: Fierro, Art
Relating to the regulation of manufactured homes.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3422 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3460 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a grant program to provide direct financial assistance to certain residents of this state who were affected by the winter disaster of 2021.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3490 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the authority of an owner of residential rental property on which a tenant has defaulted on the obligation to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to limiting the assessment of certain fees during declared states of disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3501 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to limiting the assessment of certain fees and taxes during declared states of disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3518 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to an annual report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to bill payment assistance for certain utility bills after a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3550 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the availability of certain information regarding an application for or the award of disaster recovery funds under the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the creation of the Texas Public Health Crisis and Pandemic Council.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to disaster preparedness education.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3587 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey
Relating to the processing of applications for a license to carry a handgun during a state of disaster or state of emergency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the governing body of the independent organization certified to manage the ERCOT power region.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3623 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the eligibility of certain health care providers for workers' compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder arising from events in the course of employment during a public health disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3627 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3648 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of natural gas and electric services in this state.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3659 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or other disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 3663 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the availability under the public information law of certain information regarding a business that applies for state or federal disaster recovery funds.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3668 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the administration of assessment instruments in public schools, eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation, and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which the operations of the district or campus are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3694 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the appraised value of certain rapidly appreciating residence homesteads in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3708 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Small Business Disaster Recovery Grant Program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Referred to International Relations & Economic Development
HB 3711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to including medically fragile individuals in the Texas Division of Emergency Management's emergency assistance registry for wellness checks during certain emergencies.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3722 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to training materials for contact tracers and case investigators for public health disasters and other public health emergencies.
House: Public Health
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3729 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the regulation of funeral service practitioners.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3739 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to outreach campaigns conducted by the Department of State Health Services during certain public health disasters.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3747 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to liability of health care providers for certain claims arising during a disaster or emergency.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3748 87-0 (2021)
Author: Smith, Reggie
Relating to liability of health care providers for certain claims arising during a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 3749 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the provision of electric service during extreme weather conditions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to renewal of a state of disaster declared to address a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3781 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to a prohibition on executive orders issued during a declared state of disaster that prohibit a business or category of businesses from operating.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3783 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the penalty for violating certain executive orders, proclamations, or regulations issued by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3784 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the penalty for a violation of an emergency management plan.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the governor's authority to suspend regulatory statutes, orders, and rules during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3791 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Electric Grid Security and Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3816 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3888 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny | et. al.
Relating to the resignation of a public school teacher employed under a term contract.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3901 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to prohibited restrictions on occupancy capacity for places of worship.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3929 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the loss of benefits of and the payment of certain employer contributions for certain retirees of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas who resume service.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3945 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to waive penalties and interest on delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed on property located in a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3965 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to requiring an emergency operation plan for continued treatment of patients in an end stage renal disease facility in the event of a disaster and the prioritization of power restoration for those facilities during certain disasters.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3967 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to county authority to prohibit or restrict the sale of fireworks.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3998 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to a political subdivision's authority to deny or limit access to dying members of an individual's family.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4009 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the inclusion of emergency shelter planning in local and interjurisdictional emergency management plans.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the hardening of certain utility facilities to maintain essential services during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a tenant's right to terminate a residential lease following certain outages of essential utilities.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 4067 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ordaz, Claudia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the small business assistance disaster recovery program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4085 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to certain meetings of a commissioners court during a disaster or emergency.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4104 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to a student's right to vacate and avoid liability under a residential lease following certain declared disasters.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4105 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to the eligibility of the children of certain essential employees for free prekindergarten programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the retention of state sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to clarifying that natural gas and electricity are necessities during a declared disaster under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4154 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the administration of public school assessment instruments and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which in-person attendance at the district is disrupted as a result of a declared disaster and the requirement to use those assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation of a public school student.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4155 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4197 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4215 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the oil and gas infrastructure security division within the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 4223 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a comprehensive plan to protect oil and gas infrastructure in this state.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 4224 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the winter weather emergency preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to emergency generators or other power sources in end stage renal disease facilities.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4227 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an annual natural gas industry overview produced by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 4228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding a plan to protect water treatment facilities from catastrophe.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 4230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the emergency coordination of advanced communications service.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4257 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the trauma-informed care policy for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4264 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to requiring the implementation of electric utilities' emergency operations plans.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4268 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the cold weather preparedness of gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 4273 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to reporting requirements by the Texas Education Agency and certain school districts and open-enrollment charter schools regarding student attendance during a declared disaster.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the organization and efficient operation of the legislative branch of state government through joint entities.
House: House Administration Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4301 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4303 87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district due to a disaster that disrupts in-person attendance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria | et. al.
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school employee who is ordered to isolate due to exposure to or testing positive for certain diseases.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4393 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to disaster relief and recovery.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to bill payment assistance for certain utility bills after a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4444 87-0 (2021)
Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al.
Relating to the authority of counties to prohibit evictions during a declaration of disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 4450 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to training on emergency management for members of the emergency management council and state emergency response commission.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4458 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to educational options to deal with the impact of statewide school disruptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants and federal disaster relief funds available to school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and regional education service centers to provide services to students after a disaster in the state of Texas.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 4482 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4492 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to financing certain costs associated with electric markets; granting authority to issue bonds; authorizing fees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 4497 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to changing the date of an election during a declared disaster.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 4512 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to set wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during a state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4517 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to disaster mitigation for critical infrastructure sectors.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 4548 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the issuance of oversize or overweight permits for vehicles transporting agricultural commodities during or preceding a disaster.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 4557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to customer disclaimers by billing utilities and the creation of a statewide alert system.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4558 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ramos, Ana-Maria
Relating to emergency planning requirements for certain independent senior living facilities; providing a civil penalty.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4559 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the load shed protocols within the ERCOT power region; authorizing a study.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 4561 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the Railroad Commission of Texas; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 4567 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to money used in and the continuation of the system benefit fund
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 40 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the governor from regulating alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, or combustibles by order or proclamation.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding certain powers of the governor in issuing orders or proclamations and specifying the powers of the legislature in special sessions called following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 46 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HJR 47 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to convene the legislature in special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 60 87-0 (2021)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 90 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary limitation on the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property located in a political subdivision any part of which is located in an area that at any time during the preceding tax year was declared a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 103 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the water infrastructure resiliency fund and the critical infrastructure resiliency fund to assist in the financing of certain infrastructure projects.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 110 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain long-term care facilities to designate an essential caregiver who is provided meaningful access to the resident during public health emergencies.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HJR 150 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to review and terminate an order issued by the governor during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the governor.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to convene into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for legislative review or approval of certain state agency rules adopted in response to a threat to public health, safety, or welfare.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HJR 157 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 160 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slawson, Shelby
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HR 2085 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 3.
Reported enrolled
SB 3 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to preparing for, preventing, and responding to weather emergencies and power outages; increasing the amount of administrative and civil penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 6 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to liability for certain claims arising during a pandemic or disaster related to a pandemic.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to authority of the governor and certain political subdivisions to regulate firearms, ammunition, knives, air guns, explosives, and combustibles and certain associated businesses during certain disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 25 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a report by a school authority of a communicable disease during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 114 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a border public health response team.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 126 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to performance standards for certain aboveground storage tanks.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
SB 165 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Fierro, Art
Relating to an exception to dropped course limitations at public institutions of higher education for courses dropped during a disaster that results in a bar or limit on in-person course attendance.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 228 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the reimbursement and payment of claims by certain health benefit plan issuers for telemedicine medical services and telehealth services.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 239 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the provision of educational materials regarding disease prevention during a disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 257 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school employee who tests positive for certain diseases.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 264 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Research Consortium to Cure Infectious Diseases (TRANSCEND); authorizing the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 267 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the right of certain facility residents to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 328 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 329 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 367 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the requirements for an application for a permit to drill an oil or gas well at a site adjacent to a well blowout site.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
House passage as amended reported
SB 379 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an early voting ballot voted by mail.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 386 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to development corporation projects to support businesses and retain jobs during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 422 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the establishment of the Emergency Powers Board and its powers during a declared state of disaster or public health disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 435 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a state plan for responding to pandemics.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Turner, John
Relating to the establishment of a personal protective equipment reserve advisory committee.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 438 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 462 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Allen, Alma
Relating to funding under the transportation allotment for transporting meals and instructional materials to students during a declared disaster.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 463 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 469 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to a temporary waiver of certain unemployment benefit eligibility conditions during a public health disaster.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to an emergency rule adopted by a state agency during certain periods of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 527 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to certain claims for benefits, compensation, or assistance by certain public safety employees and survivors of certain public safety employees.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 547 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the governor's power to control the sale, transportation, and use of weapons and ammunition during a declared state of disaster or state of emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 572 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: White, James | et. al.
Relating to in-person visitation of religious counselors with certain health care facility patients and residents during a public health emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 678 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the small business disaster recovery loan program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 680 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to clarifying electricity as a necessity during a declared disaster under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 689 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to waive penalties and interest on delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed on property located in a disaster area.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, DawnSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to the sunset review process and certain governmental entities subject to that process.
House: State Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
SB 742 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area or emergency area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 744 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the reporting on infrastructure and maintenance by electric utilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 809 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to health care institution reporting of federal money received for the coronavirus disease public health emergency.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the winterization and emergency preparedness for electric utilities, power generation companies, municipally owned utilities, and electric cooperatives.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 863 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Hull, Lacey
Relating to the temporary relocation of a residential child-care facility during a declared state of disaster.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 865 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to a power outage alert system and a study on a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 877 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the inspection of municipal buildings during a declared disaster.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 966 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to legislative oversight during a public health disaster or public health emergency, including the establishment of a legislative public health oversight board.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 968 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 969 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to reporting procedures for and information concerning public health disasters and to certain public health studies; providing a civil penalty.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 984 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response, including the operation of the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 985 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to reports by the Public Utility Commission of Texas on the ability of electric generators to respond to abnormal weather conditions.
House: State Affairs Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to State Affairs
SB 989 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
SB 995 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1011 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to measures to mitigate the effects of a disaster on public schools, including personal leave provided for certain public school employees, the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations and promotion or graduation criteria, the calculation of average daily attendance for the 2020-2021 school year, and a study on methods to reduce truancy rates.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1025 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1182 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the computation of the replenishment ratio used to determine an employer's unemployment compensation tax rate.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1192 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of businesses that hold a winery permit during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1203 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Turner, Chris
Relating to business entities.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1225 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a governmental body impacted by a catastrophe to temporarily suspend the requirements of the public information law.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1233 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study of the disaster preparedness for certain state military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1236 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to prohibited suspension of laws governing elections.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1250 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1281 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: King, Phil
Relating to a reliability assessment of the ERCOT power grid and certificates of public convenience and necessity for certain transmission projects.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1307 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the waiver of work search requirements under the supplemental nutrition assistance program during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1336 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1343 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to certain meetings of a commissioners court during a disaster or emergency.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authority of a hospital to drill a water well for the purpose of producing water for use in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.
Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 1392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the authority to limit or prohibit medical procedures during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1396 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to end stage renal disease center response to natural and manmade disasters and other emergency conditions.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1400 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to encouraging economic development through preferences for residents of this state and certain goods or services manufactured in this state and offered for sale by Texas bidders.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1427 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the applicability of the temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
SB 1428 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the applicability of the exemptions in the event of a disaster from certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1438 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the effect of a disaster on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to operation of the Texas small and rural community success fund program administered by the Texas Economic Development Bank as successor to the Texas leverage fund program and to creation of the micro-business disaster recovery loan guarantee program.
House: International Relations & Economic Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1484 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to certain Department of State Health Services procurements for communicable disease data collection and investigations.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the provision of information regarding COVID-19 prevention and treatment to individuals receiving a COVID-19 viral test.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1493 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1522 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Allison, Steve
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district on the basis of a calamity.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1580 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address certain weather-related extraordinary costs and expenses and to the duty of electric utility market participants to pay certain amounts owed.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1592 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to powers and duties of governmental entities during a public health disaster; providing civil penalties.
Filed
SB 1606 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1614 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to requiring emergency generators or other power sources in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1616 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to powers and duties of governmental entities during a public health disaster; providing civil penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1625 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to minimum standards for end stage renal disease facilities regarding treatment provided during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to limitations on public health directives issued during a state of disaster or outbreak of a communicable disease.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1675 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to procedures for early voting by mail.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1683 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the use of the school safety allotment for a school district's disaster or pandemic preparation and response.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to rates charged for wholesale or retail electric service; authorizing a civil penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1750 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to extreme weather preparedness of critical electric and natural gas infrastructure; authorizing administrative penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1780 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to the protection of public health in this state, including through the establishment of the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the response and resilience of certain utilities to major weather-related events or natural disasters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1785 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to grants available to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to provide services to students after a disaster in the state of Texas; an adjustment to prevent generational educational decline under the public school finance system; and ensure maintenance of effort.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1788 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of emergency health resources by the state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1843 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the weather preparedness of facilities for providing electric service.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1849 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to a model suicide prevention policy, the incorporation of suicide prevention and intervention strategies in a crisis plan or disaster plan of certain state agencies, access to suicide death information maintained by the Department of State Health Services, and the establishment of the Texas Violent Death Reporting System.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1856 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to certain vocational nursing students providing services during a declared state of disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1876 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to emergency planning for the continued treatment and safety of end stage renal disease facility patients.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the renewal of local disaster declarations.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1904 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to authorizing the extension of deadlines for filing or paying state taxes for persons adversely affected by a disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1950 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the use of securitization by electric cooperatives to address extraordinary costs and expenses resulting from Winter Storm Uri.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1956 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to in-person visitation with hospital patients during certain periods of disaster.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2019 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, with the assistance of the Railroad Commission of Texas, to take action to ensure that natural gas is available to supply power generation facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2038 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dean, Jay | et. al.
Relating to prices and fees charged by certain freestanding emergency medical care facilities, including prices and fees charged during a declared state of disaster; providing administrative penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2075 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the charging of higher prices by retail electric providers during a declared disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2076 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the prevention of and response to blackout conditions in the ERCOT power region.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2080 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the requirements of entities that receive state funds
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 2090 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to issue anticipation notes and other obligations in the event of certain emergencies.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 2201 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting certain limitations on the operation of certain alcoholic beverage businesses and organizations that benefit veterans during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Administration
Co-author authorized
SB 2231 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SCR 59 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Klick, Stephanie
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 968.
Signed by the Governor
SJR 17 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of the Texas Research Consortium to Cure Infectious Diseases (TRANSCEND) and authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund collaborative research on and development of infectious disease treatments and cures for humans.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SJR 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a right for residents of certain facilities to designate an essential caregiver for in-person visitation.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 20 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the lieutenant governor and speaker of the house of representatives to call the legislature into special session on petition of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature in response to a fiscal crisis, war, natural disaster, or emergency.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SJR 23 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property of certain businesses that are required to close by an order, proclamation, or other instrument issued by a state or local official as a result of a disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governor to call the legislature into special session following certain disaster or emergency declarations and specifying the powers of the legislature in those special sessions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 44 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster, including an epidemic or pandemic.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 45 87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the supreme court following certain disaster or emergency declarations.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SJR 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to review and terminate an order issued by the governor during a state of disaster or emergency declared by the governor.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SR 562 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 3.
Reported enrolled
HB 71 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
Filed
HB 99 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation.
Filed
HB 131 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to set wholesale electricity prices in the ERCOT power region during a state of disaster.
Filed
HB 136 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state.
Filed
HB 145 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
Filed
HB 173 87-1 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to state and local government responses to disasters.
Filed
HB 233 87-1 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a biennial report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
Filed
HB 236 87-1 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
HB 247 87-1 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to demand response programs.
Filed
HB 271 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
Filed
HB 273 87-1 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the release or disclosure of vaccination or immunization information to certain persons; providing a civil penalty.
Filed
HB 279 87-1 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
SB 25 87-1 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedures for early voting by mail or voting by mail.
Filed
SB 28 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
HB 32 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to compensation for damages caused by governmental actions that close or effectively close businesses.
Filed
HB 66 87-2 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to demand response programs.
Filed
HB 84 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
HB 103 87-2 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 128 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to government authority to require a person to wear a mask or personal protective equipment during a disaster.
Filed
HB 144 87-2 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to changing the date of an election during a declared disaster.
Filed
HB 159 87-2 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain executive orders affecting public schools.
Filed
HB 162 87-2 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.
Filed
HB 169 87-2 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the acceptance of a provisional ballot after a natural disaster.
House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 184 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to excused absences from public school caused by circumstances arising out of a statewide or local disaster.
Filed
HB 189 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
HB 201 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a biennial report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
Filed
HB 202 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to emergency management for cybersecurity events threatening this state.
Filed
HB 203 87-2 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to requiring public schools to offer a virtual learning option during a disaster.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 228 87-2 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to electricity supply chain risk mitigation planning.
Filed
HB 237 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings in certain schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 245 87-2 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school teacher who must isolate due to exposure to or testing positive for certain diseases.
Filed
SB 28 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
SB 95 87-2 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
HB 11 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to the creation and uses of the critical infrastructure resiliency fund and the eligibility of certain water-related projects for state financial assistance.
Filed
HB 31 87-3 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the establishment of and a grant program for temporary confinement facilities during local disasters relating to illegal immigration or border security.
Filed
HB 58 87-3 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to demand response programs.
Filed
HB 92 87-3 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to personal leave provided for a public school teacher who must isolate due to exposure to or testing positive for certain diseases.
Filed
HB 114 87-3 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the adjustment of the average daily attendance of a school district on the basis of a calamity.
Filed
HB 154 87-3 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to weatherization of certain natural gas facilities.
Filed
SB 23 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Filed
SB 33 87-3 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to the governor's issuance of executive orders, proclamations, and regulations regarding the wearing of face masks or coverings during a declared state of disaster.
Filed
HB 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to debris management and other disaster recovery efforts.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to disaster relief and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to disaster preparation for state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 13 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 62 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to certain meetings of a commissioners court during a disaster or emergency.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 91 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to establishment of the disaster identification system for a declared state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 137 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to reports by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality about dams that have certain hazard classifications.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 274 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning board and the creation of the disaster reinvestment and infrastructure planning revolving fund; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
HB 351 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to emergency management for cyber attacks against this state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 400 86-0 (2019)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
HB 493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster and reimbursement of a taxing unit for refunds the taxing unit pays to taxpayers as a result of the exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 500 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to reimbursement for disaster remediation costs of certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a temporary limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 668 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the regulation of property and casualty insurance rates in certain areas after a disaster declaration.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 768 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 928 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Texas Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to study and address the impacts of climate change in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 990 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the effects of the construction of a border wall on storm drainage and other environmental matters in this state.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 1028 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a requirement that the Railroad Commission of Texas require the installation and use of subsurface safety valves on oil and gas wells drilled in certain areas.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
HB 1152 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1177 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1256 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to access by certain persons to a first responder's immunization history.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1296 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the creation of a disaster case management system by the General Land Office.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1299 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to requiring the comptroller of public accounts to establish and maintain a political subdivision disaster expenditure database.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1307 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of a disaster case management system by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1353 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1426 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.
Relating to mobile Internet service access in an area subject to a declared state of disaster.
House: State Affairs
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1451 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to peace officers commissioned by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for disaster response.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1466 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to repairs to be completed by telecommunications utility providers during a state declared disaster.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1579 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the definition of first responder for immunization purposes.
House: Public Health Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
HB 1626 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to an emergency services coordinator for the Department of Family and Protective Services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1800 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the Texas resilience infrastructure fund; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds; making an appropriation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 1842 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1873 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding building trade services following disasters.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 1898 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to windstorm and hail insurance coverage issued by the FAIR Plan Association in catastrophe areas.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1917 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the disaster response loan fund and the permissible uses of that fund; making an appropriation; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1931 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the liability of volunteer certified veterinary assistants, licensed veterinary technicians, or veterinarians who provide medical assistance to an injured animal in certain situations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1932 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of catastrophic debris management in county emergency management programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 1980 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the creation of the Climate Change Impact Assessment Council.
House: Environmental Regulation
Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to leave for state employees who are volunteers of certain disaster relief organizations.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2006 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to locations, terms, sessions, and procedures for conducting court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Considered in Calendars
HB 2203 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2224 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to public awareness of utility payment assistance programs and consumer rights during a disaster.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the disaster recovery loan program; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2305 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a work group on enhancing the training and credentialing of emergency management personnel.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2310 86-0 (2019)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the information necessary to appropriately title certain flood damaged vehicles that have been repaired with federal financial assistance.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to evidence of ownership of temporary housing provided by a government agency in response to a natural disaster or other declared emergency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2320 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to services provided during and following a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2325 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to information and communication of governmental and other entities regarding disasters and health and human services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2330 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a study of an intake system and state case management system for state and federal disaster assistance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2335 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2337 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the development of a contract template and contracting guidance for debris removal and monitoring contracts of political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 2340 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the treatment of a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage as a new improvement for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to a debris management plan and training.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
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
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
HB 2708 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2794 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the administration of emergency management in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2856 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2912 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to certain images captured by an unmanned aircraft.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
HB 2918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3022 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to emergency warning systems operated by municipalities and counties.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3070 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to grants for emergency assistance under the rural volunteer fire department assistance program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3073 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a joint interim study regarding the spreading of risk and costs related to certain natural disasters across the state by property and casualty insurance companies.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
HB 3175 86-0 (2019)
Author: Deshotel, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of an applicant for disaster recovery funds.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3271 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam
Relating to the removal of certain alcoholic beverages that become unfit for consumption after a natural disaster.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
HB 3365 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the civil liability of certain persons providing disaster assistance.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the creation of a business advisory council on disaster recovery and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3378 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs
Considered in Calendars
HB 3384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to conduct a limited-scope review of an appraisal district located in an area declared by the governor to be a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
HB 3397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to an appropriation of money from the emergency radio infrastructure account for the planning, development, and provision of an interoperable statewide emergency radio infrastructure.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3418 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to information and outreach regarding hurricane preparedness and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to indefinite quantity contracts for the provision of certain services to declared disaster areas following a natural disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3495 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to the creation of a wet debris study group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3584 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the emergency management training of certain officials.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a report of projects requiring federal funding as a result of a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3615 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to a task force to expedite permitting and funding following certain disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3616 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a task force on faith-based programs that provide assistance during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3629 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to premium rates for policies issued by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions and establishing reporting requirements.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to billing for telephone service during service interruptions.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3668 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3731 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an appropriation of money to the General Land Office from the economic stabilization fund for certain disaster recovery and flood mitigation projects.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3751 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to legal counsel provided by the attorney general to a political subdivision subject to a declared state of disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3758 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the authority of the governing board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to amend a qualified allocation plan in response to a natural or man-made disaster.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3895 86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4043 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to a temporary exemption from the requirements regarding voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds a taxing unit's rollback tax rate following a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4046 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to providing information and communication regarding and during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 4060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to a program administered by the Railroad Commission of Texas to provide grants to promote pipeline emergency preparedness; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4067 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the creation of a wet debris work group.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 4279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 4350 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to public safety answering points operated by emergency communications districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 4395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to prescribed burning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 4433 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4469 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4479 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the establishment of a grant program and task force relating to disaster issues affecting persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HJR 4 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 34 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 35 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster and to provide for reimbursement of a political subdivision by the state for refunds the political subdivision pays to taxpayers as a result of the exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas resilience infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of resilience projects.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HJR 81 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HJR 114 86-0 (2019)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HJR 142 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 145 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions located in areas of the state affected by a disaster.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Infrastructure, Resiliency & Invest
Received from the House
HR 2109 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Urging Congress to pass legislation to consolidate funding for FEMA temporary housing programs and HUD long-term housing programs into a single Disaster Housing Response and Recovery Block Grant.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 6 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to emergency and disaster management, response, and recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 7 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 8 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Larson, Lyle
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 40 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to locations, terms, sessions, and procedures for conducting court proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 76 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Tinderholt, Tony | et. al.
Relating to the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to disclosure requirements regarding certain oil or gas well accidents.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
SB 186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the maximum permitted rate of interest, sum of fees, and other amounts due during a natural disaster declaration.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 201 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to increasing the criminal penalties for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 220 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a feasibility study and report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding the use of United States Postal Service employees, resources, and assets during a declared disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to information, outreach, and other actions regarding hurricane preparedness and mitigation.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 289 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to disaster recovery.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 300 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to indefinite quantity contracts for the provision of certain services to declared disaster areas following a natural disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 396 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to state and regional flood planning.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 397 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to funding of certain flood-related projects by the Texas Water Development Board and the reporting and administration of certain flood-related projects by the State Soil and Water Conservation Board.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 416 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to legal counsel provided by the attorney general to a political subdivision subject to a declared state of disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 428 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to a study of using a single intake form for state and federal disaster assistance.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 443 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the period for which a property owner may receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for property that is rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
SB 453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 475 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to an advisory body on the security of the electric grid.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 506 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to carrying a handgun during a state of disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 515 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a study by the Texas Water Development Board and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding the effects of the construction of a border wall on storm drainage and other environmental matters in this state.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 537 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Department of Transportation for certain employees responding to emergencies or disasters.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the period for which a property owner may receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for property that is rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SB 541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the designation of an emergency management planner by state agencies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 563 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the reporting of information about the use of federal money for flood research, planning, and mitigation projects.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 594 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the creation of a business advisory council on disaster recovery and mitigation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 595 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to an annual audit by the state auditor regarding certain community development block grant disaster recovery program money.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 660 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the calculation for purposes of recapture under the public school finance system of the taxable value of property of a school district affected by a disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 752 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to liability of volunteer health care providers and health care institutions for care, assistance, or advice provided in relation to a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to emergency management and disaster recovery.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
SB 812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
SB 857 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Paul, Dennis
Relating to requiring training for certain emergency management coordinators.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to county contracts for emergency management consulting services; requiring a license; authorizing fees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 964 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical services performed as a volunteer during a disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 982 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of disaster and emergency services, including health care services, to certain populations.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the establishment of a work group to study local restrictions that impede disaster recovery efforts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the suspension of certain local laws and property regulations by the governor during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 985 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to restrictions under disaster remediation contracts; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 986 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to contract management standards and information for contracts related to emergency management.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1003 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to promoting the resilience of the electric grid and certain municipalities.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the deposit of certain money to the disaster contingency fund for the purpose of paying costs associated with Hurricane Harvey.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1124 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to establishment of a border public health response team.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1210 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the removal, destruction, and disposal of certain alcoholic beverages that become unfit for consumption after a natural disaster.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SB 1505 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to designating the Texas Division of Emergency Management as the state liaison to the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1521 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the funding of flood planning, mitigation, and infrastructure projects; making an appropriation.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SB 1575 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to governmental immunity for and adjudication of claims arising from a local governmental entity's disaster recovery contract.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1643 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for necessities during a declared disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1673 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of a grant program to assist certain counties with employing or contracting for a qualified emergency management coordinator.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
SB 1772 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of a radioactive substance release.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1891 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to a limit on the rate of growth of certain appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 1952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to emergency management for cyber attacks against this state.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2153 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the adjudication of emergency evacuation discrimination complaints by the Texas Workforce Commission civil rights division.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2168 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Cyrier, John
Relating to relief from local matching funds requirements for certain counties.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 2295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the provision of educational materials regarding disease prevention during a disaster.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2327 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 2334 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to a statewide disaster alert system.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2357 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to issues affecting counties and other political subdivisions of the state.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board to establish, operate, and, through the issuance of general obligation bonds, finance a grant program to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions and the state for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SJR 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Flood Plan Implementation Fund to assist in the financing of certain flood-related projects and the transfer to that fund of money from the economic stabilization fund.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SJR 49 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SJR 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SJR 57 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SJR 75 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds to be paid out of the economic stabilization fund by the Texas Water Development Board to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions for projects related to disaster recovery; disaster mitigation; disaster response; or construct, repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct state or local infrastructure.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
SR 816 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Urging Congress to enact legislation to consolidate disaster recovery housing funding into a single Disaster Housing Response and Recovery Block Grant.
Reported enrolled
HB 312 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 513 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 1165 85-0 (2017)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1598 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the establishment of the disaster identification system for a state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 1816 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the operation of medical supply transport vehicles during a declared state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 2241 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the treatment of a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage as a new improvement for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2938 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, RonSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the Sienna Plantation Levee Improvement District of Fort Bend County, Texas.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3584 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a temporary limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3780 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a state secondary Internet website domain name server.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Left pending in committee
HB 3906 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the declaration of a local state of disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4263 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the consideration of increased climate variability in the state hazard mitigation plan.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 4266 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the consideration of increased climate variability in the state hazard mitigation plan.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HJR 108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 351 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a feasibility study and report by the Texas Division of Emergency Management regarding the use of United States Postal Service employees, resources, and assets during a declared disaster.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 717 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the operation of medical supply transport vehicles during a declared state of disaster.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1228 85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the approval by a property owners' association of repairs to residential property after a weather-related or naturally occurring event.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1272 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to an annual proclamation related to hurricane preparedness.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1673 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to natural disaster housing recovery.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1897 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the declaration of a local state of disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2078 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the duties of school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas School Safety Center regarding multihazard emergency operations plans and other school safety measures.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 261 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a temporary limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 331 85-1 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HJR 40 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to protection of energy critical infrastructure.
Filed
HB 120 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the purchase of food and beverages by the Texas Division of Emergency Management for certain division personnel.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 252 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the punishment of certain sexual offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 365 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rates of certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1116 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1360 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption of certain vehicles from registration fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 1557 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to creation of a search and rescue task force in each disaster field response region.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1666 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1832 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the requirements for and confidentiality of state agency continuity of operations plans.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1957 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the definition of urban transit district.
House: Transportation
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1970 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the disaster identification system for a state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 1971 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the requirements and protocols for the use of nighttime triage equipment by emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1995 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the authority to modify an ad valorem tax abatement agreement to extend the abatement period if a disaster prevents the property owner from complying with the agreement.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2358 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements and taxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to a disaster or emergency.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2693 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2827 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the definition of homeland security activity.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 2932 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a study and report by the Bureau of Economic Geology on land shifting
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3206 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the powers, rights, and duties of the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Left pending in committee
HB 3810 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to an alert system for notification of the release of toxic chemicals by a manufacturing facility.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 3916 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stickland, Jonathan
Relating to water and electric utility services provided to certain federal agencies.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4085 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the declaration of a state of disaster and certain state operations in a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Withdrawn from schedule
HR 3430 84-0 (2015)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1465.
Reported enrolled
SB 182 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rates of certain taxing units.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 378 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 697 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the definition of urban transit district.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 904 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to exempting emergency preparation supplies from the sales and use tax for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 921 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation and administration of a disaster recovery fund.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1283 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the exemption from certain registration and licensing requirements and taxes for certain businesses and employees who enter this state in response to a disaster or emergency.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to natural disaster housing recovery.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1465 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to creating limited purpose disaster declaration authority for the governor and a search and rescue task force in each disaster field response region.
House: State Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1787 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to an alert system for notification of the release of toxic chemicals by a manufacturing facility.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SR 1057 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 1465.
Reported enrolled
HB 403 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, SarahSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability of certain certified municipal inspectors for services rendered during an emergency or disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 444 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 487 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in man-made or natural disasters.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 562 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the suspension of toll collection during a declared state of disaster; suspending tolls.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
HB 746 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the registration of volunteer health practitioners and the services of volunteer health practitioners during disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 762 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to restrictions on disaster remediation contracts following a locally declared disaster.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 835 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1401 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1520 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to designation of certain vehicles of the Texas Division of Emergency Management as authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1864 83-0 (2013)
Author: Wu, GeneSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2102 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governor to suspend requirements applicable to motor carriers during certain emergencies; authorizing a fee.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 2164 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the delegation of authority by the governing body of a political subdivision during a disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2271 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to an annual hurricane damage mitigation week.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2352 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to catastrophe preparedness in the seacoast territories of this state; authorizing assessments, surcharges, and fees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2741 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by counties and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
HB 2751 83-0 (2013)
Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3096 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to an exemption from the use of an emergency notification system by certain public service providers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3178 83-0 (2013)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Texas Statewide Mutual Aid System.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3261 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the establishment of the disaster identification system for a state of disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3429 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the regulation of fireworks during a drought and under a declaration of local disaster.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3430 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the requirements and protocols for the use of nighttime triage equipment by emergency medical services personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3801 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the creation of a search and rescue task force
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
HB 3842 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to an exemption from sales and use tax for certain property purchased using money from the community development block grant disaster recovery program and used to repair or reconstruct a real property improvement damaged by a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 148 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HR 987 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Requesting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency amend its financial threshold criteria for providing disaster aid to allow assistance to communities whose average property value is lower than the applicable local county or city average.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 19 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to certain residential and other structures and mitigation of loss to those structures resulting from natural catastrophes; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 171 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the establishment of a workgroup to study the use by state agencies of a uniform application form following disasters.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 184 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to extending claim-handling deadlines after certain emergency declarations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 194 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to ingress and egress for access by emergency vehicles and for use during evacuations in certain new residential subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 223 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Cortez, Philip | et. al.
Relating to designation of certain vehicles of the Texas Division of Emergency Management as authorized emergency vehicles.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability of certain social workers who provide volunteer health care services to charitable organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 784 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to exempting emergency preparation supplies from the sales and use tax for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 835 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1120 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a residential tenant's lease obligation after the loss of the leased premises resulting from a natural disaster.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/14
SB 1121 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to coverage for certain architectural engineering services under certain insurance policies.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1267 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Clardy, Travis | et. al.
Relating to the liability of individuals providing labor or assistance to the Texas Forest Service in the performance of certain fire suppression duties.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1405 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to liability of certain persons assisting in man-made or natural disasters.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1443 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an exemption from sales and use tax for certain property purchased using money from the community development block grant disaster recovery program and used to repair or reconstruct a real property improvement damaged by a natural disaster.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1540 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of the disaster identification system for a state of disaster.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 1549 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to pre-event disaster recovery program administration contracts in certain counties.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 1669 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicles by counties and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles; authorizing a fee; creating an offense.
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
SJR 62 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the creation of emergency and disaster response districts; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SJR 8 83-1 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permissible uses of certain money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund by the legislature.
Filed
SJR 8 83-2 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the permissible uses of certain money appropriated from the economic stabilization fund by the legislature.
Filed
HB 614 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to allowing health care providers to provide services across state lines in catastrophic circumstances.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 803 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the penalty for failure to make a timely installment payment of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 805 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the requirement that certain water service providers ensure emergency operations during an extended power outage.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1217 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a residential tenant's right to vacate a dwelling and avoid liability for rent following the declaration of a state of disaster; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 1354 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain certified municipal inspectors for services rendered during an emergency or disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1711 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to disaster remediation contracts.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1750 82-0 (2011)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Transportation to lease and contract for the operation of rolling stock during certain emergencies.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1842 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prior approval of residential property insurance rates of certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1861 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on State Emergency Communications.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
HB 1911 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the liability of certain persons for damages arising from training exercises to prepare the persons to respond to certain emergencies.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1986 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to ensure the Electric Reliability Council of Texas has adequate reserve power to prevent blackout conditions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2035 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the temporary relocation of an alcoholic beverage distributor's or wholesaler's premises during a period of emergency and delivery of alcoholic beverages to a distributor's or wholesaler's premises.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2040 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to critical incident stress management and crisis response services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2257 82-0 (2011)
Author: Phillips, LarrySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the procurement and use of an emergency notification system by public service providers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
HB 2390 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the types of information relating to emergency responses that are confidential.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 2411 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a residential tenant's right to vacate a dwelling and avoid liability for rent under certain circumstances following the declaration of a state of disaster; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2462 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2619 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, BillSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to emergency preparedness information about water facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2623 82-0 (2011)
Author: Beck, MarvaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain energy security technologies for critical governmental facilities.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
HB 2696 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2713 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to refinancing low-rate home loans involving natural disaster recovery funds.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2818 82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3060 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to arbitration of certain claims under residential property insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3324 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the operations and monitoring of fusion centers in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3333 82-0 (2011)
Author: Peña, AaronSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of the governor to order the disconnection of state computer networks from the Internet.
House: Technology Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3343 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to the disclosure of certain attorney's fees and expenses paid by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3349 82-0 (2011)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the extension of a declaration of a local disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3376 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the declaration of local disaster.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 3589 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to claim-handling deadlines in the event of certain weather-related catastrophes or natural disasters.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3705 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the creation of the disaster reconstruction coordination office within the governor's office; creating the disaster contingency account.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 3738 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the designation of the Mid Valley Airport as the disaster relief headquarters for the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
No action taken in subcommittee
SB 389 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to emergency preparedness during an extended power outage of a water service provider with at least 250 connections.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 432 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, MikeSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the penalty for failure to make a timely installment payment of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 648 82-0 (2011)
Author: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Commission on State Emergency Communications.
Senate: Government Organization
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1065 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to critical incident stress management and crisis response services.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1205 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1238 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to communications by public service providers during a disaster or an emergency.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1391 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to refinancing low-rate home loans involving natural disaster recovery funds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 1461 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the creation of the disaster reconstruction coordination office within the governor's office; creating the disaster contingency account.
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Left pending in committee
SB 1560 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to liability of certain local emergency management or homeland security organizations.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1572 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the operations and monitoring of fusion centers in this state.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1703 82-0 (2011)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the declaration of local disaster.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1852 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the recovery and storage of vessels following natural disasters; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
SB 1889 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and to the resolution of certain disputes concerning claims made to that association.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 6 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to appropriations for damages and disruptions suffered by state agencies and institutions of higher education caused by natural disasters and to an appropriation for disaster relief generally.
House: Appropriations
Considered in Calendars
HB 441 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to an emergency power supply for convalescent and nursing homes and related institutions.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 443 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternate generated power.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 450 81-0 (2009)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain hurricane preparation supplies from the sales tax for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 457 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management in relation to alternative electrical power for certain service stations in certain populous counties.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 632 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that retail water and utility services adopt an emergency preparedness plan for use during a local power outage; providing an administrative penalty.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 654 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the prices of certain consumer goods and services during a declared state of disaster.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 727 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the closure of a public school campus that is being used as an emergency evacuation shelter.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 761 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the penalty for certain property offenses committed during certain declared states of disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 848 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the designation of the Mid Valley Airport as the disaster relief headquarters for the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 911 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to adoption of a temporary program for the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 1014 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the requirement that certain retail water and sewer utility services maintain auxiliary generators for use during an extended power outage.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1015 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power and to have an alternative electrical generator; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1021 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to coverage under residential property insurance policies for certain losses incurred because of compliance with an emergency evacuation order.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1022 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a preference in state purchasing for products from disaster areas.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1026 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to establishing legislative district volunteer emergency response teams.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1257 81-0 (2009)
Author: Legler, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on certain property owned by a business entity and located in a disaster area and to the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1283 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes on property in a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1284 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the creation of a court record preservation fund; imposing a fee.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1287 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a requirement that the board of directors of an appraisal district develop a plan for reappraising property after a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1291 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to regulation of certain disaster remediation contractors; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1326 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a plan to replenish the food supplies of food banks or food pantries following a disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 1378 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to order certain electric providers to provide power to other electric providers during a natural disaster or declared emergency.
House: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1509 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 1579 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a county's removal of flood water resulting from a natural disaster in certain communities.
House: Border & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 1591 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation supplies in certain counties from the sales tax for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1671 81-0 (2009)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to mutual aid agreements for newborn screening laboratory services.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1710 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to requiring certain facilities located in certain areas prone to severe weather to have an emergency preparedness plan for provision of emergency electrical power.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1828 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to information submitted to, maintained in, and released from the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1831 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
HB 1858 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to suspension of the unemployment compensation waiting period requirement during a disaster subject to a federal disaster declaration.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Considered in Calendars
HB 1860 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an additional filing fee for civil cases filed in certain courts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
HB 1861 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the judiciary in the event of a disaster.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1879 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1896 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax of boat slip rental fees charged at certain marinas severely damaged by Hurricane Ike.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1945 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, AbelSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the date of the general election for certain political subdivisions.
House: Elections Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1998 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to temporary housing and emergency shelters provided by a political subdivision for disaster victims.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2041 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain items used to survive severe weather.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2152 81-0 (2009)
Author: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the designation of the South Texas International Airport at Edinburg as the disaster relief headquarters for the Rio Grande Valley.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2247 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an emergency power supply for service stations, supermarkets, and pharmacies located in certain areas of the state; providing a civil penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2248 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an emergency management plan for certain health care facilities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 2298 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2362 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to an electronic diagnostic database for rural physicians.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2383 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster.
House: Public Health
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2405 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the requirement that certain retail water and sewer utility services maintain service during an extended power outage.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2448 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to reducing the amount paid to purchase attendance credits by certain school districts in disaster areas.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2450 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration of programs by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in response to or in preparation for a natural disaster.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2457 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the duty of the General Land Office to clean, maintain, and clear debris from a public beach affected by a declared disaster.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 2487 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, funding, and operation of the Texas natural disaster catastrophe fund and the disaster preparedness and mitigation grant council.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2532 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to coordinating information regarding the location of infrastructure to which the supply of electric service is critical to the public health and safety or for emergency management purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2539 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a disaster recovery insurance claims mediation program.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2540 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the establishment and operation of a disaster recovery insurance claims mediation program.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 2558 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to registration for evacuation and disaster preparedness for clients of home and community support services agencies.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2615 81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe
Relating to a declaration of local disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2749 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.
Relating to economic recovery grants for certain municipalities following public calamities.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2930 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rios Ybarra, Tara
Relating to the establishment and funding of emergency medical power stations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2939 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Hurricane Center for Innovative Technology at the University of Houston.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2951 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to appropriations to certain public junior colleges affected by Hurricane Ike.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2960 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to alternative electrical generators for certain service stations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3168 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the creation of a natural disaster reconstruction demonstration initiative.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3360 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to providing an exemption from the administration of certain assessment instruments for certain public school students who are asylees or refugees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3384 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to prior approval of residential property insurance rates of certain insurers.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 3495 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the distribution of funding for certain transportation projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 3631 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to compensation of certain state employees.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3640 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation and alternative funding sources for the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3648 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association; transfer of state revenue to the Catastrophe Reserve Trust Fund for excess losses caused by natural disasters.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3667 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to allowing health care providers to provide services across state lines in catastrophic circumstances.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3851 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the authority of the governor or a political subdivision to suspend statutory or local deadlines during a disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3854 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers of certain development corporations related to Hurricane Ike disaster relief and to the validation of certain governmental acts or proceedings of counties affected by Hurricane Ike.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3856 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the state's current and future response to disasters and to preparations for disasters; making an appropriation for the purpose of providing disaster relief.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 3928 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to proof of ownership of homestead property after a disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 4051 81-0 (2009)
Author: Castro, Joaquin
Relating to an exemption from the curriculum requirements for automatic admission to public institutions of higher education for certain students affected by a natural disaster.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 4068 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, VeronicaSponsor: 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
HB 4099 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to authorizing payment to FSLA-exempt and FSLA-nonexempt state employees for unused compensatory time accrued during a disaster declared by the governor under Section 418.014, Government Code.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4101 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to punishment for the offense of theft committed in certain evacuated or disaster areas.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
HB 4102 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the disaster contingency fund and relief for school districts located in a disaster area.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 4106 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to information and assistance provided by the chief appraiser to emergency management authorities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 4170 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to requiring property inspections for windstorm and hail insurance in certain geographic areas and authorizing certain political subdivisions to adopt and enforce regulations relating to severe weather, including residential building codes, abandoned land, and damaged buildings; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 4348 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the allocation of a portion of the state hotel occupancy tax revenue collected in a catastrophe area to the catastrophe reserve trust fund.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 4409 81-0 (2009)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to emergency preparation and management.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
HB 4491 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to a tax credit for eligible costs and expenses incurred during the rehabilitation of a historic structure located in a severely damaged or flooded census tract.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4494 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to indigent health care costs related to a declared disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4689 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to allowing a commissioner's court to assess a body storage fee.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 4733 81-0 (2009)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the operation and funding of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, including funding of coverage for certain catastrophic events through the issuance of public securities.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HCR 286 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., FrankSponsor: Carona, John
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 1831.
Signed by the Governor
HCR 287 81-0 (2009)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Jackson, Mike
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 4409.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 117 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of money from the economic stabilization fund for response to a natural disaster.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HR 2963 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4102.
Reported enrolled
HR 3060 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1831.
Reported enrolled
SB 12 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to disaster preparedness and emergency management and to certain vehicles used in emergencies; providing a penalty.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 14 81-0 (2009)
Author: Fraser, TroySponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the operation of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and the Texas FAIR Plan Association; making an appropriation.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Record vote
SB 74 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to limitation of liability for certain emergency care provided during a declared disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 75 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a disaster and emergency education program.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 111 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to suspension of the unemployment compensation waiting period requirement during a disaster subject to a federal disaster declaration.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Senate: Business & Commerce
Considered in Calendars
SB 147 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to coverage under residential property insurance policies for certain losses incurred because of compliance with an emergency evacuation order.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 178 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to temporary housing and emergency shelters provided by a political subdivision for disaster victims.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 179 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to exempting certain hurricane preparation supplies from the sales tax for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 181 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the creation of a task force to study and develop uniform reentry procedures for essential personnel entering an area evacuated during a disaster or other emergency.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 339 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to uniform reentry procedures for essential personnel entering an area evacuated during a disaster or other emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
SB 340 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to temporary housing and emergency shelters provided by a political subdivision for disaster victims.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
SB 347 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the receipt and release of immunization information by the immunization registry in connection with a disaster; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 359 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to punishment for certain offenses committed in a disaster area or an evacuated area.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 360 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain hurricane preparation supplies from the sales tax for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 361 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the requirement that certain water service providers ensure emergency operations during an extended power outage.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 441 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring certain service stations to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power and to have an alternative electrical generator.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Refer to s/c on Flooding & Evacuations by Pres
SB 463 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the issuance of license plates by the Texas Department of Transportation to support disaster relief.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 574 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to an exception to the wealth per student limitation for school districts that, as a result of natural disasters, are suffering financial hardship.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 590 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to a requirement that the board of directors of an appraisal district develop a plan for reappraising property after a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 644 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to modifications, adjustments, and reimbursements under the public school finance system and contract delegation authority for a school district located in a disaster area.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 664 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment and operation of a public building mapping information system.
Senate: Government Organization
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 665 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment of a windstorm preparedness assistance program that provides financial assistance for certain homeowners in certain counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 681 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the ability of electric utilities to provide electric service during a major power outage.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
SB 734 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 769 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to methods for the recovery of system restoration costs incurred by electric utilities following hurricanes, tropical storms, ice or snow storms, floods, and other weather-related events and natural disasters.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 925 81-0 (2009)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the creation of a court record preservation fund; imposing a fee.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 936 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the appointment of a communications coordination group.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1112 81-0 (2009)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to the provision of money from a county's general fund to disaster victims.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1133 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the date of the general election for certain political subdivisions.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1251 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to information submitted to, maintained in, and released from the immunization registry.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1293 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the duty of the General Land Office to clean, maintain, and clear debris from a public beach affected by a declared disaster.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
SB 1328 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a study on the feasibility of providing vaccines to first responders deployed to a disaster area.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1330 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to mutual aid agreements for newborn screening laboratory services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1379 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, funding, and operation of the Texas natural disaster catastrophe fund and the disaster preparedness and mitigation grant council.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1428 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the power of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to issue emergency orders and temporary and emergency licenses.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 1462 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the use of public facilities as emergency shelters during disasters.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 1566 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to the acquisition, dissemination, and use of certain geographic information system data.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1635 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to the sale of certain communications equipment and mobile telephone services; providing criminal and civil penalties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1752 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the powers of certain development corporations related to Hurricane Ike disaster relief and to the validation of certain governmental acts or proceedings of counties affected by Hurricane Ike.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1818 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to providing an exemption from the administration of certain assessment instruments for certain public school students who are asylees or refugees.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1859 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax of boat slip rental fees charged at certain marinas severely damaged by Hurricane Ike.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1885 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to strategies to better protect electric transmission and distribution assets against natural disasters.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1890 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the temporary suspension of certain signage restrictions during a state of disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1932 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the licensing requirements of hospitals temporarily providing outpatient dialysis services to a person because of a disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1989 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to establishment of the Texas Statewide Interoperability Executive Advisory Council.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1994 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to authorizing the provision of state matching funds to municipalities for hurricane preparation and recovery.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 2039 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to requiring certain critical facilities to be capable of operating with alternative electrical power; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 2148 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to information and assistance provided by the chief appraiser to emergency management authorities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 2183 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the appointment of an interoperability coordinator in the division of emergency management in the office of the governor.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 2264 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the provision of a community telephone emergency notification system as part of the 9-1-1 system.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 2292 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of a natural disaster housing reconstruction initiative.
House: State Affairs Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2298 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Farabee, David
Relating to compensation of certain state employees.
House: State Affairs Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
SB 2302 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on certain property owned by a business entity and located in a disaster area.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2428 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the use of Supplemental Environmental Projects to protect lands of significant natural resource and hazard mitigation value.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SR 1098 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 4102.
Reported enrolled
SR 1103 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1831.
Reported enrolled
HB 17 81-1 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to establishing legislative district volunteer emergency response teams.
Filed
HB 88 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, DanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the evacuation and sheltering of service animals and household pets in a disaster.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 144 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to a preference in state purchasing for products from disaster areas.
House: Government Reform
Referred to Government Reform
HB 258 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the confiscation of firearms and ammunition during a state of disaster or emergency.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 324 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation supplies in certain counties from the sales tax for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 579 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to coverage under residential property insurance policies for certain losses incurred because of compliance with an emergency evacuation order.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 582 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the determination of certain catastrophe areas eligible for insurance coverage through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 684 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to state assistance for housing developments located in certain disaster areas and notice for certain housing developments.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 823 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the liability of certain licensed or registered professionals for damages arising from certain services provided during an emergency.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1116 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the provision of a community telephone emergency notification system as part of the 9-1-1 system.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
No action taken in committee
HB 1325 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation supplies in certain counties from the sales tax for a limited period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1345 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a school district policy for responding to a train derailment near a district school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1471 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to resource sharing among certain political subdivisions, including regional planning commissions, during a disaster.
House: Border & International Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 1493 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the establishment and operation of a severe storm research and planning center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1896 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to information submitted to and maintained in the immunization registry.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2039 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the collection of certain data for the Texas Natural Resources Information System and the duties of the Texas Geographic Information Council.
House: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2405 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to paying the costs incurred by a state agency that is deployed by the governor to respond to a natural disaster or other emergency.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2515 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2587 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to disclosure of insurance coverage for certain expenses incurred because of compliance with an emergency evacuation order.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 2694 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hamilton, MikeSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the disaster contingency fund.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 2766 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, CraigSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the location at which certain courts may conduct proceedings following certain disasters.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 3272 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the establishment, funding, and operation of the natural disaster catastrophe fund.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3275 80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to certain transportation studies.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3642 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to homeland security; providing a penalty.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 3698 80-0 (2007)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to temporary housing and emergency shelters provided by a political subdivision for disaster victims.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 3743 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the timeframe under which an employee must return to work after an emergency evacuation period expires.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3744 80-0 (2007)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the performance of the functions of the governing body of a political subdivision in the event of a disaster.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 3943 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to requiring certain persons to receive training relating to emergency management.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 2 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the rate of growth of appropriations from all sources of revenue except the federal government; to establish a disaster fund, managed by the governor, for use to prepare for or respond to a natural disaster or emergency; to fund the property tax relief fund; to require a gubernatorial declaration before money may be appropriated from the economic stabilization fund; and to authorize the legislature to appropriate money for tax rebates; making a constitutional appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in subcommittee
HR 2915 80-0 (2007)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 11.
Reported enrolled
SB 11 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to homeland security and protection of the public, including protections against human trafficking; providing penalties.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
See remarks for effective date
SB 41 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the disaster-related responsibilities of certain state agencies in health care.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 61 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the performance of the functions of the governing body of a political subdivision in the event of a disaster.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 112 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the confiscation of firearms and ammunition during a state of disaster.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 177 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the liability of licensed professional engineers for damages arising from certain services provided during an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 279 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the establishment and operation of a public building mapping information system by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 336 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the notice required for the lease of real property by certain counties when responding to particular emergency circumstances.
House: County Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 509 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the liability of certain licensed or registered professionals for damages arising from certain services provided during an emergency.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 519 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to coverage under residential property insurance policies for certain losses incurred because of compliance with an emergency evacuation order.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 608 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to restrictions on state contracts with certain contractors.
House: Government Reform Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 622 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the collection of certain data for the Texas Natural Resources Information System and the duties of the Texas Geographic Information Council.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 764 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the deceptive trade practice of charging exorbitant or excessive prices for fuel during a disaster.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 908 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the continuation and functions of the State Office of Risk Management.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 927 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to certain disaster response procedures for political subdivisions.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1010 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation and summer seasonal supplies from the sales tax for a limited period.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1228 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to temporary housing and emergency shelters provided by a political subdivision for disaster victims.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
SB 1282 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the use of funds in the state municipal solid waste superfund to remediate certain emergency situations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1339 80-0 (2007)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to allowing money in the disaster contingency fund to be used to provide assistance to producers of agricultural products affected by a disaster caused by severe drought, wildfire, flood, storm, or hurricane.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1499 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to the meeting notice that a governmental body may post in certain emergency situations.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1504 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a school district policy for responding to a train derailment near a district school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1551 80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the establishment, funding, and operation of the natural disaster catastrophe fund.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
SB 1583 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the prompt and efficient response to flooding and evacuations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
SB 1658 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to fill certain prescriptions in the event of a disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1928 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.
Relating to the provision of a community telephone emergency notification system as part of the 9-1-1 system.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Co-author authorized
SCR 90 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 11.
Signed by the Governor
SR 1204 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 11.
Reported enrolled
HB 986 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to information contained on a driver's license or personal identification certificate issued to a health care practitioner.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 1031 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1534 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the appointment of a sheriff, municipal police officer, and firefighter to the Critical Infrastructure Protection Council.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 1577 79-0 (2005)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the provision of health care services by a physician assistant during a disaster.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2158 79-0 (2005)
Author: Delisi, DianneSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an exemption from annual registration fees for a retired physician who provides volunteer medical services in a disaster.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2239 79-0 (2005)
Author: Luna, Vilma | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to homeland security training and supplemental pay for certain law enforcement officers.
House: Law Enforcement Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Testimony taken in committee
HB 2459 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the establishment of homeland security training programs for older persons by the Department of Aging and Disability Services.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2725 79-0 (2005)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the maintenance of a registry of certain voluntarily provided information by the Texas Infrastructure Protection Communications Center.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 2922 79-0 (2005)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to a deceptive trade practice of taking advantage of a disaster or abnormal disruption of the market.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2949 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to issue an emergency order authorizing certain action in the event of a catastrophe.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 3111 79-0 (2005)
Author: Corte, Jr., FrankSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to authorizing the presiding officer of a political subdivision to order an evacuation in certain emergency circumstances.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3472 79-0 (2005)
Author: Moreno, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft committed during a natural disaster.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 9 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating to homeland security; providing a penalty.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 287 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for National Biocontainment Laboratory facilities and infrastructure.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 308 79-0 (2005)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to temporary successors to members of the legislature during a period of emergency caused by enemy attack.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 310 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to certain diseases or illnesses suffered by firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
House: Pensions & Investments Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 432 79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the abolition of the Public Safety Radio Communications Council and the transfer of certain functions to the office of the governor.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 520 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the provision of health care services by a physician assistant during an emergency or a disaster.
House: Civil Practices Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Civil Practices
SB 738 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to emergency order authority of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Environmental Regulation
SB 803 79-0 (2005)
Author: Averitt, Kip
Relating to a deceptive trade practice of taking advantage of a disaster or abnormal disruption of the market.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1124 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a toll-free number for reporting communicable diseases.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1249 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to homeland security training and supplemental pay for certain law enforcement officers.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 1761 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the punishment for the offense of theft committed during a natural disaster.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1762 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the establishment and operation of a public building mapping information system by the Texas Building and Procurement Commission.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1818 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the improvement and coordination of statewide efforts to detect, prepare for, and respond to certain emergencies.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 147 79-3 (2006)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters.
House: State Affairs
Postponed
HB 163 79-3 (2006)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the recovery and securitization of hurricane reconstruction costs incurred by certain electric utilities outside of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas area.
House: Regulated Industries Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 21 79-3 (2006)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to nursing home representatives on the emergency management council.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 22 79-3 (2006)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to requiring the division of emergency management to coordinate the creation of certain medical and special needs shelters.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 23 79-3 (2006)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the costs of damages to Lamar University and its related institutions caused by Hurricane Rita; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
SB 33 79-3 (2006)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governor to issue evacuation orders during disasters.
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 36 79-3 (2006)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the disaster-related responsibilities of certain state agencies in health care.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 41 79-3 (2006)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the recovery and securitization of hurricane reconstruction costs incurred by certain electric utilities outside of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas area.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 9 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to homeland security.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
HB 82 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to license reciprocity for out of state insurance adjusters who provide services following a catastrophe or emergency.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
HB 202 78-0 (2003)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on vehicles used by nonprofit organizations for disaster relief.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HB 416 78-0 (2003)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a natural disaster.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HB 436 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to the status as a peace officer of certain county officials who have emergency management powers.
House: Law Enforcement
Referred to Law Enforcement
HB 437 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to an exemption from public disclosure for information that is collected, assembled, or maintained for purposes of emergency management or disaster planning.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 533 78-0 (2003)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the application of the public information law to information regarding an emergency action plan of a law enforcement agency or a fire-fighting agency.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 685 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a private person rendering aid at the request of a governmental unit in an emergency.
House: Civil Practices
Left pending in committee
HB 708 78-0 (2003)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a wireless priority service program for mobile telecommunication services.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Referred to Defense Affairs & State-Fed Rel
HB 1191 78-0 (2003)
Author: Allen, Ray | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of certain sensitive information.
House: State Affairs Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
No action taken in committee
HB 1269 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to the application of the open meetings law and the public information law to meetings and information of certain governmental bodies relating to the security of a port in this state.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1270 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.
Relating to limiting the liability of certain persons giving care, assistance, or advice during a disaster.
House: Civil Practices
No action taken in committee
HB 1341 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the definition of an energy emergency.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1342 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Railroad Commission of Texas to conduct a closed meeting to deliberate a security threat, disaster, or energy emergency.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1462 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to rate changes for insurance coverage written through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 1512 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to meetings to exchange information regarding emergency management plans relating to pipeline safety.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1528 78-0 (2003)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to a declaration of a local state of disaster by certain joint airport boards.
House: Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
HB 1594 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to requirements for emergency response plans relating to pipeline safety.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
HB 1718 78-0 (2003)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Relating to the application of the public information law to information pertaining to the security or vulnerability of the infrastructure, buildings, or operations of an airport.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1819 78-0 (2003)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an exclusion from unemployment compensation chargebacks based on a separation from employment caused by certain disasters.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1941 78-0 (2003)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds to finance certain facilities and projects at certain public institutions of higher education and exempting the facilities and projects financed by the bonds from prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2116 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the operation of Texas Task Force 1.
House: Higher Education Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security
Effective immediately
HB 2130 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the exemptions from requirements applicable to local permits.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2309 78-0 (2003)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the application of the public information law to certain emergency preparedness plans of a county.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
