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HB 46 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to the opportunity to correct a vote by mail application. House: Elections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 86 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to the preemption and prosecution of certain offenses involving the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 362 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of a county to require electronic bids or proposals for competitive bidding. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 483 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to voter registration. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 696 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to voter registration applications. House: Elections Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 845 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1127 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a community supervision case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1226 87-0 (2021) Author: Campos, Liz | et. al. Relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of a pilot program to solicit donations made by text message for the benefit of local programs that provide services to homeless individuals and families in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1329 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 1614 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the use of certain technologies to supervise a defendant placed on community supervision. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 1658 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide notice of a deficiency determination or jeopardy determination. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 1807 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the use of an applicant's e-mail address on a vote by mail application. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3111 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to the criminal offense of online solicitation relating to a minor; creating a criminal offense; changing eligibility for community supervision. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3134 87-0 (2021) Author: Cole, Sheryl
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide notice of a hearing on the revocation or suspension, or of the revocation or suspension, of a permit or license. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3366 87-0 (2021) Author: Klick, Stephanie
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the electronic transmission of certain communications related to the prevention of communicable diseases. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 3525 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the verification of an application or ballot voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3566 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the ballot application requirements for the election of a precinct chair. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3639 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to notice to a customer or tenant required after an intentional shutoff of electric and water service. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3744 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to the prohibited use or dissemination of certain private or false information; providing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3786 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to send, or to require the submission to the comptroller of, certain ad valorem tax-related items electronically. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4019 87-0 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to accommodating voters with a disability. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 4210 87-0 (2021) Author: Paul, Dennis
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the authority of entities regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance to conduct business electronically. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4293 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a court reminder program for criminal defendants. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4343 87-0 (2021) Author: Rose, Toni Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid. House: Human Services Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4432 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the sale of consumer geotracking data by telephone companies. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
SB 42 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 326 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county to require electronic bids or proposals for competitive bidding. Senate: Local Government Co-author authorized
SB 332 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to an application for a writ of habeas corpus in a community supervision case. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 378 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1413 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela
Sponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications and payments required or permitted under the Property Tax Code; authorizing a fee. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1612 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to certain suits involving elections and the confidentiality of certain communications with voting systems vendors. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1691 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to civil and criminal liability for doxing; creating an offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1717 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1911 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Sponsor: Rose, Toni
Relating to the content of an application for Medicaid. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 2099 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Patterson, Jared
Relating to methods by which a claimant may check the status of a claim for unemployment compensation benefits filed with the Texas Workforce Commission. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 124 87-1 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al. Relating to the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act of 1983. Filed
HB 235 87-1 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence. Filed
HB 244 87-1 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to the opportunity to correct a vote by mail application. Filed
HB 20 87-2 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 91 87-2 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to the opportunity to correct a vote by mail application. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
HB 220 87-2 (2021) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence. House: Constitutional Rights & Remedies, Select Referred to Constitutional Rights & Remedies
SB 83 87-2 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to certain interference with electronic mail messages. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 90 87-2 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 60 86-0 (2019) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students. House: Higher Education Considered in Calendars
HB 155 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to notice provided to a court regarding a defendant confined in a state jail felony facility. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Left pending in committee
HB 353 86-0 (2019) Author: Blanco, César Relating to law enforcement access to cell site information stored by certain entities providing wireless service to a wireless communications device. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 771 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 984 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to notice requirements for certain municipal fees and the process to adopt a municipal budget that includes the use of revenue from those fees. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1060 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the authority of a property owner to request that notice of a protest hearing before the appraisal review board be delivered by certified mail or electronic mail. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1105 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to the preemption and prosecution of certain offenses involving the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1333 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1892 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 2120 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the operation and administration of and practice in courts in the judicial branch of state government; imposing a fee; creating a criminal offense. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2191 86-0 (2019) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the public information law. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2344 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to evidence sufficient for the issuance of a stalking protective order. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2364 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the provision of certain services through statewide technology centers. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2401 86-0 (2019) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to the requirement that state agency employees complete cybersecurity awareness training. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2421 86-0 (2019) Author: Smith, Reggie Relating to the issuance of certain warrants and orders for searches performed on wireless communications devices and for the installation and use of certain tracking equipment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2453 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program. House: Human Services Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2476 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the operations, communications, and notice procedures of state agencies. House: State Affairs Received from the House
HB 2550 86-0 (2019) Author: Bucy III, John Relating to the electronic transmission of a ballot to a voter voting early by mail on the ground of absence from the county of residence. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2767 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the delivery of a recorded marriage license by e-mail. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2782 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to decedents' estates, transfer on death deeds, and matters involving probate courts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2821 86-0 (2019) Author: Flynn, Dan Relating to credit in, benefits from, and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2902 86-0 (2019) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to the use of e-mail on a vote by mail application. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 2903 86-0 (2019) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to voter registration applications. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 2909 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to election practices and procedures; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3200 86-0 (2019) Author: Calanni, Gina Relating to the submission by telephonic facsimile machine or electronic transmission of an application for a ballot to be voted by mail. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3379 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living. House: Human Services Referred to Human Services
HB 3453 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3490 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the criminal offense of harassment; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3608 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to business entities. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3631 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of the e-mail address of an applicant for or holder of a license issued by certain state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
HB 3914 86-0 (2019) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to warrants and orders issued for the use of tracking equipment and access to electronic communications to further a criminal investigation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
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 4398 86-0 (2019) Author: Raney, John Relating to the electronic transmission of an invoice or notice of toll nonpayment by a toll project entity. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 43 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 53 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to a request for 9-1-1 service by text message and the provision of available contact information. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized
SB 256 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a requirement that public institutions of higher education provide certain information regarding certain women's health programs to students. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
SB 278 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to prohibiting making, or encouraging or inducing another to make, silent or abusive calls to a 9-1-1 service or public safety answering point; creating a criminal offense. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 445 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 480 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 639 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the operation and management of certain condominium unit owners' associations. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 849 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to requirements for new or increased municipal fees. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 904 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the use of governmental communications systems to distribute political advertising; providing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 944 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1139 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the operation and administration of Medicaid, including the Medicaid managed care program. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1208 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to decedents' estates, transfer on death deeds, and matters involving probate courts. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1311 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Sponsor: Raney, John
Relating to the electronic transmission of an invoice or notice of toll nonpayment by a toll project entity. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1337 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to credit in, benefits from, and administration of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 1/1/20
SB 1421 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to methods of notice from certain health benefit plan issuers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1644 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the unlawful interception, use, or disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1727 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to improving communication with and service delivery by state agencies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1779 86-0 (2019) Author: Paxton, Angela
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to security for state agency information and information technologies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1859 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to business entities. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2093 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to subpoenas, orders, and warrants for the disclosure of location information, electronic customer communications records, and electronic customer data and for the use of pen registers, ESN readers, cell site simulators, and mobile tracking devices; creating a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 62 85-0 (2017) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 160 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 218 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al. Relating to improper relationships between educators and students; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense. House: Public Education Left pending in subcommittee
HB 304 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to civil liability for bullying of a child. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 305 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to student harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 306 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 450 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place. House: Elections Considered in Calendars
HB 512 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 520 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 809 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to prohibiting the use of an electronic device to film or photograph a traffic accident; creating an offense. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 952 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to the use of e-mail on a vote by mail application. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 953 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to voter registration applications. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1217 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to appointment of and performance of notarial acts by an online notary public and online acknowledgment and proof of written instruments; authorizing a fee and creating a criminal offense. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1748 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to the use of a portable electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 2450 85-0 (2017) Author: Koop, Linda Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2923 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to prohibiting the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail messages to certain persons. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2930 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the offense of obstructing a highway or other passageway; modifying criminal penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2931 85-0 (2017) Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3376 85-0 (2017) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to forms of notice that may be provided by the Department of Public Safety during certain enforcement proceedings and actions. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3499 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to sending notice of proposed contracts for highway projects by e-mail. House: Transportation Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 3580 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device by a student. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3600 85-0 (2017) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the option of providing an e-mail address on a voter registration application and certificate. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3769 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting of educator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Public Education Laid on the table subject to call
HB 4181 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the electronic transmission of certain notice required for air quality permits. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4215 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to distracted driving collisions; creating an offense. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 7 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to improper relationships between educators and students and reporting of educator misconduct; creating a criminal offense and expanding the applicability of an existing offense; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 31 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 57 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 67 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 79 85-0 (2017) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the production of public information available on a publicly accessible website. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 144 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 179 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying of a public school student or minor and certain mental health programs for public school students; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Public Education
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 180 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to student harassment, bullying, and cyberbullying. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 181 85-0 (2017) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to civil liability for bullying of a child. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 660 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the use of certain mobile devices at a polling place. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1356 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to distracted driving collisions; creating an offense. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1823 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni
Sponsor: Koop, Linda
Relating to a warrant authorizing the search of a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1856 85-0 (2017) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, including conforming amendments. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1877 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Wray, John
Relating to sending notice of proposed contracts for highway projects by e-mail. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 2037 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a request for 9-1-1 services by text message. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 87 85-1 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the authority of a property owner to request that notice of a protest hearing before the appraisal review board be delivered by certified mail or electronic mail. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 117 85-1 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 171 85-1 (2017) Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al. Relating to prosecution of certain offenses involving and preemption of local regulation of the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 269 85-1 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person near a polling place. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 327 85-1 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the placement of warning signs in areas where the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
SB 15 85-1 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al. Relating to prosecution of certain offenses involving and preemption of local regulation of the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Business & Commerce Received from the Senate
SB 25 85-1 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to distracted driving; creating a criminal offense. Filed
SB 39 85-1 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense. Filed
SB 92 85-1 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to distracted driving; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 64 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 80 84-0 (2015) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense; modifying existing criminal penalties. House: Transportation
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 141 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 214 84-0 (2015) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 241 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media presence. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 326 84-0 (2015) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to information provided by electronic means in support of the issuance of a search warrant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 675 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 815 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 861 84-0 (2015) Author: Dale, Tony | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 985 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to mental health screening for public school students who may be a danger to self or others and to suspension or educational placement of those students; creating an offense. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1246 84-0 (2015) Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to the methods of delivery for required financial statement forms sent to certain municipal officeholders and candidates for municipal office. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1352 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense and providing penalties. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1396 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul
Sponsor: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal offenses, punishments, and procedures; the construction of certain statutes and rules that create or define criminal offenses and penalties; a review of certain penal laws of this state. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1495 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to authorizing the electronic transmission of certain communications related to the prevention of communicable diseases. House: Public Health Referred to Public Health
HB 1646 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 1777 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to prohibiting an employer from accessing the personal online accounts of employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice. House: Business & Industry Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1913 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy Relating to public meetings of joint airport boards. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1916 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheffield, J. D. Relating to the enforcement of certain local traffic laws on the campus of a public or private institution of higher education. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 1927 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for applying for a ballot to be voted by mail; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2106 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device to send a text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle; creating a criminal offense. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 2134 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to allowing a governmental body to request clarification of a request for public information by electronic mail. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2183 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2226 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to the use of e-mail on a vote by mail application. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2227 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to voter registration applications. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2234 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display. House: Government Transparency & Operation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2263 84-0 (2015) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2300 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to eliminating telegraph transmission as a method to communicate certain information in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2310 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to electronic requests made to certain local governments for information under or regarding the open records law. House: Government Transparency & Operation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2437 84-0 (2015) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the amount of emergency service fees for certain telecommunications providers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2650 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to regulate any entity that holds itself out as a telephone service provider. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2682 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to certain features required for electronic documents recorded with a county clerk in certain counties; authorizing a fee. House: Government Transparency & Operation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2724 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the method for submitting an application for voting by mail to the early voting clerk. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2778 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the elections for which federal postcard applicant voters may be sent ballots by e-mail. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2822 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John Relating to a notice or document sent by mail or electronic mail by a court, justice, judge, magistrate, or clerk of a judicial court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2901 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the filing of a complaint with the Railroad Commission of Texas. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
HB 2980 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al. Relating to the method for submitting an application for voting by mail to the early voting clerk. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3165 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to warrants issued to obtain cell site information through the use of a cell site simulator device; public access to certain information relating to investigatory equipment; creating criminal offenses. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Left pending in committee
HB 3196 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Doug | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording; increasing a criminal penalty. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3627 84-0 (2015) Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" Relating to a requirement that certain persons convicted of the offense of using a wireless communications device while operating a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped be allowed to perform community service. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 3790 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the electronic customer data that certain peace officers may obtain by warrant, order, or other legal process from a provider of a wire or electronic communications service or remote computing service or from a communication common carrier. House: Emerging Issues In Texas Law Enforcement, Select Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 25 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; creating an offense; providing penalties. Senate: Transportation Co-author authorized
SB 238 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of a wireless communication device by a state officer or employee while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 254 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the use of brokerage statements to meet certain requirements for reports of political contributions and expenditures. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 344 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Dale, Tony
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 679 84-0 (2015) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to public meetings of joint airport boards. House: Transportation
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 716 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the methods of delivery for required financial statement forms sent to certain municipal officeholders and candidates for municipal office. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 737 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Moody, Joe
Relating to certain protective orders and magistrate's orders for emergency protection. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 800 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the authority of a district clerk to post official and legal notices by electronic display. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 942 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain certain information through installation or use of global positioning system wireless device trackers, international mobile subscriber identity locators, or other devices or equipment, and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information; creating an offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1115 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to a program allowing certain military voters on active duty overseas to cast a ballot electronically. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1116 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to a notice or document sent by mail or electronic mail by a court, justice, judge, magistrate, or clerk of a judicial court. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1446 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording. Senate: Criminal Justice Posting rule suspended
SB 1491 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the use of a mobile phone by a person occupying a voting station. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1525 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to the use of communication devices at a voting station. Filed
SB 1864 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Sponsor: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to requiring a peace officer to obtain a warrant to search a cellular telephone or other wireless communications device. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1865 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the filing of a complaint with the Railroad Commission of Texas. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 27 83-0 (2013) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation No action taken in committee
HB 41 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 63 83-0 (2013) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 69 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 108 83-0 (2013) Author: Harless, Patricia Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 239 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to verification of motor vehicle financial responsibility information. House: Technology Laid on the table subject to call
HB 241 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the notice provided by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district of the availability of agreement forms authorizing certain electronic communications. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 293 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the release and use of certain information maintained by the State Bar of Texas on request of certain continuing legal education sponsors regarding attorneys. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 318 83-0 (2013) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to employer access to the personal accounts of certain employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 336 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the use of a wireless communication device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility. House: Technology Left pending in committee
HB 347 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on school property. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 451 83-0 (2013) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to restrictions on access to certain personal online accounts through electronic communication devices by employers or public or private institutions of higher education; establishing an unlawful employment practice. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 530 83-0 (2013) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 570 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to issuance of a magistrate's order for emergency protection. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 678 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al. Relating to the use of a wireless communication device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility. House: Technology Left pending in committee
HB 844 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the standard possession order in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 845 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to possession of or access to a child. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 996 83-0 (2013) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to permitting electronic delivery of certain documents in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1332 83-0 (2013) Author: Frank, James Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
HB 1488 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to notice of utility rate increases. House: State Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1608 83-0 (2013) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al. Relating to warrants or orders issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1972 83-0 (2013) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the provision of 9-1-1 services; providing criminal penalties. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1989 83-0 (2013) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to substituted service of citation through a social media website. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
HB 2022 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the electronic mail address of a prospective juror. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2037 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to electronic transmission of documentation involved in certain insurance transactions. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2227 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to sworn affidavits provided to support the issuance of a search warrant. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2263 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to requesting a replacement voter registration certificate by telephone or electronically. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2268 83-0 (2013) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other related information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2270 83-0 (2013) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for certain portable electronic devices. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2569 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the methods by which a registrar must provide notice to an applicant of a rejected application for voter registration. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2841 83-0 (2013) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2934 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to electronic communications during a public meeting and the definitions of public information and official business under the public information law; creating an offense. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee
HB 3014 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession of a telecommunications device by a student. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 3164 83-0 (2013) Author: Stickland, Jonathan | et. al. Relating to requiring a search warrant for government access to stored communications. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3241 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the civil prosecution of racketeering related to trafficking of persons; providing penalties. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 3406 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie Relating to creating an offense for persons imprisoned or confined in correctional facilities to threaten to harm certain other persons by certain means of communication. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 3493 83-0 (2013) Author: Moody, Joe | et. al. Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes. House: Criminal Procedure Reform, Select Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3500 83-0 (2013) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the electronic transmission of balloting materials for an election to certain voters located outside this state. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 3630 83-0 (2013) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Referred to Government Efficiency & Reform
HB 3804 83-0 (2013) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body. House: Government Efficiency & Reform Left pending in committee
SB 28 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to the creation of an offense for use of a handheld wireless communication device for text-based communication while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Transportation Co-author authorized
SB 105 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the use of a wireless communication device or other portable electronic device to provide evidence of motor vehicle financial responsibility. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 118 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to prohibiting an employer from requiring or requesting access to the personal accounts of employees and job applicants through electronic communication devices; establishing an unlawful employment practice. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 181 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to verification of motor vehicle financial responsibility information. House: Technology
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
SB 188 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 250 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the requirements of using certain technology to conduct certain mental health hearings or proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
SB 281 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the administration and powers of the Red River Authority of Texas. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 354 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to permitting electronic delivery of certain documents in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
SB 416 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to restrictions on access to certain personal online accounts through electronic communication devices by employers or public or private institutions of higher education; establishing an unlawful employment practice. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 692 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Miller, Doug
Relating to the filing by electronic mail of financial disclosures by certain county officers, county employees, or candidates for county office. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 786 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices and to public access to law enforcement or prosecutor requests for certain related location or communication information. Senate: Criminal Justice Co-author authorized
SB 839 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to the provision of insurance coverage for certain portable electronic devices. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 845 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the use of e-mail and website technology by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. House: Technology
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 885 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to notice of utility rate increases. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 988 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the exception of certain communications by law enforcement agencies and officers from disclosure under the public information law. Senate: Open Government Referred to Open Government
SB 1021 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to access to certain stored communications of a provider of an electronic communications service or remote computing service in this state pursuant to a warrant issued in another state. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1052 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
House passage as amended reported
SB 1074 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to electronic transmission of documentation involved in certain insurance transactions. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1088 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to warrants issued to obtain location information from wireless communications devices. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1246 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to possession of or access to a child. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1264 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the provision of 9-1-1 services; providing criminal penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1297 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Branch, Dan
Relating to written electronic communications between members of a governmental body. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1330 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services and to the exclusion of that property in certain economic development agreements. Senate: Finance Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 1563 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the definition of and access to public information. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Open Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1796 83-0 (2013) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the release and use of certain information maintained by the State Bar of Texas on request of certain continuing legal education sponsors regarding attorneys. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
HB 24 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to placement of a student in a disciplinary alternative education program for bullying or cyber-bullying. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 37 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing for penalties. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 93 82-0 (2011) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing penalties. House: Transportation No action taken in committee
HB 101 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in subcommittee
HB 103 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation No action taken in committee
HB 105 82-0 (2011) Author: Brown, Fred Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; providing a penalty. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 111 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the adoption of voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 200 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the notification of the release of certain inmates given to certain courts, law enforcement agencies, and the United States Social Security Administration. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 242 82-0 (2011) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the enforcement of public safety, including the privileges and duties of certain types of law enforcement officers. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 243 82-0 (2011) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 287 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 288 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while using certain motor vehicles. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 610 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 627 82-0 (2011) Author: Woolley, Beverly
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to a fee collected by a district clerk for certain certified copies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 676 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 995 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to provision by the secretary of state of notice to a candidate of the form of the candidate's name that will appear on the general election ballot. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1309 82-0 (2011) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to the creation of the offense of possession or promotion of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1446 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the regulation of certain commercial mobile service contracts. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1457 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1467 82-0 (2011) Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al. Relating to bullying and cyberbullying in public schools; providing penalties. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1573 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to certain pretrial and post-trial procedures and testing in a criminal case. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1593 82-0 (2011) Author: Isaac, Jason
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the inclusion of a candidate's e-mail address on an official application for a place on the ballot. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1605 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the use of telemonitoring in the medical assistance program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 1666 82-0 (2011) Author: Castro, Joaquin | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online impersonation. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1801 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to notice of utility rate increases. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 1829 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to an application for emergency detention and to the transfer to a mental hospital of a person admitted for emergency detention. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1830 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by statutory probate court associate judges. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 1899 82-0 (2011) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1942 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to bullying in public schools. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2050 82-0 (2011) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to the use of recording devices and mobile telephones by poll watchers. House: Elections Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2069 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a pharmacist to dispense up to a 90-day supply of dangerous drugs and accelerate refills. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2157 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 2466 82-0 (2011) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the licensing and operation of motor vehicles by minors. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2524 82-0 (2011) Author: Cain, Erwin Relating to the criminal offenses for which and the circumstances under which certain communication devices may be detected and communications may be intercepted. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 2689 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence No action taken in committee
HB 2821 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to posting notice of real property sale by electronic display. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 2977 82-0 (2011) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to electronic communications during a public meeting; creating an offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3018 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to a policy of a school district concerning possession or use of a telecommunications device by a student. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3216 82-0 (2011) Author: Otto, John
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to electronic communication between property owners and chief appraisers, appraisal districts, appraisal review boards, or any combination of those persons. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3585 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the adoption of voting procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3746 82-0 (2011) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3759 82-0 (2011) Author: White, James Relating to the criminal offenses for which and the circumstances under which certain communication devices may be detected and communications may be intercepted. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HR 2684 82-0 (2011) Author: Taylor, Van Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100. Reported enrolled
SB 42 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to bullying through electronic means in public schools. Senate: Education Left pending in committee
SB 46 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 100 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the adoption of certain voting procedures and to certain elections, including procedures necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, deadlines for declaration of candidacy and dates for certain elections, and to terms of certain elected officials. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 119 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
SB 138 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
SB 407 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the offense of electronic transmission of certain visual material depicting a minor and to certain educational programs concerning the prevention and awareness of that offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 594 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the regulation of prescriptions for controlled substances, including certain procedures applicable to electronic prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 669 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to requests to inspect or be provided with copies of information under the public information law. House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 680 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to a fee collected by a district clerk for certain certified copies. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
SB 687 82-0 (2011) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications for law enforcement purposes. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 791 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Jackson, Jim
Relating to electronic notification of certain state officials and agencies of certain rules and rulemaking filings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 935 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the method of delivery of certain notices sent by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Senate: Open Government, Select Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 967 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the use of telemonitoring in the medical assistance program. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee
SB 1095 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to the posting of signs in school crossing zones regarding the prohibited use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
SB 1151 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Mike
Sponsor: Menendez, Jose
Relating to notice of utility rate increases. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Considered in Calendars
SB 1329 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the prosecution of the offense of online harassment. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1358 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to electronically transmitting a warrant for emergency detention. House: Public Health
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Public Health
SB 1443 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the mailing of notices, decisions, and reports by the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1472 82-0 (2011) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the coordinated dissemination of online information regarding the operation and performance of certain for-profit educational entities. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
SB 1615 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce Relating to the creation of the offense of electronic transmission of certain visual material depicting a minor. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1826 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the definition in the open meetings law of the term "deliberation." House: State Affairs
Senate: Open Government, Select
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1843 82-0 (2011) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Frullo, John | et. al.
Relating to investigations of certain offenses involving the Internet-based sexual exploitation of a minor; creating the Internet crimes against children account to support those activities. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Postponed
SR 1249 82-0 (2011) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 100. Reported enrolled
SB 27 82-1 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the definition in the open meetings law of the term "deliberation." Filed
HB 71 81-0 (2009) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the establishment of a program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas and their spouses and dependents residing overseas. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
HB 219 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 220 81-0 (2009) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to prohibitions on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 251 81-0 (2009) Author: Berman, Leo Relating to the use of public resources to make communications that contain political advertising; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 356 81-0 (2009) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to the penalty for certain traffic offenses committed while using a wireless communication device. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 551 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the electronic transmission of a federal postcard application used for voting. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 758 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al. Relating to the creation of an offense for certain prohibited uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 759 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al. Relating to the creation of a hotline to report suspected incidents of impaired driving or dangerous driving. House: Public Safety Considered in Calendars
HB 1728 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communications records. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1889 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, John Relating to the electronic transmission of certain information by and to health benefit plan issuers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 2996 81-0 (2009) Author: Heflin, Joe Relating to voting outside the county of residence. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3068 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the manner in which certain state officials request and receive notice of the residence of certain sex offenders. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 3216 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to telephone or electronic mail notification to a respondent of a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3270 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the electronic transmission and certification of prescriptions under the medical assistance program. House: Public Health Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3485 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain county, municipal, district, and other governmental functions, procedures, powers, duties, and services, including certain criminal procedures. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3562 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the minimum electronic mail retention period required by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 3602 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of a county clerk to electronically send certain financial statement forms. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3736 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the prohibition on the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 3922 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notification sent by the Texas Ethics Commission to certain persons regarding deadlines to file reports. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3925 81-0 (2009) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the monitoring of certain high-risk sex offenders and to information concerning certain sex offenders. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections
HB 4252 81-0 (2009) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to certain inmates entering certain pleas by mail or certain secure electronic transmissions. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Subcommittee members named
HB 4314 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the electronic filing of documents for capital cases in the court of criminal appeals. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4604 81-0 (2009) Author: Vaught, Allen Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 4644 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to communications with utility customers. House: State Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 29 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to bullying through electronic means in public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 51 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the creation of an offense for certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 92 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas and their spouses and dependents residing overseas. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed
SB 258 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al. Relating to a requirement that certain appraisal districts provide for electronic filing of and electronic communications regarding a protest of appraised value by the owner of a residence homestead. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 385 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Vaught, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the interception of wire, oral, or electronic communications. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 426 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to the electronic filing of documents for capital cases in the court of criminal appeals. Senate: Criminal Justice Left pending in committee
SB 962 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a business's electronic transmission of the sensitive personal information of its customers. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1079 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to requiring the disclosure of certain records and other information in a criminal investigation. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1280 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the establishment of a program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1808 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to notification sent by the Texas Ethics Commission to certain persons regarding deadlines to file reports. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1950 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to disclosures on certain electronic communications that support or oppose a candidate, public officer, or measure. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2123 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the administration of certain county services and duties. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2140 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to requests to inspect or be provided with copies of information under the public information law. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 17 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al. Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Laid on the table subject to call
HB 200 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 201 80-0 (2007) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 397 80-0 (2007) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to an offense of using a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle in a school crossing zone. House: Transportation No action taken in committee
HB 401 80-0 (2007) Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of text messages and other electronic media to commit certain sexual offenses against minors or certain students. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 428 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communication records. House: Corrections
Senate: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
HB 920 80-0 (2007) Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al. Relating to the placement by public schools of students who are registered sex offenders and the notification requirements concerning certain offenses committed by students. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1077 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges. House: State Affairs Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1227 80-0 (2007) Author: Smithee, John Relating to the regulation of health benefit plan issuers and dissemination of information to patients, physicians, and other providers. House: Insurance Left pending in committee
HB 1254 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to environmental permitting fees and electronic reporting. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1303 80-0 (2007) Author: Peña, Aaron
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to certain requirements applicable to orders of expunction or nondisclosure of criminal history records and to the protection of information that is the subject of one of those orders; providing penalties. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1453 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the manner in which certain state officials request and receive notice of the residence of certain sex offenders. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
HB 1739 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to electronic submission of certain information on a death certificate. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1804 80-0 (2007) Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the prosecution of the offense of improper photography or visual recording. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1921 80-0 (2007) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the use of certain devices in a polling place. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2390 80-0 (2007) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the electronic transmission of a federal postcard application to vote by certain military personnel. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2508 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the use of public resources to make communications that contain political messages; providing a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs Returned to committee
HB 2610 80-0 (2007) Author: White Delisi, Dianne Relating to electronic communications with respect to the medical assistance program. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 3173 80-0 (2007) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the transmission of an unsolicited commercial electronic mail message. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 3589 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the use of electronic communication by a conservator of a child to facilitate communication with the child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Left pending in committee
HB 3789 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the manner in which notice of certain events concerning the low income housing tax credit program is given. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in subcommittee
SB 9 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Sponsor: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the disclosure or dissemination of criminal history record information, child abuse investigation reports, and school district audit working papers for certain purposes, including the certification and employment of educators and other public school employees who engage in certain misconduct. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 90 80-0 (2007) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas. House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 178 80-0 (2007) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to working papers and electronic communications of State Office of Administrative Hearings administrative law judges. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 220 80-0 (2007) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the use of electronic communication by a conservator of a child to facilitate communication with the child. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 237 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence
Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the supreme court's adoption of rules on the electronic filing of documents in civil cases in justice of the peace courts. House: Judiciary
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 334 80-0 (2007) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the regulation of health benefit plan issuers and dissemination of information to patients, physicians, and other providers. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SB 1009 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the use of a computer for an unauthorized purpose. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1294 80-0 (2007) Author: West, Royce Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1422 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the manner in which notice of the residence of certain sex offenders is requested and sent. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice
SB 1544 80-0 (2007) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to the transmission of an unsolicited commercial electronic mail message. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 413 79-0 (2005) Author: Turner, Sylvester
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 484 79-0 (2005) Author: West, George
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the filing of electric logs with the Railroad Commission of Texas. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1098 79-0 (2005) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to using the Internet to obtain identifying information of another person for a fraudulent purpose; providing a penalty. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1365 79-0 (2005) Author: Allen, Ray Relating to the provision of security and communication technology service to inmates and defendants confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1607 79-0 (2005) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to a request for public information that is sent to a governmental body by electronic mail. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1778 79-0 (2005) Author: King, Phil Relating to the electronic creation, transmission, and use of certain documents related to the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1782 79-0 (2005) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the authority of the inspector general of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to issue administrative subpoenas for certain communication records. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2228 79-0 (2005) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the creation of the offense of online sexual solicitation of a minor. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 2408 79-0 (2005) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to delivery to an employer of an order or writ for the withholding of child support from an employee's earnings. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
SB 326 79-0 (2005) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to using the Internet to obtain identifying information of another person for a fraudulent purpose; providing a penalty. Senate: Criminal Justice Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 611 79-0 (2005) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the electronic creation, transmission, and use of certain documents related to the prosecution of a criminal offense. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
SB 916 79-0 (2005) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the manner of providing notice of a petition or order for the expunction or nondisclosure of certain criminal records. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 34 79-3 (2006) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to provide a ballot by electronic mail to military personnel serving overseas. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 175 78-0 (2003) Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the creation of an offense prohibiting the unsolicited transmission of depictions of sexual conduct. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
HB 519 78-0 (2003) Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al. Relating to unsolicited commercial electronic mail; providing penalties. House: Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 853 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George | et. al. Relating to establishing a no offensive e-mail list; providing a penalty. House: Regulated Industries Left pending in committee
HB 854 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the eligibility of public schools and libraries for certain funds. House: Regulated Industries
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1176 78-0 (2003) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the regulation of unsolicited commercial electronic mail; providing penalties. House: Economic Development Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1282 78-0 (2003) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to commercial electronic mail; providing penalties. House: Economic Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2032 78-0 (2003) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the confidentiality of e-mail addresses under the public information law and legislative use of certain confidential information; creating an offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2188 78-0 (2003) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons. House: Judicial Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2474 78-0 (2003) Author: Callegari, Bill
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to electronic surveillance. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2578 78-0 (2003) Author: Goolsby, Tony Relating to the use of an electronic transmission by a corporation for purposes of giving notice, voting, or participating in a meeting. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2942 78-0 (2003) Author: McReynolds, Jim Relating to the use of electronic means for certain interactions between taxpayers and appraisal districts. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HCR 13 78-0 (2003) Author: West, George | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Urging congress to enact the Protect Children From E-Mail Smut Act of 2001. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Signed by the Governor
SB 472 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to authorizing the legislature to meet by electronic means in a period of emergency. Senate: Infrastructure Development and Security Referred to Infrastructure Dev & Security
SB 698 78-0 (2003) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to commercial electronic mail; providing penalties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1033 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to unsolicited commercial electronic mail. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1355 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the Department of Information Resources' management of information technology at state agencies. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
SB 1411 78-0 (2003) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to electronic surveillance. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 1535 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to the confidentiality of e-mail addresses under the public information law. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1661 78-0 (2003) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to communications between board members, advisory committee members, and applicants for affordable housing funds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1709 78-0 (2003) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to alternate methods of responding to a jury summons. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence
SB 1833 78-0 (2003) Author: Staples, Todd
Sponsor: Christian, Wayne
Relating to the use of electronic means for certain interactions between taxpayers and appraisal districts, taxing units, or other tax officials. House: Local Government Ways and Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
HB 132 77-0 (2001) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 151 77-0 (2001) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the prosecution of the offense of harassment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 2589 77-0 (2001) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the required posting of information on a state agency's Internet site and to the security, confidentiality, and management of certain information. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 139 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the prosecution of and punishment for the offenses of harassment and stalking. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 694 77-0 (2001) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to the confidentiality of credit card, debit card, charge card, and access device numbers that are collected, assembled, or maintained by a governmental body and of certain e-mail addresses. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1217 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to unsolicited commercial electronic mail. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1218 77-0 (2001) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to liability for prohibited initiation or delivery of unsolicited electronic mail advertisements. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 23 76-0 (1999) Author: Goolsby, Tony
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to liability for certain prohibited telephone communications. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 1312 76-0 (1999) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the delivery of protective orders to certain affected persons. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Considered in Calendars
HB 1578 76-0 (1999) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to access to a public employee's electronic mail address under the open records law. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1773 76-0 (1999) Author: Hamric, Peggy Relating to unsolicited electronic mail; providing civil penalties. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 2283 76-0 (1999) Author: Maxey, Glen Relating to the establishment of a common information center for state government through which public inquiries can be transferred to the appropriate state governmental entity and frequently requested information can be forwarded. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2420 76-0 (1999) Author: Driver, Joe | et. al. Relating to an advertisement sent to a facsimile machine. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to s/c by chair
HB 2511 76-0 (1999) Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the reporting and transmission of certain information in connection with workers' compensation coverage. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 106 76-0 (1999) Author: Truan, Carlos Relating to a telecommunication for the delivery of an advertisement; providing penalties. Senate: Economic Development Left pending in subcommittee
SB 685 76-0 (1999) Author: Brown, J. E.
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the delivery of protective orders to certain affected persons. House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 962 76-0 (1999) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo | et. al.
Sponsor: Keel, Terry
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of the offense of harassment. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Criminal Justice
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1209 76-0 (1999) Author: Cain, David
Sponsor: Williams, Thomas
Relating to communication in an electronic format between a property owner and a chief appraiser of an appraisal district for the purpose of ad valorem taxation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1712 76-0 (1999) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the establishment of a common information center for state government through which public inquiries can be transferred to the appropriate state governmental entity and frequently requested information can be forwarded. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
HR 176 66-0 (1979) Author: Nabers, Lynn Directing the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence to study the use of electronic devices to intercept wire and oral communication as a crime-fighting tool.


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