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HB 590 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 1036 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to limits on certain political contributions; creating a criminal offense. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1703 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1704 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to filing and publishing lobbyist activity reports. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3906 87-0 (2021) Author: Goldman, Craig
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the regulation of political funds, campaigns, and lobbying, including certain functions and procedures of the Texas Ethics Commission. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 4050 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn Relating to communications made by an officer or employee of a county or municipality to a legislator, legislative committee, or executive branch officer. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4661 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to required sexual harassment prevention training for members of the legislature and lobbyists. House: State Affairs
Senate: Jurisprudence
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 62 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to permitting the Texas Ethics Commission to provide seminars and charge an attendance fee for those seminars. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 290 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1732 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the reporting of political expenditures made with a credit card in a political report. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1761 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the filing of certain reports of political contributions and expenditures. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1879 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Referred to State Affairs
SB 2233 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Sponsor: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the completion of sexual harassment prevention training and ethics training to register as a lobbyist. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Senate adopts conf. comm. report-reported
SJR 58 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit a person from being placed on a ballot as a candidate for public office if the person has an outstanding financial obligation payable to the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed
HB 176 87-1 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to filing of campaign treasurer appointments and campaign finance reports with the Texas Ethics Commission. Filed
HB 111 87-2 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Relating to filing of campaign treasurer appointments and campaign finance reports with the Texas Ethics Commission. Filed
HB 46 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the dismissal of a sworn complaint made to the Texas Ethics Commission by a vexatious complainant. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 450 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 778 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the provision of notice by the Texas Ethics Commission. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 779 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the ethics of public servants, including the authority and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission, the regulation of certain contributions and expenditures, and the reporting of political contributions and political expenditures and personal financial information; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 782 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to permitting the Texas Ethics Commission to provide seminars and charge an attendance fee for those seminars. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 783 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the contents of and recordkeeping requirements relating to personal financial statements filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 784 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to conflicts of interest of members of state agency governing boards and governing officers; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1438 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1473 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to disclosure of certain relationships with local government officers and vendors. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1847 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to limits on political contributions to certain candidates and officeholders. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1876 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the ethics of public servants, including regulations related to certain political contributions, lobbying activities, reports, and disclosures; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1877 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the ethics of public servants, including regulations relating to certain contributions, expenditures, and reports, and certain authority and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1886 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the availability on the Internet of personal financial statements filed by public officials. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2044 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to limits on political contributions and expenditures by certain candidates and officeholders. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3233 86-0 (2019) Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3305 86-0 (2019) Author: Smithee, John Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3534 86-0 (2019) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to the disclosure to a law enforcement agency of confidential information relating to a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3680 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HJR 57 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Proposing a constitutional amendment to set the salaries of members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor based on the average public school teacher salary in this state. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 13 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to restrictions on lobbying; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 369 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 548 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to complaints filed with and certain other filings submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 702 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Harless, Sam
Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 703 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to the reporting by local governmental entities of expenditures for lobbying; providing a civil penalty. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 862 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the contents of personal financial statements filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1614 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the disclosure and recording of information on the use of money by certain public entities for lobbying activities; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1618 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to procedures for complaints received by the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2141 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to permitting the Texas Ethics Commission to provide seminars and charge an attendance fee for those seminars. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2287 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the random drug testing of members of the legislature during a legislative session. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 370 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the availability on the Internet of personal financial statements filed by public officials. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 756 85-0 (2017) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to restrictions on the name of a general-purpose political committee. House: Elections Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 776 85-0 (2017) Author: Ashby, Trent
Sponsor: Buckingham, Dawn | et. al.
Relating to the removal of certain information from personal financial statements filed by certain persons. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 791 85-0 (2017) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to allowing individuals appointed to state office to file required financial statements by certified mail. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1283 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminal offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 1295 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities and state agencies; authorizing a civil penalty. House: General Investigating & Ethics Left pending in committee
HB 1380 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the disclosure to a law enforcement agency of confidential information relating to a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Left pending in committee
HB 1381 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the provision of notice by the Texas Ethics Commission. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1487 85-0 (2017) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee
HB 1610 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by business entities contracting with governmental entities or state agencies. House: General Investigating & Ethics Left pending in committee
HB 1941 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: General Investigating & Ethics Left pending in committee
HB 1942 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. House: General Investigating & Ethics Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2470 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to permitting the Texas Ethics Commission to provide seminars and charge an attendance fee for those seminars. House: General Investigating & Ethics Received from the House
HB 2472 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to waiving confidentiality regarding proceedings and information relating to a complaint filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 2473 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the disclosure of gifts by vendors to certain local government officers and of certain relationships with local government officers; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Received from the House
HB 2474 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the electronic filing of certain reports of political contributions and expenditures with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3540 85-0 (2017) Author: Button, Angie Relating to financial reporting requirements for certain labor organizations; creating new criminal offenses; imposing an administrative penalty. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3608 85-0 (2017) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to government transparency and operations. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HJR 112 85-0 (2017) Author: Cook, Byron Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring certain persons or groups to report certain contributions and political expenditures. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 14 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the ethics of public officers and related requirements; creating criminal offenses. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 42 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the security of courts and judges in the state; establishing a fee. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 63 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the electronic filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures and of personal financial statements by certain officeholders and candidates and the content of those statements. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 107 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to rules adopted by the Texas Ethics Commission relating to lobbyists or the reporting of political contributions or expenditures. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 245 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 445 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni | et. al. Relating to the authorization and reporting of expenditures for lobbying activities by certain political subdivisions and other public entities. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 464 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 612 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to complaints filed with and certain other filings submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 2045 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the reporting by local governmental entities of expenditures for lobbying. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 16 85-1 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the ethics of public servants, including the authority and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission, the regulation of certain contributions and expenditures, and the reporting of political contributions and political expenditures and personal financial information; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 17 85-1 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the disclosure of gifts by vendors to certain local government officers and of certain relationships with local government officers; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 18 85-1 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to conflicts of interest of members of state agency governing boards and governing officers; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 347 85-1 (2017) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to government transparency and operations. House: Government Transparency & Operation Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
HB 22 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 159 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to the reimbursement of state funds used on out-of-state travel by elected officers. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 220 84-0 (2015) Author: Stephenson, Phil Relating to restrictions on the name of a general-purpose political committee; providing a criminal penalty. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 485 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the availability on the Internet of personal financial statements filed by certain state officeholders. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 486 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the availability on the Internet of personal financial statements filed by public officials. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1059 84-0 (2015) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to the filing and contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: General Investigating & Ethics Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 1114 84-0 (2015) Author: Gonzales, Larry
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the authority with whom certain political committees must file reports of political contributions and expenditures. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1295 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the disclosure of research, research sponsors, and interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1354 84-0 (2015) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the creation of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of personal financial disclosures made to the Texas Ethics Commission and certain other authorities. House: General Investigating & Ethics Considered in Calendars
HB 1532 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to quarterly reporting of political contributions and expenditures by certain candidates, officeholders, and political committees; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Posting rule suspended
HB 1647 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1656 84-0 (2015) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to public financing of campaigns for appellate judicial offices; providing civil penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3448 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; creating a criminal offense. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3490 84-0 (2015) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the development of a reporting system for certain complaints submitted to the Texas Ethics Commission; providing a civil penalty. House: General Investigating & Ethics Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
HB 3511 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the contents of financial statements filed by certain persons; adding a provision subject to criminal penalties. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3680 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information stored as part of the preparation of reports and personal financial statements required to be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3681 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the categorization of violations by the Texas Ethics Commission. House: General Investigating & Ethics No action taken in committee
HB 3682 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the categorization and resolution of violations of laws enforced by the Texas Ethics Commission. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3683 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the electronic filing of personal financial statements with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3736 84-0 (2015) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to conflicts of interest by members of state agency governing boards and governing officers and the contents and amendment of financial statements filed by certain persons; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HR 3488 84-0 (2015) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 1295. Reported enrolled
SB 19 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the ethics of public officers and employees, the disclosure of certain political contributions, and related requirements and procedures; creating criminal offenses. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 586 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the content of detailed reports filed by lobbyists. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
SB 587 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the availability on the Internet of certain registrations and reports filed by lobbyists. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized
SB 852 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the disclosure of interested parties by persons contracting with governmental entities and state agencies. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1192 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the confidentiality of certain information stored as part of the preparation of reports and personal financial statements required to be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: State Affairs Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1298 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the selection of the presiding officer of, voting requirements for action by, and purpose of the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1299 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to rules adopted by the Texas Ethics Commission relating to lobbyists or the reporting of political contributions or expenditures. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1300 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to procedures for formal hearings conducted by the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1378 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a drug testing requirement for a person elected to public elective office. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1437 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the electronic filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures and of personal financial statements by certain officeholders and candidates and the content of those statements; creating a criminal offense. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1631 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to quarterly reporting of political contributions and expenditures by certain candidates, officeholders, and political committees. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1969 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and expenditures and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs No action taken in committee
SJR 44 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the number, method of appointment, and terms of members of the Texas Ethics Commission and providing for the governance, purpose, and mission of the commission. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SR 1064 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. 1295. Reported enrolled
HB 14 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al. Relating to the fiscal transparency and accountability of certain entities responsible for public money. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Returned to committee
HB 146 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to limits on political contributions and expenditures in connection with certain legislative and executive offices; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 160 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to the reimbursement of state funds used on out-of-state travel by elected officers. House: State Affairs Considered in Calendars
HB 343 83-0 (2013) Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the filing of financial disclosure statements by trustees of certain independent school districts; providing criminal and civil penalties. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 348 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to ethics training for legislators and certain other state officers and employees. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1035 83-0 (2013) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures and of personal financial statements by certain officeholders and candidates. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1074 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements and the creation of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of personal financial disclosures made to the Texas Ethics Commission and certain other authorities. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1075 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the creation of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of personal financial disclosures made to the Texas Ethics Commission and certain other authorities. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1126 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to public financing of campaigns for appellate judicial offices; providing civil penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1641 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to electronic filing software provided or approved by the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Technology Referred to Technology
HB 2177 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the availability on the Texas Ethics Commission's website of personal financial statements filed by public officials. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2190 83-0 (2013) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2737 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and expenditures and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 3621 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to a select committee to review and make recommendations for substantive changes to laws overseen by the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HCR 76 83-0 (2013) Author: Howard, Donna Requesting the establishment of a select interim committee to undertake a comprehensive review of financial disclosures made by public officials. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HJR 38 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the Texas Redistricting Commission to redistrict the Texas Legislature and Texas congressional districts and revising procedures for redistricting. House: Redistricting Referred to Redistricting
SB 219 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and expenditures and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 417 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by candidates for and holders of state office and state chairs of political parties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 755 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures and of personal financial statements by certain officeholders and candidates. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1626 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the contents of and public access to personal financial statements filed by public officials and candidates. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1773 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the creation of a select interim committee to review and make recommendations for substantive changes to ethics laws. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 33 83-2 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the reimbursement of state funds used on out-of-state travel by elected officers. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 6 83-3 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle Relating to the reimbursement of state funds used on out-of-state travel by elected officers. Filed
HB 226 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to limits on political contributions and expenditures in connection with certain legislative and executive offices; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1036 82-0 (2011) Author: Legler, Ken | et. al. Relating to eligibility to file a sworn complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 1081 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to reports and complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 1616 82-0 (2011) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the reporting of political contributions, political expenditures, and personal financial information, and to complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2252 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the selection of the presiding officer of and voting requirements for action by the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2359 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to direct campaign expenditures. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2864 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the disclosure required by an officer of the executive branch on the nomination of an appointed officer. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 3409 82-0 (2011) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to reporting of lobbying activities and changes in lobbying activities. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3472 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to the ethics and financial disclosure requirements of members of the governing board, officers, and employees of certain public retirement systems and officers and employees of a nonprofit corporation for investment of the permanent university fund. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee
HB 3481 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the sworn complaint procedures of the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HJR 115 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Proposing a constitutional amendment to change the number, method of appointment, and terms of the Texas Ethics Commission members and the term and selection of the presiding officer of the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections Referred to Elections
SB 59 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the provision of assistance by the Texas Ethics Commission in the reporting of political contributions and expenditures made in connection with offices of and measures proposed by local governmental entities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 652 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to governmental and certain quasi-governmental entities subject to the sunset review process. House: State Affairs
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
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 1779 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to reports and complaints filed with and notices provided by the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 391 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 477 81-0 (2009) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the use of political contributions to pay a civil penalty imposed by the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 485 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzales, Veronica Relating to ethics training for legislators and certain other state officers and employees. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 590 81-0 (2009) Author: Crownover, Myra
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the name of the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council. House: Public Safety
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 677 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to violations of laws administered and enforced by the Texas Ethics Commission and to sworn complaints alleging such violations. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 756 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the making or acceptance of political contributions in certain office buildings owned by or leased to the state. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 1827 81-0 (2009) Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al. Relating to eligibility to file a sworn complaint with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2496 81-0 (2009) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to the posting of statements, registrations, and reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission on the commission's Internet website. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2511 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd | et. al. Relating to political contributions and expenditures; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2633 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3178 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to ethics of holders of and candidates for public office, public employees, and lobbyists; providing penalties. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 3188 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to filing with the Texas Ethics Commission disclosure reports relating to local governmental entities and local government officers. House: Elections Left pending in committee
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 3218 81-0 (2009) Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the filing of sworn complaints with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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 3923 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to the method of delivery of notices relating to sworn complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3924 81-0 (2009) Author: Peña, Aaron | et. al. Relating to the provision of assistance by the Texas Ethics Commission in the reporting of political contributions and expenditures made in connection with offices of and measures proposed by local governmental entities. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4057 81-0 (2009) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to the regulation and reporting of political contributions and expenditures and legislative caucus contributions and expenditures. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 4066 81-0 (2009) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to sworn complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 4444 81-0 (2009) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to the election of the speaker of the house of representatives; providing criminal penalties. House: Elections Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 143 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 246 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 585 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Kent, Carol
Relating to standards of conduct and ethics policies for metropolitan planning organizations. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 695 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to public access to personal financial statements filed by candidates for and holders of state office and state chairs of political parties. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1200 81-0 (2009) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to disclosure of contracts between a member of the legislature, or a business entity in which the member has a substantial interest, and a state agency. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1594 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to suspension of a driver's license for failure to pay a civil penalty imposed by the Texas Ethics Commission; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 1807 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the method of delivery of notices relating to sworn complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
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 2137 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to filing with the Texas Ethics Commission disclosure reports relating to local governmental entities and local government officers. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 2242 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Peña, Aaron
Relating to the provision of assistance by the Texas Ethics Commission in the reporting of political contributions and expenditures made in connection with offices of and measures proposed by local governmental entities. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 27 80-0 (2007) Author: Berman, Leo
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the filing of campaign finance reports with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 111 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 769 80-0 (2007) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the manner in which certain reports of political contributions and expenditures must be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1073 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al. Relating to ethics training for legislators and certain other state officers and employees. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 1290 80-0 (2007) Author: Macias, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the appeal of a decision of the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1652 80-0 (2007) Author: Macias, Nathan
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the provision of forms for personal financial statements filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 2021 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to regulations regarding political contributions, expenditures, and advertising; providing a civil penalty. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 2194 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to the late filing of a special report of political contributions and expenditures; providing a civil penalty. House: Elections Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2195 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the time of day by which a report must be filed electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2451 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the rulemaking authority of the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2589 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the imposition of a civil penalty in connection with a self-corrected statement, registration, or report filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2746 80-0 (2007) Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al. Relating to the posting of statements, registrations, and reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission on the commission's Internet website. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3381 80-0 (2007) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to certain individuals employed to assist a registered lobbyist. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3483 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Susan Relating to the provision of forms for personal financial statements filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3610 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard Relating to ethics training for governmental officers and governmental financial advisors. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3691 80-0 (2007) Author: Geren, Charlie Relating to the ethics of public servants. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 3940 80-0 (2007) Author: Gallego, Pete Relating to requiring the comptroller of public accounts to transfer funds to support the operations of the Texas Ethics Commission and the Public Integrity Unit in Travis County; making an appropriation. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
SB 64 80-0 (2007) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to the reporting of political contributions accepted or political expenditures made near an election; providing a civil penalty. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 250 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 423 80-0 (2007) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to limits on political contributions and direct campaign expenditures by individuals, partnerships, partners, and limited liability companies; providing civil and criminal penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 921 80-0 (2007) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to public financing of campaigns for legislative or executive office and to limits on political contributions to and direct campaign expenditures made on behalf of candidates, officeholders, and political committees in connection with legislative or executive offices; providing civil penalties. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 113 79-0 (2005) Author: Wong, Martha Relating to reporting of personal financial information by officers of certain school districts, junior college districts, and certain municipal retirement systems and reporting of expenditures to influence administrative action by certain school districts, junior college districts, and certain municipal retirement systems; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Elections Left pending in subcommittee
HB 913 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to a special office in the Texas Ethics Commission to investigate criminal conduct related to political funds and campaigns. House: Elections Referred to Elections
HB 914 79-0 (2005) Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to disclosure and availability of certain information concerning certain local government officers and vendors; providing criminal penalties. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1615 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to requirements for software for electronic filing with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 1800 79-0 (2005) Author: Denny, Mary | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to corrected reports, registrations, and statements filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1953 79-0 (2005) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the manner in which certain reports of political contributions and expenditures must be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections Left pending in committee
HB 2783 79-0 (2005) Author: Wong, Martha Relating to the time for responding to notice of certain sworn complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 2826 79-0 (2005) Author: Truitt, Vicki
Sponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to frivolous or bad-faith complaints filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3220 79-0 (2005) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to additional reporting requirements for political contributions and expenditures in regard to certain constitutional amendment elections. House: Elections Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 3380 79-0 (2005) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the laws administered by the Texas Ethics Commission for the fair conduct of elections and election campaigns; providing penalties. House: Elections Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
SB 1161 79-0 (2005) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to corrected reports, registrations, and statements filed with the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: Administration Reported engrossed
SB 1493 79-0 (2005) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the laws administered by the Texas Ethics Commission for the fair conduct of elections and election campaigns; providing penalties. Senate: State Affairs Considered in public hearing
HB 795 78-0 (2003) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al. Relating to the functions of the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Ethics, Select Meeting cancelled
HB 1501 78-0 (2003) Author: Denny, Mary Relating to the filing of campaign treasurer appointments and reports of political contributions and expenditures by candidates for, holders of, and specific-purpose committees for supporting or opposing candidates for or assisting holders of county, precinct, and certain district offices. House: Elections Subcommittee members named
HB 1606 78-0 (2003) Author: Wolens, Steven
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to ethics of public servants, including the functions and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; the regulation of political contributions, political advertising, lobbying, and conduct of public servants; and the reporting of political contributions and personal financial information; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: Ethics, Select
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3096 78-0 (2003) Author: Madden, Jerry
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the penalty for the failure to timely file a report of political contributions and expenditures with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: Elections
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3441 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to a reduction in expenditures of certain state governmental entities, including changes affecting the Commission on Human Rights, attorney general's office, management of certain accounts and funds, and certain election-related forms. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3530 78-0 (2003) Author: Delisi, Dianne Relating to certain communications with state employees, agents, contractors and sub-contractors. House: Elections No action taken in committee
HCR 292 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Staples, Todd
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 3441. Signed by the Governor
HCR 295 78-0 (2003) Author: Wolens, Steven
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 1606. Signed by the Governor
HCR 297 78-0 (2003) Author: Hartnett, Will Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 1606. Tabled
SB 268 78-0 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the functions of the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization
SB 1866 78-0 (2003) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental entities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 54 78-1 (2003) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the appropriation of certain lobby registration fees. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 29 78-3 (2003) Author: Luna, Vilma
Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to appropriating amounts received from the increase in the amount of lobby registration fees under Chapter 249, Acts of the 78th Legislature, Regular Session, 2003. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1061 77-0 (2001) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to the filing of reports of political contributions and expenditures in regard to an office of a statutory county court. House: Judicial Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1221 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to protecting the privacy of medical records; providing penalties. House: Public Health Left pending in committee
HB 2539 77-0 (2001) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to lobbyist registration. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
HB 2791 77-0 (2001) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the provision by the Texas Ethics Commission of copies of forms for personal financial statements. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 1452 77-0 (2001) Author: Lindsay, Jon Relating to the confidentiality of certain information regarding complaint procedures and hearings of the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3207 75-0 (1997) Author: Wolens, Steven
Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the regulation of political contributions and expenditures and political advertising, the registration of lobbyists, personal financial disclosure by certain holders of and candidates for public office, restrictions on certain representation before a state agency by a member of the legislature, and the publication of summaries of opinions of the Texas Ethics Commission; providing a civil penalty. Texas Ethics Commission; providing a civil penalty. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/97
HB 1330 74-0 (1995) Author: Munoz, Sergio | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to filing statements and reports electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SB 452 74-0 (1995) Author: Rosson, Peggy
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission, to powers and duties of persons acting under certain laws administered by the commission, and to the registration of persons who represent inmates for compensation. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/95
SB 1075 74-0 (1995) Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al. Relating to a probable cause ruling by the Texas Ethics Commission concerning an offense involving a public servant's misuse of a thing of value belonging to the government or violation of a law relating to the public servant's office or employment; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 1910 73-0 (1993) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al. Relating to redistricting by the Texas Ethics Commission, judicial review of redistricting plans, and restrictions on members of and membership on the commission. House: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2469 73-0 (1993) Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis Relating to technical and substantive amendments to the laws relating to ethics of public servants, including laws governing the Texas Ethics Commission, communications to influence legislation or administrative action, the filing of personal financial statements, conflicts of interest, the giving or acceptance of certain benefits, and political funds; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2666 73-0 (1993) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Relating to technical and substantive amendments to the laws relating to ethics of public servants, including laws governing the Texas Ethics Commission, communications to influence legislation or administrative action, the filing of personal financial statements, conflicts of interest, the giving or acceptance of certain benefits, and political funds and political advertising; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 85 73-0 (1993) Author: Hirschi, John | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for redistricting by the Texas Ethics Commission and relating to the election of members of the legislature and to restrictions on members of the Texas Ethics Commission. House: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 122 73-0 (1993) Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the number of members on the Texas Ethics Commission, to provide their qualifications, and to provide deadlines for filling vacancies. House: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee
SB 533 73-0 (1993) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo Relating to recommendations made by the Texas Ethics Commission and the Sunset Advisory Commission concerning conflict of interest provisions for the governing bodies of state agencies. House: State Affairs
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
No action taken in committee
SB 742 73-0 (1993) Author: Rosson, Peggy Relating to the rulemaking authority of the Ethics Commission. Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections No action taken in subcommittee
SB 746 73-0 (1993) Author: Rosson, Peggy Relating to procedures before the Texas Ethics Commission. Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections Left pending in subcommittee
SB 748 73-0 (1993) Author: Rosson, Peggy Relating to the verification requirements for certain filings with the Texas Ethics Commission; providing penalties. Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres
SB 1005 73-0 (1993) Author: Carriker, Steven | et. al.
Sponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to technical and substantive amendments to the laws relating to ethics of public servants, including laws governing the Texas Ethics Commission, communications to influence legislation or administrative action, the filing of personal financial statements, conflicts of interest, the giving or acceptance of certain benefits, and political funds and political advertising; providing civil and criminal penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections
House passage as amended reported
SJR 26 73-0 (1993) Author: Carriker, Steven Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the number of members on the Texas Ethics Commission and to require vacancies to be filled expeditiously. Senate: Cmte of the Whole on Red., Ethics & Elections No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1 72-0 (1991) Author: Laney, James | et. al. Relating to ethics of public servants, including the composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; to registration, reporting, and restrictions concerning expenditures made to influence legislation or administrative action; to personal financial statements filed by state officers and employees; to the giving or acceptance of certain benefits; and to restrictions and reporting concerning political contributions and expenditures; making an appropriation; and providing penalties. House: State Affairs Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1 72-0 (1991) Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Laney, James
Relating to ethics of public servants, including the composition, powers, and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission; to registration, reporting, and restrictions concerning expenditures made to influence legislation or administrative action; to personal financial statements filed by public officers and employees; to the giving or acceptance of certain benefits; to restrictions and reporting concerning political contributions and expenditures; and providing penalties. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SJR 8 72-0 (1991) Author: Glasgow, Bob
Sponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish the Texas Ethics Commission and to authorize the commission to recommend the salary of members of the legislature and the lieutenant governor, subject to voter approval, and to set the per diem for those officials, subject to a limit. House: State Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State


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