HB 222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to liability of burn bosses in connection with certain prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 738 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paul, DennisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to residential and commercial building requirements of municipalities, counties, and emergency services districts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
HB 1034 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire or wildland-urban interface code.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1240 87-0 (2021)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1819 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the powers of board members of certain emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2004 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to a limitation on liability and sanctions in connection with certain prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 658 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations; changing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Local Government
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2017 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to continuing education programs for fire detection and alarm device installation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 136 87-1 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a study by the Texas Division of Emergency Management of the potential effects of droughts and wildfires in this state.
Filed
HB 502 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to training regarding fire safety inspections required by law.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 518 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to fire safety inspections.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 538 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the provision of alarm system services by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2053 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to individuals and organizations providing certain services and liability in connection with prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2741 86-0 (2019)
Author: Minjarez, InaSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the application of the fire code to and the inspection of buildings owned or leased by counties; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 4080 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the applicability and enforcement of building and fire codes in the unincorporated areas of a county; authorizing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 4374 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to liability of prescribed burn directors in connection with prescribed burns.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 4395 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to prescribed burning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Water & Rural Affairs
HB 1572 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to a residential property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation that the owner believes poses a fire risk.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1619 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 1654 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal and the authority of certain county employees to issue citations for certain violations.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1837 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of counties to require a person to notify a local governmental entity before starting an outdoor fire; creating a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Received from the House
HB 2814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the installation and inspection of fire sprinkler protection systems; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3405 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3907 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain requirements of retail fireworks sites and inspections of those sites and assessment and collection of certain existing inspection fees by local fire prevention officers.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 4095 85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to safety requirements of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 1049 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to safety requirements of assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1117 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the offense of failure to comply with an order from a fire marshal.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to County Affairs
SB 1715 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the use of corrugated stainless steel tubing in residential and commercial structures.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1896 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the requirements for and inspection of a retail fireworks site.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1915 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the prosecution and punishment of certain outdoor burning violations.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
HB 417 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to information regarding the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; providing penalties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 684 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, KennethSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 801 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to planning for the use of and liability resulting from prescribed burns by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 924 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 942 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; transferring enforcement of certain reporting requirements, including the imposition of criminal, civil, and administrative penalties, from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty; reenacting a criminal offense.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
HB 1442 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to a property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation that the owner believes poses a fire risk.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1641 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the licensing and regulation of certain employees of fire protection sprinkler system contractors; providing a penalty; imposing a fee; requiring occupational licenses.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 2119 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to charitable organizations, including charitable organizations that may conduct prescribed burning.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2249 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to the creation, powers and duties, and administration of emergency response districts; providing authority to impose taxes and issue bonds.
House: Special Purpose Districts
No action taken in committee
HB 2870 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the regulation of firefighters and fire departments by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2883 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the addition of territory to a crime control and prevention district and to a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3089 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential high-rise buildings in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3299 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Doug
Relating to certain land use regulations for land annexed by a municipality for limited purposes.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3618 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibiting camping and building fires in certain areas; creating a criminal offense.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 4011 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to reporting and monitoring requirements related to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 4051 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the authority of a municipality to adopt requirements for the installation of fire protection sprinkler systems.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 327 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 528 84-0 (2015)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the storage of certain hazardous chemicals; transferring enforcement of certain reporting requirements, including the imposition of criminal, civil, and administrative penalties, from the Department of State Health Services to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1105 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to fire inspections by the state fire marshal for state-owned and state-leased buildings.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1373 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1453 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1640 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibiting camping and building fires in certain areas; creating a criminal offense.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 458 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to eligibility requirements for a residential fire alarm training school instructor.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1768 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 1858 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation that the owner believes poses a fire risk.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2206 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four" | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2516 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to fines paid for the violation of a county regulation prohibiting or restricting outdoor burning.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2517 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of counties to require a person to notify a local fire department before starting an outdoor fire; creating a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2575 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes in certain municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2677 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to municipal standards for retail public utilities that provide water service in the municipality.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3221 83-0 (2013)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to training regarding fire safety inspections required by law.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3813 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to municipal fire suppression standards in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 764 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to a limitation on liability for prescribed burning conducted on agricultural or conservation land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 1276 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy taxes in certain municipalities.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 1374 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1425 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to the provision of fire prevention or fire-fighting services by certain emergency services districts.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1506 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to training regarding fire safety inspections required by law.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SB 1801 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the adoption of fire hydrant requirements for a wildland-urban interface in certain municipalities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 333 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain counties to adopt and enforce a fire code.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 1174 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, PaulSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the expiration of a county burn ban.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
HB 1814 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of water and certain equipment by water supply or sewer service corporations for use in fire suppression and the liability of those corporations.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 1876 82-0 (2011)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to require fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residences.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2266 82-0 (2011)
Author: Smith, WayneSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to fire code certificates of compliance.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2682 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to requiring upholstered furniture sold in this state to be made with filling that is burn resistant to an open flame; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2781 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to licensing requirements for a residential fire alarm technician.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
HB 3547 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to enforcement by a local government of fire safety standards at certain child-care facilities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 666 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to identification requirements for certain fire hydrants and flush valves.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1043 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the criminal penalty for the discarding of certain burning materials.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1598 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the inspection of portable fire extinguishers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1659 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of water and certain equipment by water supply or sewer service corporations for use in fire suppression and the liability of those corporations.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1745 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to enforcement by a local government of fire safety standards at certain child-care facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2046 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt and enforce a fire code for certain buildings in the unincorporated area of the county.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 2807 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to the water pressure standards for fire hydrants in certain municipalities.
House: Environmental Regulation
Left pending in committee
HB 2914 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the establishment of a fuel mitigation pilot grant program for fire departments.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 3603 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a study of fire flow service by water supply corporations in semi-urban areas.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3609 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miller, Doug | et. al.
Relating to a requirement to provide sufficient water pressure for fire suppression in certain special utility districts.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
HB 3661 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to standards for installing fire hydrants in certain residential areas.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources
See remarks for effective date
HB 3866 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to fire safety inspections.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4002 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the funding of the statewide wildfire protection plan at the Texas Forest Service.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4323 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the regulation of multipurpose residential fire protection sprinkler specialists by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4474 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the applicability of a fire code in an unincorporated area of a county.
House: County Affairs
Postponed
HB 4475 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to fire code certificates of compliance, violations, and enforcement; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1897 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to fire code certificates of compliance, violations, and enforcement; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1898 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the applicability of a fire code in an unincorporated area of a county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2099 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a requirement to provide sufficient water pressure for fire suppression in certain special utility districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 2266 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to standards for installing fire hydrants in certain residential areas.
Senate: Natural Resources
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SJR 47 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county to regulate land development if approved by a majority vote in a countywide election.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 861 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to smoke detectors in certain residential dwellings.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1165 80-0 (2007)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to fire safety standards for cigarettes; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
HB 1391 80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, SylvesterSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the provision of water and utility service.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1413 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of fire protection sprinkler technicians.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1717 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, JimSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the identification requirements for any device with the appearance of a fire hydrant that is nonfunctioning or otherwise unavailable for use in a fire emergency.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2118 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to licensing and regulation of residential fire alarm technicians and regulation and installation of fire detection and alarm devices.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2131 80-0 (2007)
Author: Noriega, Rick
Relating to service and disability retirement benefits and death benefits for rescue specialists.
House: Pensions & Investments
Left pending in committee
HB 2636 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, JohnSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in the codified Insurance Code, and to conforming the provisions of that code that were codified by the 79th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
House: Insurance Senate: Administration
See remarks for effective date
HB 2935 80-0 (2007)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the regulation of cigarettes; providing a penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3162 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the sales and use tax rate for a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3558 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, BillSponsor: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the issuance of warrants to certain persons for fire, health, and code inspections.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 338 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to carbon monoxide alarms and smoke detectors in certain residential dwellings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 542 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to county authority regarding subdivision platting and land development.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 585 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the authority of the Edwards Aquifer Authority to adopt rules relating to fire control.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 1136 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the nonsubstantive revision of statutes relating to the Texas Department of Insurance, the business of insurance, and certain related businesses, to nonsubstantive additions to and corrections in the codified Insurance Code, and to conforming the provisions of that code that were codified by the 79th Legislature to other Acts of that legislature, including conforming amendments, repeals, and penalties.
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
SB 1441 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the identification requirements for any device with the appearance of a fire hydrant that is nonfunctioning or otherwise unavailable for use in a fire emergency.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 281 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to apply a county fire code to certain buildings.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 631 79-0 (2005)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Relating to county authority to adopt fire codes in unincorporated areas.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1020 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hamilton, Mike
Relating to the regulation of certain fire protection sprinkler system journeymen and apprentices; providing a civil penalty.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1976 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to fire safety standards for cigarettes; providing civil penalties.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3206 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to fire regulations for certain small commercial structures.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3385 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to licensing and regulation of residential fire alarm technicians and regulation of fire alarm detection and alarm devices.
House: Insurance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 736 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, KimSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to the authority of certain counties to apply a county fire code to certain buildings.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1114 79-0 (2005)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the regulation of certain fire protection sprinkler system journeymen and apprentices.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1179 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to fire safety standards for cigarettes; providing civil penalties.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 867 78-0 (2003)
Author: Jones, Jesse | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to minimum standards applicable to certain facilities.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 1639 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bailey, Kevin
Relating to the regulation of certain fire protection sprinkler system journeymen and apprentices.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2426 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to standards for the construction or modification of an assisted living facility.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2429 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to construction standards for certain assisted living facilities.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2701 78-0 (2003)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the provision of fire prevention and safety education.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2784 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to allowing rural fire prevention districts to impose a sales and use tax.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2866 78-0 (2003)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to coordinated inspection of certain child-care facilities for compliance with fire safety and sanitation standards.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3319 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to flame effects and pyrotechnics before an assembly.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
HB 3426 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
HB 3427 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the conversion of all rural fire prevention districts to emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
SB 693 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the use of flame effects and pyrotechnics before an assembly; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 694 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the authority of certain counties to prohibit open fires on public beaches.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1021 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to emergency services districts and the conversion of all rural fire prevention districts to emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1022 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to emergency services districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
SB 1460 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lindsay, JonSponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to county fire marshals and county fire protection; providing penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 309 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Dan
Relating to the adoption of a fire code by counties.
House: County Affairs
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1126 77-0 (2001)
Author: Rangel, IrmaSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the discarding of burning materials; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Criminal Justice
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1302 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gray, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain counties to prohibit open fires on public beaches.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1950 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operations of certain emergency services districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2245 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ehrhardt, Harryette
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2374 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the operation of volunteer fire departments in certain municipalities or counties.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3701 77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the requirement that certain off-campus housing for students of institutions of higher education be equipped with a fire protection sprinkler system; providing a penalty.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 382 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Ehrhardt, Harryette
Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and to certain authority of the Commission on Human Rights with regard to fire departments.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 633 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bernsen, David
Relating to the authority of certain counties to prohibit open fires on public beaches.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1167 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to the administration, powers, duties, and operations of certain emergency services districts; providing criminal penalties.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1841 77-0 (2001)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the requirement that certain off-campus housing for students of institutions of higher education be equipped with a fire protection sprinkler system; providing a penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 32 77-0 (2001)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Solis, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing municipalities to donate outdated or surplus firefighting equipment or supplies to underdeveloped countries.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 2620 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ramsay, TomSponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to authorizing counties to prohibit or restrict outdoor burning; providing a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2638 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gray, Patricia
Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3189 76-0 (1999)
Author: Driver, JoeSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the sale, servicing, installation, or monitoring of fire alarms, fire detection devices, or other alarm systems.
House: Public Safety Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 633 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the application of a fire code and fire code inspections to certain buildings in unincorporated areas of a county.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Record vote
SB 1533 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the hazardous substances law; providing penalties.
House: Public Health Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 37 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hill, AnitaSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to fire safety requirements for nursing homes, custodial care homes, and similar institutions.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 162 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barton, ErwinSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the requirement that hotels provide smoke detectors for hearing impaired persons; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Commerce Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 643 70-0 (1987)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to the creation, administration, and operation of the fire department emergency program under the jurisdiction of the fire department emergency board, and to funding of the program by an increase in the maintenance tax on gross premiums of certain types of insurance.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 798 70-0 (1987)
Author: Ceverha, BillSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to certain installations of battery-powered smoke detectors in single-family and two-family residences.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1015 70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the requirement that smoke detectors be installed in the Capitol.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 1367 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to fire safety requirements for nursing homes, custodial care homes, and similar institutions.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 253 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the reporting and use of information regarding fires occurring in the state.
House: Insurance
Considered in public hearing
HB 254 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the creation of a fire safety education program in the office of the state fire marshal.
House: Insurance
Considered in public hearing
HB 324 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the requirement of an adequate means of egress in certain buildings for the purpose of fire safety; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance
Reported from s/c unfavorably
HB 876 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 877 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code or a building code; providing a penalty.
House: County Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1209 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to fire safety and building standards for convalescent and nursing homes and related institutions.
House: Retirement & Aging
Referred to Retirement and Aging
HCR 47 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Creating a special interim committee to study fire protection responsiblity of state agencies.
House: House Administration
Referred to House Administration
HB 1494 68-0 (1983)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to fire safety in certain health care facilities maintained or operated by the state.
House: Public Health
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1929 68-0 (1983)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to standards for fire protection in certain cities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2104 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to fire and life safety requirements of county jails.
House: County Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 2203 68-0 (1983)
Author: Crockett, Jim
Relating to the possession, sale, or use of a hazardous product; providing a penalty.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence
HCR 62 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, GeneSponsor: Whitmire, John
Creating a special interim committee to study fire protection standards; directing the committee to make a report to the 69th Legislature.
House: Insurance Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
SB 234 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sharp, JohnSponsor: Hall, Tip
Relating to the regulation of persons engaged in the business of planning, selling, installing, maintaining, or servicing fire protection sprinkler systems; prescribing the powers and duties of the State Board of Insurance, the State Fire Marshal, and the Fire Protection Advisory Council; stating the relationship of the Act to other laws; authorizing certain fees; providing a penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 341 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, KentSponsor: Hightower, Allen
Directing and authorizing the Board of Regents, Texas State University System, to replace and repair fire-damaged structures and sites at Sam Houston State University and appropriating funds for such projects.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 793 68-0 (1983)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Hill, Anita
Relating to fire safety standards for convalescent and nursing homes and to waivers of compliance.
House: Retirement and Aging Senate: Health & Human Resources
Placed on daily Major State Calendar
SCR 50 68-0 (1983)
Author: Whitmire, John
Creating a special interim committee to study fire protection standards and that the committee report its findings to the 59th legislature.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
HCR 160 67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Creating a special interim committee to study fire protection standards.
House: Insurance
Comm. report printed & sent to Comm. on Local & Consent Cal.
HB 1315 66-0 (1979)
Author: Cartwright, Donald
Amending the Insurance Code of the State of Texas, providing for a redefinition of certain terms; providing for certain exemptions and deletions.
House: Insurance
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 1316 66-0 (1979)
Author: Cartwright, Donald
Relating to enforcement by the State Fire Marshal of fire escape requirements.
House: Insurance
Comm. report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1628 66-0 (1979)
Author: Whitehead, EmmettSponsor: Blake, Roy
Relating to fire safety requirements for nursing homes.
House: Health Services Senate: Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1925 66-0 (1979)
Author: Grubbs, Walter B.Sponsor: Short, E.L.
Relating to the requirement of fire detection and smoke alarm systems in certain buildings.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 663 66-0 (1979)
Author: Blake, Roy
Relating to fire safety requirements for nursing homes.
Senate: Human Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 940 66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating the authority of certain counties to establish fire codes; providing a penalty.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 1083 66-0 (1979)
Author: Clower, Ron
Providing the State Fire Marshal with authority to enter and examine certain buildings and premises in order to perform his duties, authorizing the State Fire Marshal to take full control and custody of buildings and premises under certain conditions, empowering the State Fire Marshal to declare certain buildings or structures public nuisances and to order them to be repaired or demolished, providing the State Fire Marshal with authority to act promptly in situations determined to constitute imminent peril to buildings, property and to the public, allowing for recourse to a court of competent jurisdiction where required for the enforcement of State Fire Marshal orders.
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
SB 1152 66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to fire safety requirements for nursing and convalescent homes and making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 323 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clark, Jim
Relating to the penalty for failure to obey orders of county fire marshal.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 325 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clark, Jim
Relating to the promulgation and enforcement of a state fire prevention code for unincorporated areas of the state by the State Board of Insurance; providing penalties.
House: Insurance
Referred to Committee on Insurance
HB 400 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clark, JimSponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a city's providing fire protection in designated industrial districts within its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
HB 885 65-0 (1977)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Placing the state fire marshal under the authority of the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education and naming the state fire marshal executive director of the Commission; abolishing the office of Firemen's Pension Commission; transferring all powers, duties, appropriations, staff, records, inventory, and equipment of the Firemen's Pension Commissioner to the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education; transferring all equipment, inventory, staff, funds, and records related to the existing programs of the state fire marshal from the State Board of Insurance to the Commission; making other provisions relating to the organization, powers, duties, and authority of the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education; providing penalties.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1821 65-0 (1977)
Author: Cartwright, Donald
Relating to the authority of the State Fire Marshal to conduct certain hearings and proceedings on behalf of the State Board of Insurance.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 42 65-0 (1977)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"Sponsor: Jones, Gene
Proposing amendments to the Texas Constitution authorizing certain districts to engage in fire-fighting activities and to issue bonds or other indebtedness or to issue bonds or otherwise lend their credit for fire-fighting purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
HR 124 65-0 (1977)
Author: Semos, Chris V.
Relating to directing a subcommittee of the Committee on Consumer Protection to study fire protection and prevention laws.
House: Business & Industry
SB 122 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Relating to the promulgation and enforcement of a state fire prevention codes for unincorporated areas of the state by the State Board of Insurance; providig penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 212 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Clark, Jim
Relating to the penalty for failure to obey orders of the county fire marshal.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Human Resources
90 Day Bill
SB 599 65-0 (1977)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to a city's providing fire protection and enforcing its fire protection code in designated industrial districts within its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
SJR 59 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
Proposing amendments to the Texas Constitution authorizing certain districts to engage in fire-fighting activities and to issue bonds or other indebtedness or to issue bonds or otherwise lend their credit for the fire-fighting purposes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Reported from committee favorably
SB 605 64-0 (1975)
Author: Adams, Don
Relating to the creation of the office of state fire marshal and the state fire prevention advisory board, and the prescribing of the powers and duties of and the procedures applicable to that office and board in administering and enforcing a state fire prevention safety regulatory system.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 954 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
An Act amending the Texas Education Code so as to add duties and authority of the state forester in developing rural fire protection plans; providing training in suppression of fires; to sell, lend, or otherwise make available to organized fire fighting groups fire control equipment available to the Texas Forest Service, including obsolete equipment and federal excess or surplus property; and declaring an emergency.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HB 1467 63-0 (1973)
Author: Lewis, GibsonSponsor: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to civil liability arising with respect to contracts or agreements to furnish fire protection under the Interlocal Cooperation Act.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by the Governor
HJR 12 63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution authorizing conservation and reclamation districts to contract with cities and rural fire prevention districts for the purpose of providing fire protection for the conservation and reclamation districts.
House: Natural Resources
Sent to Calendar Committee
SB 513 63-0 (1973)
Author: Adams, DonSponsor: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to the duties and authority of the state forester in developing rural fire protection plans; providing training in suppression of fires; to sell, lend, or otherwise make available to organized fire fighting groups fire control equipment available to the Texas Forest Service, including obsolete equipment and federal excess or surplus property.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
SB 764 63-0 (1973)
Author: Ogg, JackSponsor: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to the creation of rural fire prevention districts.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 263 62-0 (1971)
Author: Brooks, Chet | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the Harris County Houston Ship Channel Navigation District of Harris County, Texas, to provide for the prevention, detection, control, and fighting of fires and explosions on and adjacent to waterways, channels and turning basins within its jurisdiction.
HB 643 61-0 (1969)
Author: Pickens, Franklin Ace
Relating to the issuance of search warrants to fire marshals and health officers to inspect premises for fire or health hazards or violations of fire or health regulations.
HCR 119 61-0 (1969)
Author: Clark, Jim | et. al.
Directing the creation of an interim committee to study the problems of traffic safety and fire protection administration in the Houston Ship channel and surrounding areas.
HB 310 60-0 (1967)
Author: Price, William Rayford
Relating to amending certain acts relating to negligently setting on fire or causing to be set on fire any woods, forest, cutover, brush, range, or grassland belonging to another, or belonging to the person setting the fire and allowing the fire to spread to the property of another; providing penalties and an enforcement procedures; providing that any officer violating the provisions of the enforcement procedure be subject to removal from office.
HB 383 60-0 (1967)
Author: Swanson, William T. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to courses in police administration and fire protection administration in the senior high schools of certain independent school districts.
HB 1068 60-0 (1967)
Author: Traeger, John
Relating to requiring the State Board of Insurance to compile and provide upon request at a set charge a list of fire losses to cities and towns before setting fire and lightning insurance rates.
SB 98 60-0 (1967)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie"
Relating to amending certain acts relating to the negligently setting on fire, or causing to be set on fire any woods, forest, cut over, brush, range, or grassland belonging to another or the setting on fire of any woods, forest, cut over, brush, range, or grassland belonging to himself and allowing such fire to spread to the property of another; providing penalties for violations of the Act and providing for enforcement procedure, notice and promise to appear in court in relation to such violations.
SB 532 60-0 (1967)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by changing the basis upon which the State Board of Insurance is authorized to give each city, town, village or locality credit for reducing fire hazards.
SB 67 59-0 (1965)
Author: Word, James Powell
Relating to amending the Insurance Code by providing that all fire insurance premiums and losses shall be included by the State Board of Insurance in any system designed to give credit for a good fire record made by any city, town, village or locality.
HB 787 58-0 (1963)
Author: Satterwhite, William Thomas "Bill"
Relating to amending the Insurance Code to provide that all fire insurance premiums and losses shall be included by the State Board of Insurance in any system designed to give credit for a good fire record made by any city, town, village or locality.
SB 353 58-0 (1963)
Author: Word, James Powell | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code, providing that all fire insurance premiums and losses shall be included by the State Board of Insurance in any system designed to give credit for a good fire record made by any city, town, village or locality.
HB 111 57-0 (1961)
Author: Huebner, Sr., John A.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that the Commissioners Court in all counties of this State may provide fire protection and fire-fighting equipment for the citizens of the county outside of any incorporated city, town, or village therein; to provide that this equipment may be paid for by time warrants.
SB 377 57-0 (1961)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Relating to amending a certain Act to provide that the Commissioners Court in all counties of this State may provide fire protection and fire fighting equipment for the citizens of the county outside of any city, town or village therein; to provide that this equipment may be paid for by time warrants drawn on the General Fund.
HB 637 56-0 (1959)
Author: Oliver, W. T. "Boss Cajun"
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful to set on fire, or cause to be set on fire, or to use fire or smoke in any manner in, on, or around, any den or hollow tree within any woods or forest, or upon any cutover land, brushland, rangeland, or grasslands for the purpose of driving or smoking out game animals or bird from such den or hollow tree; declaring violations of this Act to be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine, and prescribing a penalty for the violation thereof.
HB 701 56-0 (1959)
Author: McCoppin, George W.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to declare to be ex-officio the duties of the legislative members and the Board of Directors of the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College System member in serving on the advisory committee therein mentioned, as well as to declare that their serving as committee members shall not be construed as holding an office or position of honor, trust, or profit under this State or a civil office of emolument.
SB 364 56-0 (1959)
Author: Wood, Bill D.
Relating to providing that it shall be unlawful to set on fire, or cause to be set on fire, or to use fire or smoke in any manner in, on, or around, any den or hollow tree within any woods or forest, or upon any cutover land, brushland, rangeland, or grasslands for the purpose of driving or smoking out game animals or bird from such den or hollow tree; declaring violation of this Act to be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine, and prescribing a penalty for the violation thereof.
SB 365 56-0 (1959)
Author: Wood, Bill D.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to declare to be ex-officio the duties of the legislative members and the Board of Directors of the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College System member in serving on the advisory committee therein mentioned, as well as to declare that their serving as committee members shall not be construed as holding an office or position of honor, trust or profit under this State or a civil office of emolument.
HB 80 56-1 (1959)
Author: Gladden, Donald C. "Don" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing cities and towns of less than five thousand (5,000) population to issue negotiable bonds to provide money to purchase fire fighting equipment, enacting other provisions related to the subject.
HB 426 54-0 (1955)
Author: Carpenter, Frank H.
Relating to authorizing the Governor on behalf of the State of Texas, to execute the South Central Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact; prescribing the text of said compact; providing an effective date for said compact; designating the State Forester as compact administrator for this State; providing rules governing appointments of certain members of the advisory committee established in said compact.
SB 72 54-0 (1955)
Author: Lock, Ottis E.
Relating to authorizing the Governor on behalf of the State of Texas to execute the South Central Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact; providing an effective date for said compact; designating the State Forester as compact administrator for this State; providing rules governing appointments of certain members to the advisory committee established in said compact.
SB 271 53-0 (1953)
Author: Lock, Ottis E. | et. al.
Relating to permitting the closing of a hunting season in certain counties where a fire hazard is found to exist; prescribing a manner to determine such a condition.
SB 347 53-0 (1953)
Author: Rogers, Johnnie B.
Relating to authorizing the Governor on behalf of the State of Texas, to execute the South Central Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact; prescribing the text of such compact; providing an effective date for said compact.
SB 326 52-0 (1951)
Author: McDonald, Warren Swann
Relating to providing for the creation, government, operation and maintenance of fire protection districts for the conservation of natural resources and properties within the State of Texas, outside of incorporated cities, towns and villages.
HB 568 51-0 (1949)
Author: McDaniel, Vernon | et. al.
Relating to amending the Texas Fire Escape Law relating to definitions of "story," "fireproof," etc.
HB 782 51-0 (1949)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald
Relating to empowering any District Court of this State to issue a temporary writ of injunction upon application by a city operating under a special charter or home rule charter where such city has by ordinance found and determined that a serious fire hazard to life and property exists and seeks to enforce such ordinance by injunction; providing a savings clause.
HB 904 51-0 (1949)
Author: Morrison, Jr., John E. "Jack"
Relating to validating, ratifying, approving and confirming certain proceedings and bonds heretofore had or authorized by cities for purchasing fire trucks and equipment; providing that this Act shall not apply to any proceedings or bonds the validity of which has been contested in any pending suit or litigation.
HJR 27 51-0 (1949)
Author: Wood, Bill D. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to Article III of the Constitution of the State of Texas authorizing the Legislature to provide for the creation and establishment of rural fire prevention districts.
SB 401 51-0 (1949)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to authorizing Commissioners Court to purchase fire trucks and other fire fighting equipment, and in payment thereof to issue time warrants or negotiable bonds, and to levy and collect taxes in payment of such warrants or bonds.
SB 457 51-0 (1949)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to validating, ratifying, approving and confirming certain proceedings and bonds heretofore had or authorized by cities for purchasing fire trucks and equipment.
SJR 5 51-0 (1949)
Author: McDonald, Warren Swann
Proposing an amendment to Article III of the Constitution of the State of Texas, authorizing the Legislature to provide for the creation and establishment of rural fire prevention districts.
HB 49 51-1 (1950)
Author: Norton, Jr., James L. | et. al.
Relating to amending Article 3959, Title 63, of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas of 1925, as amended by House Bill No, 716, Chapter 401 of Acts, Forty-seventh Legislature, Regular Session, 1941, so as to provide for fire escapes for certain schoolhouses of two (2) or more stories in height, defining "story" for purposes of schoolhouse provisions of Act.
HB 117 50-0 (1947)
Author: James, Andy Maynor
Relating to validating, ratifying, approving and confirming certain proceedings and bonds heretofore had or authorized by cities; relating to fire stations and fire-fighting equipment.
HB 585 50-0 (1947)
Author: Lee, Otis
Relating to amending the Texas Fire Escape Law, providing for safe egress in case of fire from publicly or privately owned school buildings housing children and/or youth of the elementary and secondary education levels; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict.
HB 697 50-0 (1947)
Author: Evans, Roger Q.
Relating to providing for certain requirements as to hotels and nightclubs for additional security and protection from fire; prescribing penalties.
HB 518 48-0 (1943)
Author: Moore, Choice W.
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court in all counties of this State to provide fire protection and fire fighting equipment for the citizens of the county outside of any city, town, or village therein, either by the purchase and maintenance by the county of the necessary equipment, or by entering into contracts with the governing bodies of cities, towns, or villages located within the county and/or adjoining counties for the use of the fire lighting equipment of the city, town, or village.
HB 755 48-0 (1943)
Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al.
Relating to providing for special fire fighting equipment in all counties having a population of three hundred and fifty thousand (350,000) or more according to the last preceding Federal Census.
HB 230 47-0 (1941)
Author: White, Taylor
Relating to amending the Revised Civil Statutes relative to providing for certain counties to purchase fire trucks and other fire-fighting equipment.
HB 262 47-0 (1941)
Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel
Relating to authorizing the Commissioners Court in all counties to provide fire protection and fire fighting equipment for the citizens of the county outside of any city, town, or village therein, either by the purchase and maintenance by the county, or by entering into contracts with the governing body of cities, towns, or villages located within the county and/or adjoining counties.
HB 544 47-0 (1941)
Author: Burnaman, N. O. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing employees of the Texas Forest Service to enter on any privately owned lands for the purpose of investigating and controlling forest and grass fires that appear to be or are burning uncontrolled.
HB 716 47-0 (1941)
Author: Dickson, James Fagan
Relating to amending a certain Article of the Revised Civil Statutes by providing for fire escapes for schoolhouses of two or more stories in height.
HB 902 47-0 (1941)
Author: Hoyo, John C.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that water control and improvement districts may purchase, own, and operate fire engines and all necessary fire-fighting equipment and appliances.
HB 1029 47-0 (1941)
Author: Crosthwait, John L. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and empowering the Commissioners Court in certain counties to purchase fire trucks and other fire-fighting equipment for the protection and preservation of bridges, warehouses, shops, and other property located within the limits of any incorporated city or town.
SB 325 47-0 (1941)
Author: Shivers, Robert Allan "Allan"
Relating to amending certain Act providing that water control and improvement districts may purchase, own and operate fire engines and all necessary fire-fighting equipment and appliances.
SB 467 47-0 (1941)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)"
Relating to authorizing and empowering the Commissioners Court in certain counties with a certain population to purchase fire trucks and other fire-fighting equipment for the protection and preservation of bridges, warehouses, shops, and other property located without the limits of any incorporated city or town.
HB 263 46-0 (1939)
Author: Bray, Clayton | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and empowering the Commissioners Court in counties having a population of more than (15,000) and less than sixteen thousand (16,000) inhabitants, according to the last preceding Federal Census, to purchase fire trucks and other firefighting equipment for the protection and preservation of bridges, warehouses, shops, and other property located without the limits of any incorporated municipality or town.
HB 394 46-0 (1939)
Author: Dean, Travis B.
Relating to requiring school buses to carry fire extinguishers as regular equipment, providing certain specifications.
HB 468 46-0 (1939)
Author: Bray, Clayton | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and empowering the Commissioners Courts in certain counties to enter into contracts and agreements with the governing bodies of municipalities within said counties for the purpose of furnishing fire protection in such counties outside of the corporate limits of said municipalities and to make appropriations for paying municipalities for such services.
HB 34 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holland, Robert H.
Relating to minimizing the fire hazard in the operation of the dry cleaning and dry dyeing business.
SB 14 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to minimizing the fire hazard in the operation of the dry cleaning and dry dyeing business; fixing a penalty.
HB 6 42-1 (1931)
Author: Cox, John Thomas
Relating to reducing fire hazard in oil producing areas of Texas.
HB 300 40-0 (1927)
Author: Stevenson, James W.
Relating to requiring uniform fire hose couplings and fire hydrant hose outlets in all cities and towns having public fire protection; making an appropriation.
HB 307 40-0 (1927)
Author: Kenyon, Lee M. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain articles by adding thereto minimum specifications for another type of exterior chute fire escape.
HB 399 40-0 (1927)
Author: Jacks, Nathaniel Green
Relating to repealing certain articles of the Revised Statutes of the State, 1925 requiring buildings owned by the State, City, or County should be required to place fire escapes.
HB 416 40-0 (1927)
Author: Shaver, Charles N.
Relating to requiring the subject of fire prevention and the relation of fire prevention to the conservation of life and property to be taught in public schools.
HB 590 40-0 (1927)
Author: McCombs, Charles S. | et. al.
Relating to amending a Title of the Revised Civil Statutes by exempting from said Title schools and other public buildings of fireproof construction as defined in this Act.
SB 252 40-0 (1927)
Author: Reid, J. W.
Relating to requiring the subject of fire prevention and the relation of fire prevention to the conservation of life and property and to the cost of fire waste and insurance and the principles of construction in building to prevent and control fire, and the relation of insurance to fire waste, to be taught in the public schools of this State.
SB 296 40-0 (1927)
Author: Love, Thomas Bell
Relating to requiring school authorities to provide sufficient and adequate protection against fire or panic in school buildings.
HB 164 39-0 (1925)
Author: Enderby, David J.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to fire escapes on buildings so as to exclude certain public buildings from the provision thereof.
House: Public Lands and Buildings
SB 158 39-0 (1925)
Author: Moore, W. S.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to fire escapes of buildings so as to exclude certain public buildings from the provisions thereof.
Senate: State Affairs
HB 178 38-0 (1923)
Author: Lackey, Samuel Cabell | et. al.
Relating to discouraging, and so far as may be, prevent fire waste, in the State, and preventing loss of life through fires, and forbidding over-insurance of property or interest therein against loss by fire; forbidding general agents from knowingly permitting policies constituting excessive insurance to remain in force.
HB 410 38-0 (1923)
Author: Burmeister, Frank H. | et. al.
Relating to requiring the erection of adequate fire escapes on certain classes of three or more story buildings now or hereafter constructed in this State.
SB 55 38-0 (1923)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to authorizing the State Insurance Commission to give credit for a good fire record made by any city, town, village or locality, and also to authorize the said State Insurance Commission to provide a penalty for a bad fire record made by any city, town, village or locality.
SB 187 38-0 (1923)
Author: Cousins, Sr., William Roy
Relating to defining and regulating the business of dry cleaning and dyeing, and providing for the construction, maintenance and inspection of the State of dry cleaning and dyeing buildings and establishments, and providing ways and means for enforcing this act, and penalties for the violation thereof.
SB 265 38-0 (1923)
Author: Witt, Edgar E. | et. al.
Relating to requiring the erection of adequate fire escapes on certain classes of three or more story buildings now or hereafter constructed in this state.
HB 425 37-0 (1921)
Author: Laney, Charles O.
Relating to providing for the study of fire prevention in public and private schools.
SB 39 37-0 (1921)
Author: Bledsoe, William Harrison
Relating to amending a certain Act regarding statutes on fire escapes in certain industrial plants where fireproof buildings have been constructed.
SB 206 37-0 (1921)
Author: Russell, John A.
Relating to fire escapes required of owners and lessees of certain buildings, etc.
HB 148 36-0 (1919)
Author: Hornby, Sr., Harry P. | et. al.
Relating to requiring fire prevention be taught in the public schools of this State, and also in all other schools conducted in the State in which instruction is given corresponding in grade and advancement to that given in the public schools; providing that the teaching for fire prevention shall include the practice of fire drills, and prescribing the duties of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Texas State Textbook Commission in the administration of said Act.
HB 262 36-0 (1919)
Author: McCord, Felix J.
Relating to amending certain Act declaring it the duty of the owner of any building three or more stories in height, constructed, used, or intended to be used, for public purposes or any building erected by any municipal, county or State authority, wherein public assemblies are permitted or sleeping apartments are provided on any floor above the second,- to erect and fix every such building one or more fire escapes; creating and defining offenses in violation of this Act; prescribing the punishment therefor.
SB 31 36-0 (1919)
Author: Smith, Lon A.
Relating to requiring fire prevention and the relation of fire prevention to the conservation of life and property and to the cost of fire insurance, taught in the public schools of this State; providing that the teaching of fire prevention shall include the practice of fire drills, and prescribing the duties of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Texas State Textbook Commission in the administration of aid Act.
SB 101 36-0 (1919)
Author: Smith, Lon A.
Relating to amending certain statutes requiring fire escapes on all buildings three or more stories in height.
HB 73 35-0 (1917)
Author: Burton, Charles A.
Relating to requiring the erection of fire escapes on certain buildings; creating and defining offenses in violation of this Act, prescribing the punishment therefor.
HB 416 35-0 (1917)
Author: Laney, Charles O.
Relating to prohibiting anything burning or containing fire upon the premises of another or upon a public road.
HB 534 35-0 (1917)
Author: Valentine, I. T.
Relating to requiring the roofs of all buildings in certain cities and sides and tops of all dormer windows of all buildings to be constructed of non-combustible material as prescribed by the State Fire Marshall; fixing penalties.
HB 646 35-0 (1917)
Author: Laney, Charles O.
Relating to providing for the creation of fire districts for fire-prevention purposes.
SB 132 35-0 (1917)
Author: Alderdice, James Monroe
Relating to requiring adequate fire escapes for all buildings three or more stories in height when used as a hospital, seminary, college, academy, schoolhouse, hotel, etc.
SB 333 35-0 (1917)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to providing for the creation and organization of fire districts and the levying of a tax on the property therein for purposes of fire protection.
SB 425 35-0 (1917)
Author: Strickland, Jeff J.
Relating to authorizing the State Librarian and Archivist and Historian of the State Library to purchase suitable fireproof safes for the protection of the State archives; making an appropriation.
HB 64 34-0 (1915)
Author: Lewelling, Dwight Lyman | et. al.
Relating to requiring buildings where a certain number of persons are regularly assembled to be equipped with fire escapes.
HB 102 34-0 (1915)
Author: Boner, Charles Wilbur
Relating to providing for the building of fire escapes in all public school buildings; providing a penalty.
HB 380 34-0 (1915)
Author: Jordan, Harry Phillip
Relating to requiring all schools, colleges and educational institutions in incorporated towns and cities to have fire drills one day of each week; fixing a penalty.
HB 387 34-0 (1915)
Author: McMillin, Dan Scott | et. al.
Relating to providing for the erection and equipment of fireproof office building for accommodation of certain departments of the State government.
SB 50 34-0 (1915)
Author: Townsend, Jr., William J. "Jim"
Relating to making it compulsory to provide adequate fire escape, upon all buildings of over two stories in height, used now or hereafter, wholly or in part as a seminary, college, academy, school house, dormitory, lodging house, hotel or hospital, for the accomodation of transient guests, manufactory, wholesale, retail or department store, or in any place in which five or more persons shall be assembled, other than a private residence.
SB 190 34-0 (1915)
Author: Robbins, Archie C.
Relating to providing for the investigation and management of hotels, rooming houses and apartment houses; providing for fire escapes and providing penalties and remedies.
HB 24 33-0 (1913)
Author: Mangum, Edward P. | et. al.
Relating to regulating the lighting, heating, ventilation, sanitation and fire protection of public school building that shall be built in Texas at an expense of more than four hundred dollars.
HB 307 33-0 (1913)
Author: Jordan, Harry Phillip
Relating to requiring all schools, colleges and educational institutions in incorporated towns and cities of the state to have fire drills on one day of each week, fixing a penalty.
HB 487 33-0 (1913)
Author: Parks, J. W.
Relating to making it compulsory to provide adequate fire escapes upon all buildings over two stories in height used for certain public purposes, or in any place in which five or more persons shall be assembled.
HB 591 33-0 (1913)
Author: Robbins, Archie C.
Relating to providing for the investigation and management of hotels, rooming houses and apartment houses; defining hotels, rooming Houses and apartment houses; providing for fire escapes and providing penalties and remedies; providing for an appropriation.
SB 225 33-0 (1913)
Author: Collins, Vinson Allen "Yank"
Relating to making it compulsory to provide adequate fire escapes upon all buildings of over two stories in height, used now or hereafter for certain purposes.
HB 186 30-0 (1907)
Author: Jennings, Sam J.
Relating to requiring persons owning, keeping, maintaining, controlling, or managing hotels, inns, public lodging houses or places where sleeping accommodations are furnished to the public to construct, equip, and maintain, in good order and repair fire escapes on such hotels, inns, and lodging houses; and providing for the construction, equipment and maintenance of such fire escapes where the owners of such buildings refuse or fail to construct same, and providing penalties for violation of the provisions hereof and prescribing date of effectiveness of this act.
SB 192 26-0 (1899)
Relating to providing and equipping certain eleemosynary institutions of the State with an efficient and permanent system of fire escapes.
HB 58 18-0 (1883)
Relating to preventing any person from setting fire to any woodland or prairie not his own, and fixing a penalty therefor
